FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2008
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #23
Amazing Spider-Girl #23 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Ron Frenz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'A Brand New May.' 'Did someone say clones?'As Peter demands answers from Kaine about the brand new May, Spider-Girl learns that Humanity First has targeted both Davida and Sara for death and she can only save one. Part 4 of 5."
Amazing Spider-Girl #23 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ASTONISHING X-MEN #26
Astonishing X-Men #26 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art and cover by Simone Bianchi.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Ghost Box,' part 2.
It all starts on a spaceship hovering 300 hundred feet above the twisted wreckage of Chaparanga Beach. Its sole inhabitant: the mysterious Subject X. Five minutes -- just five minutes is all he needs, all heıs asking for.
Can the X-Men afford to give it to him?"
Astonishing X-Men #26 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI:13 #4
Captain Britain and MI: 13 #4 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, with art by Leonard Kirk and a cover by Bryan Hitch.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"It's the final battle for Britain as MI-13 makes its last stand against the Skrulls. But the door to the darkness has been opened, and evil is loose in the world, and that might make even the end of the Secret Invasion look like the beginning of something much worse. This is the moment a team is created, a hero returns and a new legacy is born."
Captain Britain and MI: 13 #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #559
Fantastic Four #559 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Millar, with art and cover by Bryan Hitch.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"You should have remembered the old adage, Johnny: love the woman, love her family. And when the woman is the super-villain called Psionics, that raises the stakes to a whole other level. Now it's the morning after, and Lightwave, Natalie X, Alex U-16, Doc Banner and the Burning Man expect you to live up to your responsibilities. It's the Human Torch's worst break-up ever -- or will it be a shotgun wedding? Plus: where in the world is Doctor Doom?"
Fantastic Four #559 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GENEXT #4
GeNext #4 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Patrick Scherberger and a cover by Doug Alexander Gregory.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"When one of their own is in trouble, the next generation of X-Men doesn't turn to their parents and grandparents (the original and all-new X-Men)...GeNext takes care of their own. The adventures of today's X-Men, if the team aged in real-time. This time, theyıre on their own and out from under their predecessors' shadows to do what they think is right: save their friend! Plus, back-up rarities from Marvel's X-vaults!"
GeNext #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN ORIGINS: JEAN GREY
X-Men Origins: Jean Grey will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Sean McKeever, with art and cover by Mike Mayhew.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"From the moment Professor Xavier arrived on her doorstep, young Jean Grey knew things would change forever. But she was never prepared for how strange life at the Xavier Institute could be - or just how dangerous she truly was. Will she be able to harness her budding powers in time to prove herself a hero? Or will the ghosts of her past haunt her forever? The first adventure of the X-Men's mightiest mutant. Guest starring the original X-Men!"
X-Men Origins: Jean Grey will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE LAST DEFENDERS #6
The Last Defenders #6 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joe Casey, with art and cover by Jim Muniz.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"After all the false starts and missed opportunities... finally, the Last Defenders are revealed! Together, they share a destiny that can affect "
The Last Defenders #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #42
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #42 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Sumerak, with art by Vincent Villagrasa and a cover by Michael Ryan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A night at the museum becomes a complete cat-astrophe when a feline femme fatale procures a priceless piece of Native American art. But the fur really begins to fly when the beautiful Black Cat is caught in the perilous pounce of the Puma!"
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #42 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER #60
Punisher #60 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Garth Ennis, with art by Goran Parlov and a cover by Tim Bradstreet.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Valley Forge, Valley Forge,' conclusion. Garth Ennis concludes his epic run -- in style! They threw up a wall of good men to shield themselves from the Punisher's wrath. Now these men of influence and privilege are going to pay. Frank Castle is about to bring his personal war to their doorstep in what might be the bloodiest chapter yet of the Punisher saga. Also featuring an 8-page preview of Punisher #61."
Punisher #60 will be 40 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET INVASION: INHUMANS #1
Secret Invasion: Inhumans #1 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joe Pokaski, with art by Tom Raney and a cover by Stjepan Sejic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Spinning directly out of Secret Invasion -- the hunt for Black Bolt begins! He was replaced by the Skrulls in New Avengers: Illuminati, now it's time to find out if the Inhumans' former king is dead or alive! How will the loss of their leader tear apart the Royal Family? Can the mighty monarch recover from this personal blow -- that is, if heıs even still living? And how far will Medusa, Crystal, Triton, Karnak and Gorgon go to find their disposed king? An adventure that not only expands the events of this yearıs biggest Marvel story, but will lead to huge events in 2009!
Secret Invasion: Inhumans #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET INVASION: THOR #1
Secret Invasion: Thor #1 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Doug Braithwaite and a cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Skrulls are coming for Asgard, and theyıve got the gods in their sights! But it's not just the pantheon who stand to suffer the repercussions of the aliens' secret invasion -- the citizens of small-town Broxton, Oklahoma are about to become collateral damage in the attack...and the God of Thunder must defend two cites at once! For a job this big, Thor will have to turn to one of his oldest and closest allies...Beta Ray Bill!"
Secret Invasion: Thor #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET INVASION: X-MEN #1
Secret Invasion: X-Men #1 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Cary Nord and a cover by Terry Dodson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's aliens vs. mutants as the Skrull Invasion hits the West Coast! The Skrulls don't expect the X-Men when they hit San Francisco, but don't think they don't have something very special prepared for Cyclops and his army when they find them at their new home."
Secret Invasion: X-Men #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET INVASION: RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS #2
Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #2 will arrive in stores on August 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost, with art by Takeshi Miyazawa and a cover by Michael Ryan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Things look bleak for the future of the Marvel Universe. Xavin has turned on the Runaways. Hulkling is out of commission. Can the rest of the Runaways and Young Avengers keep it together? Heck, can they survive?"
Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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