WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER IN GUILTY PLEASURES #1
Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Laurell K. Hamilton and adapted by Stacie Ritchie, with art and wraparound cover by Brett Booth and a variant cover by Greg Horn.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"In a world where vampires and were-creatures are legal citizens of the United States, Anita Blake is an animator, raising the dead for a living. But she's also known as the 'Executioner,' a deadly hunter who slays vampires who have gone beyond their legal rights and become monsters in the eyes of society. For this reason, she avoids vampires whenever possible. But an impromptu bacherlorette party for a close friend brings her down into St. Louis' vampire district. and into a vampire strip club known as Guilty Pleasures. But Anita senses that the place is more dangerous for her than it should be, and a surprise attack confirms her darkest suspicions!"
Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter in Guilty Pleasures #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BLADE #2
Blade #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Howard Chaykin and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Blade goes up against the monarch of a Balkan nation... but it's not Dracula (been there, done that). This time, Blade has set his sights on none other than Dr. Doom! Plus, a look into Blade's mysterious past."
Blade #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CABLE & DEADPOOL #33
Cable & Deadpool #33 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Reilly Brown and a cover by Rob Liefeld.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The Domino Principle.'
The Civil War has torn them apart and now, the President of Rumekistan has to make an executive order -- execute Deadpool! Is Cable a proponent of capitol punishment? If so, what will Deadpool's last meal be?"
Cable & Deadpool #33 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GHOST RIDER #4
Ghost Rider #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira and a cover by Texeira.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Vicious Cycle,' part 4.
Ghost Rider's trail of vengeance leads him to a crushing realization: It may be impossible for him to thwart Lucifer's plan to consolidate power on earth...because Ghost Rider is part of the plan! Will Ghost Rider follow Dr. Strange's advice and turn away from vengeance? More importantly, can he?"
Ghost Rider #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #6
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #6 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Shannon Gallant and a cover by Sean Chen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"When he's not the mean, green Hulk, Bruce Banner is a brilliant scientist. But when he tries to rescue a doomed space craft, Banner's actions seem to turn a quartet of astronauts into the super-bizarre U-Foes! Will these freakish, tortured villains get their revenge against the Hulk? Or can the mighty Avengers prove that it's not Banner's fault?"
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS #21
Runaways #21 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Mike Norton and a cover by Jo Chen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's the shocking conclusion of 'Dead Means Dead!' As the Runaways face the biggest threat of their young lives, an old friend reappears."
Runaways #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #1
Amazing Spider-Girl #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Ron Frenz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Whatever happened to the daughter of Spider-Man?'A complete single issue story! Ever wonder why Spider-Girl fans are the, most vocal, most active comic fans of all? Here's your chance to finally find out! Join us for the start of our second 100 issues as May ³Mayday² Parker learns that she can't escape her great responsibilities! Featuring the original Hobgoblin, the Black Tarantula--and more!"
Amazing Spider-Girl #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNION JACK #2
Union Jack #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos Gage, with art and cover by Mike Perkins.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Having failed to prevent the attacks on London, Union Jack must push himself to the limit to stop an army of super-villains from devastating his home city! It's cover-to-cover action as Union Jack and his allies try to save London's landmarks -- and its citizens -- from destruction!"
Union Jack #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE #47
Wolverine #47 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Guggenheim, with art and cover by Humberto Ramos.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A new ongoing series from Icon. Navigating through a world of smoky barrooms and double-crosses to present tales of heists, murders and cons, Criminal is determined to be different than any other book on the shelves today. In the debut issue, readers meet Leo, who can plan the perfect heist... but only if he can be convinced the job is safe enough. See, Leo is not a shoot-first think-later guy; Leo is a professional. But to some criminals, even professionals, the right payout is worth almost any risk. So when an old friend and a crooked cop approach with a plan to seize millions of dollars in contraband from an evidence transport van, Leo must make tough choices, knowing there's nothing you can trust less in this world than a cop on the take."
Wolverine #47 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-FACTOR #12
X-Factor #12 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Renato Arlem and a cover by Ryan Sook.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It all climaxes here: The final showdown with Mr. Tryp and Singularity, X-Factor's desperate race to save all the former mutants from annihilation, and the truth behind the shocking traitor in their midst."
X-Factor #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #2
X-Factor #12 will arrive in stores on Oct. 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Roger Cruz and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Professor Xavier's star students finally get the Spring Break they deserve in Florida! But a visit to an old colleague of the Professor's turns into a battle for survival in the Everglades for Beast and Angel when they hunt The Lizard!"
X-Factor #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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