WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2007
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: COUNTDOWN: ARENA #1
Countdown: Arena #1 will arrive in stores on Nov. 7 from DC Comics. The issue is written by Keith Champagne, with art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens and a cover by Andy Kubert.
Here's how DC describes the issue:
"A 4-issue weekly event that pits the DCU's greatest heroes against themselves! The villainous Monarch begins the last chapter of his campaign against the Monitors, combing the entire Multiverse to enlist the most powerful -- or deadly -- heroes and villains from throughout existence to join his army. The abducted must battle one another in Monarch's specially constructed Arena, where only the strongest will survive to join his battle against the Monitors.
Carefully selected from worlds throughout all 52 universes, including characters from Superman: Red Son, DC: The New Frontier, Batman: Gotham By Gaslight, JSA: Liberty Files, Justice League: The Nail and Tangent, among many others, three versions of each hero will walk into the Arena, and only one will walk away. Welcome to The Arena, where Monarch's only rule is to survive at all costs."
Countdown: Arena #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WHAT IF? X-MEN: THE RISE & FALL OF THE SHIıAR EMPIRE
What If? X-Men: The Rise & Fall Of The Shi'Ar Empire will arrive in stores on Dec. 5 from Marel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost, with art by Larry Stroman and a cover by Olivier Coipel.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Rise & Fall Of The Shi'ar Empire was an X-Men event like no other. Fresh off X-Men: Deadly Genesis, the X-Men were taken off Earth and on an intergalactic journey to stop Vulcan, the third Summers brother, from exacting revenge on the Shi'Ar Empire! But in that final battle in front of the M'Kraan Crystal, what if Vulcan absorbed the very energies that contained it many years ago? In other words, what if Vulcan became Phoenix? When his unlimited rage is fueled with unlimited power...who will be able to stop him now?"
What If? X-Men: The Rise & Fall Of The Shi'Ar Empire will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #182
Sonic the Hedgehog #182 will arrive in stores on Nov. 21 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Ian Flynn, with art by Tracy Yardley and Jim Amash and a cover by Yardley and Ben Hunzeker.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Fallen Angel': New Mobotropolis is rocked by the rampaging Enerjak, and even the combined might of Sonic and Shadow may not be enough to withstand his attack! Will this latest onslaught cause Shadow to go too far, and how will the odds change when Eggman throws down into the battle? 'Albion's Shameful Secret': The tragic origin of the mysterious villain Dr. Finitevus is revealed... and it just could spell the doom of our hero!"
Sonic the Hedgehog #182 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: VERONICA #185
Veronica #185 will arrive in stores on Nov. 21 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Dan Parent.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Riverdale High -- the Musical!': When a former Riverdale High student-turned-famous screenwriter/director decides to make a movie about her teenage years, it's enough to make Veronica, Betty and their friends break out in song! Of course, using the current high school class as inspiration, there's more drama behind the cameras than in front of it! A spoof of the beloved musical high school films that have captured the hearts of the nation."
Veronica #185 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #25
Tales from Riverdale Digest #25 will arrive in stores on Nov. 14 from Archie Comics. The issue is by Fernando Ruiz and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Denim.' If you think this summer's box office-busting arachnid hero had trouble with his new mood-altering threads, wait until you see what happens to Dilton! In this sequel to 'Send in the Clones' from Archie's Double Digest #173, Dilton is lamenting his lack of luck with the ladies. With cell samples from Reggie and his synthoid-making machine working overtime, Dilton creates a new synthetic material that, unbeknownst to him, is actually alive! Not only does it lead to a new wardrobe for Dilton, but he also seems to have adopted Reggie's penchant for arrogance and self-centeredness! Can Archie and his friends undo this malevolent makeover?"
Tales from Riverdale Digest #25 will cost $2.49.
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