MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2007
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1
Spider-Man Family #1 will arrive in stores on Feb. 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Sean McKeever, with art by Terrell Bobbett and a cover by Marcelo Dichiara.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The first issue of this new bi-monthly series will feature an all-new feature length tale written by Sean McKeever, a new 10-page back-up tale featuring a special surprise guest, classic reprints, and for the first time seen in America: from the Land of the Rising Sun Spider-Man J!
"Spider-Man J was originally printed in Japan and enjoyed a large following of loyal Spidey J readers. Well, now America fans can enjoy the manga-influenced adventures of Spider-Man J, too! Written and illustrated by Yamanaka Akira, Spider-Man J is brought to you thanks to the gracious translation of Yuko Fukami and Marvel exclusive writer Zeb Wells (Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways)! In this full-length story, Spidey J takes on an all-new villain that Japan hasn't seen since Godzilla terrorized their shores.
"This jam-packed issue has something for every fan. Writer Sean McKeever and artist Terrell Bobbett kick off Spider-Man Family #1 with a new tale of Spidey in his original black costume, alien symbiote and all! Plus, this 104-page monster features reprints of Untold Tales of Spider-Man #3 and Amazing Spider-Man #176."
Spider-Man Family #1 will be 104 pages and will cost $4.99.
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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #4
Punisher War Journal #4 will arrive in stores on Feb. 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Mike Deodato.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Frank Castle's first super-victim in his renewed war on super-crime is laid out to rest amongst the ashes of Civil War. It's the funeral of Stilt Man and the super villain community gathers to pay their respects for not only a fallen friend, but a lost way of life. Be here for a uneral attended by a veritable who¹s who of Marvel villains. It¹s everyone from the Shocker to Dr. Doom! Spider-Man even swings by to say goodbye."
Punisher War Journal #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SHEENA 99-CENT SPECIAL
Sheena 99-Cent Special will arrive in stores in March from Devil's Due Publishing. The issue is written by Robert Rodi, with art by Steven Cummings and covers by Tim Seeley.
Here's how Devil's Due describes the book:
"Thought lost in a plane crash, the girl that would be known as Sheena, the powerful and beautiful Queen of the Jungle defied logic, and not only survivied, but thrived in the wilds of South America. Now an adult, she is discovered and brought back to civilization... where the war for supremacy truly begins! Sheena is back, and ready for the 21st century! Welcome to the jungle! The first female comic book character to be featured in her own title returns! Originally created by Will Eisner and S.M. Iger and based on the concepts of Steven E. de Sousa!"
Sheena 99-Cent Special will be 16 pages and will cost 99 cents.
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