THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2007
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: POTTER'S FIELD #1
Potter's Field #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 12 from Boom! Studios. The issue is written by Mark Waid, with art by Paul Azaceta and covers by Azaceta and J.G. Jones.
Here's how Boom! describes the issue:
"Outside New York City is Potter's Field, where the unnamed dead are buried. Now, a mysterious man has taken it upon himself to name the unnamed in this cemetery! Using a network of underground operatives who don't know each other, he fights to save the unsaved and solve the mysteries of the unjustly slain!"
Potter's Field #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BETTY & VERONICA: BAD BOY TROUBLE
Betty & Veronica: Bad Boy Trouble will arrive in stores on Sept. 19 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Melanie J. Morgan, with art and cover by Steven Butler.
Here's how Archie describes the book:
"Now, together under one cover for the very first time, the complete 'Bad Boy Trouble' saga! The ground-breaking story that began in Betty & Veronica Double Digest #151 and concluded in Betty & Veronica Double Digest #154 caused quite a stir, as it featured Riverdaleıs teens in a whole new look! Thatıs right, the flagship characters of Archie Comics got an extreme makeover, and the buzz was deafening! Not only due to months and months of debate over and media coverage surrounding Betty and Veronica's new looks, but also because of the intriguing story that brought a new edge to Riverdale. When Nick St. Clair rides into Riverdale on his motorcycle, Veronica is smitten. She likes Nick's air of assurance and his knack for getting noticed. The only problem is, Nick gets noticed for all the wrong things! Nick quickly alienates all of Ronnie's friends, especially Betty. Is this handsome rebel the boy of Veronica's dreams, or just plain trouble? Will Betty and Veronica's friendship come to an end over the new boy in town?"
Betty & Veronica: Bad Boy Trouble will be 112 pages and will cost $7.49.
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FIRST LOOK: PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #115
Pals-N-Gals Double Digest #115 will arrive in stores on Sept. 19 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir and various, with art by Pat Kennedy and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Fright Sight.' It's frightful fun when the Archies play a benefit gig for the townıs orphans... decked out in festive Halloween garb. Mr. Lodge can't decide what's scarier -- the band's costumes or their music! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"
Pals-N-Gals Double Digest will cost $3.69.
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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER MAX ANNUAL #1
Punisher MAX Annual #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Benson, with art and cover by Laurence Campbell.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Punisher dispenses a unique brand of justice, rampaging through the criminal world...but what happens to those who survive? This is a gripping tale of one criminal's quest to dish out his own brand of punishment on Frank Castle! After 'Mad Dog' Schultz's gang is massacred by the Punisher, one man remains -- Eddie Gands -- and he wants to stay alive! But can any man, no matter how intricately he plans, evade the Punisherıs crosshairs? Exploring the depths of the human psyche, and one manıs desperate gamble to simply die another day, Punisher MAX Annual shows you a different side of the Punisherıs war on crime."
Punisher MAX Annual #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HOWARD THE DUCK #1
Howard the Duck #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 3 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ty Templeton, with art and cover by Juan Bobillo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Marvel's favorite furious fowl, Howard, and his faithful friend with benefits, Beverly, begin their journey to destroy the internet, radio and television, in this all new mini-series. See Howard face mighty hunters with mighty guns on MeTube! See Beverly in nothing but fig leaves! See grown men dressed as bunnies! And who is that giant headed guy taking A.I.M. at our heroes? Hing: It starts with 'MODO-'"
Howard the Duck #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #8
Witchblade Takeru Manga #8 will arrive in stores on Sept. 19 from Top Cow Productions. The issue is written by Yasuko Kobayashi, with art and cover by Kazasa Sumita.
Here's how Top Cow describes the issue:
"The second chapter of Witchblade Takeru Manga launches here! Takeru has survived her first battle, but will she survive her union with the Witchblade itself?"
Witchblade Takeru Manga #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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