Friday, July 29, 2005
FIRST LOOKS
SOULFIRE: DYING OF THE LIGHT #1
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Soulfire: Dying of the Light #1 will arrive in stores on Aug. 3 from Aspen Comics, with a convention special available at Wizard World Chicago. The issue is written by Michael Turner and J.T. Krul, with pencils by Micah Gunnell and colors by Beth Sotelo.
Here's how Aspen describes the issue:
"Soulfire's universe expansion continues with the premiere of Soulfire: Dying of the Light #1! From creator Michael Turner and writer J.T. Krul, embark upon the next chapter in the acclaimed Soulfire mythos! Magic is alive and well. It is a time of great peace and prosperity, but...all good things must come to an end! As a mysterious plague begins to sweep across the land, the struggle for survival begins, and trust becomes a powerful ally, especially, when fighting for your life against a dragon! Featuring the lovely Grace (already of Soulfire fame!), and introducing a ton of new characters, this exciting new series will reveal many of the secrets behind the history of Soulfire! Showcasing the incredible artwork of Aspen newcomer Micah Gunnell, and lavish colors by Beth Sotelo, this is the first must have event book of the summer!! To top it all off, this #1 issue features two covers by Soulfire creator Michael Turner and colorist Peter Steigerwald, that when placed side by side, form one large Soulfire: Dying of the Light image."
Soulfire: Dying of the Light #1 will be 24 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FATHOM #3
Fathom #3 will arrive in stores in August from Aspen Comics, with a convention special available at Wizard World Chicago. The issue is written by J.T. Krul, with pencils by Koi Turnbull, inks by Jason Gorder and colors by Christina Strain.
Here's how Aspen describes the issue:
"The destruction of Saba is complete, Maylander has won this day, and but a few of the cities' people survived. If not for Cannon and Kiani's intervention, everyone would have been lost ... why then has the council ordered Cannon to be taken into custody? And with Aspen discovering the true secret of her past, what else could possibly be in store for her as she comes face to face with her real father? Find out in this third thrilling issue of Fathom, brought to you by the same amazing creative team of J. T. Krul, Koi Turnbull, Jason Gorder and Christina Strain, and featuring a brand new cover by series creator Michael Turner!"
Fathom #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #2
G.I. Joe: America's Elite #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is written by Joe Casey, with art by Stefano Caselli and Sunder Raj.
Here's how Devil's Due describes the issue:
"The Joes make a deal with the devil! With cities across America being decimated by an unseen enemy, G.I Joe turns in desperation to someone who you NEVER thought would help them..."
G.I. Joe: America's Elite #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: JOVA'S HARVEST #1
Jova's Harvest #1 will arrive in stores in November from Arana Studio. Ths issue is by Steve Uy
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Jova is a Harvester, a servant of heaven charged with the task of preserving the mortal world by preventing Armageddon. Stuck in the mortal world below, he maintains Heaven's dominance over Hell by facilitating the deaths of good people and collecting their souls.
"Once every century, the gates to Hell open and Jova is charged the task of sealing them by vanquishing the devil himself, his own beloved brother, Luci, in a debilitating war of attrition.
For millennia Jova has accomplished his mission, but this century, things are about to change. His sister, an angel of Heaven, has secretly sold her soul to Luci so that she may live in the mortal world with her estranged brother..."
Jova's Harvest will be a three-issue mini-series.
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