Wednesday, July 24, 2002

FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: WITCHBLADE #57

Witchblade #57 will arrive in stores on July 31 from Image Comics. The issue is written by David Wohl, penciled by Francis Manapul, inked by Jason Gorder and colored by Steve Firchow.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"Part 4 of 4. From the pages of Top Cow's Darkness comes the enigmatic and always evil Sonatine. But what does he want with Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade? And could this herald the long-awaited return of Jackie Estacado, the Darkness? Top Cow's not talking, but Sonatine will."

Witchblade #57 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: TOMB RAIDER #23

Tomb Raider #23 will arrive in stores on July 31 from Image Comics. The issue is written by John Ney Reiber, penciled by Randy Green, inked by Jonathan Sibal and colored by Jonathan D. Smith.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"No Time - Path of the Tiger, Part 3 of 3 Lara's followed the Path of the Tiger beyond death itself--to the Screaming Throne and the key it hides. But can she find her way back before her out-of-body experience becomes terminal damnation? And does she "want" to escape the Vajra Hell--if it means leaving a lover like Tsang Do Khyi behind?"

Tomb Raider #23 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: 10TH MUSE #1

10th Muse #1 will arrive in stores on July 31 from Avatar Press. The issue is written by Marv Wolfman, with art by Roger Cruz and covers by Andy Park, Chris Bachalo, Cruz, Mark Brooks, R.V. Valdez.

Here's how Avatar describes the issue:

"10th Muse series moves to Avatar to launch a new on-going series. 10th Muse is the story of Emma Sonnett, alone hero sets forth to seek out justice. A district attorney by day and the Muse by night. 10th Muse features Greek Mythology set in modern dayworld. This special first issue heats up the action right away. He calls himself The Guardsman and he has come to Earth to enlist the services of five veryspecial protectors to defeat an unstoppable force known only as Overthrow. To protect the Earth these five heroes come together to form The Odyssey, this planet's newest and greatest superhero team featuring The 10th Muse, Orion the Hunter, Trident, Isis and Atlas. But there is more to both The Guardsman and Overthrow than even the Odyssey know, and what is at stake is a greater menace than any this planet has ever faced before."

10th Muse #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE ODYSSEY #1

The Odyssey #1 will arrive in stores on Aug 7 from Avatar Press. The issue is written by Darren Davis, with art by Norm Breyfogle, Patrick Blaine and others and covers by Roger Cruz, Marat Mychaels, Mark Pajarillo and Sean Murphy.

Here's how Avatar describes the issue:

"The entire TidalWave universe comes together for a series that shines the spotlight on the characters that readers demanded to see more of. Every member of the superhero group that was introduced in 10th Muse #1 will be featured in this self-entitled series called The Odyssey. The series features many characters that needed extra pages to tell their tales, from Orion the Hunter and Ares, to Judo Girl and Medusa. The Odyssey will feature the hidden gems of TidalWave in their own adventures. Also included in the series is a Who's Who of the TidalWave universe."

The Odyssey #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50. 32 pages, $3.50.

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