WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ANNIHILATION: NOVA #3
Annihilation: Nova #3 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Kev Walker and a cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Guest-starring Quasar. Escaping ahead of the overwhelming Annihilation Wave, Nova and his companions Drax and Cammi find shelter on a colony world where the population is engaged in a panicked evacuation effort. But can even the power of Quasar and an alien armada keep the innocents safe when the hostile forces roll in? Is it time for Nova to stop running and start fighting back? Or, for the sake of the Universe, is that the last thing he should try?"
Annihilation: Nova #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #19
Captain America #19 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Steve Epting.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The startling new Cap arc, 'Twenty-First Century Blitz,' continues its roller coaster ride through the streets of swinging London, as the acclaimed creative team of Brubaker and Epting turn the action way up! Cap and Union Jack have stumbled onto a new enemy that turns out to be tougher than expected, while Spitfire tries to find out what the Kronas Corp. is constructing under the city... and while all this goes on, the Winter Soldier stalks his prey!"
Captain America #19 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ETERNALS #1
Eternals #1 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Neil Gaiman, with art by John Romita Jr. and a cover by Rick Berry.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'ID.' You are thousands of years old. You have amazing powers. You have watched civilizations rise and fall-- so why does no one remember any of this? Ike Harris has dreams of adventures, love affairs and betrayals, but no one involved remembers or believes him. And who is trying to kill him to keep him from talking about it?"
Eternals #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: IRON MAN #9
Iron Man #9 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Charlie Knauf and Daniel Knaug, with art by Patrick Zircher and a cover by Adi Granov.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Execute Program,' part 3 of 6. Collateral damage is no object to a ruthless stranger, who continues working his way down a list of targets. A pattern is emerging, and Nick Fury wants answers. Meanwhile, tensions between Iron Man and the New Avengers ratchet up to the breaking point. Action and suspense builds until the assassin is exposed."
Iron Man #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GIANT-SIZE HULK #1
Giant-Size Hulk #1 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David and Greg Pak, with art by Juan Santacruz and Aaron Lopresti and a cover by Ryan Sook.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"What is the untold story of the battle between one of the strangest superhero teams in the Marvel Universe and the engine of destruction known as the Incredible Hulk? See ol' Purple Pants go toe-to-toe with Angel, Iceman, Ghost Rider, The Black Widow and Hercules in a story that holds a key to post-Planet Hulk events! By Peter David and Juan Santacruz.
Plus: A Planet Hulk interlude. Bruce Banner makes his first appearance on Planet Sakaar -- and battles the Hulk for his body and soul! What secret is the Hulk hiding? What terrible truth does Banner reveal? And who will triumph in this ultimate showdown? By Greg Pak and Aaron Lopresti.
"Also: Re-presenting The Incredible Hulk: The End by Peter David and Dale Keown."
Giant-Size Hulk #1 will be 96 pages and will cost $4.99.
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FIRST LOOK: LAST PLANET STANDING #4
Last Planet Standing #4 will arrive in stores on June 21 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 #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #2
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #2 will arrive in stores on June 21 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:
"Hulk hate big-head Leader! Him try to be all green like Hulk but just have big head! And use Abom- inashu -- other green guy Hulk hate! Them in for surprise, 'cause Hulk have friends too! Hulk is a Revenger!"
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW EXCALIBUR #8
New Excalibur #8 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont and Christopher Yost, with art and cover by Michael Ryan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'So Why is it I'm Not Dead?' part 1 of 2. Dazzler died. But for some reason, it didnšt stick? How is this possible? Dazzler and the New Excalibur teams attempt to find out what has happened to her. The answer will shock you."
New Excalibur #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #474
Uncanny X-Men #474 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tony Bedard and Chris Claremont, with art by Roger Cruz and a cover by Mark Brooks.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The First Foursaken,' part 1 of 3. It all ends here! Pyslocke and her brother fight for the fate of the universe! When fighting impossible odds, what will help the X-Men destroy something that cannot be destroyed?! "
Uncanny X-Men #474 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL #1
Uncanny X-Men Annual #1 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Clayton Henry and a cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"This X-Men special features Storm as she faces the most important crossroads of her life! How does she react to T'Challa's proposal of marriage? How will it affect her role with the X-Men? Will she be able to lead two different lives at the same time. This leads into next month's Black Panther/Storm wedding!"
Uncanny X-Men Annual #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: FAIRY TALES #2
X-Men: Fairy Tales #2 will arrive in stores on June 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by C.B. Cebulski, with art and cover by Kyle Baker.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A re-imagining of the tragic origin of Professor Xavier and Magneto! In the ancient African tale, 'The Friendship of the Tortoise and the Eagle,' dangerous circumstances cause two pals to take violently different life paths."
X-Men: Fairy Tales #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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