IMAGE COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: WITCHBLADE #74

Witchblade #74 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by David Wohl, with art by Francis Manapul and colors by Brian Buccellato.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"As the 'Death Pool' story line nears its thrilling conclusion, Witchblade bearer and New York Homicide Detective, Sara Pezzini, and Yakuza assassin, Ian Nottingham, continue their assault on the mysterious group, Level 42. But as Ian grows ever more powerful and consumed by his blade, Sara wonders if he's past the point of no return. Nottingham's former employer, Kenneth Irons, and his Level 42 cohorts think so, and will do anything in their power to ensure there's no turning back."

Witchblade #74 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THE DARKNESS VOL. II #9

The Darkness Vol. II #9 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Eric Basaldua and Matt Milla.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"As Jackie Estacado gears up to take control of Family affairs, his first order of business is to clean up some of the dead wood... and that pretty much describes Ernie Palanco. Ernie Palanco has wanted to be a mobster since the first day he could walk. But what happens when you can't aim a gun and you can't keep hold of the bosses' money and you keep shooting the wrong people by accident?"

The Darkness Vol. II #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: COMMON GROUNDS #4

Common Grounds #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Troy Hickman, with art by Dan Jurgens, George Perez and Carlos Pacheco.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"Special bonus. Three stories this month -- by comics legends, all -- grace the pages of Troy Hickman's series. Dan Jurgens illustrates the overweight superhero support group, while George Pérez takes us inside the superhero reunion. Then Carlos Pacheco shows what happens when heroes become homeless."

Common Grounds #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AGE OF BRONZE #19

Age of Bronze #19 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by by Robert Kirkman, with art and cover by Tony Moore.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"'Sacrifice,' Part 10. The 'Sacrifice' storyline reaches its climax as the High King's daughter is led to the slaughter. Can Achilles rescue her in time? Will her father relent? Or will innocent blood be shed at the insistence of the gods?"

Age of Bronze #19 will be 24 black-and-white pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE BLACK FOREST

The Black Forest will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Image Comics. The issue is written by Todd Livingston and Robert Tinnel, with art by Neil Vokes.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"World War I. In the battle between good and evil, evil just got creative: The Germans are developing a mysterious weapon to break through the trenches. American pilot Jack Shannon and Archie Caldwell, Britain's greatest stage magician, are sent behind enemy lines, into the heart of the supernatural vortex that is the Black Forest. There, in a remote castle, they match wits with evil occultist Avery Dye, who aims to use Frankenstein's Monster as a template to create an army of unstoppable re-animated dead! In order to thwart the forces of evil, Jack and Archie will be forced to battle Nosferatu, werewolves, a sorcerer and Frankenstein's Monster himself! "

The Black Forest will be 104 black-and-white pages and will cost $9.95.

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