FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: MICHAEL CHABON PRESENTS: THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF THE ESCAPIST #3

Michael Chabon Presents: The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, Marv Wolfman, Kevin McCarthy, Paul Hornschemeier and Roy Thomas, with art by Roger Peterson, Joe Staton, Dean Haspiel and Paul Hornschemeier.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the book:

"In this third issue, writer Brian Vaughan opens the captivating story, 'To Reign in Hell,' told in classic 1940s style, and former Swamp Thing artist Roger Petersen richly illustrates this spotlight on Big Al. Marv Wolfman writes 'Heil and Fear Well,' a story in the infamous EC horror style With art by veteran cartoonist Joe Staton and indie stalwart Bob Sikoryak, this tale of nefarious post-war Nazis shocks and chills. Finally, the mysterious powers of Luna Moth may be up for grabs ... is our favorite mild-mannered librarian worthy of them? Kevin McCarthy and Dean Haspiel serve up a tribute to Jack Kirby's 1960s Marvel work in 'The Trial of Judy Dark.' The thrilling third issue of the (now back on schedule!) quarterly anthology Michael Chabon Presents The Amazing Adventures of The Escapist, edited by the dynamic duo of Schutz and Chabon!"

Michael Chabon Presents: The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist #3 will be 80 pages and will cost $8.95.

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FIRST LOOK: NOBLE CAUSES #1

Noble Causes #1 will arrive in stores in August from Image Comics. The issue is written by Jay Faerber, with art by Fran Bueno.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"A brutal crime rocks the Noble family, and their old friend Krennick is the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Rusty's new girlfriend, Cosmic Rae, recruits him for a secret government mission, and Doc receives news that a man obsessed with Gaia is about to be released from prison."

Noble Causes #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: FORSAKEN #1

Forsaken #1 will arrive in stores in August from Image Comics. The issue is written by Carmen Treffiletti, with art by Kristian Donaldson and Nick Zagami.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"'The Light of Other Days,' Part One. With terrorist attacks carried out by radical isolationists and a pending race war at the gates, the corrupt and faltering Bi-World Security Council is losing its grip. As two worlds hang in the balance, one hope will emerge. Five individuals with dark pasts now hold the key to humanity's future."

Forsaken #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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