Saturday, October 1, 2005
DARK HORSE COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #78
Star Wars: Empire #78 will arrive in stores on Oct. 12 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Luke Ross.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Palpatine calls a meeting of his bravest, wisest, and most influential military officers in order to introduce them to his new right-hand man, Darth Vader. The new Emperor lays out his plans for his Empire, and those who have other ideas are dealt a swift lesson by Vader's blade. But one Captain wants nothing to do with the new government, and plans his defection. But what do you do when the Dark Lord of the Sith is determined to stop you? This issue marks Vader's first appearance in Star Wars continuity since his 'introduction' in Revenge of the Sith. And, long-time readers of Republic will see a plot come full circle in a most unexpected manner."
Star Wars: Republic #78 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #106
Blade of the Immortal #106 will arrive in stores on Oct. 12 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by Hiroaki Samura.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Two new, complex characters come to the forefront of Hiroaki Samura's samurai epic! As Rin frets over Manji's disappearance, she is surprised by the arrival of two traveling warriors, the feisty, headstrong Döa Yoshino and her huge, brutish companion, Isaku Yasono-ökami. Rin quickly regrets her decision to let this strange couple stay with her, but her detective work takes priority when she returns to Habaki Kagamura's stronghold to search for Manji. Meanwhile, Manji awakens to find himself in a very disturbing situation ... and the horrific reason behind Kagamura's interest in him becomes clearer."
Blade of the Immortal #106 will be 48 black-and-white pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CONAN #21
Conan #21 will arrive in stores on Oct. 19 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Cary Nord and a cover by Ladronn.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"The team of Busiek and Nord continue their adaptation of one of Robert E. Howard's greatest Conan stories, with the second part of 'The Tower of the Elephant.' Conan, at the side of Taurus, Prince of Thieves, assaults the dreaded Elephant Tower-but deadly peril awaits at every turn, from hungry lions to giant spiders, and it'll take all his barbarian skill merely to stay alive long enough to make it inside. Yet, once inside, the tower holds secrets far stranger and darker than anything Conan could have prepared for."
Conan #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AEON FLUX #2
Aeon Flux #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 26 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Mike Kennedy, with art by Timothy Green II.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Family ties can prove useful, especially when Aeon Flux is pulling the strings. Though she keeps her secret agent activity hidden from her sister, Una Flux, Aeon is not above using her sister's love-struck infatuation with a government scientist to her advantage. A little intervention and subtle matchmaking and everyone benefits, including Aeon's eager young protégé, Sithandra. While her drawn out acrobatic training may seem to be a complete waste of time, there is much she can learn from Aeon's experience... and vice versa..."
Aeon Flux #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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