FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2009
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE -- NECROMANCER #4
Anita Blake: the Laughing Corpse -- Necromancer #4 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Laurell K. Hamilton and Jess Booth, with art and cover by Ron Lim.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Anita Blake has a problem: the one woman who could answer all of her questions about millionaire Harold Gaynorıs mysterious past isnıt talking. The vampire hunter -- whoıs been hunted and attacked by this self-made tycoon -- wants the woman named Wheelchair Wanda to sing like a canary, and sheıs not above causing a little hurt to make it happen. Sometimes even the good guys have to get dirty."
Anita Blake: the Laughing Corpse -- Necromancer #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #27
Avengers: The Initiative #27 will arrive in stores on August 26 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:
"Blastaar's alien army has seized 42, the Initiative's prison in the Negative Zone. Someone has to take it back, and the Taskmaster has assembled a team to do just that. But when Komodo looks around her at the squad of Z-list super-villains she's
supposed to go into battle with, she wonders if this is a recovery job...or a suicide mission! And when she encounters familiar faces who had been incarcerated within the prison, will they be friend or foe? Also, the return of Butterball!"
Avengers: The Initiative #27 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: BETA RAY BILL: GODHUNTER #3
Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #3 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kieron Gillen, with art by Kano and a cover by Patrick Zircher.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Beta Ray Bill has stalked his prey across the universedriven to punish the ever-feared Galactus. Now, with the Planet-Eater on his knees, Bill discovers he has one final, brutal price to pay. In an apocalyptic battle to decide the fate of world upon world, can Bill make this ultimate sacrifice?"
Beta Ray Bill: Godhunter #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK AVENGERS #8
Dark Avengers #8 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Luke Ross and a cover by Mike Deodato.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Norman's X-Men, as led by Emma and Namor, are the face of mutant law and order! The X-Men look played out of position as Osborn's dark reign falls over California-- but Scott Summers isn't done yet. The X-Men strike at Norman, at H.A.M.M.E.R., at his fraud X-Men and his sham Avengers all at once! This is the book where, at long last, the Marvel Universe starts to fight back-- and it sets the stage for next monthıs conclusion in Uncanny X-Men/Dark Avengers - Exodus!"
Dark Avengers #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK REIGN: ELEKTRA #5
Dark Reign: Elektra #5 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Zeb Wells, with art by Clay Mann and a cover by Lee Bermejo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Elektra finds her answers! As her quest for survival races toward its conclusion, the worldıs most dangerous assassin discovers why every other killer in the world is gunning for her. Who put the 82-million-dollar price tag on her head? What was her impostor responsible for while Elektra was held captive? What will Elektra do about it?"
Dark Reign: Elektra #5 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK REIGN: THE SINISTER SPIDER-MAN #3
Dark Reign: The Sinister Spider-Man #3 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art and cover by Chris Bachalo.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"As the 'partnership' between Spider-Man and Mayor J. Jonah Jameson gets worse by the day, learn a few of Mac Gargan's Spider-Man life lessons: if you bite someone's arm off, they will come back with a robot arm and try to kill you, as the Redeemer makes his move."
Dark Reign: The Sinister Spider-Man #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK WOLVERINE #77
Dark Wolverine #77 will arrive in stores on August 26 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 issue:
"'The Prince,' part 3. Daken has proven himself capable of wearing many masks, but who's the real man underneath? As one of Norman Osbornıs Avengers, he has it all: power, fame, access...but what if it's not enough? Could Wolverine's son have a heart after all -- and if so, will it be the Fantastic Four who help him discover it? Or will they find themselves on the receiving end of a betrayal so huge it will put them at war with the Dark Avengers?"
Dark Wolverine #77 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: DARK X-MEN: THE BEGINNING #3
Dark X-Men: The Beginning #3 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, Jason Aaron and others, penciled by Humberto Ramos, Jock and others, cover by Jae Lee.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The conclusion to the anthology that illustrates the conception of the Dark X-Men. If youıre reading Utopia and think you know the whole story, think again. In this issue, Emma Frost convinces Namor to join the team. And learn where Professor X fits into Utopia. Also, witness the first Marvel Comic with art by Jock!"
Dark X-Men: The Beginning #3 will be 40 pages and cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL #14
Deadpool #14 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Shawn Crystal and a cover by Jason Pearson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Wave of Mutilation,' Part 2. Deadpool has ceased to exist, heıs given his good-byes, heıs driven his car into the ocean. Theyıll think heıs dead, but heıll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate!"
Deadpool #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #570
Fantastic Four #570 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Dale Eaglesham and a cover by Alan Davis.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Brand new creative team! It's adventure, it's family, it's tough questions in dark times. See what happens when Reed Richards tries to solve everything."
Fantastic Four #570 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: HALO: HELLJUMPER #2
Halo: Helljumper #2 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art and cover by Eric Nguyen.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th Division -- more famously known as the 'Helljumpers' -- have arrived at a distressed science colony on the planet Arielonly problem? The place is totally abandoned. As the Helljumpers investigate, trying to figure out what happened to the colonists, it becomes increasingly clear that the colony isnıt quite as empty as it seemed the discovery of a large Covenant military presence raises more questions than it answers. Helljumpers Dutch and Romeo have penetrated farthest into the Covenant-held facility, and when all hell breaks loose, it will be the ultimate test of their fighting prowessand their friendship."
Halo: Helljumper #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HERCULES #133
Incredible Hercules #133 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, with art by Rodney Buchemi and a cover by Rafael Albuquerque.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Secret Origin of Amadeus Cho begins! Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's Master Mind Excello? Everyone's favorite irascible boy genius is after the answers himself -- but to get them he's going to have to go through his arch-nemesis, Pythagoras Dupree, the sixth-smartest man on Earth!"
Incredible Hercules #133 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: HULK #14
Hulk #14 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeph Loeb, with art and cover by Ian Churchill.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's Code Red vs. X-Force. Who is Code Red? How about Red Hulk. Deadpool. The Punisher. Elektra. Thundra. The Crimson Dynamo. What terrible secret could bring this group together -- only to run headlong into the deadliest team of X-Men? All this -- and wait until you see Red Hulk vs. Wolverine!"
Hulk #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #601
Incredible Hulk #601 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, with art by Ariel Olivetti and Michael Ryan and a cover by Olivetti.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Incredible Hulk book returns as an ongoing series ! Get ready for Bruce Banner as you've never seen him, the Son of Hulk in a whole new world of smash, and an insane new adventure that changes everything for everyone's favorite Green Goliath! And introducing a new, regular bonus backup Savage She-Hulk!"
Incredible Hulk #601 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #54
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #54 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by David Baldeon and a cover by David Williams.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Peter Parker makes a 'date' with the new girl at school, then realizes a major missing component: A car. Luckily, heıs a got a friend of a friend that loans rides for cheap. But when Pete discovers the cars are cheap because theyıve been stolen, itıs a little late...some of the cars belonged to some bad guys...guys that donıt mind hurting teenagers."
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #54 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: MS. MARVEL #44
Ms. Marvel #44 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art and cover by Sana Takeda.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Hope is crushed and the battle is nearly lost as the Dark Reign event continues in 'War of the Marvels,' part 3! As Karla Sofen faces an unbeatable threat, the legacy of Ms. Marvel hangs in the balance."
Ms. Marvel #44 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: NEW AVENGERS #56
New Avengers #56 will arrive in stores on August 26 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:
"Oh man, it is not a good day for the New Avengers. Someone has invented a power disrupter and unleashed it in New York City. The heroes have fallen. Some are hurt bad, others near death. Who will rise to the challenge and save the day? A very important Dark Reign issue. Something big happen on page 17, panel 4."
New Avengers #56 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: NEW MUTANTS #4
New Mutants #4 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Zeb Wells, with art by Diogenes Neves and a cover by Adam Kubert.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'Return of Legion,' part 4. The pulse-pounding first story-arc comes to a climactic close as Legion takes on the whole team. Can Cannonball, Sunspot, Magma and Dani Moonstar defeat a villain with dozens of super-powered multiple personalities? And all the while Karma and Magik are stuck inside Legionıs mind."
New Mutants #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: NOVA #28
Nova #28 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy lanning, with art by Andrea Di Vito and a cover by Daniel Acuna.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A War of Kings tie-in! Itıs the final showdown between Nova with the surviving members of the Nova Corps against the most ruthless members of the Shi'Ar Imperial Guard! Can Rich survive and can he save the life of his brother, Robbie, who finds himself caught between the ruthless Ravenous and murderous Strontian?"
Nova #28 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS #13
Runaways #13 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kathryn Immonen, with art by Sara Pichelli and a cover by David Lafuente.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's the end of the Runaways' California dreamin' as they attempt to make their escape from Klaraıs chlorophyll lockup...only to be denied by heavily armed outside forces who are about to foreclose on the property in a big way! Chase finally tells the truth about a violent event in his past. And when the kids have no choice but to turn to Hunter Stein to find a way out of this mess, he reveals a Malibu Beach House secret they never would have guessed. But itıs not easy sailing because Chase is about to make a unilateral decision that looks a lot like...murder? "
Runaways #13 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: SECRET WARRIORS #7
Secret Warriors #7 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Alessandro Vitti and a cover by Jim Cheung.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'God of Fear. God of War,' part 1 of 4. Baron Strucker and Norman Osborn team up to drive out the Marvel Universe's ultimate covert superteam. It's wall-to-wall insanity as the Dark Avengers and the Thunderbolts go after the Secret Warriors. It's time for Ares to get his son back!"
Secret Warriors #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: SKRULL KILL KREW #4
Skrull Kill Krew #4 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Adam Felber, with art by Mark Robinson and a cover by Mario Alberti.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Itıs a Marvel Massacre as the Krew stands up the vestiges of a Skrull threat that wonıt seem to die. Villains, aliens, and guy with a gun arm! Somebody up here likes you."
Skrull Kill Krew #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: SON OF HULK #14
Son of Hulk #14 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Andres Guinaldo and a cover by David Palumbo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Planet Sakaar may be no more, but the trials of the Son of Hulk are far from ended. As the Sakaarian survivors struggle to carry on, the Son of Hulk has only one goal in mind: revenge. He has led his people to another planet rich with the mystic Old Power...a planet he has laid claim to, whether its native population likes it or not. The Son of Hulk will claim his vengeance, even if it means laying waste to an innocent populace to do it. But even if he can bend this planet under his will, can he possibly become a match for Galactus, the devourer of worlds?"
Son of Hulk #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
FIRST LOOK: TIMESTORM 2009/2099 #4
Timestorm 2009/2099 #4 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art by Eric Battle and a cover by Tom Raney.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's the Dark Avengers, New Avengers, and the Fantastic Four vs. the world of 2099! The present does battle with the future as the temporal tempest rages, threatening to destroy all that has come before! "
Timestorm 2009/2099 #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: X-FORCE #18
X-Force #18 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, with art and cover by Mike Choi and Sonia Oback.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Not Forgotten,' part 2 of 4. The fallout from Messiah war continues! X-23 is missing, and as horrific as her life has been...it's about to get worse. Elixir knows the truth about the mutant messiah. Wolverine confronts Cyclops about his decisions leading up to the War. Wolfsbane's journey back to X-Force begins. Bastion's master plan gets one step closer to fruition. And if all that weren't enough...Selineıs forces are on the move. More action and drama than any one comic has a right to have!"
X-Force #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
FIRST LOOK: X-MEN FOREVER #6
X-Men Forever #6 will arrive in stores on August 26 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Paul Smith and a cover by Tom Grummett.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"As the X-Men attempt to recoup from brutal recent events, theyıre tested by an unlikely obstacle. Meanwhile, something big has surfaced in South America -- an enemy the battered X-Men will have to face head-on!"
X-Men Forever #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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