Friday, June 7, 2002

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ELEKTRA #11

Elektra #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Rucka, with art by Carlo Pagulayan and Danny Miki and a cover by Greg Horn.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"She's faced death and killed dozens of men -- but readers have never seen Elektra like this before. Someone has cut her off from her livelihood, and she'll have to find out who it is -- that is, if she doesn't go mad first."

Elektra #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #41

Incredible Hulk #41 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Bruce Jones, with art by Lee Weeks. and Tom Palmer, and a cover by Kaare Andrews.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Hiding in plain sight in a roadside convenience store, the fugitive Dr. Bruce Banner finds himself caught abruptly between a gun-wielding madman, a constricting circle of local police, and dark, predatory forces with motives of their own -- in a contest of straining wills that demands only one grim resolve: The Hulk must become both savior and unbridled demon."

Incredible Hulk #41 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: INFINITY ABYSS #1

Infinity Abyss #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jim Starlin, with art by Starlin and Al Milgrom and a cover by Starlin.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Dr. Strange, Moondragon, Gamora, Pip the Troll and a new Adam Warlock scramble into action -- but will even this amount of power be effective against Thanos, the Mad Titan?"

Infinity Abyss #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER #13

Punisher #13 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Garth Ennis, with art by Steve Dillon and a cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The guys who made Preacher a best-selling book are back for another round. This time, they're taking Frank Castle to South America, where he must rescue a mafia don from angry guerilla fighters. And -- oh, no -- what kind of romantic mess has Detective Soap got himself into this time?"

Punisher #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SABRETOOTH: MARY SHELLEY OVERDRIVE #1

Sabretooth: Mary Shelley Overdrive #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Jolley, with art by Greg Scott and a cover by Tony Harris.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"When Victor Creed -- the vicious, fast-healing mutant hitman with adamantium bones and claws -- accidentally interrupts a murder, things go from bad to worse in a hurry. With mysterious, indestructible soldiers determined to kill him, Creed's only clue is their gorgeous blonde target. Prepare for a trip to the wild side as writer Dan Jolley exposes the dark soul of this infamous villain."

Sabretooth: Mary Shelley Overdrive #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #2

Spider-Man: Blue #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeph Loeb, with art and cover by Tim Sale.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"With the Green Goblin out of Spider-Man's way, Peter Parker grows closer to Harry Osborn - and to Harry's friend Gwen Stacy. Sometimes it seems as if Peter's biggest problem is how to get his boss, J. Jonah Jameson of the Daily Bugle, to pay him enough money to afford to take Gwen out on a date. And other times, it seems as if avoiding the hoofs of the Rhino might be more pressing."

Spider-Man: Blue #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN: GET KRAVEN #1

Spider-Man: Get Kraven #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ron Zimmerman, with art by Al Rio and Sandu Florea and a cover by Joe Quesada.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Get Shorty meets The Player in this five-issue series that dishes the dirt on the dark underbelly of show biz. Plus: In addition to an all-new 23-page story, this issue also features the 25-page 'You Can Call Me Al' serial that ran in the May Marvel titles Alyosha Kravinoff -- a.k.a. the son of Kraven the Hunter -- is the kind of guy that boys love to hate and girls hate to love. Trouble in leopard-skin boots, a six thousand dollar suit, and with a killer smile. Indeed, with his movie-star looks, heightened senses, razor-sharp tongue and 30-million dollar inheritance, you'd think that Al Kravinoff would be living The Life. But in reality, he's running a family legacy that makes him the first of his bloodline not to be obsessed with the death and destruction of a certain wall-crawler. Where to funnel that excess energy? Kraven is about to dive in the great fountain of all dreams, and swim with its many sharks. And god help the sleazebag producers, self-absorbed movie stars and hired goons who get in his path. Hollywood has seen its fair share of players, but no one plays the game like Kraven. Kraven wants to make a movie. And what Kraven wants, Kraven gets."

Spider-Man: Get Kraven #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SPECIAL #1

Ultimate Spider-Man Special #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by various and a cover by Michael Golden.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"In a self-contained story, the young and naive Spider-Man questions his place in a complicated world of mutants and superhumans. After a couple of terrifying run-ins with the darker side of the world of super heroes, Peter Parker wonders whether it's time to hang up the webs. Art includes: Elektra by Frank Cho; Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell; Mary Jane by John Romita Sr.; Blade by Dan Brereton; The Fantastic Four by Dave Gibbons; Daredevil by Scott Morse; The Human Torch by Sean Phillips; Captain America by Mike Avon Oeming; The Ultimates by Michael Gaydos; Wolverine by David Mack. Plus, surprises by Zander Cannon, Ashley Wood, Jim Mahfood, Phil Jimenez, Jason Pearson, Matt Wagner, Barry Windsor-Smith and more."

Ultimate Spider-Man Special #1 will be 54 pages and will cost $3.50.

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