FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2010
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #645
Amazing Spider-Man #645 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Waid, with art by Paul Azaceta and cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The journey of Origin of The Species continues, as an army of Spidey's greatest villains sets the stage for one of the toughest fights of Spidey's life."
Amazing Spider-Man #645 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: BLACK CAT #4
Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jen Van Meter, with art by Javier Pulido and a cover by Amanda Conner.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"With Spider-Man tangled in the web of The Grim Hunt, Black Cat's solo adventure comes to a close! The Black Cat finds herself face-to-face with the family that's been after Spidey for months, and she's not pleased to see them."
Amazing Spider-Man Presents: Black Cat #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CASANOVA #4
Casanova #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon and a cover by Ba.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The psychedelically psychotic and psychotically psychedelic end of Luxuria is here: since Casanova upgraded his consciousness he's a brave new man trapped in a brave new world. And now he's going to do something about it. What is the secret of the missile silos of Sakhalin? Who are the Three Brides of Kato Best and what are they doing in the head of that giant robot? Do you love comics as much as we do?"
Casanova #4 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DAKEN: DARK WOLVERINE #2
Daken: Dark Wolverine #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marjorie Liu and Daniel Way, with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and covers by Camuncoli and Mike Mayhew.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Did you really think that Daken wouldn't be involved in sending Wolverine's soul to Hell? Now that his Did you really think that Daken wouldn't be involved in sending Wolverine's soul to Hell? Now that his father is out of the way, Daken is free to do whatever he wants. And what does he want? Everything."
Daken: Dark Wolverine #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL CORPS #7
Deadpool Corps #7 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Victor Gischler, with art and cover by Rob Liefeld.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'You Say You Want a Revolution,' part 1. Drifting in space, the Bea Arthur has been damaged almost beyond repair by a sudden attack. There is only enough life support for two people, so Deadpool must choose which of his teammates to release from cryo-sleep in order to save the rest. Please, please, don't let it be Dogpool!"
Deadpool Corps #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ENDER IN EXILE #5
Ender in Exile #5 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Aaron Johnston, with art by Pop Mhan and a cover by Sebastian Fiumara.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The exciting conclusion to Orson Scott Card's bestselling novel and direct sequel to Ender's Game! Ender has found a cocoon of a young Formic hive queen who carries within her ten thousand Formic eggs. With it, Ender can restore the alien species he destroyed in the war. But should he? Or would he be opening Pandora's box, unleashing Earth's deadliest enemies to finish what they started? It all comes to a head here as Ender accepts or rejects his destiny as the Speaker for the Dead."
Ender in Exile #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: I AM AN AVENGER #2
I Am An Avenger #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Rucka, Sean McKeever, Paul Tobin and others, with art by Mike Mayhew and others and a cover by Greg Land.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The star-studded Avengers anthology continues as Greg Rucka makes his return to mighty Marvel with a tale of the star-spangled Avenger Steve Rogers! Honoring the fallen of the Siege of Asgard, the former Captain America will never let them be forgotten! When two separate nights out on the town result in ex-Avengers (and ex-soulmates) Firestar and Justice bumping into each other, the truly unexpected happens! Plus, with so many different (and hungry!) Avengers converging in New York, what's on the day's menu for Jarvis?"
I Am An Avenger #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULKS #614
Incredible Hulks #614 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by Barry Kitson and covers by Carlo Pagulayan and Salvador Espin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Dark Son,' part three. As the Hulk's long-lost son Hiro-Kala rockets towards us across the solar system, Steve Rogers and the Secret Avengers face a much more immediate threat -- three tons of Incredible Hulks cutting loose right here on Planet Earth! Forced to choose between his son and his planet, whose side will the Hulk take? And how will that affect his fragile bonds with his savage son Skaar and his even more savage wife, the Red She-Hulk? No one can save you like your family. But no one can drive you crazier. And when you're talking about a family of Hulks, it's that second part that makes the whole world tremble in fear.
Plus: the first installment of the S.M.A.S.H. Files, secret stories of the Incredible Hulks!"
Incredible Hulks #614 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: INVADERS NOW! #2
Invaders Now! #2 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christos Gage and Alex Ross, with art by Caio Reiss and covers by Alex Ross and John Romita Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Journey back to the darkest days of World War II, and witness the horrible events that took place on the worst day of the Invaders' career...when the legendary heroes committed a deed so terrible its repercussions threaten us all in the present! Plus: Learn the never-before-told circumstances behind Arnim Zola gaining his freakish artificial body! All this, and the return of the Invaders' worst enemies! "
Invaders Now! #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #31
Invincible Iron Man #31 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and covers by Salvador Larroca.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Seattle Tech Expo opens and Stark Resilient unveils their masterpiece to the world...and all hell breaks loose. The explosions don't stop until our double-sized finale to Stark Resilient! Buckle your seat belts -- it's going to be an explodey night."
Invincible Iron Man #31will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: IRON MAN: TITANIUM! #1
Iron Man: Titanium! #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Adam Warren, Mark Haven Britt, Matteo Casali and Tim Fish, with art by Salva Espin, Nuno Alves, Steve Kurth and Filipe Andrade and a cover by David Yardin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Presenting four all-new titanic tales of the Golden Avenger! Warren and Espin bring the Titanium Man out of retirement...but is Tony Stark ready for the shocking upgrade a pint-sized hacker's given his old foe? Plus; Pepper Potts gets put through the wringer with a literally killer commute! Can Tony and Maria Hill stop fighting each other long enough to stop Ultimo from trashing Arizona?! And will Tony's college reunion turn into a free-for-all when a spiteful classmate hijacks his armor?"
Iron Man: Titanium! #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #7
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #7 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Scott Koblish and a cover by Clayton Henry.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's action far beneath the ocean's waves, when the White Spider takes Iron Man hostage, and the Black Widow is forced to trespass into Prince Namor's domain in a desperate bid to save Tony Stark's life! And just who is the Sub-Mariner's very unexpected prisoner?"
Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #7 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW AVENGERS #5
New Avengers #5 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Stuart Immonen and covers by Immonen and Stefanie Perger.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"With everything on the line, Wolverine volunteers to make the ultimate sacrifice to save our dimension. Magic is being reinvented in the Marvel Universe and it is happening here!! Plus: another chapter in the oral history of the Avengers!"
New Avengers #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SHADOWLAND #4
Shadowland #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art by Billy Tan and covers by Tan and John Cassaday.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The final battle for the soul of New York erupts in Hell's Kitchen, and Daredevil is on the front lines...Hell, he IS the front line! Backed by the full power of the Hand, Daredevil is now more than a match for New York's strongest heroes. With a new right-hand man, Matt Murdock will finally show those who stand against him what it truly means to be a Man Without Fear!"
Shadowland #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SHADOWLAND: BLOOD ON THE STREETS #3
Shadowland: Blood the Streets #3 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Antony Johnston, with art by Wellinton Alves and a cover by Francesco Mattina.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Misty Knight...The Shroud...Silver Sable...Paladin! As Shadowland continues to spread across New York City, the strange bedfellows finally come together--each struggling to solve the mystery of the Hand murders! The killing spree shows no sign of stopping, but the ninja's latest victim is an unusual choice, and casts doubt among our heroes! Will their differences and mistrust keep them apart? Or can they work together to cut through the mystery before it's too late...and before one of them becomes the next target?"
Shadowland: Blood the Streets #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: STRANGE TALES VOL. II #1
Strange Tales Vol. II #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Rafael Grampa, Kate Beaton, Frank Santoro, Dash Shaw, Shannon Wheeler, Jillian Tamaki, Jeff Lemire, Kevin Huizenga, Jhonen Vasquez, Gene Yang and Nick Gurewitch, with art by Rafael Grampa, Kate Beaton, Frank Santoro, Dash Shaw, Shannon Wheeler, Jillian Tamaki, Jefflemire, Kevin Huizenga, Jhonen Vasquez, Gene Yang and Nick Gurewitch and a cover by Grampa.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Marvel's indie anthology returns! The best, most exciting cartoonists working today re-imagine Marvel's greatest characters in three giant-sized issues! And with no ads!"
Strange Tales Vol. II #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $4.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SUPER HERO SQUAD #10
Super Hero Squad #10 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Todd Dezago
Pencils by Leonel Castellani
& Marcelo Dichiara
Cover by Leonel Castellani.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"It's a spooky party down Memory Lane when the Squaddies Costume Up as the Classic Marvel Monsters; Werewolf by Night, Tomb of Dracula, The Living Mummy and more! But their party plans go awry when a mysterious macabre menace shows up! It's "Whomsoever Knows Fear...! Plus, there's a Halloween Party at the Baxter Building!"
Super Hero Squad #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SUPERIOR #1
Superior #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark MIllar, with art and cover by Leinil Francis Yu.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Ollie Janson had it all going for him -- plenty of friends at school, good looks, and his coach called him one of the most talented basketball players he's ever seen. But that was when he could still move his legs. Now he's living with multiple sclerosis, missing all the little things he used to take for granted, and escaping into the world of movies and comics with his best friend. Then... Superior entered his life."
Superior #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE THANOS IMPERATIVE #5
The Thanos Imperative #5 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Miguel Sepulveda and a cover by Aleksi Briclot.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Thanos lives, but now Lord Mar-Vell moves in for the kill! The Undying Lord of the Cancerverse has underestimated the tenacity and fury of his adversary, but no longer! The Mad Titan is outnumbered and outgunned by the Cancerverse forces, and his unlikely allies--Star-Lord, Rocket Raccoon and the other brave misfits--find themselves making a last stand to save the galaxy's #1 villain!"
The Thanos Imperative #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THOR #616
Thor #616 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Pasqual Ferry and a cover by Ryan Stegman.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"What kind of hell is coming for Asgard? What does Asgard's presence on earth mean? Only one man knows for sure and he can't get anyone to take him seriously. The reconstruction of his fallen city are first and foremost in the God of Thunder's mind as an evil more terrifying than even he could imagine comes roaring down the World Tree. The Dark Gods are coming for Asgard."
Thor #616 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THOR THE MIGHTY AVENGER #5
Thor the Mighty Avenger #5 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Roger Langridge, with art and cover by Chris Samnee.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Thor tests his might against the strange and powerful (and slightly blue) Sub-Mariner. The God of Thunder vs. King of the Seven Seas!"
Thor the Mighty Avenger #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: TOMB OF TERROR #1
Tomb of Terror #1 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joe R. Lansdale, Rob Williams, Joe Pruett and Paul Horschemeier, with art by Mark Texiera, Jordan Raskin, Pablo Peppino and others and a cover by Travel Foreman.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Marvel's most terrifying monsters star in four tales of harrowing horror! Jack Russell, the Werewolf by Night stalks a killer werewolf in the mountains while searching for a cure that will end his curse. The mal-formed Man-Thing, temporarily in possession of his mind, attempts to save a man from certain death at the hands of racist hunters. And Son of Satan battles a possessed child killer along with the murderous voices in his head. All this and much more in this all-new, all-black-and-white one-shot in the spirit of the Mighty Marvel Magazines of yore, but all-now in style! "
Tomb of Terror #1 will be 32 black-and-white pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN #4
X-Men #4 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Victor Gischler, with art by Paco Medina and covers by Adi Granov and Medina.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'One Thousand Opsa and a Dead Body.' No one knows where these two warriors came from. The only thing that's clear is that they're two of the most ornery, trouble-making $%@# that have ever lived.
"'Curse of the Mutants,' part 4. With thousands of vampires poised to attack Utopia, just waiting for the word from their leader, Xarus, the X-Men's best hope for survival just might lie in a most unlikely new ally: the newly resurrected Dracula, who has more than a bone to pick with his traitorous son. But the problem cuts even deeper: The X-Men have lost one of their greatest warriors, fallen victim to a vampire bite. Brace yourself for Vampire Wolverine!"
X-Men #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN FOREVER 2 #9
X-Men Forever 2 #9 will arrive in stores on Oct. 13 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Mike Grell and a cover by Tom Grummett.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Ever since she got a claw of her own, Kitty Pryde's been feeling ...not herself. To put it mildly. And after barely surviving an encounter with the Marauders' secret weapon, the young X-Man feels a strange, inexplicable pull towards the land of the rising sun. Of course, it can't be a coincidence that said secret weapon is also stalking the streets of Tokyo, right? It's gonna take more than just one claw for Kitty to make it through round two!"
X-Men Forever 2 #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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