WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: X-MEN #186
X-Men #186 will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Milligan, with art by Lan Medina and a cover by Dave Ross.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Blood of Apocalypse,' part 5 of 5. Are you ready for some action? The ending to Blood of Apocalypse happens here, and does it ever happen! X-Men are lost, battles are won, heroes are reborn, and some villains are still evil! You will not want to miss this! Introducing two brand new Sentinels!!! Also features a bonus 5-page back-up story of the Horsemen!"
X-Men #186 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #1
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #1 will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Manuel Garcia and a cover by Aaron Lopresti.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"When global threats surface, they have to contend with the combined might of: Captain America! Storm! Iron Man! The Hulk! Giant-Girl! Wolverine! Spider-Man! Still, powers higher-up think their new computerized defenses will be even more reliable than our heroes. (Just wish they hadn't named the system Ultron...!)"
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #18
Captain America #18 will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Steve Epting.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Artist Steve Epting rejoins writer Ed Brubaker for a groundbreaking four-part tale! It's the start of an action-packed thriller in London, as Captain America travels across the Atlantic in search of his old partner, a story that will see him fighting side-by-side with some very old friends. But Cap and the Winter Soldier arenıt the only ones taking the journey abroad, Crossbones and Sin are on a path of revenge thatıs leading them in the exact same direction... And what of General Lukin and his 'relationship' with the Red Skull? All this and more in the first chapter of 'Twenty-First Century Blitz!'"
Captain America #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN FAIRY TALES #1
X-Men Fairy Tales #1 will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by C. B. Cebulski, with art and cover by Sana Takeda.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"In the tradition of the X-Men Classic, 'Kittyıs Fairy Tale,' comes a series of new legends, reimagining the greatest X-Men stories through folktales, myths and fables from across the globe. In the story of Momotaro, the Peach-Boy, an old Japanese woodcutter and his wife cut open a giant peach only to find a baby boy with a peach pit for an eye, crying inside! The couple quickly learns that there is more than meets the eye as the baby shoots ruby-red optic blasts when the pit is removed! Afraid of how the outside world would treat him, the Peach-Boy is raised in seclusion until a mysterious Monk comes along and shows the teenaged Peach-Boy that his is a gift to be proud of. Believing he is destined for greater things, the boy joins the monk on a journey to defeat the evil demons that have plagued his lands and captured a beautiful red-haired princess."
X-Men Fairy Tales #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN POSTER BOOK
X-Men Poster Book will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is by various.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Featuring iconic and rare images of the X-Men, the X-Men: Poster Book is 72 pages (without ads) of posters featuring Wolverine, Cyclops, and all of your favorite mutants. With posters by some of the best artists to ever draw the X-Men, the X-Men Poster Book contains art by Joe Quesada, Gabrielle DellOtto, Billy Tan (upcoming Uncanny X-Men), Alex Ross, John Romita Jr., John Cassaday, and more. This poster book has it all including classic covers, instant classics of today, and even some rarely seen art. Each poster folds out to 16 inches by 20 inches."
X-Men Poster Book will be 72 pages and will cost $4.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #2
Wolverine: Origins #2 will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Steve Dillon and covers by Joe Quesada and Bryan Hitch.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The new ongoing series continues! By mounting a full-scale assault on the White House, Logan has now clearly shown that both no one is beyond his reach. Knowing that Logan is coming for themand knowing that he will stop at nothing in order to achieve his mysterious objectivethe world governments now prepare to take the offensive. The U.S. government, having the most to lose, strikes first and strikes hard, fighting fire with fire. Who better to combat the Weapon X programıs most successful specimen than with its most bloodthirsty? One hint: Gimme a red."
Wolverine: Origins #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW MANGAVERSE #5
New Mangaverse #5 will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by C.B. Cebulski, with art and cover by Tommy Ohtsuka.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The fate of the Mangaverse hangs in the balance as Iron Man's team comes toe-to-toe with Silver Samurai's forces! Alliances are severed, lives are lost, and to the victors goesthe world! With the traitor revealed, the forces of evil's final plan is enactedand do Spider-Man and Wolverine have a chance?"
New Mangaverse #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ANNIHILATION: NOVA #2
Annihilation: Nova #2 will arrive in stores on May 17 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Andy Lanning, with art by Kev Walker and a cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"To protect the legacy of the Xandarian culture, Nova must escape from the burning ruins of the homeworld. But can he trust himself to use his new power wisely, or will he lose control again and pose a threat to the cosmos greater than the invasion itself? And on the subject of trust, how far can he trust his new 'friend'... Drax?"
Annihilation: Nova #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MS. MARVEL #3
Ms. Marvel #3 will arrive in stores on May 17 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 issue:
"The fate of thousands hangs in the balance as Ms. Marvel faces a deadly new foe from beyond the stars! Can she defeat this foe, and her own inner demons, to become the hero shewas meant to be? Plus, an appearance by Marvel's first family, The Fantastic Four!"
Ms. Marvel #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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