SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2006
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: FAMILY GUY VOL. 3: BOOKS DON'T TASTE VERY GOOD
Family Guy Vol. 3: Books Don't Taste Very Good will arrive in stores on Nov. 1 from Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is written by Matt Fleckenstein, with art and cover by Benjamin Phillips.
Here's how Devil's Due describes the issue:
"Stewie's shared his expansive knowledge, and then Peter took his turn. Now, the time has come to hear words of wisdom from... Chris? Huh? 'Wisdom?' Uhm... okay... More fun from the twisted world of The Family Guy writer Matt Fleckenstein! "
Family Guy Vol. 3: Books Don't Taste Very Good will be 48 pages and will cost $6.95.
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FIRST LOOK: BETTY #160
Betty #160 will arrive in stores on Nov. 1 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir and Bill Golliher, with art by Stan Goldberg.
Here's how Archie describes the book:
"'Spreading the Word.' In an effort to improve attendance for their girlıs basketball team games, Betty and her teammates appeal to their girl-crazy and snack-crazy boyfriends to show up! 'Construction Dysfunction.' Determined not to be upstaged by the neighbor, Bettyıs dad decides to do some home improvement repairs himself even if heıll need to hire a real handyman to fix his work later! 'Out of Sight, Out of Mind.' Betty is determined not to obsess over 'what's his name,' no matter how many things remind her of him!"
Betty #160 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #15
Jughead & Friends Digest #15 will arrive in stores on Nov. 1 from Archie Comics. The issue is by Fernando Ruiz.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Souphead Du Jour.' Jughead usually has all the answers, but when the question is how to keep his cousin Souphead from being bored, desperate measures are called for... like introducing Souphead to the even brattier kid-next-door! Bonus: Puzzles, games and your chance to 'Find Your Name in Print!'"
Jughead & Friends Digest #15 will cost $2.49.
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FIRST LOOK: THE ESCAPISTS #5
The Escapists #5 will arrive in stores on Nov. 8 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Jason Shawn Alexander and Steve Rolston and a cover by Paul Pope.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Vaughan digs into Escapist lore to bring out the ultimate betrayal-Luna Moth, as an agent of the Iron Chain! Is her mind under the Saboteur's control, or is she his willing accomplice? The Escapist is caught in a 'good old-fashioned death trap,' but his longtime enemy has confiscated the Golden Key -- the source of his powers -- and has drugged him out of his mind! Now what? Jason Shawn Alexander moodily illustrates what may be the Escapist's last adventure.
"Back in the real world, artist Steve Rolston joins up with Denny, who is ready to fake a confession for the high-profile publicity stunt that landed him downtown. Add in Case's daring, hang-gliding confrontation in a darkened building, and it leads to the moment all you hopeless romantics have been waiting for!"
The Escapists #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DWIGHT T. ALBATROSS'S THE GOON NOIR #2
Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #2 will arrive in stores on Nov. 22 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by various.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Fire and brimstone coming down from the skies! The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together-mass hysteria! It must be the end of days as Dwight T. Albatross takes on his own Goon anthology series!
"The first issue brought you the stylings of actor/comedian Patton Oswalt teamed with the legendary Mike Ploog. The second issue follows suit, teaming comedian Brian Posehn with Tony Moore. But that's not all! This issue also brings you a hilarious Dean Martin-style celebrity roast of the Goon, written by B.P.R.D.'s own John Arcudi with the sleek and edgy line-work of Kevin Nowlan, also a brilliantly dark and funny short from the mind of Hilary Barta. Meanwhile Powell, Sniegoski, and Farmer bring us part two of their three-part serial 'Peg Leg Full of Heaven' featuring the Little Unholy Bastards."
Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #2 will be 32 black-and-whiter pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: USAGI YOJIMBO #98
Usagi Yojimbo #98 will arrive in stores in November from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by Stan Sakai.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"The evil spirit of Jei is back, and Gen and Stray Dog are in big trouble! Internationally acclaimed storyteller Stan Sakai returns to the story of Inazuma, the swordswoman who has been possessed by Jei's demonic spirit. Unaware of this, our two favorite bounty hunters are hot on the trail, competing for the purse on Inazuma's head ... and unfortunately for them, they've just found her! The rhino's last encounter with the murderous Black Soul left him with a fierce shoulder wound that never fully healed. Will he be an asset to Stray Dog in this fight-or a liability? And will the pair be able to stop quarreling long enough to focus on defeating Inazuma? Find out in 'The Return of the Black Soul.'"
Usagi Yojimbo #98 will be 24 black-and-white pages and will cost $2.99.
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