MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: WASTELAND #11
Wasteland #11 will arrive in stores on August 29 from Oni Press. The issue is written by Antony Johnston, with art by Christopher Mitten and a cover by Ben Templesmith.
Here's how Oni Press describes the issue:
"'At The Edge of Night.' Michael and Abi have been charged with conspiring against the Lord Founder Marcus...and the penalty is death! They might have sympathizers within Marcus' council of Artisians, but can even that save them from the coming storm? Plus: Find out how Abi and Jakob came to live in Providence!"
Wasteland #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.
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FIRST LOOK: CONAN #42
Conan #43 will arrive in stores on August 29 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Tim Truman, with art by Thomas Giorello and a cover by Cary Nord.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"'The Pits of Refuge.' This is the penultimate chapter of Timothy Truman's adaptation of the Robert E. Howard classic 'Rogues in the House!' Trapped in the labyrinthine halls of the Red Priest's house, and stalked by a mysterious horror, Conan and his uneasy ally Murillo have made a wary alliance with the Priest himself."
Conan #43 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HELLBOY: DARKNESS CALLS #5
Hellboy: Darkness Calls #5 will arrive in stores on August 29 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Mike Mignola, with art by Duncan Fegredo and a cover by Mignola.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Hellboy's struggle with Koshchei continues as Gruagach and the witches draw closer to their sinister quarry."
Hellboy: Darkness Calls #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #6
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 will arrive in stores on Sept. 5 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Georges Jeanty and a cover by Jo Chen.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"The second arc of Season Eight starts here. Brian K. Vaughan takes over writing duties and dives headlong into what Faith is up to -- infiltration, assassination, and nonstop Cleveland. The fugitive Slayer is given the assignment that could change her life . . . if Giles's specialized training doesn't make her want to end it first."
Buffy the Vampire Slayer #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE GROO 25TH ANNIVERSARY
The Groo 25th Anniversary will arrive in stores on Sept. 5 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Mark Evanier, with art and cover by Sergio Aragones.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Celebrate 25 years of the world's stupidest barbarian doing stupid and barbaric things! After a brief hiatus, the Champion of Cheese Dip is back to battle the menace of 'The Plague,' an all-new story by the same guys responsible for all the Groo stories for the last quarter-century, Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Also, thrill to The Groo Alphabet, a primer of that hero's friends and foes (mostly foes), followed by a special illustrated text story by Sergio and Mark on how this comic came to be and why it just won't go away. Plus other silly features."
The Groo 25th Anniversary will be 56 pages and will cost $5.95.
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FIRST LOOK: LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE IRON PROMETHEUS #1
Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #1 will arrive in stores on August 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Mignola, with art by Jason Armstrong and a cover by Mignola.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Beware my claw, for I've come to inflict justice!'
"As America hovers on the brink of World War II, the Lobster and his allies must race against the clock as they fight their way through cannibals, yetis, and the machinations of a mysterious villain bent on fulfilling a deadly prophecy."
Lobster Johnson: The Iron Prometheus #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: PARADE (WITH FIREWORKS) #1
Parade (With Fireworks) #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 5 from Image Comics. The issue is by Michael Cavallaro.
Here's how Image describes the book:
"In 1923, Italy was pulling itself from the wreckage of one World War while unknowingly plummeting towards another. The Nation seemed to be holding its breath, and the slightest perceived transgression could result in violence. On the evening of The Feast of the Epiphany, it did. Young Paolo is caught between a rowdy group of local Fascist Party members and his family. And the choice he's about to make will change his life forever!"
Parade (With Fireworks) #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.
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FIRST LOOK: MADAME MIRAGE #2
Madame Mirage #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 5 from Image Comics. The issue is written by Paul Dini, with art by Kenneth Rocafort.
Here's how Image describes the book:
"Hollywood's elite have gathered to party the night away at the fabulous Kelly Mansion. But this season's soiree is going to take a deadly turn when Madame Mirage crashes the party. But will the hunter become the prey when Mirage encounters Mousetrap?"
Madame Mirage #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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