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Saturday, April 1, 2006
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: STAR WARS: BOBA FETT -- OVERKILL ONE-SHOT
Star Wars: Boba Fett -- Overkill One-Shot will arrive in stores on April 12 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Thomas Andrews, with art by Francisco Ruiz Velasco and a cover by Adam Hughes.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the book:
"Boba Fett rockets onto the scene with blasters blazing in this stand-alone story featuring the galaxy¹s greatest bounty hunter taking on a dangerous contract that proves deadly for all involved!
"Summoned to settle the score between two warring factions, Fett quickly shows his employers the importance of always choosing the right tool for the job, and the folly of underestimating just how much damage and chaos a single Mandalorian can inflict. Once unleashed, Fett's drive to finish the job is unshakable, and both groups quickly realize they¹re dealing with a bigger and much deadlier mutual problem -- one that must be stopped before it obliterates everything."
Star Wars: Boba Fett -- Overkill One-Shot will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: B.P.R.D.: THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE #1
B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #1 will arrive in stores on April 12 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi, with art by Guy Davis and a cover by Mike Mignola.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"After their catastrophic encounter with the monster-god Katha Hem, the B.P.R.D. begin the work of trying to pick up the pieces and rebuild the team. Kate Corrigan travels to rural France in search of an ancient text that might undo the death of Roger, while back at B.P.R.D. Headquarters, Captain Daimio finally reveals the truth about his own death."
B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CONAN #27
Conan #27 will arrive in stores on April 19 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Kurt Busiek, with art by Tim Truman and a cover by Tony Harris.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Double-barreled action as two tales intertwine! In one, Conan leads a daring raid in the high mountain ranges of the East for the prize of a new-minted crown. Is this the beginning of Conan's kingdom, or will treachery and guile bring him down? In the other storyline, the Prince and his Wazir face turmoil on the empire's border, and must punish a daring rebel-but is it justice? How the two tales, set centuries apart, affect one another make for surprise twists and a unique showdown that sets the stage for serious trouble to come.
"Part two of a two-parter drawn by the fabulous Tim Truman. Two stories, two leads, and two fateful choices-no wonder Conan is the hottest fantasy comic on the stands!"
Conan #27 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: GOON #17
Goon #17 will arrive in stores on April 19 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by Eric Powell.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Things have taken a turn for the worst in the battle for control of Lonely Street. The Zombie Priest's new army of monstrosities is quickly overrunning the town, destroying everything in sight. Their mission: destroy Goon and Buzzard. As the pair struggle to survive the attack of these new nasty little creatures, Goon begins to wonder if perhaps Buzzard isn't sharing all he knows."
Goon #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.95.
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FIRST LOOK: STAGGER LEE
Stagger Lee ill arrive in stores on May 3 from Image Comics. The issue is written by Derek McCulloch, with art and cover by Shepherd Hendrix.
Here's how Image describes the issue:
"On Christmas Eve 1895, shots rang out in a St. Louis barroom. A hundred years and a thousand songs later, this ordinary little murder had become a legend. This is the true story of what happened after Stagger Lee shot Billy."
Stagger Lee will be 205 pages and will cost $17.99.
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