Saturday, February 2, 2002

NEW ANGEL EPISODE

The WB has released four images of "Couplet," a new episode of Angel scheduled to air on Monday, Feb. 18.

Here's how the network describes the episode;

"Angel (David Boreanaz) feels isolated, obsolete and even a bit jealous when Groosalugg (guest star Mark Lutz) arrives in town from Pylea and immediately saves the gang in battle and is welcomed into the loving arms of his former princess, Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter)."

Tim Minear directed the episode, which was written by Tim Minear and Jeffrey Bell.

The WB previously announced a new episode, "Waiting in the Wings," for this Monday.

Angel will be pre-empted by a bonus episode of 7th Heaven on Monday, Feb. 11.

Click on the thumbnails for images from "Couplet."

FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-GIRL #44

Spider-Girl #44 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Pat Olliffe and Al Williamson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"On this issue's cover, is that... Ben Reilly? Peter Parker finally tells his daughter about his own origin and her Uncle Ben - including appearances by the Scarlet Spider, Kaine, Carnage, and the original Green Goblin. It's a complete one-issue story that makes a great jumping-on point for the wild ride to #50."

Spider-Girl #44 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: STEAMPUNK #11

Steampunk #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics and WildStorm Productions. The issue is written by Joe Kelly, with art and cover by Chris Bachalo and Richard Friend.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"It's the end of the 'X' storyline - and for Cole Blaquesmith and friends it's a time of fateful decisions and inevitable confrontations. Will Vicki choose Cole over Faust? Has Laslo joined Mambutu's posse? Will Fiona find Cole? And how, exactly, is Fiona alive? You'll find the answers to these questions, the secret to Stonehenge, and more."

Steampunk #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: FARSCAPE: WAR TORN #1

Farscape: War Torn #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics and WildStorm Productions. The issue is written by Marv Wolfman, with art by Robert Teranishi, Carlos Mota and Keith Aiken.

Here's who DC describes the issue:

"The Sci-Fi Network's hit TV show is now a WildStorm comic. John Crichton and the crew of the Moya arrive in a system featuring two different civilizations in the midst of a war. The Moya's crew must tread a delicate path to avoid fanning the flames of the war, while attempting to gain access to the information that could lead the travel-weary crew back to their homes."

Farscape: War Torn #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $4.95.

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FIRST LOOK: X-FORCE #124

X-Force #124 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Milligan, with art and cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Guest-artist Darwyn Cooke joins writer Peter Milligan for a special self-contained issue focusing on the tumultuous relationship between The Orphan and U-Go Girl."

X-Force #124 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST #6

Avengers: Celestial Quest #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Steve Englehart, with art and cover by Jorge Santamaria and Scott Hanna.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It's a time for cosmic encounters, as Mantis and the Vision commune with Eternity, the embodiment of the universe, while Thanos and Mentor have a touching father-son reunion at the edge of the entrophic Rot - and Death confronts the Scarlet Witch, Haywire and Silverclaw."

Avengers: Celestial Quest #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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