FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: ASTONISHING X-MEN: XENOGENESIS #3
Astonishing X-Men: Xenogensis #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Warren Ellis, with art and cover by Kaare Andrews.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Hoping to witness the rebirth of the mutant species, the X-Men race to the small African village of Karere, where a sudden spate of super-powered infants have been born. However, they quickly learn that these newborns are not their brand of mutant. And no sooner have the X-Men discovered the shocking truth of these infants' origin than they are ambushed by a local dictator who has plans of his own for these baby-shaped timebombs. Could this trip get any worse?"
Avengers: Children's Crusade #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS #5
Avengers #5 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and covers by John Romita Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Avengers travel to the far-flung future to stop the timestream from ripping itself apart. But with time unraveling more and more with every second it may be too late to put the world back the way it was. All this plus a brand new chapter in the oral history of the Avengers!"
Avengers #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS ACADEMY #4
Avengers Academy #4 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos Gage, with art by Mike McKone.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Scared Straight' -- the explosive crossover with Thunderbolts -- continues! There's a jailbreak at The Raft, the maximum security prison for super villains, and the students of Avengers Academy are caught in the middle! But whose side are they on? Will they help the Avengers put the criminals back behind bars...or has inmate Norman Osborn made them an offer they can't refuse? Also: the origin of Mettle!"
Avengers Academy #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: BLACK WIDOW #6
Black Widow #6 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Duane Swierczynski, with art by Manuel Garcia and covers by Travel Foreman and J. Scott Campbell.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A senator is seduced and assassinated...and his journalist son follows the trail to a fatally sexy Soviet agent. This deadly 'woman in black' moonlights as a high-class escort to lure powerful men into her web of blackmail and death. But Nick Crane believes he's finally found his father's murderer, and he's about to expose...the Black Widow!"
Black Widow #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL TEAM-UP #889
Deadpool Team-Up #889 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Steve Sanders and a cover by Humberto Ramos.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Fact! Humans and Gorillas share 98.4% of DNA structure! Fact! There is one man with the initials WW who may be even closer! Fact! There is an immortal gorilla at large in the world who used to be a man, still speaks like one, and fires all the same guns as that other man! Final Fact: A common enemy has decided to put these two hominids on each other's trail and the man-ape-hunt is on!"
Deadpool Team-Up #889 War #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #583
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Fantastic Four #583 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Steve Epting and a cover by Alan Davis.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The War of Four Cities has begun, and when it's run its course, one member of the Fantastic Four will have breathed their last! Change is in the air as the World's Greatest Comic Magazine lives up to its motto!
"While the Fantastic Four have to deal with an uprising in the Forever City of the High Evolutionary, back home in the Baxter Building Val finds her father's Bridge machine and learns the Cost of Solving Everything. It's the return of Doctor Doom and the debut of superstar artist Steve Epting in 'Three, part 1: In Lateveria, the Flowers Bloom in Winter.'"
Fantastic Four #583 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HIT-MONKEY #3
Hit-Monkey #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Dalibor Talajic and a cover by Dave Johnson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The death of the Nameless Assassin has been avenged. But that doesn't mean Hit-Monkey can hang up his suit just yet, because the deranged assassin Bullseye is right on his tail! That is, if he had a tail."
Hit-Monkey #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HULK #25
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Hulk #25 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Gabriel Hardman and Mark Robinson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The score has been settled, Red Hulk has been beaten by the Incredible Hulk decisively. The war is over and Steve Rogers is on tap to give these explosive characters a sense of direction! Red Hulk heads out to deal with a deadly contingency plan left behind by Leader and MODOK, for once on the side of the angels. But Iron Man didn't get the message. Plus, an extra 8-page backup featuring Rick Jones, the A-Bomb."
Hulk #25 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #6
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #6 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Roberto Di Salvo and a cover by Karl Kerschl.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Still recovering from his injuries in his fateful battle with Bullseye, Spider-Man is forced to rely on his friends to stem the tide of New York City's crime. But while a girl who can talk to animals might be able to stop carjackers and pickpockets...it sure would be a horrible time for a truly deadly foe like Dr. Octopus to arrive. Like he does."
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEMESIS #3
Nemesis #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark MIllar, with art and cover by Steve McNiven.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Don't worry, everyone. Nemesis has been captured and put in the highest security prison that America has to offer. Problem solved. Series over. What's that? It's only issue three? Uh-Oh!"
Nemesis #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HEROIC AGE: ONE MONTH TO LIVE #4
Heroic Age: One Month to Live #4 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by John Ostrander, with art by Graham Nolan and a cover by Michael Del Mundo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"In a world of unlikely heroes, Dennis Sykes is about to become Marvel's unlikeliest. Banker by day, struggling parent by night – and unhappy about it all. But when a tragic turn of events gives Dennis a 30 day death sentence, he discovers his accident comes with super-powers. And as the weeks in Dennis' life tick down, he sets out to leave a mark one way or the other - - even if he has to go through Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers to do it. Everyone is the hero of their own story...but not every hero is a good guy."
Heroic Age: One Month to Live #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET AVENGERS #5
Secret Avengers #5 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by TBA and covers by Mike Deodato and Marko Djurdjevic..
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A secret foe has been revealed - or has he? Find out everything you need to know about the other Nick Fury as Secret Avengers continues to explore the volatile landscape of Marvel's new Heroic Age!"
Secret Avengers #5 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SENSE & SENSIBILITY #5
Sense & Sensibility #5 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Nancy Butler, with art and cover by Sonny Liew.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"After their trip to London proves a positive disaster, the defeated Dashwood daughters forge their way home to Barton. And when a broken heart pushes fragile Marianne over the edge, it's beyond even her sister Elinor's means to help her. But can the shocking revelations of a surprise gentleman caller prove Marianne's salvation?"
Sense & Sensibility #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SHADOWLAND: DAUGHTERS OF THE SHADOW #2
Shadowland: Daughters of the Shadow #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Henderson, with art by Ivan Rodriguez and a cover by Jean-Baptiste Andreae.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"When Matt Murdock offered Colleen Wing the truth about her mother's death, she knew there would be a price to pay. But the last thing Wing expected was to be made a lieutenant in his Shadowland in charge of the savage army of female assassins called the Nail. Just how far will Colleen go to slake the devil's bloodlust...and what will her former allies say about her dark alliance?"
Shadowland: Daughters of the Shadow #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SHADOWLAND: MOON KNIGHT #2
Shadowland: Moon Knight #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Gregg Hurwitz, with art by Bong Dazo and a cover by Francesco Mattina.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Daredevil, the former defender of Hell's Kitchen turned leader of the ninja death cult known as the Hand, has summoned the villainous Profile to take Moon Knight out of the picture for good. And to do it, the Profile enlists the aid of a mysterious figure, a second avatar of Khonshu! Has Khonshu finally decided to replace Moon Knight? And if so, what hope does Moon Knight have of saving Daredevil and himself from the darkness of Shadowland?"
Shadowland: Moon Knight #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THOR #615
Thor #615 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Pasqual Ferry.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"In the wake of Siege, Asgard must take its proper place as the Golden Realm, most glorious of the nine worlds of myth. But that means Thor's home isn't just a beacon...it's a target! And what happens to the Asgardians and the denizens of all nine worlds -- including Earth! -- when a dark, destructive force from another reality comes on the warpath?"
Thor #615 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE COMICS MYSTERY #3
Ultimate Comics Mystery #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Rafa Sandoval and a cover by J. Scott Campbell.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The mystery of the Ultimate enemy is about to reveal itself -- and it's a doozy that will rock the Ultimate Universe! Spider-Man and Spider-Woman infiltrate the bowels of Roxxon while Sue, Ben and Johnny find themselves fighting to the death against an out of control Captain Marvel. All this and the birth of a new Ultimate hero!"
Ultimate Comics Mystery #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #14
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #14 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by David Lafuente.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Chameleons have done as much damage to the world of Spider-Man and Peter Parker that could possibly be done. They have ruined him. Will his friends come to Peter's aid or will they gang up to bring him down?"
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #528
Uncanny X-Men #528 will arrive in stores on Sept. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Whilce Portacio and a cover by Terry Dodson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Five Lights,' part three. Second Coming is nearing its end, so you'll soon get all kinds of info as to what's coming. Here's something to whet your appetite -- Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost's first encounter since Kitty took her trip in a bullet."
Uncanny X-Men #528 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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