WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2008
FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: X-FORCE #2
X-Force #2 will arrive in stores on March 5 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, with art and cover by Clayton Crain.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The all-new X-Force has another reason to rip apart the Purifiers after Matthew Risman's shocking actions! X-Force #2 starts with the newly re-formed X-Force team surrounded by the Purifiers and one of the X-Men's most feared foes -- Bastion! Now that Risman has resorted to killing humans, there's no telling how far he'll go to destroy mutantkind and how does Bastion play into his plan to wipe out mutants?"
X-Force #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE #582
Archie #582 will arrive in stores on Feb. 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Angelo DeCesare, with art by Stan Goldberg.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'A Calculated Risk': The timely topics of feeling pressured to excel academically and cheating to do so are addressed in this issue-length epic, filled with drama, intrigue, and of course the warmth and humor Archie Comics fans have come to expect. Which students will succumb to temptation? Will honesty and integrity triumph?"
Archie #582 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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FIRST LOOK: ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #186
Archie's Double Digest #186 will arrive in stores on Feb. 20 from Archie Comics. The issue is written by Mike Pellowski and various, with art by Pat Kennedy, Henry Scarpelli and various.
Here's how Archie describes the issue:
"'Bird Brainer': Archie installs a birdbath near his bedroom window so he can hear their delightful singing -- until a viewing of a vintage horror film casting his feathered friends as fiends leads to a nightmare most 'fowl!' 'Company Picnic': Archie and Betty finally have a picnic all to themselves... or do they? Plus: Other new and classic tales!"
Archie's Double Digest #186 will cost $3.69.
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FIRST LOOK: VERONICA #187
Veronica #187 will arrive in stores on Feb. 13 from Image Comics. The issue is written by George Gladir Dan Parent, Barbara Slate and Samantha Slate, with art by Parent.
Here's how Image describes the issue:
"'Story of My Life': When even Cheryl Blossom takes Veronica to task for being rotten to her, Veronica demands a makeover from the writers and editor. From now on, she wants to be nice... but the editor has something else in mind! Can the writer stall Veronica long enough for her to come back to her senses, or has she exited her own tale halfway through? This story doesn't just break the fourth wall, it obliterates it! 'Over the Top': Break out the props and costumes, there's a new trend in town: theatrical prom proposals! 'The Make-Over': Veronica thinks a change in style is just what Smithers needs to win the girl of his dreams. But true love doesn't always come with a designer logo attached!"
Veronica #187 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.
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