Wednesday, February 22, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AMAZING FANTASY #18
Amazing Fantasy #18 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Simon Furman and Tony Lee, with art by James Raiz and Leonard Kirk and a cover by Lucio Parillo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Unnatural Selection,' part 3. The Geneva treaty between the U.N. and A.I.M. is only hours away, paving the road to peace between the former techno-terrost organization and the world, but the newly activated cybernetic entity known as Death's Head threatens to change those plans. ALSO: In anticipation of next month's New Universe event, a bonus 8-page story featuring Mark Hazzard, MERC!"
Amazing Fantasy #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DAUGHTERS OF THE DRAGON #2
Daughters of the Dragon #2 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, with pencils by Khari Evans, inks by Palmiotti and a cover by Evans and Palmiotti.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The non-stop action continues as Colleen goes blade to blade with Razorfist, an assassin so ruthless he's willing to use an infant as a human shield. As Misty and Colleen close in on their bail jumpers, Humbug, 8-ball and Whirlwind make an unsuccessful attempt to fence the goods they stole from wealthy publisher Ricadonna. The three hapless costumed criminals soon discover they've made a deadly mistake. Guest starring Orka, scourge of the seven seas!"
Daughters of the Dragon #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #5
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art and cover by Mike Wieringo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The secret (and real name) of Tony Stark's bodyguard is finally revealed when Spider-Girl, Dusk, Raptor and the Green Goblin team-up with Hawkeye, Ant-Man and the Scarlet Witch against him. Plus: Moose faces a new crisis and Kaine accidentally sets off a new gang war."
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MS. MARVEL #1
Ms. Marvel #1 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art by Roberto de la Torre and a cover by Frank Cho.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Straight out of the pages of New Avengers and House of M. Call your friends, wake the neighbors, shout it from the rooftops! For the first time in over two decades, Ms. Marvel stars in her own ongoing series! Come along for one heck of a wild ride as Brian Reed joins forces with penciler extraordinaire Rob de la Torre for an action-packed adventure that includes special guest stars Captain America and Jessica Jones. All this and an alien invasion that could mean the end of life on Earth, is tucked inside a cover by Eisner Award-nominated Frank Cho!"
Ms. Marvel #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW EXCALIBUR #5
New Excalibur #5 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Steven Cummings and a cover by Michael Ryan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Choose Your Destiny, part 2 of 2. With the Dark X-Men subdued, you would think New Excalibur would have smooth sailing. Think again! Lionheart (from Avengers) and her new mysterious master plan on making their lives a living hell."
New Excalibur #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEXTWAVE #2
Nextwave #2 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art and cover by Stuart Immonen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Witness the fight to end all fights! (Well, until next issue.) Aaron Stack (just don't call him Machine Man) takes on Fin Fang Foom in a knock-down drag-out slug-fest! While his robotic body digests in Fin's belly, the rest of the Nextwave squad has to defeat the deadly Human Resource Department of their former bosses, the Highest Anti-Terroism Effort (H.A.T.E.)! "
Nextwave #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #470
Uncanny X-Men #470 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Billy Tan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Wand'Ring Star,' part 2 of 3.
The line has been drawn and the first strike has been made! Never has an X-Man had so much taken away and feared so much for what the future may bring! No more waiting for the next shoe to drop. The X-Men will take the fight to their enemies, no matter the cost!"
Uncanny X-Men #470 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNTOLD TALES OF THE NEW UNIVERSE: STAR BRAND
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Star Brand will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Javier Pulido and a cover by John Romita Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"An untold tale of the New Universe! Ken Connell meets an interdimensional researcher looking for the wearer of the Star Brand. She wants to know more about the man in charge of the most powerful weapon in the galaxy. He wants to know if she's single. The data raises the question: is Ken worthy to wield the power of the brand--is anyone in the New Universe?"
Untold Tales of the New Universe: Star Brand will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-FACTOR #4
X-Factor #4 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Ryan Sook and a cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Strong Guy and Wolfsbane square off against the police during the Mutant Town riots; Madrox, Siryn and Monet race time in a last ditch effort to prove their client innocent of murder; and Layla Miller fires a warning shot across the bow of Singularity Investigations. Plus, a shocking ending...?"
X-Factor #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: THE END -- MEN AND X-MEN #3
X-Men: The End -- Men and X-Men #3 will arrive in stores on March 1 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Adrian Alphona and a cover by Marcos Martin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The epic tale of the end of Marvel's Merry Mutants continues! A strike-force led by Cyclops finds itself pitted against the Shi'ar Imperial Superguardians as a separate team of X-Men travel deep into space to rescue the Phoenix. X-Men fans won't want to miss this action packed issue, where Gambit, disguised as Mr. Sinister confronts the Shi'ar Chancellor."
X-Men: The End -- Men and X-Men #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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