SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: FATHOM: KIANI #4
Fathom: Kiani #4 will arrive in stores on Dec. 19 from Aspen Comics. The issue is written by Vince Hernandez, with penciles by Marcus To, inkes by Don Ho, colors by John Starr and Peter Steigerwald and covers by To and Micah Gunnell.
Here's how Aspen describes the issue:
"The epic Kiani conclusion is here! Following on the heels of the surreal journey Kiani takes in issue three, the events of her past will collide with the present, in this final chapter -- and Kiani's role in the Fathom universe will never be the same again!"
Fathom: Kiani #4 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CONAN #47
Conan #47 will arrive in stores on Dec. 19 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Timothy Truman, with art by Tomas Giorello and a cover by Cary Nord.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Dark Horse Comics and the Conan team introduce new series artist Tomas Giorello! Best known for the powerful fantasy illustrations for Wizards of the Coast and other prominent publishers, Giorello has also made his mark on comics, contributing to a slew of Star Wars titles. Now, he lends his dynamic pencils to the barbarian, joining writer Timothy Truman as he takes Conan from the boisterous 'Rogues in the House' to an adaptation of the darker Howard fragment 'The Hand of Nergal.'
"Conan has escaped the city with his head intact, but little else to show for his labors. Little does he know that a piece of his past still follows him, stalking the Cimmerian with the patience of the grave."
Conan #47 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GRENDEL: BEHOLD THE DEVIL #2
Grendel: Behold the Devil #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 19 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is by Matt Wagner.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"Hunter Rose tightens his grip on the New York underworld through violence and intimidation in this previously untold chapter in the life of the original Grendel!
"Writer and artist Matt Wagner tells the tale of a brilliant and confident Rose-successful novelist, deadly assassin, and ruthless mastermind-held back from complete success by a single problem. The man who stalks the night as Grendel is being haunted himself. As the feeling of being watched grows, Rose becomes increasingly distracted-a dangerous proposition for a man hated by both cops and robbers alike. Grendel must maintain order within his growing empire, even as the greatest threat to his sovereignty may be the one lurking in shadows."
Grendel: Behold the Devil #2 will be 24 pages and will cost $3.50.
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FIRST LOOK: REX MUNDI #9
Rex Mundi #9 will arrive in stores on Dec. 19 from Dark Horse Comics. The issue is written by Arvid Nelson, with art by Juan Ferreyera.
Here's how Dark Horse describes the issue:
"A massive German army is poised to annihilate the Duke of Lorraine. The Duke is badly outnumbered, but he has a second army ready to strike the unsuspecting Germans from the rear. Will the element of surprise be enough, or will the House of Lorraine's millennia-old ambitions of world domination come to an untimely end?
"Meanwhile, Julien has escaped from the Inquisition, only to find himself at the mercy of Lorraine's dreaded Imperial Guard. He travels deep into the heart of the remote Pyrenees Mountains, where he will uncover the deepest secrets of the Holy Grail. The Grail has been Julien's driving obsession since he began his investigation, and he might regret being so persistent when he learns the truth!"
Rex Mundi #9 will be 24 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GLISTER #3
Rex Mundi #9 will arrive in stores on Dec. 19 from Image Comics. The issue is by Andi Watson.
Here's how Image describes the issue:
"'Glister and the Faerie Host.' Boundary changes mean Fairyland and Whixleyshire's borders meet right beside Chilblain Hall. Glister crosses into faerie territory in pursuit of lost laundry only to find she has to retrieve someone much closer to her heart."
Glister #3 will be 64 pages and will cost $5.99.
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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HERCULES #113
Incredible Hercules #113 will arrive in stores on Jan. 16 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente and Greg Pak, with art by Koi Pham and covers by Art Adams and Pham.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It had to happen -- Hercules battles Ares in a fight that;s been brewing for centuries! The duo of Hercules and Amadeus Cho continue their escape from S.H.I.E.L.D. -- but Ares will have none of that! Teaming with fellow Mighty Avengers member Wonder Man, the God of War aims to extract revenge for times past with a weapon so deadly, so potent, that Hercules will not escape unscathed!"
Incredible Hercules #113 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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