FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #644
Amazing Spider-Man #644 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Waid and Stan Lee, with art by Paul Azaceta and Marcos Martin and covers by Marko Djurjdjevic and Chris Bachalo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Part 3 of 'Origin of the Species.' Plus, the Spidey Sunday feature continues!"
Amazing Spider-Man #644 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ATLAS #5
Atlas #5 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Gabriel Hardman and a cover by Carlo Pagulayan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Agents of Atlas take the fight to the invaders in a way that will once and for all show why ATLAS is different from the average super team! Will their battle change the order of the entire universe? And another return to the Department Zero of the 1950's."
Atlas #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $1.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS PRIME #3
Avengers Prime #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian MIchael Bendis, with art and cover by Alan Davis.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Steve Rogers and Tony Stark battle together to save each other and the life of their fallen friend Thor! But will that be enough to heal the divide between these two headstrong heroes? And what is the secret to the nightmare that is destroying the Nine Realms?"
Avengers Prime #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #610
Captain America #610 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker and Sean McKeever, wit hart by Butch Guice and Filipe Andrade and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's the grand finale - the showdown between Zemo and Bucky Barnes, and even if Bucky can survive a second trip to Zemo's island his world will never be the same after what Helmut Zemo has done to it. Plus a Nomad back-up by Sean McKeever & Filipe Andrade"
Captain America #610 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA: PATRIOT #2
Captain America: Patriot #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Karl Kesel, with art and cover by Mitch Breitweiser.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"What does it take to be the living symbol of America... the Sentinel of Liberty... the Super-Soldier of World War II? What does it take to be Captain America? 1941. Captain America puts on his mask and shield for the first time-- and instantly inspires an entire nation, including Jeff Mace-- a rough-and-tumble reporter -- who quickly dons his own star-spangled suit and calls himself the Patriot! It's a decision that will take him from stopping stateside saboteurs... to headlining the home front heroes known as the Liberty Legion... to the most unexpected offer of all...
...When the Sentinel of Liberty dies and Jeff Mace is asked to be the NEXT Captain America!
This is the story of a man who was a great Patriot, and his determination to be something more. His attempt to be not just a hero, but a symbol. His struggle to show he has what it takes to be Captain America!"
Captain America: Patriot #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CASANOVA #3
Casanova #3 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Gabirel Ba and Fabion Moon and a cover by Ba.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Luxuria abounds! A street magician stands on the cusp of duplicating a superhuman feat of endurance only done once in history -- by Buddha himself. The world braces itself for a real-life miracle man...and Casanova Quinn comes to steal him. The catch? His wicked sister Zephyr is sent along on the mission with him and she comes with her own agenda. And then, on the last island on Earth untouched by modern civilization, the cornerstone of Sabine Seychelle's criminal empire lies hidden and protected by the indigenous savages that live there. As Casanova infiltrates Coldheart Island, those so-called savages will teach him secrets that will save his life... "
Casanova #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FRANKEN-CASTLE #21
Franken-Castle #21 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Rick Remender, with art and cover by Dan Brereton.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The shocking conclusion of the FrankenCastle era! After his brutal struggle to kill Daken in Tokyo, the Punisher is in rough shape. In order to restore his health, hacker comrade Henry Russo sends Frank to the nearest remote place he can find -- Monster Island. However, as his body heals, Frank's mind begins to fade into madness. Someone needs to take him down. Someone named Elsa Bloodstone. "
Franken-Castle #21 will be 40 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #2
Namor: The First Mutant #2 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Stuart Moore, with art by Ariel Olivetti and a cover by Jae Lee.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Namor has succeeded in his mission to the X-Men, but in doing so, has opened the floodgates of an ancient evil that has lived below the depths for hundreds of years...the Atlantean Vampire race! Now the shallow peace between them and the Atlanteans has been broken, and they have Namor -- and the kingdom at Atlantis -- in their sights as they try to reassert themselves as kings of the seas."
Namor: The First Mutant #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: HEROIC AGE: ONE MONTH TO LIVE #5
Heroic Age: One Month to Live #5 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Rick Remender, with art by Jamie McKelvie 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 #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET WARRIORS #20
Secret Warriors #20 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 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:
"'Night,' the new story arc, begins here! After the devastating events of 'The Last Ride of the Howling Commandos,' an even more determined Nick Fury sets his endgame in motion."
Secret Warriors #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: VALKYRIE #1
Valkyrie #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Bryan J.L. Glass, with art by Phil Winslade and a cover by Jay Anacleto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The untold story of the rebirth of Valkyrie! In Avengers Disassembled, Ragnarok claimed the lives of the Asgardians, until they were reborn along with Thor himself...but when and how did the legendary shield maiden Brunhilde return? How does a murder mystery hold all the answers? And how can Valkyrie solve the riddle of her own death? Dare a glimpse into the soul of Marvel's most misunderstood heroine, and witness her transformation from myth to Defender to Avenger!"
Valkyrie #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN FOREVER 2 #8
X-Men Forever 2 #8 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Ron Lim and a cover by Tom Grummett.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's double the danger as Sabretooth fights for his life against....Sabretooth!? The cover says it all, folks, as the X-Men's resident bad boy faces off with his Marauder self. He's blind and down a hand...but Victor Creed is angling to prove it ain't the prettier killer who walks away...but the one who's willing to go the furthest. Just how far will the reformed villain go?"
X-Men Forever 2 #8 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN LEGACY #240
X-Men Legacy #240 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Clay Mann and a cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Collision,' part 3. The city of Mumbai is coming apart at the seams, torn asunder by freak energy storms...and Rogue and Magneto have finally discovered their source: The Children of the Vault have returned. And the X-Men may not be enough to stop them. But might their "new mutant" tip the scales in their favor?"
X-Men Legacy #240 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: CURSE OF THE MUTANTS - X-MEN VS. VAMPIRES #1
X-Men: Curse of the Mutants -- X-Men vs. Vampires #1 will arrive in stores on Sept. 29 from Marvel Comics. The issue is by various, with a cover by Nick Bradshaw.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Lock your doors, board up the windows, arm yourselves with stakes and sunlight...and it still won't protect you when the vampires stalking the X-Men set their sights on YOU! The X-Men have their work cut out for them as they‘re pitted against a terrifying new clan of vampires in all the B-movie-styled glory we can print in four colors! Baby, this is one comic book with bite! Four brand new tales of horror await Plus the first part of Night Scremas, from Uncanny X-Men #159, the classic tale of Storm's struggle with Dracula himself by Claremont and Sienkiewicz! "
X-Men: Curse of the Mutants -- X-Men vs. Vampires #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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