FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2007
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #4
Avengers: The Initiative #4 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott, with art by Stefano Caselli and a cover by Jim Cheung.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Green Zone,' part 1 of 2
When the Hulk and his Warbound invade America, the Superhuman Armed Forces answer the call! Our young recruits have seen plenty of action, but will it prepare them for all-out war? In this time of crisis, will She-Hulk be able to take Iron Man's orders? And what is Hardball hiding from everyone? Believe it or not, it's a secret that could turn the tide of the entire war."
Avengers: The Initiative #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS CLASSIC #2
Avengers Classic #2 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Stan Lee and Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Jack Kirby and Michael Avon Oeming and a cover by Art Adams.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Stan and Jack bring you Avengers #2 in all its Hulk-out glory! Plus a bonus back-up story by Dwayne McDuffie and Mike Oeming featuring the Incredible Hulk in a story of misunderstanding and mayhem!"
Avengers Classic #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MYSTIC ARCANA: BLACK KNIGHT
Mystic Arcana: Black Knight will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roy Thomas and David Sexton, with art by Tom Grummett and Eric Nguyen and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Part two of a magic event defining the mystic arts of the Marvel Universe. The fall of Camelot is near and the Old Magics are in danger of fading from existence. Merlin's only hope lies with Sir Percy of Scandia, the Black Knight! But will the cost be too great as Sir Percy duels with Mordred the Evil in the last, great battle of the era?
Plus, Ian McNee's dangerous quest for the four magical objects continues as he faces off with the treacherous and beautiful Morgan Le Fey in a special 10-page story."
Mystic Arcana: Black Knight will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #28
Captain America #28 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Steve Epting and Mike Perkins and a cover by Epting.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Meet the New Serpent Squad, their leader -- Sin, the daughter of the Red Skull! And now as the world still reels from the tragic assassination of Captain America, the Skull and his minions begin to put their plans into motion, to deadly effect! And as the Falcon and Nick Fury hunt for the Winter Soldier, new director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark, gets a message from beyond the grave..."
Captain America #28 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GHOST RIDER #13
Ghost Rider #13 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Javier Saltares and a cover by Gabriel Dell'Otto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A World War Hulk tie-in! Well, Johnny got what he wanted. Temporarily setting aside his quest for the remaining avatars of Lucifer, he has forced the Ghost Rider into a confrontation with The Hulk in hopes of saving the innocent. But whošs going to save Ghost Rider? The straight-up beat-down of the decade rumbles to its shocking conclusion!"
Ghost Rider #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GIANT-SIZE MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #1
Giant-Size Marvel Adventures The Avengers #1 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art and cover by Leonard Kirk.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Remember your history: The Avengers didn't thaw out Captain America, and Kang the Conqueror became Master of the World throughout all time. To make a brighter future, our heroes have to go to the 1950's and enlist the help of The Agents of Atlas! Plus extras!"
Giant-Size Marvel Adventures The Avengers #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: LEGION OF MONSTERS: MORBIUS
Legion of Monsters: Morbius will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by C.B. Cebulski and Brendan Cahill, with art by David Finch and Michael Gaydos and a cover by Greg Land.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Brendan Cahill and Michael Gaydos take Morbius the Living Vampire through the deepest depths of terrifying addictions in a devastating fully painted horror taleand C.B. Cebulski is joined by superstar David Finch to present an untold tale of the king of vampires -- Dracula -- and his beautiful daughter, Lilith! Terror has never looked as good as these frightening fables!"
Legion of Monsters: Morbius will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #40
New X-Men #40 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, with art and cover by Skottie Young.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Quest for Magik,' part 3 of 4. Things arenšt going well for the New X-Men in Limbo. Most are captives of the devil-ish Belasco who will kill them to get what he wants. But who is this girl who bears a striking resemblance to a certain Russian mutant who died years ago? And does she mean help or harm to the New X-Men? Either way, one has lost his heart. Another will lose her soul."
New X-Men #40 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE ORDER #1
The Order #1 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Barry Kitson and a variant cover by Steve McNiven.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"The Orders introduces the all-new and Los Angeles-based crown jewel in Tony Stark's Fifty-State Initiative. A team of Stark-branded and created super heroes, these young actors, athletes and models are infused with tremendous powers and even more tremendous fame, reborn as the First Super Hero Team of Tomorrow -- The Order. Here the same ol'-same ol' means hooking up at the Standard, drinks at SkyBar and a death-duel on Sunset Blvd. against some villain too stupid to realize that, in Hollywood, the good guys always win. The catch: you can be fired at any point along the way. And every inch of your life will be subjected to intense public scrutiny. And if you survive all that for a whole year, you'll face mandatory retirement. And there's no guarantee you'll live to see that retirement. If you had one year to save the world, what would you do?"
The Order #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST -- QUASAR #1
Annihilation: Conquest -- Quasar #1 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos Gage, with art by Mike Lilly and a cover by Matt Wilson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Annihilation: Conquest continues here - - with a fantasy quest for the key to the entire event! The new Quasar - - a.k.a. Phyla-Vell, daughter of Captain Marvel - - embarks on an epic journey that could bring an end to Conquest. What has happened to her home world? What classic foe of the Avengers is now hunting her? What is troubling her lover, Moondragon?"
Annihilation: Conquest -- Quasar #1 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #1
Super-Villain Team-Up/M.O.D.O.K.'s 11 #1 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by Francis Portela and a cover by Eric Powell.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"While the heroes are away fighting World War Hulk, the villains can play...M.O.D.O.K., sick of being hunted and hounded by A.I.M., gathers together an eclectic team of Marvel's Most Wanted to pull off one last, big score. But news travels fast along the grapevine of villainy -- and pretty soon every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is gunning for the Big-Headed One's unspeakably powerful prize. Executing their heist may be the easy part, because getting away with their loot alive is going to be the real challenge for M.O.D.O.K.'s 11!"
Super-Villain Team-Up/M.O.D.O.K.'s 11 #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERBOLTS: DESPERATE MEASURES
Thunderbolts: Desperate Measures will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Steve Lieber and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Norman Osborn has his own agenda when it comes to directing the Thunderbolts. But will he go too far when he sends Penance on what could be a suicide mission against the brutal, rogue law-enforcer, Americop? Itšs Thunderbolt against Thunderbolt in a battle of fists and wills."
Thunderbolts: Desperate Measures will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: ORIGINS ANNUAL #1
Wolverine: Origins Annual #1 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art and cover by Kaare Andrews.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Return to Madripoor.' Madripoor. A dirty town custom-made for dirty work. A long time ago, one man ruled this place with an iron fist, a wicked grin...and a patch over one eye. That man is back, and he's looking for answers. Problem is, the answers are dying faster than he can ask the questions. Is there a new player in town...or is it the same old game? This is Logan's long-awaited return to Madripoor, a twisted tour leading from the blood-streaked gutters of Lowtown to the glittering, razor-sharp spires of Hightown and back again."
Wolverine: Origins Annual #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #2
World War Hulk: Front Linee #2 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Ramon Bachs, Shawn Martinbrough and Chris Moreno and a cover by John Watson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Your man-on-the-street view of World War Hulk continues here - - with three separate features all written by Paul Jenkins! First, Ben Urich and Sally Floyd, now running their own newspaper, attempt to single-handedly cover a story that even the big boys can't -- featuring art by Ramon Bachs! Then, costume division detective Danny Granville and the alien known as Korg race to figure out who killed one of Hulk's allies - - with art by Shawn Martinbrough! Finally, Chris Moreno proves that the Hulk's invasion of Manhattan is actually something to laugh at! "
World War Hulk: Front Linee #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN #2
World War Hulk: X-Men #2 will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos Gage, with art and Andrea Di Vito and a cover by Ed McGuinness.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's an all-out action issue as the Astonishing X-Men battle the Hulk in defense of Professor Xavier's dream! You've never seen a Hulk/Wolverine matchup this savage! Plus, what other members of the extended X-Men family will respond to the distress call...and will there be anything left when they do? Featuring Juggernaut!"
World War Hulk: X-Men #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE HOOD PREMIERE HC
The Hood Premiere HC will arrive in stores on July 18 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art and cover by Kyle Hotz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"With great power ... comes great opportunity. Nineteen-year-old Parker Robbins couldn't afford college, but he was able to buy a ski mask and a Lorcin .380 handgun. After dropping out of high school, he hoped to follow in the footsteps of his late father, a soldier in the Kingpin's vast criminal empire -- but life in the mob isn't always as glamorous as the movies make it seem. With a pregnant girlfriend, a demanding mistress and an institutionalized mother to care for, Parker can barely make ends meet. So when the small-time crook finds mystical apparel that grants him strange powers, he elects to forgo organized crime ... for the more prestigious and financially rewarding world of costumed villainy. Collecting The Hood #1-6."
The Hood Premiere HC will be 144 pages and will cost $19.99.
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