FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2008
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: BLACK PANTHER ANNUAL #1
Black Panther Annual #1 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Reginald Hudlin, with art by Larry Stroman and Ken Lashley and a cover by Juan Doe.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Black of the Future.' A special double-sized issue to commemorate Black History Month. It's 2057 and the Watcher's prediction came true: Wakanda is an Imperial Power steering the course for humanity's future. As T'Challa prepares the next Black Panther for the great responsibility ahead, he must first reflect on the road traveled -- a long and winding journey filled with surprises."
Black Panther Annual #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #35
Captain America #35 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Butch Guice and a cover by Steve Epting.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The new Captain America fights for the heart of his country in a city gone insane! Last issue was just the tip of the iceberg, as the Red Skull's master plan kicks into motion, and chaos begins to take hold of the U.S., with only one man to stand in its way, but is he up to the task?"
Captain America #35 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WORLD WAR HULK AFTERSMASH: DAMAGE CONTROL #2
World War Hulk Aftersmash: Damage Control #2 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dwyane McDuffie, with art by Salva Espin and a cover by John Romita Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"While an overworked Damage Control struggles to stay on the job, the Chrysler Building is on a rampage. That's right, the actual building. Meanwhile, the all-new Goliath joins Damage Control's Search and Rescue team, and Gene repairs a broken robot who may be the secret to survival in post-World War Hulk Manhattan."
World War Hulk Aftersmash: Damage Control #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL #105
Daredevil #105 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Michael Lark and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Daredevil faces Mr. Fear in the shocking conclusion to 'Without Fear.' How far will Matt Murdock go to save his wife? What is Milla's fate? And what is Mr. Fear's final secret? All the answers are here!"
Daredevil #105 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY #3
Marvel Illustrated: Picture of Dorian Gray #3 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Sebastian Fiumara and a cover by Gerald Parel.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Artist Basil Hallward has heard the vile rumors being spread about Dorian Gray, the man whose portrait he painted years ago. He confronts Gray on a fog-shrouded street and demands to know why so many of those close to him have had careers and reputations ruined -- one young man a suicide! Dorian takes the artist to the attic where he keeps his portrait shrouded in canvas and uncovers it to Basil's horror! And the horror is just beginning."
Marvel Illustrated: Picture of Dorian Gray #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS #5
House of M: Avengers #5 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos Gage, with art and cover by Mike Perkins.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The action-packed conclusion! Thunderbird and the Brotherhood begin their purge of Sapien Town, backed by the authority of the House of M! Only Luke Cage and The Avengers stand in their way! But will there be anything left of Sapien Town when the smoke clears...?"
House of M: Avengers #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: KICK-ASS #1
Kick-Ass #1 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Millar, with art and cover by John Romita Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Dreamed of donning a mask and just heading outside to some kick-ass? Well, this is the book for you--the comic that starts where other super hero books draw the line. Kick-Ass is realistic super heroes taken to the next level."
Kick-Ass #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #33
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #33 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by David Hahn and a cover by Tom Grummett.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's all fun and games when Ben tells a group of schoolchildren a rather fanciful account of a battle against the Rhino, but when the real-life Abomination shows up, things turn deadly serious for the Fantastic Four"
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #33 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #10
Marvel Adventures Iron Man #10 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by Graham Nolan and a cover by Francis Tsai.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Tony Stark has hired the world's greatest private investigator, Jessica Drew, to help him find his long-lost father. But when the Chameleon infiltrates Stark International under the guise of dear ol' Dad, Iron Man will need the help of Jessica's alter ego...the spectacular Spider-Woman !"
Marvel Adventures Iron Man #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #5
Marvel Zombies 2 #5 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Robert Kirkman, with art by Sean Phillips and a cover by Arthur Suydam.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The fate of what's left of the human race hangs in the balance as the Civil War between the Marvel Zombies comes to its shattering -- and sickening -- conclusion!"
Marvel Zombies 2 #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW WARRIORS #9
New Warriors #9 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kevin Grevioux, with art Paco Medina and a cover by Nic Klein.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Now officially a member of the team, former X-Man Sofia Mantega undertakes her first mission as a New Warrior! But when things don't quite go as planned, the Warriors are left to wonder: Did one of their teammates have an ulterior motive for pulling this job?"
New Warriors #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SHE-HULK #26
She-Hulk #26 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Shawn Moll and a cover by Greg Land.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The Whole Hero Thing' conclude. As the battle between an Alien Bounty Hunter and an Intergalactic Fugitive rages on around them, She-Hulk and her new partner must try to defend the innocent lives caught in the crossfire. Finally, Jen will re-learn what it means to be a hero -- at a terrible cost."
She-Hulk #26 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN: WITH GREAT POWER... #2
Spider-Man: With Great Power... #2 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by David Lapham, with art and cover by Tony Harris.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"As Stan Lee wrote in the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15, 'Now anybody with the intelligence of a seven year old knows that if a man appeared on TV who seemed to be more spider than human, hešd be an overnight sensation!' For the first time, we peel back the curtain to see what Peter Parker's life was like after the bite but before the tragic death of his Uncle Ben. Professional wrestling, cars, girls, fame, money...ladies and gentlemen, meet Peter Parker, the wallflower bitten by a radioactive spider and given great power!"
Spider-Man: With Great Power... #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THOR #6
Thor #6 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Oliver Coipel.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Asgard stands once more. Thor has reclaimed his role as the God of Thunder, and key members of his Norse pantheon stand by his side. Now, the first arc comes to an end. What will be the new status quo for the Odinson?"
Thor #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERBOLTS: INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT
Thunderbolts: International Incident will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written Christos Gage, with art by Ben Oliver and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Thunderbolts work for the American government...but the Radioactive Man and the Swordsman are foreign citizens. When a mission goes against the interests of their home countries, where will their loyalties lie -- with their team, their homeland...or themselves?"
Thunderbolts: International Incident will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #51
Ultimate Fantastic Four #51 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written Mike Carey, with art by Tyler Kirkham and a cover by Nic Klein.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Mr. Fantastic vs. Thanos -- only one can have the Cosmic Cube! Two mighty galactic empires clash for control of Reed Richards' strange obsession, and the city of New York is caught between them! It's up to young Reed Richards to save everyone by going oneonone with Thanos!"
Ultimate Fantastic Four #51 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #119
Ultimate Spider-Man #119 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Stuart Immonen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"One of Peteršs friends at Midtown High had a secret: they're a mutant! But now the secret is out, and it's all that Spider-Man can do to keep the entire school from totally freaking out! And just to knock the situation into even more of a panic, here comes the most malevolent mutant of all: Magneto, Master of Magnetism!"
Ultimate Spider-Man #119 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: LEGACY #208
X-Men: Legacy #208 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written Mike Carey, with art by Scot Eaton and John Romita Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The X-Men's past becomes the present as Xavier fights the greatest battle of his life. With his mind hanging in the balance, one false move can cause irreversible damage. Help arrives from an unlikely source, but in the world post-Messiah Complex, sometimes your enemies are the only people you can trust. "
X-Men: Legacy #208 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #9
X-Men: First Class #9 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written Jeff Parker, with art by Roger Cruz and Julia Bax and a cover by Cruz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"No longer with Magneto's Brotherhood, Wanda Maximoff is at a crossroads. Should she become a super hero like her friend Marvel Girl? Or will the Black Widow succeed in her goal of Scarlet Witch - Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.!"
X-Men: First Class #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #2
Young Avengers Presents #2 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art by Harvey Tolibao and a cover by Jim Cheung.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Teddy Altman thought he was just an average teenager with super strength and the ability to shapeshift. Then he discovered he was the son of a Skrull Princess and the Kree's most famed hero - Captain Marvel. A tale of the Hulkling's first meeting with the father he never knew."
Young Avengers Presents #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE ZOMBIE: SIMON GARTH #4
The Zombie: Simon Garth #4 will arrive in stores on Feb. 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is by Kyle Hotz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Two crashed cars and a downed helicopter in the middle of wooded mountains made for one baaaad day for everyone involved. Before anybody knew what was happening, the zombie infection contained within that army chopper spread like wildfire...and the uninfected arenšt any better off! An innocent is lost in the woods, and everyone's racing the undead plague and each other to find her. Now, in the final issue of this gory re-imagining of one of Marvelšs most unique horror heroes, it all comes down to one manthe only man who can stand between the would-be victims and a horde of the flesh-eating living dead, a raging forest fire and the monstrous local folk. And that one good man is...the Zombie: Simon Garth!"
The Zombie: Simon Garth #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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