FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2008
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ANGEL: REVELATIONS #4
Angel: Revelations #4 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, with art and cover by Adam Pollina.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A tremendous evil has come for Warren Worthington. Now, not only is the boy with wings growing out of his
back in deadly peril, but so are his friends. What is the devilish nature of the crucible that will forge a future X-Man? And how will this confused teenager rise to the occasion and become the hero his friends need him to be? All their lives depend on it"
Marvel 1985 #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #16
Avengers: The Initiative #16 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Steve Epting.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Secret Invasion tie-in. For months you've heard one question over and over again: 'Who do you trust?' Well we've got your answer right here, Earth-boy: trust the Kill Krew! Yeah, that's right, the Skrull Kill Krew are back! And they're ready to kill, maim, torture, and butcher every mother lovin' Skrull out there! Also, back at Camp Hammond, Ant-Man is in a giant world of trouble -- the biggest kind of trouble the Secret Invasion can dish out."
Avengers: The Initiative #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BLACK PANTHER #40
Black Panther #40 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Aaron, with art Jefte Palo and a cover by Jason Pearson.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'See Wakanda and Die,' part 2. The nation of Wakanda has never been conquered by any outside invader, but then again, they've never faced an army of Super-Skrulls before, have they? As war rages on the plains of Africa, the Skrulls strike a major blow against the Black Panther. Could this be the end for all of Wakanda?"
Black Panther #40 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.
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FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL #110
Daredevil #110 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka, with art by Michael Lark and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"The final chapter of 'Cruel and Unusual' brings Daredevil and Dakota North to the truth about Big Ben Donovan's death sentence...but will the truth set any of them free?"
Daredevil #110 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR: TRUE STORY #2
Fantastic Four: True Story #2 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, with art by Horacio Dominguez and a cover by Niko Henrichon.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The FF's emergency exploration of the worlds of fiction continues as they burst through the covers of Ivanhoe and start to gather an army against the onrushing darkness. And the surprise villain behind this whole weird collision is revealed!"
Fantastic Four: True Story #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GHOST RIDER ANNUAL #2
Ghost Rider Annual #2 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Simon Spurrier, with art by Mark Robinson and a cover by Mark Texeira.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Mercy, Idaho: A small town in the hills with more than its fair share of secrets. A winged-terror that haunts the woods; an irresistible pull on the desperate and the suicidal; and now a stranger on a low-slung chopper, with fire in his eyes. For Johnny Blaze -- searching for a way to wage war against heaven itself -- the frozen forests of Mercy might just provide a path through the Pearly Gates..."
Ghost Rider Annual #2 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HAUNT OF HORROR: LOVECRAFT #3
Haunt of Horror: Lovecraft #3 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Richard Corben, with art and cover by Corben.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"A three-issue limited series that offers eerie new spins on the poems and short stories of H.P. Lovecraft. Each issue features three adaptations -- beautifully rendered in black and white with gray tones as only Corben can do it -- along with a printing of the original source text by H.P. Lovecraft. In this third and final issue, Corben brings you 'Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and
His Family,' 'The Well,' and 'The Window.' It's classic Lovecraft with a new twist!"
Haunt of Horror: Lovecraft #3 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: IMMORTAL IRON FIST #18
Immortal Iron Fist #18 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Duane Swierczynski, with art and cover by Travel Foreman.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A mysterious force that has plagued Immortal Iron Fists for centuries sets its sights on Danny Rand. But what is the Chıi-Lin, and why is it destined to kill him? Danny races for answers for answers, as the legacy of the Immortal Iron Fist grows even richer and more layered!"
Immortal Iron Fist #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #39
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #39 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Eliopoulos, with art by Graham Nolan and a cover by Salvador Espin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's a day of pranks for Ben and Johnny, that is until reality kicks in and the two have to put aside their differences and save the day. But can these two work together after spending the day trying to get each other? Find out in the all-silent issue, 'Silent but Deadly'!"
Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #2
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #2 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Alvin Lee and a cover by Roger Cruz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Iron Man, Hulk and Spidey rocket into space to stop a potentially devastating meteor shower from reaching Earth, but are surprised to find the meteors are actually Meteor Men, a group of intergalactic frat boys engaging in their most awesomely favorite extreme sport: Planet-Bombing. After negotiations (Could the Hulk quit hitting us, please?) the Meteor Men agree not to bombard Earth if the heroes show them an equally good time on a variety of other planets, and other extreme sports. Will our heroes survive Albernathean Rhino Riding? How about Kree Karaoke? Or the galaxyıs most dangerous extreme sport, Black Hole Bungee Jumping?"
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #27
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #27 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Park, with art by Ig Guara and a cover by Leonard Kirk.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
No story details for this were released by Marvel.
Marvel Adventures The Avengers #27 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #12
Marvel Comics Presents #12 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by Cory Hamscher and a cover by Gurihuru.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Vanguard and Weapon Omega thunder to their incredible finales, as Trenton Craft looks to put an end to Blade -- forever -- and Michael Pointer finally comes to grips with his role as Guardina -- but can he possibly survive the experience? And in the conclusion to Machine Man, Aaron Stack's future threatens to be more of a handful than his past. Plus -- a never-before-told story of the time Man-Thing joinedthe Initiative?"
Marvel Comics Presents #12 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MIGHTY AVENGERS #17
Mighty Avengers #17 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Khoi Pham and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Secret Invasion tie-in. The legacy of Captain Marvel! The return of Mar-Vell has brought with it more questions then answers. In this special Secret Invasion tie-in, all those questions will be answered. Plus, Marvel Boy is confronted with his true destiny."
Mighty Avengers #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW AVENGERS #44
New Avengers #44 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Billy Tan and a cover by Aleksi Briclot.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Secret Invasion tie-in. The dark secret of the Illuminati. Marvel's most covert gathering of heroes has a secret so dark that they never speak of it, even to each other. And it could be what has brought about the Secret Invasion."
New Avengers #44 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW EXILES #10
New Exiles #10 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Tom Grummett and a cover by Alexander Garner.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The British and French empires are at each otherıs throats, and the Exiles are barely able to catch their breath. Perhaps the help of certain wheelchair-bound mutant teacherıs student body would come in handy? Meanwhile in Chinese occupied Japan, Betsy struggles to deal with Lady Mandarin and Ogun. Double your dose of alternate-reality adventure as two issues fly your way, wrapping up the third arc of New Exiles!"
New Exiles #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW WARRIORS #15
New Warriors #15 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kevin Grevioux, with art by Koi Turnbull and a cover by Nic Klein.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A Secret Invasion tie-in that brings New Warrior against New Warrior! To discover the true fate of his deceased brother, Night Thrasher will need to survive a melee between his current teammates and his former teammates, infiltrate a heavily-guarded S.H.I.E.L.D. station, and brave an army of Skrulls armed with the abilities of every superhuman heıs ever known. Piece of cake, right?"
New Warriors #15 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NOVA #16
Nova #16 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Larry Stroman and a cover by Boo Cook.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Secret Invasion tie-in. Nova rockets into the alien invasion saga that's tearing apart the Marvel Universe! But is our always-outnumbered space cop actually teaming with one of the enemy? When Super-Skrull comes asking for a favor, can you ever trust the warrior whose life was dedicated to destroying us?"
Nova #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS #1
Runaways #1 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Terry Moore, with art and cover by Humberto Ramos.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Come see the beginning of a whole new Runaways! Run back to Los Angeles with the teen heroes. But it's not the same city they left so long ago. The Runaways try to stay off the radar, but the sins of their parents wonıt make that possible..."
Runaways #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET INVASION: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1
Secret Invasion: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Yanick Paquette and a cover by Terry Dodson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"New York is full of Skrulls and Spider-Man... where the heck is Spider-Man, anyway? Jackpot and the rest of the cast of Brand New Day must pick up Spidey's slack and go toe-to-toe with Super-Skrulls-- including one that might just be Spidey himself!"
Secret Invasion: The Amazing Spider-Man #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SHE-HULK #32
She-Hulk #32 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Vincenzo Cucca and a cover by Mike Deodato.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Secret Invasion tie-in. Readers know that Jazinda, She-Hulk's fellow bounty hunting partner, claims she's not part of the alien invasion...but can you ever trust a Skrull? Especially one that's the daughter of the infamous Super-Skrull? Months of accusations and mistrust come to a boil as the gamma-powered glamazon leaps into this year's biggest event!"
She-Hulk #32 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SKAAR: SON OF HULK #3
Skaar: Son of Hulk #3 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by Ron Garney and Butch Guice and a cover by Garney.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"He's the Son of Hulk, born in fire, raised by monsters, and destined to smash. She's the Hero Protector of Imperia, claimant, and the deadliest and most beautiful warrior of the battlescarred wastelands. Will Skaar and Princess Omaka join forces to protect the refugees fleeing from Axeman Bone's merciless barbarians -- or will they tear each other to pieces in the radioactive swamps? Plus: A shocking second story pencilled by star artist Butch Guice!"
Skaar: Son of Hulk #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERBOLTS #123
Thunderbolts #123 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos Gage, with art by Fernando Blanco and a cover by Billy Tan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Secret Invasion tie-in. The Skrull armada rains destruction on our nation's capitol! The only thing standing in their way? The Thunderbolts. But if salvation depends on a group of criminals and madmen who can barely keep from killing each other, is Earth doomed? Or are they exactly what we need against the merciless alien invaders? A major turning point for the Thunderbolts begins here!"
Thunderbolts #123 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE IRON MAN II #5
Ultimate Iron Man II #5 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Orson Scott Card, with art and cover by Pasqual Ferry.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The conspiracy-exposing conclusion to the never-before-revealed early days of Ultimate Iron Man! Who is behind the plot to ruin Stark Enterprises? Why does this person want Tonyıs father dead? And can our young hero find it within himself to stop them?"
Ultimate Iron Man II #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #125
Ultimate Spider-Man #125 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Stuart Immonen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The War of the Symbiotes rages on -- and the next victim may be Spider-Man himself! The high-flying Beetle has sliced off a tentacle of the slavering symbiote called Venom -- but what does he want with it? Howling in pain, Venom gives chase to his tormentor through the streets of Manhattan, catching the attention of a certain wall-crawler. And when all three combatants come together, what occurs is so shocking, so unexpected, it could only happen in the book in which anything can happen! "
Ultimate Spider-Man #125 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE X-MEN #97
Ultimate X-Men #97 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Aron E. Coleite, with art by Mark Brooks and a cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The battle lines of Ultimatum are drawn! Who is the true power behind Banshee? What is their connection to Wolverine and the X-Men? The answers will make the X-Men reconsider everything they've ever believed in! How can one ever be human again after being a god?"
Ultimate X-Men #97 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE #68
Wolverine #68 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Millar, with art and cover by Steve McNiven.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Old Man Logan,' part3 of 8 .50 years after the super heroes died, Wolverine and the blind archer, Hawkeye, continue their journey across a ruined America. Next stop: Cedar City, Utah -- home of the man who killed Magneto: the all-new, all-different Kingpin! And he isnıt about to let Logan and Hawkeye pass without paying the toll...Plus: the secret of Hawkeyeıs daughter is revealed! The biggest Wolverine story of the century by the best-selling creative team of the millennium continues!"
Wolverine #68 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #6
Wolverine: First Class #6 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art and cover by Salvador Espin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Tonight! On a brand-new 'When Teenage Mutant Girl Sleepovers Turn Deadly': Siryn and Kitty Pryde get into a no-holds-barred throwdown of a catfight over
Colossus' love, with Wolverine caught in the middle!"
Wolverine: First Class #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-FORCE #6
X-Force #6 will arrive in stores on August 27 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:
"'Angels and Demons,' conclusion. The shocking finale to the first arc! Wolverine versus
Bastion. Archangel versus the Choir. Wolfsbane versus her father. X-23 versus Matthew Risman. Warpath versus ... This is how a species dies."
X-Force #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: LEGACY #215
X-Men: Legacy #215 will arrive in stores on August 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Scot Eaton and a cover by Ken Lashley.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"With some of his oldest ghosts finally laid to rest, Charles Xavier feels the need to make peace with the X-Men who've been most important in his life. But starting with Scott Summers may have been a mistake - particularly when he decides to re-awaken some of Cyclops's worst nightmares against his will."
X-Men: Legacy #215 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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