IMAGE COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: STREET FIGHTER #1

Street Fighter #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written Ken Siu-Chong, with art by Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang and Andrew Hou and covers by by Tsang, Joe Madureira and Jo Chen.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"'Round One! Fight!' In part 1 of the first 6-issue introductory story arc, Ryu makes a solemn journey from Japan to San Francisco to deliver grave news to his old friend and sparring partner, Ken - that their master has been murdered by an unknown enemy. Meanwhile, Guile, fueled by his need for vengeance as much as his sense of duty, delves into Interpol's investigation of Shadaloo, the criminal organization responsible for the mysterious disappearance of his comrade and closest friend, Charlie. Plus: Joe Madureira returns to the drawing board, contributes a classic bonus prequel story detailing Ryu's first fateful encounter with Sagat."

Street Fighter #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: SAVAGE DRAGON #110

Savage Dragon #110 will arrive in stores on Wednessday from Image Comics. The issue is by Erik Larsen.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"Lost in Dimension-X. The Dragon and his family are hurled into the Void and must fight for their lives against the deadly menaces found therein. Meanwhile, DragonŐs allies franticly search to find them. But what the heck --Angel gets out of having to do her homework so it's not all bad. Plus a new Mighty Man feature in addition to a full length Savage Dragon feature, written and inked by Erik Larsen and pencilled by Mark Englert. Mighty Man is stalked by a foe determined to strip him of his powers -- forever."

Savage Dragon #110 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: KORE #4

Kore #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Josh Blaylock, penciled by Tim Seeley and inked by Cory Hamscher.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"First there was an Ogre's farm filled with 'evil' chickens, then a vampire motorcycle gang, and now Alexander Crane finds himself sleeping in a 'Gentlemen's Club' for trolls and fairies. Thanks to Molli, a Sprite willing to offer sarcastic advice, Alex is able to at least hold on to his sanity, and learn about this strange world. Even the strongest of minds break down eventually, though, and Alex is hardly the strongest. It's only when he remembers that his Girlfriend, Mandy, is probably in danger thanks to him, that he pulls himself together and prepares to face the Archean head on. Little does he know that the very magicians that helped him on Earth have sent the deadly Rakshasa to watch over her. This mysterious woman's role is to see that the Archean not use Mandy against Alex, even if it means killing her."

Kore #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE: FRONTLINE #14

G.I. Joe: Frontline #14 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written Brandon Jerwa, penciled by Eddy Barrows and inked by Cory Hamscher, with a cover by Francis Manipul.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"With Chuckles as a hostage, Tyler plays his endgame against the Joes. But who will make the final move? The answer may surprise readers as this four-part weekly event draws to a close."

G.I. Joe: Frontline #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: WHISKEY DICKEL, INTERNATIONAL COWGIRL

Whiskey Dickel, International Cowgirl will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Mark Ricketts, with art by Mike Hawthorne

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"Rodeo Queen. Astronaut. Diplomat. Movie Star. International Cowgirl. That's Ms. Whiskey Dickel! We've rounded up a mess o' her adventures and we're servin' 'em up with a side of homespun gravy. You'll see Ms. Dickel flashback to her humble, white trash beginnings, kick redneck hiney at a rodeo carnival, and hogtie an ornery buffalo. We're also tossin' in a passle of pin-ups and commentary by a herd of notable artists and writers --0 including Tim Bradstreet and Brian Michael Bendis."

Whiskey Dickel, International Cowgirl will be 120 black-and-white pages and will cost $12.95.

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FIRST LOOK: VOLTRON: DEFENDER OF THE UNIVERSE #4

Voltron: Defender of the Universe #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Dan Jolley, penciled by Mike Norton and Clint Hilinski and inked by Clayton Brown, with a cover by Norton and Brett Smith.

"With a few moments to breathe, Keith and the rest of his team try to learn more about Arus and its situation, even as Sven lies in a coma. But their respite is all too brief, as they receive a visit from Zarkon's son, Prince Lotor -- and to their horror, see a gigantic Coffin ship arrive, bearing one of Hagar's dreaded Robeasts. Will Sven awaken in time for the five pilots to stop the threat? Witness the first sign of Voltron's true return, in Chapter 4 of 'Revelations.'"

Voltron: Defender of the Universe #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: VIOLENT MESSIAHS: LAMENTING PAIN #4

Violent Messiahs: Lamenting Pain #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Joshua Dysart, with art by Tone Rodriguez and Digital Chameleon and covers by Rodriguez and Bill O'Neil.

"The streets of Rankor Island erupt in riots and the murderer who carves the word 'scalpel' into her victims remains at large. Cheri has received a nightmarish visit from the 'Family.' Her sanity shaken, she runs to the very person she's investigating, the dominatrix Ling Kawaguchi. Cheri is taken in... and strapped down. Will Cheri find, through bondage, the inner strength needed to survive the violent culmination of Scalpel's secret? Fetish, isolation, mystery... Violent Messiahs."

Violent Messiahs: Lamenting Pain #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: DAVID AND GOLIATH #1

David and Goliath #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Jay Ju, with art by Leonel Castellani.

"New York City during World War II. William Hart tries to send an urgent message to his children to warn them of the danger that is headed their way, but is attacked by a Nazi Agent named Nichila. She is in search of a mysterious artifact, a medallion, that has been sent to William's young son David and his older sister Sarah. The medallion holds an ultimate power that Hitler himself wishes to harness. When the medallion arrives, David a small, lonely, bullied, but adventurous little boy, unknowingly unleashes an ancient monster with immeasurable powers. Now magically bonded to the mystical lion, David takes the mighty monster for a joyride and gets into mischief. Meanwhile, the deadly Nazi Agent Nichila brutally makes her way to New York to capture David and Goliath for the Glory of her leader, so they can rule the world."

David and Goliath #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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