MONDAY, MAY 2, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR -- A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
Fantastic Four -- A Death in the Family will arrive in stores on May 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Karl Kesel, with art and cover by Lee Weeks.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Invisible Woman is dead! As Reed cradles his murdered wife, lost in grief, and Ben rampages after Sue's killer, Johnny defiantly decides to do whatever it takes‹ no matter the cost or consequence‹ to see his sister alive again. What he does will change the way the Fantastic Four look at him forever. A Death in the Family-- not a dream, not a hoax... and not to be missed. Includes bonus Fantastic Four issue #245!"
Fantastic Four -- A Death in the Family will be 64 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: IRON MAN #8
Iron Man #8 will arrive in stores on May 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Knauf and Charlie Knauf, with art by Patrick Zircher and a cover by Adi Granov.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"While an unknown assassin continues to target a globe-spanning hit list, an enhanced Tony Stark continues to test the waters of his new powers. The international trail heats up in this newest installment in Iron Man's now-monthly series! Part 2 of 6."
Iron Man #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: LAST PLANET STANDING #2
Last Planet Standing #2 will arrive in stores on May 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Pat Olliffe.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"For centuries beyond reckoning, Galactus has consumed entire worlds to satiate his never-ending quest for sustenance, but now he has a new plan--one which may threaten the very existence of the entire Universe! Featuring: the mighty Thor, the Warriors Three, the Avengers, Spider-Girl, the Fantastic Five and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard!"
Last Planet Standing #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEXTWAVE #5
Nextwave #5 will arrive in stores on May 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art and cover by Stuart Immonen.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'The Joy H.A.T.E. Club,' part 1 of 2. It has been proven: Nextwave is better than soap! Nextwave has super heroes. Soap doesn't. Nextwave has Dirk Anger and his evil organization H.A.T.E.. Soap? Nope. Nextwave has a battle between H.A.T.E. and Nextwave in #4. Soap is only at #2 with no H.A.T.E. at all! Nextwave has all of your family members held ransom. Soap doesn't even know your family. Four out of five dentists prefer Nextwave to soap. In fact, they were so emphatic in their preference, they beat up the fifth dentist and he fell in line. So five out of five dentists prefer Nextwave. So will you!"
Nextwave #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #26
Sensational Spider-Man #26 will arrive in stores on May 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with art and cover by Clayton Crain.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'Feral,' part 4 of 5. The kid gloves are off! With one Lizard down and one to go, and Man-Wolf and Vermin still on the loose, Spider-Man dons his new costume to even the odds. But what role does...Madame Web play? And what's going on between the Black Cat and the Puma?"
Sensational Spider-Man #26 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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