FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600
Amazing Spider-Man #600 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott, Stan Lee and various, with art by John Romita Jr., Marcos Martin, Marioa Alberti and various, covers by John Romita Jr., Alex Ross, John Romita Sr. and Joe Quesada.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The greatest Marvel super hero of all celebrates his 600th issue with the biggest all-original issue of Amazing Spider-Man ever! This oneıs got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parkerıs life in a giant-sized lead story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Docıs back in town, but itıs only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he canıt even see coming.
On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-manıs creators, Stan Lee (along with Marcos Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures.
Also, several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete's life, drawn by some of the greatest artists in comics. Plus, several other surprises and no reprints!"
Amazing Spider-Man #600 will be 104 pages and will cost $4.99.
FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #26
Avengers: The Initiative #26 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos N. Gage, with art by Rafa Sandoval and a cover by Matteo De Longis.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A shocking new era begins for the Initiative! Where Camp Hammond once trained future Avengers, Camp H.A.M.M.E.R. now trains tomorrow's Dark Avengers! Under orders from Norman Osborn, the new Principals are Taskmaster and the criminal kingpin, the Hood. Theyıre registering villains as heroes and spreading Normanıs empire across the nation! But the heroes who once made up the Initiative aren't about to let this happen. Hunted by the law, hidden from sight, a resistance movement has formed...and they're out to stop a Dark Reign from falling over the Fifty State Initiative...by any means necessary!"
Avengers: The Initiative #26 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: BLACK PANTHER #6
Black Panther #6 will arrive in stores on July 22 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:
"It all comes down to this: The new Black Panther versus Morlun -- Devourer of Totems -- in a fight to the finish. Cover-to-cover action, with the fate of Wakanda, TıChalla and Storm hanging in the balance."
Black Panther #6 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #15
Captain Britain and MI13 #15 will arrive in stores on July 22 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 issue:
"'Vampire State,' part 6 of 6. The final battle with Dracula is here! Can what's left of MI13 possibly defeat the most brilliant military strategist alive (or at least undead)? Who is Gloriana and what role does Dr. Doom play in this whole thing? Do not miss this cataclysmic conclusion!"
Captain Britain and MI13 #15 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #5
Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #5 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jonthan Hickman, with art by Sean Chen and a cover by Pasqual Ferry.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Fantastic Four reunited just in time to try and save the kids as they face off with Norman Osborn and the agents of H.A.M.M.E.R. In the surprising conclusion see: The destruction of the Bridge! The triumph of an unlikely hero! And the coolest twist ending in years!"
Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #5 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK WOLVERINE #76
Dark Wolverine #76 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way and Marjorie Liu, with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and a cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'The Prince,' part 2 of 3. From the pages of Dark Avengers, the journey of Wolverine's son continues! Just as Dakenıs Machiavellian plans begin to take shape, he hits a snag. Or rather, four of them. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four!"
Dark Wolverine #76 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #4
Deadpool: Suicide Kings #4 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Benson and Adam Glass, with art by Carlo Barberi and a cover by Mick McKone.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Deadpoolıs been framed. No, really! This time, Wade didnıt do it! To prove his innocence and find the person responsible, heıs got to avoid the Punisher (wants to kill him) and Spider-Man (wants to web him). Luckily for Wade, a certain Man Without Fear believes his story..."
Deadpool: Suicide Kings #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #16
Guardians of the Galaxy #16 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Wes Craig and a cover by Salvador Larroca.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The future begins -- and ends -- here! Caught between the Shi'Ar and the Kree, and desperate to stop a conflagration that could implode the universe itself, Star-Lord leads the Guardians on their most reckless and deadly mission yet! But does the 'Future Tense' of the enigmatic Starhawk and the original Guardians really hold the secrets our ragtag team seeks...or is it a really, really bad idea?"
Guardians of the Galaxy #16 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: HALO: HELLJUMPER #1
Halo: Helljumper #1 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, wit hart and cover by Eric Nguyen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"When the colony planet Ariel sends out a mysterious distress signal, itıs up to the UNSC's elite, highly skilled special-ops Marines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th, to find out whatıs happening. Also known as ODSTs or 'Helljumpers,' these soldiers are some of the toughest in the galaxy...and some of the roughest as well. When the distress signal comes, two Helljumpers will find themselves at the center of the mystery on Ariel, and before itıs solved, theyıll have to put their friendship -- and their lives -- on the line."
Halo: Helljumper #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HERCULES #131
Incredible Hercules #131 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, with art by Ryan Stegman and a cover by David Williams.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"They've battled rampaging gods, enraged Eternals, sinister Skrulls, Avengers Dark and Mighty, armed-to-the-teeth Amazons, and literally gone to Hell and back together. But now, after all this time, and all those adventures, the team-up between Hercules and Amadeus Cho may be no more! What shocking secret is revealed in this issue that could ruin their friendship forever?"
Incredible Hercules #131 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #600
Incredible Hulk #600 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeph Loeb, with art by Ed McGuinness and covers by Alex Ross, McGuinness and Tim Sale.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Who is the Red Hulk? The Amazing Spider-Man is going to try and find out! A 600th-issue celebration guest starring your friendly Neighborhood Web-Head as the original Incredible series returns! Plus, a back-up story e featuring the Savage She-Hulk! And representing the first issue of the Hulk: Gray series."
Incredible Hulk #600 will be 104 pages and will cost $4.99.
FIRST LOOK: IMMORTAL WEAPONS #1
Immortal Weapons #1 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Aaron and Duane Swierczynski, with art by Mico Suayan and Travel Foreman and covers by David Aja.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Fat Cobra! No man has fought more heartily, consumed more mightily, or lived life more fully! Fat Cobra! Master of the sumo thunder stomp and the devilıs skullcrusher! Fat Cobra! Immortal Weapon from the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven! But to this day, no man has known the story of Fat Cobraıs lifeincluding the Cobra himself! Discover the shocking origins of this boisterous brawler and witness his decades of adventure!
"Meanwhile, Danny Rand embarks on his own mission of search and adventure, in a special bonus story running through all five Immortal Weapons issues!"
Immortal Weapons #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #53
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #53 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Matteo Lolli and a cover by Skottie Young.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A new take on the most popular character in the Marvel Universe: A young mind-reader named Emma Frost may have figured out Peter Parker's secret. Question is, what does she do with this deadly information?"
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #53 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: MS. MARVEL #42
Ms. Marvel #42 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art and cover by Sana Takeda.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'War of the Marvels' begins here! Karla Sofen battles for her life in the streets of Los Angeles as an exciting new chapter in the history of Ms. Marvel begins! Guest-starring the New Avengers!"
Ms. Marvel #42 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: NOVA #27
Nova #27 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Andrea De Vito and a cover by Daniel Acuna.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Rocketing into the thick of the merciless cosmic action, Nova Prime battles to rescue the novice Corps centurions caught in the crossfire! Most of all heıs desperate to save Robbie Rider, who's missing in action! But the danger's coming from all sides: Ravenous! Blastaar! Strontian and the Praetorians! Not everyone's going to walk away from this clash"
Nova #27 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: RIFTWAR #2
Riftwar #2 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Bryan J.L. Glass, with art by Ryan Stegman and a cover by Jason Chan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It was only a handful of years ago that Tomas, Pug and Roland were a trio of best friends, running around the Castle Crydee, getting into scrapes and toasting their friendship. Now, Roland is the only one who remains in Crydee. Tomas finds himself deep in the Elf wood, Elvandar, while the elves see him falling deeper under the control of his enchanted armor. Pug, on the other side of the magical rift, in the land of the Tsurani, encounters the 'Great Ones,' Tsurani magicians who have great powers, and a great interest in the captured human. And back at Crydee, a commotion at the lighthouse and a mysterious approaching ship raise the stakes. Roland may try to find solace in the arms of Princess Carline, but a greater threat looms on the horizon... one that could mean the end of Crydee itself!"
Riftwar #2 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS #12
Runaways #12 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kathyrn Immonen, with art by Sara Pichelli and a cover by David LaFuente.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'Home-Schooling,' part 2 of 4. One has fallen. The life theyıve built is coming apart at the seams. Can the kids hold themselves together and make it through this? Who is Hunter Stein and what is in the mystery box that heıs after?"
Runaways #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: All-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #4
All-New Savage She-Hulk #4 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by Peter Vale and Michael Ryan and a cover by Stephane Roux.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Can you withstand the mind-blowing revelations that await you in these pages? Can you retain your sanity upon learning the ultimate implications of Norman Osborn's Dark Reign? Will you ever sleep again knowing the superhuman-spawned horrors of the twenty-third century are just around the bend? And the only woman standing between us and the apocalypse to come is the All-New Savage She-Hulk, locked in a climactic death-duel with the Dark Avengers! Plus: Reprinting the Scorpion vs. Venom tale by Fred Van Lente and Leonard Kirk."
All-New Savage She-Hulk #4 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #8
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #8 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Eric Shanower, with art and cover by Skottie Young.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The search for Glinda, Good Witch of the South, is full of danger -- a giant spider-monster that eats whole animals like a spider does flies. Itıs full of strangeness -- a whole village of living china statues. And itıs full of both danger and strangeness -- little armless folks who shoot their heads as missiles. But Glinda remains Dorothyıs final hope to reach home, so Dorothy and her friends must brave the journey."
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz #8 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #17
Wolverine: First Class #17 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Ronan Cliquet and a cover by Cameron Stewart.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Logan goes undercover as the mysterious 'Patch' to visit an old enemy posing as a good guy...but the eye sees all..."
Wolverine: First Class #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99."
FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #38
Wolverine: Origins #38 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Scot Eaton and a cover by Doug Braithwaite.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Romulus,' part 2 of 4. After years of searching, Logan finally knows where to find Romulus. But to get there, he must first get through...Omega Red!"
Wolverine: Origins #38 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99."
FIRST LOOK: X-FORCE #17
X-Force #17 will arrive in stores on July 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, wit hart and cover by Mike Choi and Sonia Oback.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Not Forgotten,' part 1 of 4. When X-Force was pulled into the future, what was forgotten in the present? The Leper Queen's murderous acts? The Sapien League's attack on the United Nations using two of the X-Men's students? Wolfsbane's reunion with the Asgardian Wolf Prince? H.A.M.M.E.R.'s hunt for X-23? After three months, the wait is over. Find out who lives and dies!"
X-Force #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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