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Friday, August 15, 2003

SMALLVILLE UPDATE

Smallville #5 from DC Comics will include a lead story that bridges the gap between Seasons 2 and 3 of the television series, editor Tom Palmer Jr. told The Continuum.

"We'll get to see what 'Bad Clark' has been up to in Metropolis and it ain't too nice!" Palmer told The Continuum.

The lead story is written by Mark Verheiden and Clint Carpenter, with art by Tom Derenick and Adam DeKraker.

The back-up story, written by Clint and Jake Black with art by Pete Woods and Ron Randall, focuses on Whitney.

"We saw that he died on the show, but there are some interesting events that lead up to it," Palmer said.

Smallville #5 will arrive in stores in November.

Look for more Smallville news soon here in The Continuum.

FIRST LOOK: DEMONWARS: EYE FOR AN EYE #4

DemonWars: Eye for Eye #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from CrossGen Entertainment. The issue is written by R.A. Salvatore and Scott Ciencin, penciled by Greg Tocchini, inked by Jon Holdredge and colored by Tad Ehrlich.

Here's how CrossGen describes the issue:

"Continuing the DemonWars tale that reveals what happened before the novels. The barbarian ranger Andacanavar is tempted by what he wants most in life-but at what cost? Meanwhile, can Grave Mungo, Sagara, and Ketsuo defeat an army backed by the otherworldly power of a demon djinn?"

DemonWars: Eye for Eye #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS/G.I. JOE #1

Transformers/G.I. Joe #1 will arrive in stores from Dreamwave Productions. The issue is written by John Ney Rieber, with art by Jae Lee and colors by June Chung.

Here's how Dreamwave describes the issue:

"'The Line.' The year is 1939 and a twisted alliance between a hate-crazed dictator and a ruthless general has left Europe in flames, in chains. The worlds only hope against the threat--the creation of an elite counterstrike force. Code name: G.I. Joe. But are even the Joes tough enough to take down this evil empire when it enlists the aid of a merciless army of alien war machines known as the Decepticons? Written by John Ney Reiber with artwork by Jae Lee, this 6-issue epic mini-series promises a startling re-imagination of these classic characters who defined the concepts of 'hero' and 'villain' for generations with grit, heart, and adrenaline."

Transformers/G.I. Joe #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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BONGO COMICS FOR NOVEMBER

Following are Bongo Comics' solicitations for November, with information coming from the company.

RADIOACTIVE MAN #8

By Lash and Morrison.

At last! The story can be told, and the weekend box office receipts can be counted. The film that put Springfield Tourism and Film Production Office on the map and bankrupted a major Hollywood studio is ready for release, and Bongo Comics is pleased to present the long awaited official movie adaptation. Starring Rainier Wolfcastle as the Radioactive Man and introducing Milhouse Van Houten as the trusted sidekick Fallout Boy, this faithful four-color rendition of the Nuclear Knight's tragically heroic origin, and his fight for fairly conservative values will have every man, woman and child in America looking to the skies and exclaiming those famous words, "Up and Atom!"

32 pages, $2.99.

SIMPSONS COMICS #88

By Simone and Costanza.

The Simpsons head for the shores of Scotland with Groundskeeper Willie in tow, but it is not a happy homecoming from Springfield's favorite Scot. It's a bonnie tale of brothers locked in a lifelong feud, the long-lost lassie they loved, and a legendary groundskeeping tournament that they hope will settle each other's haggis once and for all. The bagpipes of Scotland will sound a mighty and annoying song for the one brother left standing.

32 pages, $2.99.

HEROES ANONYMOUS #3

By Gimple, Morrison and Pepoy.

Melody has some secrets from her fiance. She has a silly crush on the Barista that makes her morning latte. She writes popular science fiction erotica under an assumed name. And, oh year, she's the heir to the mantle of a superheroinehood of unimaginable power. Meet The Maiden: strong, beautiful and hopelessly conflicted about her past, present and future. Can she truly, honestly bond with another person? Is she falling in love with Gothopolis' #1 hero? Is his jealous girlfriend actually about to incinerate her with atomic fire? Sign up for supergroup therapy as The Maiden explores what it means to be a modern woman, a contemporary heroine and a bride-to-be with super-cold feet. She'll stop you from committing crimes, but she has problems with commitment.

32 pages, $2.99.