Thursday, February 16, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #529
Amazing Spider-Man #520 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Ron Garney and a cover by Bryan Hitch.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Clothes make the man. At least thatıs what Tony Stark seems to think. Transformed by his experiences during ³The Other² saga, Peter Parker stands poised for the next chapter of his life. And to mark the occasion, Tony has got a very special present: a new Spider-Man costume thatıs certain to raise eyebrows!"
Amazing Spider-Man #520 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #15
Captain America #15 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Mike Perkins and a cover by Steve Epting.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
Six months ago, Crossbones kidnapped the Red Skullıs daughter from a government reeducation facility, and disappeared into the night. Now learn where they have been all this time, and what his plans are for this spawn of infinite evil. A special stand-alone issue, by Ed Brubaker and Mike Perkins, that lays the groundwork for the next year of Cap stories, and shines a spotlight on one of the strangest and misunderstood characters in the Marvel Universe."
Captain America #15 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THING #4
Thing #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott, with art and cover by Andrea Di Vito.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Paws... and Fast Forward.'
Wotta revoltinı development! How did Benjamin J. Grimm, the billionaire playboy, get stuck watching the kids and walking the dog? Itıs a strange day of babysitting, dog-sitting, and vice versa. And when itıs over, the Thingıs life will never be the same again! A done-in-one doggy-tale thatıs a great place for new readers to jump on. Guest starring: Lockjaw, the Richards family, the Inhumans, and, of course, a Marvel bad guy that needs a good clobberinı!"
Thing #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN #183
X-Men #183 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Milligan, with art and cover by Salvador Larroca.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Blood of Apocalypse,' part 2. When his people need him the most, he shall return! Lord Apocalypse is here to lead mutantkind into the future of the earth and only the strongest can survive! Plus, just wait until you see his new Horsemen."
X-Men #183 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #23
New X-Men #23 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, with art and cover by Mark Brooks.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Childhood's End,' part 4 of 4. Reverend Stryker brings his Ministry to the New X-Men. Will any of them survive the baptism? The way things are going for X-23, she may not survive even that long."
New X-Men #23 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: STORM #1
Storm #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Eric Jerome Dickey, with art by David Yardin and a cover by Mike Mayhew.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The epic, untold love story between Marvelıs two pre-eminent Black super heroes -- Storm and the Black Panther -- is finally told, as only New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey can do it! An orphaned street urchin, living by her wits on the unforgiving plains of Africa as she struggles to harness her slowly-developing mutant powers...A warrior Prince, embarking on his rite of passage as he ponders the great responsibility in his future...And a crew of ruthless mercenaries whoıll stop at nothing to capture an elusive creature of legend -- the fabled wind-rider. What sparks occur when their paths intersect? Donıt miss out on this story, True Believer, as it builds to a July Event that will shake the entire Marvel Universe."
Storm #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #3
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written Sean McKeever, with art and cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The Hurtful Thing.' Life seems to be going pretty good for Mary Jane, so naturally that means something has to come along and muck things up. This time, she has to contend with her newest girlfriend, Lindsay Leighton, dating her ex-boyfriend, Harry Osborn! Is Harry using Lindsay to get back at MJ, or is something far more sinister at hand?"
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE #39
Wolverine #39 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira and a cover by Kaare Andrews
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'Origins and Endings,' Part 4 of 5: The secret is out. Wolverine remembers. Everything. The entire blood-stained tapestry of his long, tortured life. And now thatıs itıs been laid out before him in vivid detail, thereıs only one question: Whatıs his first move? Well, whatever it is, itıs brought him to Russia for an encounter with the legendary warrior known as the Winter Soldier. One thingıs for sure -- theyıre headed for a major turf battle. Question is, can they find common ground?"
Wolverine #39 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #535
Fantastic Four #535 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Mike McKone.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It takes a monster to save a monsterthatıs Ben Grimmıs thinking as he risks life and limb to rescue the out-of-control Hulk from himselfnot to mention the embattled residents of a devastated Las Vegas!"
Fantastic Four #535 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BLACK WIDOW: THE THINGS THEY SAW ABOUT HER #6
The Things They Say About Her #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Richard K. Morgan, with art by Sean Phillips and Bill Sienkiewicz and a cover by Phillips.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Itıs the action-packed endgame in La Havana between the Black Widow and the agents of North! Will Natasha, branded public enemy number one, by the United States government itself, be able to make it out alive and redeem her name? And even if she can find redemption, will she want to?"
Black Widow: The Things They Say About Her #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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