Saturday, May 21, 2005
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: DARKSTALKERS #6
Darkstalkers #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is by Ken Siu-Chong, Alvin Lee, Skottie Young and UDON.
Here's how Devil's Due describes the issue:
"Darkstalkers, the ongoing comic based on Capcom's classic series, continues, featuring the team behind the art of the latest hit PS2 and X-Box fighting game, Capcom Fightin Volution! Through the centuries, Morrigan as used her seductive powers to entice her prey to the blissful doom of her embrace. However, as she travels to Romania to confront Demitri, she reminisces about a time when she played with her food for a little too long. Meanwhile, panic begins to strike the world as the threat of Pyron looms ever closer."
Darkstalkers will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE #43
G.I. Joe #43 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is by Brandon Jerwa, Tim Seeley and Emiliano Santalucia.
Here's how Devil's Due describes the issue:
"'Rise of the Red Shadows,' the conclusion. This is it - the end of G.I. Joe as you know it! The enigmatic Red Shadows have thrown the world into a state of utter chaos and violence. Who will pay the ultimate price? And will a rag-tag group of Joes be enough to prevent the Red Shadows' horrific vision from coming to pass?"
G.I. Joe #42 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE II #4
G.I. Joe: Master & Apprentice II #4 will arrive in stores on Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is written by Brandon Jerwa and Chris Stevens of UDON.
Here's how Devil's Due describes the issue:
"Tommy Arashikage has led a life twisted by tragedy and consumed by darkness. For too long, the man called Storm Shadow has been a puppet of Cobra and its manipulative leader. But he has retained his honor-and now, he is determined to shatter the bonds that hold him to the terrorist group. For months, in secret, Storm Shadow has been training an Apprentice-someone who will, like Snake-Eyes' Kamakura, carry on the Arashikage teachings-an ally who will help him take the fight to Cobra. But there is more to this female apprentice than meets the eye-and the sins of both their pasts may be too much to overcome."
G.I. Joe: Master & Apprentice II #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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FIRST LOOK: CONCRETE: THE HUMAN DILEMMA #6
Concrete: The Human Dilemma #6 will arrive in stores on June 1 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Arvid Nelson, with art by Eric J.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Life for Concrete has changed for good. His alien body has given birth to a tiny, comatose version of itself...possibly the result of an intense night with Maureen. If Concrete hadn't broken his promise to his employer, Walter Sageman, the pizza mogul would still be alive. Now he must deal with the murder's aftermath, while population-control radical Randall Gordon's contraceptive virus is one step closer to realization. New ex-fiancé Larry Munro is left to babysit the stone child. However, he's headed for disastrous physical and emotional pain..."
Concrete: The Human Dilemma #6 will be 32 black-and-white pages and will cost $3.50.
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FIRST LOOK: SHI: JU-NEN #4
Shi: Ju-Nen #4 will arrive in stores on June 1 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Billy Tucci and JC Vaughan, with art and cover by Tucci and Marc Sparacio
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Ana, in the guise of Shi, must take the stage as the Kyoto Sohei's vengeance-themed Kabuki is literally brought to life before a terrified audience held hostage. Steel will smash against steel as Ana attempts to save the trapped Sohei and parishioners against the maddened Lady Kaoyo and her 100 warriors."
Shi: Ju-Nen #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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