WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #1
Civil War: Front Line #1 will arrive in stores on June 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Ramon Bachs and Steve Lieber and a cover by John Watson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Embedded.' There's a truth buried deep in the heart of every war, and reporters Sally Floyd and Ben Urich will be there, uncovering that truth in the midst of the biggest conflagration in the Marvel Universe! In the wake of the Stamford Disaster, the public cries out for Super Hero Registration. Are the costumed heroes of the Marvel Universe protectors or ticking time bombs? Find out here when Spider-Man has his say. And you wonıt want to miss as one hero makes public a painful secret.
"'Accused.' The lone survivor of the team that caused the Stamford Tragedy has been found. But living through one of the worst superhuman disasters in history may be the worst thing that could happen, as this vilified hero is placed under arrest for the deaths of an entire town. Unfortunately, the troubleıs just beginning... Also, with the lives of Marvel's heroes in turmoil what opportunities lie for their nemeses? Norman Osborn has a few ideas...
And, in 'Civil War Correspondence,' see stories inspired by tales of war correspondence throughout history!"
Civil War: Front Line #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #9
Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #9 will arrive in stores on June 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art and cover by Mike Wieringo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Jumping the Tracks,' part 2 of 3. The Hobgoblin from the year 2211 returns to plague Spider-Man! The time-traveling troublemaker has tipped Spider-Manıs life upside down by resuscitating a major character from his past. Now the wall-crawler must tangle with a foe who has already bloodied his talons with the murder of future Spider-Men and plots to further ruin Peter Parkerıs life. What chance does our web-slinger have to set things rightand what will be the terrible cost?"
Daughters of the Dragon #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #27
New X-Men #27 will arrive in stores on June 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, with art and cover by Paco Medina.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Another New X-Man has fallen and it's not over for the kids yet. Can they rise together to defeat Rev. Stryker and his army of mutant-haters? Pick up the book that has everyone talking!"
New X-Men #27 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL TEAM-UP #21
Marvel Team-Up #21 will arrive in stores on June 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Andy Kuhn and a cover by Phil Hester.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Freedom Ring,' part 2 of 6. Mild mannered Curtis Doyle has come to possess a reality-altering ring crafted from a fragment of the cosmic cube. He's taken it upon himself to become the newest hero in the Marvel Universe -- Freedom Ring. Now he finds himself face to face with Spider-Man, or at least, someone who claims to be Spider-Man."
Marvel Team-Up #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ANNIHILATION: SILVER SURFER #3
Annihilation: Silver Surfer #3 will arrive in stores on June 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Keith Giffen, with art by Renato Arlem and a cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Guest-starring Thanos and Galactus. Can even the combined might of the ex-heralds of Galactus stand against an all out assault by the Annihilation Wave? It gets worse. Thanos, the near omnipotent mad Titan, commands the Annihilation wave assault. It gets even worse. With the heralds otherwise occupied, a shocking character moves to strike at Galactus."
Annihilation: Silver Surfer #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY #4
Fantastic Four: First Family #4 will arrive in stores on June 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joe Casey, with art and cover by Chris Weston.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"More untold secrets of the FF's earliest days revealed! See Reed move the team into the newly-built Baxter Building -- and see the Thing's less than thrilled reaction! Meanwhile, the FF's first villain -- unknown until now -- finally makes his move! But will the fledgling team disintegrate before they get to confront him? Of course not, but order the book anyway...!"
Fantastic Four: First Family #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: LAST PLANET STANDING #3
Last Planet Standing #3 will arrive in stores on June 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Pat Olliffe.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A major Marvel Universe character dies! The Great Elders and Comic Powers of the Universe launch a desperate attack against Galactus! The citizens of Earth are ordered to evacuate the planet! New York City is targeted for destruction! The Silver Surfer joins the fray! And the action hits overdrive as the Avengers, Spider-Girl and the Fantastic Five prepare to make their final stand!"
Last Planet Standing #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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