FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: BLACK PANTHER #4
Black Panther #4 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Reginald Hudlin, with art by Ken Lashley and a cover by J. Scott Campbell.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Deadliest of the Species,' part 4. Something bad happened to TıChalla. Wakanda stands at the brink as an unstoppable force advances toward the gates of the city: Morlun -- Devourer of Totems -- is back, and heıs here to feast on the Panther totem. Wakandaıs only hope is the new Black Panther...if sheıs worthy to inherit the mantle. And the only one who can determine that is the Panther God."
Black Panther #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #13
Captain Britain and MI13 #13 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, with art by Leonard Kirk and a cover by Mico Suayan.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Betrayal runs rampant! Spitfire is offered a high rank in the vampire state -- will she take it? Does she have a chance? A traitor is discovered in the ranks of British Intelligence. But what are the chances that he's the only one. Pete Wisdom's main concern is keeping his people alive, but with his track record and who theyıre up against, it's not looking good."
Captain Britain and MI13 #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2ċ.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE #2
Dark Reign: Hawkeye #2 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art by Tom Raney and a cover by Clint Langley.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Bullseye cuts loose in this Dark Reign tie-in! Reporter Ben Urich investigates a brutal massacre that has all the hallmarks of the notorious assassin Bullseye. But can Urich connect the murders to the Dark Avenger known as Hawkeye? Norman Osborn must bring H.A.M.M.E.R. down to hide the awful truth before it tears the team apart -- and poisons the Avengers' noble legacy forever!"
Dark Reign: Hawkeye #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK REIGN: YOUNG AVENGERS #1
Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, with art and cover by Mark Brooks.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Melter; The Executioner; The Enchantress; Egghead; Big Zero and Coat of Arms: they call themselves the Young Avengers, teenage rebels, on the run from the authorities, hated and feared by a world they've sworn to protect. Their interests include interspecies romance, modern art and bloody murder. Everything is permitted, and so are they. Until they meet the original Young Avengers. And then their grey areas will come home to roost."
Dark Reign: Young Avengers #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK TOWER: THE FALL OF GILEAD #1
Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #1 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Robin Furth and Peter David, with art by Richard Isanove and covers by Jae Lee, Isanove and Adi Granov.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A horrified Steven Deschain learns that the deadly seeing sphere called Maerlynıs Grapefruit has been stolen from his chambers! Far worse, when he enters his wifeıs rooms to arrest her for the theft, his son Roland is standing over her body with a gun in his hand. The youngest gunslinger has perhaps committed the most hideous crime of all!"
Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #2
Deadpool: Suicide Kings #2 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Benson, with art by Carlo Barberi and a cover by Mike McKone.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Deadpool's latest job has gotten him into a world of trouble. Someone's framed Deadpool, and it just might be the same guy who hired him in the first place, a guy who just might be using the mouthy merc as a wild card in a twisted wager. If Wade's going to clear his name and serve up some revenge, first he's got to avoid getting killed by the force of nature known as the Punisher. That's right: It's Wade versus Frank round, like, whatever...and the only way Deadpool's going to survive is with a little help from a certain Man Without Fear."
Deadpool: Suicide Kings #2 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: GENEXT: UNITED #1
Genext: United #1 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Jonboy Meyers and a cover by Alex Garner.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"The newest generation of X-Men returns! In a world where the years passed in real-time for the X-Men since their foundation, the newest crop of students at Xavier's are the children and grandchildren of the heroes we know. But with all the trouble Becka Monroe, Pavel Rasputin, Olivier Raven and company got into last time, theyıre not sure they want to go back to school. With Professor Henry 'Beast' McCoy watching over them, GeNEXT is striking out on their own!"
Genext: United #1will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #1
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Eliopoulos, with art by Ig Guara and a cover by Karl Kerschl.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earthıs mightiest heroes were unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, a teleporting puppy scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes
no single beast could withstand! Hop on-board the adventures of Lockjaw, Lockheed, Redwing, Hairball and an all-new Frog Thor!"
Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #51
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #51 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Benjamin, with art by Juan Santacruz and a cover by Graham Nolan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Think Spideyıs the only guy that can stick to stuff? Meet Paste Pot Pete! God of glue! Advocate of adhesive! Will he turn the Wallcrawler into the Wallstucker?"
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #51 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #11
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #11 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Buran and a cover by Tom Grummett.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Thunder gods! Lying gods! Father gods! Giant nasty monster dudes bigger than skyscrapers! Another epic tale featuring Thor, god of thunder!"
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: PRIDE & PREJUDICE #2
Pride & Prejudice #2 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Nancy Butler, with art by Hugo Petrus and a cover by Dennis Calero.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"What is up with that Darcy guy? Dude's just being a jerk. Forget it, Lizzy, better to spend time with the cute military man that just rode into town..."
Pride & Prejudice #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER: FRANK CASTLE #70
Punisher: Frank Castle #70 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Duane Swierczynski, with art by Michel Lacombe and a cover by Dave Johnson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The violently pulpy arc 'Six Hours to Kill' ends here! Frank Castle has been abducted, poisoned, beaten, shot, strangled, stabbed and quadruple-crossed in the City of Brotherly Love. And oh, he's got about a half hour left to live due to the slow-acting poison in his bloodstream. Can the Punisher summon the last bit of strength he needs to unravel the conspiracy thatıs torn the city apart over the past five hours...or will he be wasted away on the streets of Philadelphia?"
Punisher: Frank Castle #70 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: ALL-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #2
All-New Savage She-Hulk #2 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by Peter Vale and a cover by J. Scott Campbell.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
As the all-new, all-different She-Hulk continues her relentless rampage through New York, the mysterious target of the desperate mission that brought her to our time period is revealed -- and it's a doozy! Only one thing stands between the daughter of Hulk and Thundra and the object of her quest -- her name is Jennifer Walters, and she won't let the She-Hulk mantle be taken away from her without a catfight that measures 10 on the Richter scale! And no matter what the outcome, the Dark Avengers wait in the wings to take on the winner! Plus, 8 pages of Director's Cut-style extras!"
All-New Savage She-Hulk #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: SECRET WARRIORS #4
Secret Warriors #4 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis and Jonathan Hickman, with art by Stefano Caselli and a cover by Jim Cheung.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The most talked about new Marvel series rolls on as readers find out the answer to the question: What happened to all the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Plus, Daisy Johnson recruits a new member to replace a fallen comrade, the kids spy on Nick Fury and we follow the Colonel as he starts his one man war against the endless hordes of HYDRA."
Secret Warriors #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #132
Ultimate Spider-Man #132 will arrive in stores on May 13 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 has taken over the world! Spider-Man is missing! Friends are enemies and enemies are friends as tensions mount to insane proportions. And yes, your eyes do not deceive you: MJ versus Kitty... to the death!!! (well, they slap each other a little)"
Ultimate Spider-Man #132 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: WAR OF KINGS: ASCENSION #2
War of Kings: Ascension #2 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, with art by Wellinton Alves and a cover by Brandon Peterson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Who are the Raptors? What have they done to Darkhawk? What is their connection to the ShiıAr and the larger Marvel cosmos? The creative team behind Nova unveils more secrets and revelations about characters that will play key roles in War of Kings!"
War of Kings: Ascension #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #6
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #6 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Eric Shanower, with art and cover by Skottie Young.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Now that the Wicked Witch is dead, Dorothy possesses the Witch's magic -- including the Winged Monkeys. But how did the Winged Monkeys first become magical slaves? The answer involves a powerful sorceress' love for a mortal boy and her eternal revenge for a practical joke. Then discover the dreadful truth of the Wizard of Oz's secret identity. All Dorothy's hopes of returning home teeter on the brink of annihilation."
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: X-FACTOR #43
X-Factor #43 will arrive in stores on May 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Valentin De Landro and cover by David Yardin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"X-Factor draws one step closer to determining who is targeting former mutants for death...but the answer may wind up hitting too close to home. Meanwhile, Cyclops has a very
particular mission that could spell the end for Madrox and his new partner. And Rictor finds himself in a battle to the death with..."
X-Factor #43 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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