FIRST LOOK: JADE FIRE #1

Jade Fire #1 will arrive in stores in April from Kandora Publishing. The issue is written by Brian Augustyn, with art by H.S. Park.

Here's how Kandora describes the book:

"Somewhere in Asia, aeons ago, stood the city. Even then it was older than any of its millions of residents could remember. Created as a bastion of peace, learning and human dignity, the huge, walled metropolis existed in blissful harmony since the beginning. But now a serpent of corruption slithers in the shadows of this paradise. Now evil has set its sights on the city and its citizens. Stirred by this spreading dark stain, the Goddess wakes. The protective spirit of the city-entwined in everything that is good about the place-she senses the infestation and takes steps to combat it. Xian was a serious and dedicated student one day, living a life of ease and serenity in her beloved city. Then the murders started and evil came to the city for the first time. When the Goddess implored her to take up the mystic green sword and become the champion against corruption, Xian could only assent. Now, she is Jade Fire, and only she can strike against the heart of darkness beating ever louder beneath the silent streets of the city. She's ready to fight to save her home, even if it means battling the devil himself. And it just might!

"The peaceful, bucolic morning in the city dawns like every other, until the first body is found, brutally murdered and left as a bloody sign of the dark changes to come. Who is the dead man? What dread future does his death foretell? And can even a mystically empowered champion stand against the black power that seeks to destroy a city that has never had to fight for itself? Jade Fire will have to find the answers or she and everyone she loves is doomed."

Jade Fire #1 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: BARBAROSSA AND THE LOST CORSAIRS #2

Barbarossa and The Lost Corsairs #2 will arrive in stores in April from Kandora Publishing. The issue is written by Brian Augustyn, with art by H.S. Park.

Here's how Kandora describes the issue:

"One moment they plied the storm-tossed waters of earth, the next found the privateer, Barbarossa and his crew sailing the vast waters of a fantastic new realm of magic, mystery and sudden terror. Battling for their lives against a huge monster from the depths, the crew soon takes refuge with a nearby island kingdom and is made welcome. The new world is not only plagued by lethal sea creatures, they learn, but by political intrigue and imminent global war. Barbarossa and his people know there's more to the welcome they receive than meets the eye, and the murderous attacks from the shadows on their first night confirms this suspicion. What's going on-and can the crafty pirate find a way to profit?"

Barbarossa and The Lost Corsairs #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: HELIOS #3

Helios #3 will arrive in stores in March from Dakuwaka Productions. The issue is written by Jason Rand, with pencils by Gabe Pena.

Here's how Dakuwaka Productions describes the issue:

"The Shining Path terrorists are in custody or dead and Lima has been saved ­ but at what cost? Jason questions the changes hešs seeing in himself, while Jack and Kyle wonder just how accidental Luzšs death was ­ and whether Jason can be trusted anymore. Meanwhile, a traitor within their own ranks is revealed!"

Helios #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SUPERMAN #217

Superman #217 will arrive in stores on May 11 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Mark Verheiden, with art and cover by Ed Benes.

Here's how DC describes the issue:

"Former Smallville Supervising Producer Mark Verheiden joins with superstar artist Ed Benes to begin a new chapter in Superman's life! After the events of the past months, Superman has left Metropolis and created a new Fortress of Solitude in the Amazon jungle. Lois and Jimmy come to find him, only to meet some unexpected resistance and the emergence of a new major threat to the entire DCU."

Superman #217 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: PIGTALE #2

Pigtale #2 will arrive in stores in April from Image Comics. The issue by Ovi Nedelcu.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"'The Smell of Taxx.' Boston Booth finds himself caught between rescue and retreat as he and Clyde try to avoid the claws of Taxx, Clyde's evil wolf stepbrother. Taxx has been up to no good, plotting his new scheme to overtake the city of Portland and create an army of sinister minions! Will Boston be able to save Clyde in time? Will they be able to stop Taxx from gathering his nefarious forces?"

Pigtale #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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FIRST LOOK: MORA #2

Mora #2 will arrive in stores in April from Image Comics. The issue by Paul Harmon.

Here's how Image describes the issue:

"'In the Gloaming.' The witching hour is upon us. Just below the surface of a city where 'dangerous' is putting it very mildly and 'dark forces' would only hint at the truth, something very bad is happening. Is it witch's work or other? If Mora can survive her encounter with the cursed Owlen-man, she may live long enough to see something truly sinister."

Mora #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.

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