FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BREAKDOWN #3

Breakdown #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Dave Ross.

Here's how Devil's Due describes the book:

"He's lost everything-his wife and daughter, his wealth and fame, his status as a hero. But there is still one connection to Jeff Carey's past left, one which may hold the key to his past and future! With the help of the mysterious stranger he freed from a maximum-security prison, the reasons for the murder of Jeff's family become clearer - as do the clues that will help him track down the killers and make them pay. But even as he edges closer to redemption, his faceless enemies edge closer to himŠ"

Breakdown #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: BLADE OF KUMORI #3

Blade of Kumori #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesdayf rom Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is written by Ron Marz, with art by Dub and Grafiksismik. various.

Here's how Devil's Due describes the issue:

"Kumori is sent to assassinate a rogue scientist involved in the trafficking of nuclear secrets. But after her failure-or more accurately, her refusal-to fulfill her assignment to kill an American vigilante, two "chaperons" accompany her: Her brother and Hiro, the man who loves her. The problem? Tension is building between her and both men - tension that could shatter their close-knit clan. Meanwhile, the "hero" she spared in New York is not content to leave well enough alone..."

Blade of Kumori #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: X-23 #2

X-23 #2 will arrive in stores on Feb. 2 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Craig Kyle and Chris Yost, with art and cover by Billy Tan.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Innocence Lost,' part 1 of 6. Spinning out of NYX, Billy Tan and the character's creator Craig Kyle kick off a new series starring X-23. Now it can be told. The full story behind the origin of X-23 -- who she is, where she came from, and the exact nature of her relationship to Wolverine. You think you know, but you have no idea. Pick up this first issue today!"

X-23 #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MANGA DARKCHYLDE #1

Manga Darkchylde #1 will arrive in stores on Feb. 9 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by Randy Queen.

Here's how Dark Horse describes the book:

"The all-ages re-interpretation of an enduring fan favorite starts right here! In this first- ever, comic book release of Manga Darkchylde, the Sinister Sisters of Shadow have come to Salem, Georgia to seek an audience with a girl named Ariel Chylde! The same girl who just discovered she can become any of the creatures from her nightmares! Poor Ariel's still just trying to adjust, and only wants to use her curse for good, but these creepy Sisters surely have something more sinister in mind."

Manga Darkchylde #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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