CROSSGEN COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: CRUX #22

Crux #22 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from CrossGen Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Steve Epting and Rick Magyar and colors by Frank D'Armata.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"Capricia and the others return to Atlantis but aren't safe even there! They are being stalked by old rivals in this landmark issue. For new readers this is the perfect place to start as the saga of Crux begins a bold new chapter. For regular readers the issue ends in surprise that will shock you."

Crux #22 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: THE CROSSOVERS #1

The Crossovers #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from CrossGen Comics. The issue is written by Robert Rodi, with art by Mauricet and Ernie Colon and colors by Mark McNabb.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"Meet Carter Crossover, the super-hero known as Archetype, his wife, Calista, a fourth-generation vampire slayer, daughter Cris, who's also the warrior princess Eradika, and son Clifford, UFO abductee and alien collaborator. Can a family survive the rigors of four genres, and only one bathroom?

"In Part 1 of the 6-part 'Cross Currents,' the Crossovers spend a day following separate pursuits. Archetype battles the man- mountain GargantuJuan. Calista faces the undead Baron Corpescu. Eradika uncovers a traitor among the Bellekosin. And Clifford greets two sinister envoys from the Uł. But the walls dividing all their lives are slowly beginning to crumble."

The Crossovers #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SCION #32

Scion #32 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from CrossGen Comics. The issue is written by Ron Marz, with art by Jim Cheung and Don Hillsman II and colors by Jason Keith.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"In a world whose medieval culture hides its high-tech roots, a young prince fights to liberate his world. He is Ethan, scion of the Heron Dynasty, bearer of a mark that grants him unmatched power and a chance to make things right. Together with his intrepid allies, Ethan battles to free the genetically engineered 'Lesser Races' and erase the scourge of slavery from his world. The distant land of Tigris seems almost utopian, a society that has embraced technology to solve all its ills. But is something sinister hiding beneath that veneer? Ethan and Ashleigh are about to find out, including learning the shocking truth about their friend Nadia."

Scion #32 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: ROUTE 666 #8

Route 666 #8 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from CrossGen Comics. The issue is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Karl Moline and John Dell and colors by Nick Bell.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"So far, Cassie Starkweather has been very, very lucky in her struggle against the dark servants of the Adversary. So far, they've underestimated her at every turn...and lost. No more. Now she must face the bosses of bad, the executives of evil: the Board of Directors. These "big guns" from Perdition arrive just as Sheriff Cisco and Agent Melchior lock up Cassie for her alleged string of slayings. Caught between frontier justice and unholy horror, can Cassie tap enough inner power to escape?"

Route 666 #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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Lord of the Rings Gandalf Bobbing Head Doll This handsome Gandalf bobbing head doll is made of a polystone-material, comes packaged in a 4-color window box, and stands 8 inches tall. Packaging is character-specific. Perfect for fans aged 5 to 105!