MONDAY, OCTOBER 11 2009
IDW PUBLISHING FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ACT-I-VATE PRIMER
Act-i-vate Primer will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is by Dean Haspiel, Nick Bertozzi, Michael Cavallaro, Mike Dawson, Simon Fraser, Michel Fiffe, Tim Hamilton, Ulises Farinas, Leland Purvis, Joe Infurnari, Roger Langridge, Molly Crabapple, John Leavitt, Pedro Camargo, Jim Dougan, Hyeondo Park, Maurice Fontenot and Jennifer Hayden with a cover by Nick Bertozzi.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"In the tradition of the acclaimed and groundbreaking anthology, Flight, the ACT-I-VATE Primer showcases a wide array of stories and talent -- 18 innovative creators, 16 intriguing properties, one beautiful book -- and all-new, never-before-seen stories and art!"
Act-i-vate Primer will be 160 pages and will cost $24.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ANGEL: ONLY HUMAN #3
Angel: Only Human #3 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Scott Lobdell, wit art by David Messina and Mirco Pierfederici and a cover by Messina.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"'Another Old One roams the Earth! And don't think he's going to go easy on Illyria, his ex. (Considering she's the one that enslaved him several hundred thousand years ago, it doesn't look like a reconciliation is in the cards.) All this and a glimpse into Gunn's past, revealing the very first time he ever met a vampire... in his beloved Grandmother's kitchen."
Angel: Only Human #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BEYOND THE WALL #1
Beyond the Wall #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Matt Venne, with art and cover by Gordon Purcell.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"In this new mini-series, it's the third century A.D. and the tentacles of the Roman Empire have entwined the British Isles. Marcus Malleoulus, veteran of countless military campaigns, has been betrayed by the whim of a tyrant. Now, banished beyond Hadrian's Wall, he faces untold dangers as he fights his way back..,determined to survive until revenge is his!"
Beyond the Wall #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CLIVE BARKER'S SEDUTH 3-D
Clive Barker's Seduth 3-D #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Clive Barker and Christopher Monfette, with art by Gabriel Rodriguez and Ray Zone and covers by Rodriguez and Barker.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"Master of Horror Clive Barker offers up an all-new, standalone tale presented in chilling 3-D and featuring the art of Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodriguez! When celebrated architect Harold Engle first glimpses the small cloud of darkness inside a glittering, priceless diamond, he can't possibly be aware of the terrible plague contained within. 'Seduth' follows Engle on a surreal journey through murder and madness to the very heart of existence and a terrible, impossible choice -- to unravel the very fabric of the world, or to save it?"
Clive Barker's Seduth 3-D will be 32 pages and will cost $5.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DETECTIVES INC.
Detectives Inc. will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Don McGregor, with art by Marshall Rogers and Gene Colan and a cover by Rogers.
Here's how IDW describes the book:
"Detectives Inc. is the groundbreaking story of two New York private detectives, Ted Denning and Bob Rainier. It is as provocative and relevant today as when it was first released nearly 30 years ago. Detectives Inc. was one of the first graphic novels to deal realistically with homosexuality, bisexuality, abortion, race relations, and domestic violence."
Detectives Inc. will be 160 black-and-white pages and will cost $24.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DOCTOR WHO #4
Doctor Who #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by
Tony Lee, with art by Matthew Smith and covers by Paul Grist and Smith.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"In Part 2 of the four-part 'Fugitive' story arc, the Doctor finds himself confined with three aliens that would like nothing more than seeing him dead! But that's just the beginning of troubles as the Doctor learns that the galaxy is on the verge of all-out war!"
Doctor Who #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #8
G.I. Joe: Origins #8 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrea Mutti and covers by Mutti and Tom Feister.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"Larry Hama is back and he¹s joined by Italian sensation Andrea Mutti for part one of this three-part story continuing the earliest adventures of G.I. JOE! Construction on the Pit begins, Snake Eyes pays off old debts, and Scarlett is trapped in a van full of hostiles!"
G.I. Joe: Origins #8 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: GROOM LAKE
Groom Lake will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Chris Ryall, with art and cover by Ben Templesmith.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"The truth is outŠ er, under there? In the remote Nevada desert there sits a dry lakebed called Groom Lake, and under that land resides a secret base that holds all the secrets of the world. Not this world, either. Writer Chris Ryall and artist Ben Templesmith present a tale of abductions and probings, conspiracies and secrets. This collected edition contains a bonus art gallery from Templesmith, a gallery of pinups from other noted comic book artists, and an all-new introduction from Whitley Strieber."
Groom Lake will be 124 pages and cost $19.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HAMMER OF THE GODS, VOL. 1: MORTAL ENEMY
Hammer of the Gods, Vol. 1: Mortal Enemy will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Michael Oeming and Mark Wheatley, with art and cover by Oeming.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"Vikings just want to have fun! Of course, their idea of fun involves sharp bladed weapons and lots of blood. Sadly, Modi's suffering under a curse and if he ever touches a weapon he will lose his soul. Worse still, he's obliged to a fight-to-the-finish with the God Thorr! Recommended for fans of the over-the-top battles of the WWE, the real stories behind Norse Mythology, and the fantastic art of Powers, this collection includes illustration art by Frank Cho, Adam Hughes and Dave Johnson."
Hammer of the Gods, Vol. 1: Mortal Enemy will be 184 pages and will cost $19.99.
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FIRST LOOK: JON SABLE FREELANCE: ASHES OF EDEN #1
Jon Sable Freelance: Ashes of Eden #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Mike Grell, with art and cover by Grell.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"Mike Grell's Jon Sable returns in his latest adventure chock full of nuclear holocaust, Ashes of Eden. Sable is hired to deliver a diamond and a girl safely to New York; a simple enough job if the rock wasn't the size of a bomb and the girl wasn¹t Bashira‹who, of course, is as unbelievably gorgeous as she is completely mysterious."
Jon Sable Freelance: Ashes of Eden #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: LIFE UNDEAD
Life Undead will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Paul Zbyszewski, with art and cover by Stephen Thompson.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"The first comic by Lost writer Paul Z! David Mears is not your average zombie. He's not a mindless killing machine that craves flesh. He's a New Orleans narcotics cop, filled with the Voodoo spirits of vengeance. And now he's out for payback. Hunting down the Haitian drug lord who sentenced him to a life without feeling, without a soul... a Life Undead."
Life Undead will be 48 pages and will cost $7.99.
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FIRST LOOK: STAR TREK: CREW
Star Trek: Crew will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by John Byrne, with art and cover by Byrne.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"Eight years before "The Cage," the young woman who would become the Starship Enterprise's "most experienced officer" was a lowly cadet assigned to the shakedown cruise of an uncommissioned starship. But that supposedly pedestrian mission may just be the most dangerous of her life. Byrne brings this story to life, torn from the beginnings of the Federation."
Star Trek: Crew will be 148 pages and will cost $14.99.
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FIRST LOOK: STAR TREK: SPOCK: REFLECTIONS #4
Star Trek: Spock: Reflections #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Scott Tipton and David Tipton, with art by David Messina and Federica Manfredi and a cover by Messina.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"Ambassador Spock has returned to Earth -- but why? The answers may lie in another previously untold tale from Spock's life, starring Lt. Saavik, of Wrath of Khan fame! The secret behind Spock's journey is revealed here! From the team that brought you Star Trek: Mirror Images and the artist of Star Trek: Countdown!"
Star Trek: Spock: Reflections #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON #16
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #16 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by Mike Costa and Zander Cannon, with art and covers by Guido Guidi and Chee.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"Final issue. Spike has survived the war, but can he handle Ravage? Bumblebee goes it alone to clean up the wreckage, but a new enemy awaits! This one sets the stage for the biggest Transformers news since transforming cogs first came off the assembly line! What¹s the news? Pick up the issue and find out!"
Transformers: All Hail Megatron #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE VEIL #4
The Veil #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 from IDW Publishing. The issue is written by El Torres, with art by Gilbert Hernandez and covers by Hernandez and Ashley Wood.
Here's how IDW describes the issue:
"IDW's latest ghost story concludes here! A town is dying and the Slug Man is about to be born in our side of the Veil. While the whole Crooksville population is being driven insane, Chris Luna has to witness the horror that will tear apart the veil... because she's powerless to stop it."
The Veil #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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