TUESDAY, JUNE 12, 2007
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: WITCHBLADE #107
Witchblade #107 will arrive in stores on June 27 from Image Comics. The issue is written by Ron Marz, with art by Stjepan Sejic and a cover by Chris Bachalo.
Here's how Image describes the issue:
"Danielle Baptiste, the new bearer of the Witchblade, realizing that the Witchblade can be a bit of a "weirdness magnet." On her trip home to visiting her ailing father she begins having horrific, ghostly encounters with the unquiet dead, their graves destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Only Danielle can return them to their rest. Meanwhile an old foe of Sara returns to haunt her and now she doesn't have the Blade to protect her...or her unborn child."
Witchblade #107 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO
The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo will arrive in stores on August 15 from Image Comics. The issue is written by Dwight L. MacPherson, with art by David Hartman and a cover by Thomas Boatwright.
Here's how Image describes the issue:
"Edgar Allan Poe just lost everything. His dead wife is haunting him in his dreams, his latest book has bombed, and the imagination that fueled his stories has become a curse. His prayer to never dream again is answered one evening as he falls asleep in an outhouse. His discarded creativity takes the form of his dream child, Edgar Allan Poo, who must now undergo a strange odyssey through the poet's troubled mind. Shadowline presents a twisted glimpse into the dream life of America's greatest fantasist."
The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo will be 96 pages and will cost $9.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #6
Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #6 will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David and Robin Furth, with art by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove and a cover by Greg Land.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Affiliation, the group comprised of Roland's father and his forces, are being lured into a fatal trap in the Shaved Mountains. With the Old Ones' weapons fired up by Hambry's oil, the Affiliation will be wiped out -- unless Roland Deschain -- the Gunslinger -- can intercede in time! It's a story of love and betrayal from the heart of Mid-World, in this, the penultimate chapter in the first act of Roland's tale."
Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #6 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL/GLI - SUMMER FUN SPECTACULAR
Deadpool/GLI - Summer Fun Spectacular will arrive in stores on July 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott and Fabian Nicieza, with art by Paul Pelletier, Clio Chiang, Nelson DeCastro and Kieron Dwyer and a cover by Pelletier.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Wisconsin's only greatest heroes team-up with the world's most annoying deadliest merc in this slightly larger than average super sized special! Marvel as Deadpool and the newly--crowned Great Lake Initiative face off against hitmen, ninjas, and the power of the gods! Swoon as the scintillating Squireel Girl is reunited with her first love, Robbie Bladwin! And prepare yourself as Deadpool trains a GLI'er in one of the deadliest killing arts of all time!"
Deadpool/GLI - Summer Fun Spectacular will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BATMAN/LOBO: DEADLY SERIOUS #1
Batman/Lobo: Deadly Serious #1 will arrive in stores on August 22 from DC Comics. The issue is by Sam Kieth.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"An action-packed 2-part tale teaming up the Dark Knight with the interstellar madman, as only Sam Kieth can deliver! Batman, transported to an alien vessel by a mysterious figure, is asked to help cure a plague that has infected its inhabitants. Lobo, who has also been shanghaied, finds himself in the same boat. Now, Batman and Lobo, two incredibly unlikely companions, must somehow find a way to work together -- and find out the real reason for their abductions -- before they kill each other!"
Batman/Lobo: Deadly Serious #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $5.99.
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