by Mike Baron and Steve Rude Inker: Gary Martin Letterer: Todd Klein Colorist: Glenn Whitmore Publication Date: April 2008 Format: 32 pages, Full color Regular Edition: JAN08 3859, $2.99 Signed Edition: JAN08 3862, $19.95

Ylum stands isolated, condemned by the United Web, while the greatest invasion force in history casts a growing shadow over its vulnerable borders. In one of the most shocking episodes in Nexus’ long history, Sundra defends her child from a merciless foe — her former best friend! — while Nexus must choose between obeying the will of the Web or saving his planet and suffering the Web’s retribution. Even if you’ve managed to read the first three issues of Baron & Rude’s triumphant return to the NEXUS saga without them pummeling you senseless, Nexus #102 will knock you clean out!

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by Mike Baron and Steve Rude Inker: Gary Martin Letterer: Todd Klein Colorist: Glenn Whitmore Recolored By: Glenn Whitmore Publication Date: February 2008 Format: 56 pages, Full color Regular Edition: DCD NOV07 3792 F, $4.99 Signed Edition: DCD NOV073795 J, $24.95 (April 2008)

Can you believe it, literature fans? Nexus #100 is here at last.

Rude Dude Productions is proud to announce the release of Nexus #100, the landmark issue to beat them all, is at last ready for solicitation.

What’s all the fuss about in the long awaited, oversized edition of Nexus 100? In addition to the 23-page main story feature, Nexus 100 contains the first fully-painted Steve Rude art ever done for a comic story! “When She was Young,” Part II, an eleven-page Sundra Peale story that takes place at the beginning of Sundra’s career and reveals her first meeting with the notorious and treacherous—ah, long time fans will guess! But for now we’ll keep you in suspense! Baron and Rude consider this a thought-provoking piece of graphic literature with all their usual trademarks that marks their sense of what makes comics fun to read.

PLUS a brand new 12-page feature, “The History of Nexus” by Bill Baker. See how it all began! Early, previously unseen Nexus art! The crew from all 3 Nexus publishers tell all! Readers new and old to Nexus will find this feature an invaluable resource for decades to come.

Please note this is a resolicitation of this special issue. With an increased page count beyond what was originally solicited, Steve added yet more extra features to make Nexus 100 a truly momentous event. In order to expedite the arrival of this issue, we have chosen to eliminate the previously solicited posters, birth certificate and scratch and win cards. Heck–we’ll do those next time!

NEXUS: THE ORIGIN by Mike Baron and Steve Rude Inker: Gary Martin Letterer: Willie Schubert Original Colorist: Noelle Giddings Recolored By: Glenn Whitmore For Nexus neophytes there’ll never be a better introduction to the character and his history. Publication Date: November 2, 2007 Format: 48 pages, Full color Regular Edition: DCD SEP07 3916, $3.99 Signed Edition: DCD SEP07 3919, $19.95

It’s all here — from the beginning:

• How Nexus became heir to a deadly alien gift — and the most feared legend in the galaxy
• How Sundra’s near burn-up in space announced her arrival on Ylum!
• How Nexus rescued Dave’s planet from the maniacal “Manager,” and how Dave went on to become Nexus’ closest companion
• Plus those incomparable complainers — Tyrone, Giz and Claude!

See why this comic has become a fan classic to span the decades!

Nexus: The Origin earned three Eisner Awards in 1993 — Best Single Issue, Best Writer/Artist Team and Best Penciller — and dozens of four-star write-ups and reviews. This double-sized, definitive issue remains as cutting-edge and relevant as the day of its original release in 1992 — but now features new, remastered coloring as overseen by The Dude himself to realize his original vision!

Also available for pre-order this month:

NEXUS ORIGIN PROMO POSTER
Color, 18×24, $9.99
DCD - SEPT07 3920

Estimated Street Date: Early November 2007

A dazzling full-color poster of the Nexus: Origin cover art! I could be wrong, but I’m pretty
sure this is what walls were invented for.

NEXUS FACE BLACK T-SHIRT
M (DCD - SEPT07 3921) $16.99
L (DCD - SEPT07 3922) $16.99
XL (DCD - SEPT07 3923) $16.99
XXL (DCD - SEPT07 3924) $19.99
XXXL (DCD - SEPT07 3925) $20.99

Estimated Street Date: Early November 2007

You need a shirt if you want service. We’re not lawyers, but we bet most establishments would probably waive the “No Shoes” rule for you if you walked in wearing a shirt as striking as this.

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The original Nexus numbering ended with #80. Where’s issues #81-88?

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Every once in a while a creation appears that both reinvents and epitomizes its genre.

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