FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR: AMERICA FIRST!
Captain America Theater of War: America First! will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Howard Chaykin, with art and cover by Chaykin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"In this second installment of a series exploring the storied history of America's greatest champion, Chaykin pulls back the Iron Curtain on one of Captain America's wiliest nemeses -- Soviet Russia and her never-ending parade of spies, saboteurs, fifth columnists...so many we had to make this story double-sized! Before his role in 'The Death of Captain America,' no one was more patriotic than the Cap of the Fifties, even if he does have Steve Rogers' shoes to fill. Unfortunately, Nick Fury, a newly minted operative of the CIA, isn't about to let him off the hook that easily. But Cap and Fury better start working together, or they'll find themselves buried in Reds! Plus: a bonus reprinting of a classic Cap tale from the fabulous fifties!"
Captain America Theater of War: America First! will be 64 pages and will cost $4.99.
FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL #114
Daredevil #114 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 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:
"With Lady Bullseye on his trail, Daredevil must protect an old blind man who holds the key to the Hand's destruction! It's an all-out kung-fu ninja battle in the heart of New York City, and everyone who can kick is invited! By Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark."
Daredevil #114 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH #3
Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #3 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Simon Spurrier, with art by Javier Saltares and a cover by Clint Langley.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Rats! Rampages! Revelations! With the mystery and madcappery ratcheting up a spike-encrusted notch, Danny Ketch finally receives some of the answers he's been hunting. What's the true origin of the Spirit of Vengeance? What's its true history? What pointy-toothed terror is back from death to gnaw at his soul? And what the hell is he doing one mile beneath the Antarctic icecap with only a talking magpie for company? A history lesson that'll shake the way the Ghost Rider mythos is seen forever."
Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT #4
Patsy Walker: Hellcat #4 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kathryn Immonen, with art by David LaFuente and a cover by Stuart Immonen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Hellcat is still on the case, tracking the missing heir of an Eskimo witch coven. But hot on the trail of Pete the Yeti, whose rocket powered spruce is making her life difficult. But with the aid of a giant magical wolf named Manslayer and a giant
talking Mayan calendar made of stone, she just might survive her trek through the last frontier. If she doesn't drown in a wave of snow bunnies first."
Patsy Walker: Hellcat #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: IMMORTAL IRON FIST #21
Immortal Iron Fist #21 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Duane Swierczynski, with art by Travel Foreman and a cover by Juan Doe.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Danny Rand was not the first Immortal Iron Fist...and he won't be the last! The year -- 3099. The place -- a distant planet first colonized a millennium ago by the People's Republic of China. Now, a humanity oppressed by a totalitarian technological tyrant has just one hope for salvation -- the kung-fu freedom-fighting of the Immortal Iron Fist! But his coming is nothing more than a prophecy and a silent prayerŠand even if the Iron Fist does arrive, he must first defeat the most powerful weapon the evil robot empire hasŠRobo Fat-Cobra!"
Immortal Iron Fist #21 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #6
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #6 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by Matteo Lolli and a cover by Clayton Henry.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The astonishing Ant-Man! The man with two super
powers! Who is he? How did he get both the ability to shrink to less than an inch tall and speak directly to ants? Why does he use those abilities to aid all mankind?"
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #6 will be 32 pages and will cost 2.99.
FIRST LOOK: MS. MARVEL #34
Ms. Marvel #34 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art by Paulo Siqueira and a cover by David Yardin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Carol Danvers is fighting a one-woman war against the CIA, and her only ally is...Spider-Man? Spidey stumbles into Carol's world of international espionage and may not come out in one piece."
Ms. Marvel #34 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: NEW WARRIORS #19
New Warriors #19 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kevin Grevioux, with art by Reilly Brown and a cover by Nic Klein.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Donyell Taylor has a decision to make. Hoping to save the life of his brother, Donyell attempted to travel back in time...but accidentally found himself in the future instead. A future where everything he's fought against has come to pass: Iron Man has taken the Superhuman Registration Act to new heights, imposing his rule over a good chunk of the free world and making outlaws of the super heroes. But when Donyell finds his brother alive and well in the most unlikely place, might he give up everything he's fought for -- including his New Warriors -- and give in to this future to get what he really wants?"
New Warriors #19 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: NOVA #20
Nova #20 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Wellinton Alves and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Guest-starring the original New Warriors...and the Nova Corps?! Whether Rich Rider likes it or not, the Nova Corps has been re-founded, and planet Earth doesn't seem ready for its futuristic policing methods! Now the Human Rocket is on a collision course with some of his oldest friends and ex-teammates... the original New Warriors! Plus: a sucker-punch ending."
Nova #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER: WAR ZONE #3
Punisher: War Zone #3 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Garth Ennis, with art and cover by Steve Dillon.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The Resurrection of Ma Gnucci,' part 3.
The latest offering from the Marvel Knights line reunites the creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their story arc, 'Welcome Back, Frank.'
It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can't easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That's right -- she's back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil."
Punisher: War Zone #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS #5
Runaways #5 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Terry Moore, with art and cover by Humberto Ramos.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The chase is on! The Majesdanians have returned and want blood. Can the Runaways run fast enough to escape? Will Karolina and Xavin ever look at each other the same way again? Can Chase get out of his new job early enough to help them?"
Runaways #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: SHE-HULK #36
She-Hulk #36 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Pasquale Qualano and a cover by Mike Deodato.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"From the pages of Hulk, it's Invisible Woman, Thundra, and Valkyre - The Lady Liberators! She-Hulk's fellow heroines hold She-Hulk back from delivering ultimate justice? And is our gamma-powered glamazon becoming more savage than sensational?"
She-Hulk #36 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: SKAAR: SON OF HULK #6
Skaar: Son of Hulk #6 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 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:
"Skaar's first great adventure reaches a titanic end with earth-shattering consequences as Axeman Bone returns to battle the Son of Hulk at the gates of Okini! Plus -- the origin of Old Sam! The true face of Princess Omaka, Hero Protector of Sakaar! And a certain key acquaintance of the Hulk himself makes a shocking appearance! And as if that ain't already more savage, sword-swinging excitement than mere mortals such as we can handle, here's one more shocker -- Skaar says more than 'Grrraaaa!'"
Skaar: Son of Hulk #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: THOR #12
Thor #12 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Olivier Coipel.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Sinister things are afoot in Asgard. Loki claims to have only the best of intentions, but her manipulations have seated a new prince on the throne, the brave BalderŠand her snake's tongue has planted seeds of doubt in the ears of Asgardians to question the leadership of the mighty Thor. What insidious treachery will the cunning Loki spring on the noble heroes? And what dreaded effect could it have on the innocent townspeople of neighboring Broxton, Oklahoma?"
Thor #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #129
Ultimate Spider-Man #129 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 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:
"Ultimatum is upon us!! Big changes are afoot and with them comes the much anticipated return of Ultimate Spider-Woman! But is she friend or foe?? Guest- starring the Human Torch and Kitty Pryde!"
Ultimate Spider-Man #129 will be 32 pages and will cost 2.99.
FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #10
Wolverine: First Class #10 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by TBD and a cover by Roberto De La Torre.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Even a man with a healing factor, adamantium claws and enhanced senses to get him through a fight may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and need the help of Jack Russell, Werewolf by Night!"
Wolverine: First Class #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #31
Wolverine: Origins #31 will arrive in stores on Dec. 24 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Yanick Paquette and a cover by Mike Deodato.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The Family Business,' part 1 of 2. After the stunning revelations of last issue, Daken now knows that he is merely a pawn and that his hatred of his father, Wolverine, is based upon a lie. Now, Daken and Wolverine -- father and son -- unite to track down the most fearsome being Daken has ever known. But they're not the only ones looking for him..."
Wolverine: Origins #31 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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