FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2010
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: CHAOS WAR: DEAD AVENGERS #2
Chaos War: Dead Avengers #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art and cover by Tom Grummett.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The newest, greatest and, in the carnage of the Chaos War, only team of Avengers around faces the threat that united them: the Grim Reaper! Eric Williams has long been one of the Avengers' most fearsome foes, and now that he has fully pledged himself, heart and soul, to the Chaos King, he's looking to kill his arch-nemesis, the android Vision, and his allies -- Captain Mar-Vell, Yellowjacket, Dr. Druid, Deathcry and the Swordsman -- twice! And if they fall, every Avenger past and present will fall with them."
Chaos War: Dead Avengers #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL #30
Deadpool #30 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Bong Dazo and a cover by Dave Johnson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'I Rule, You Suck,' Part 1 of 2. Deadpool blowing away vampires -- how @#$%ing cool is that? Wait...he's not blowing away vampires? He's protecting vampires? That doesn't sound cool at all."
Deadpool #30 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #586
Fantastic Four #586 will arrive in stores on Dec. 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:
"Three,' Part 3. As the army of the Anti-priest begins an invasion of the Baxter Building, and the Invisible Woman is caught in between the warring factions of New and Old Atlantis, Reed Richards must decide the fate of the Earth amidst the chaos of Galactus devouring Nu-World."
Fantastic Four #586 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULKS #619
Incredible Hulks #619 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by by Greg Pak, with art by Paul Pelletier and a cover by Carlo Pagulayan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A Chaos War tie-in!
As the onslaught of the Chaos King threatens existence itself, a terrible secret from the past makes Marlo Chandler, Rick Jones's wife, the most important mortal on the planet. The Incredible Hulks race their most demonic enemies across the country to reach Marlo in time -- but can they handle the revelations she brings? Plus: the return of Doctor Strange's darkest side! Plus an all-new backup showcasing one Hulk's Allies!"
Incredible Hulks #619 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #33
Invincible Iron Man #33 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Salvador Larroca and covers by Larroca and Brandon Peterson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The finale to 'Stark: Resilient' is here! Tony Stark must outrace Detroit Steel and a fleet of Hammer Murderdrones or it's the end of everything -- of him, his company, his legacy, and of the Iron Man itself. The only thing more shocking than the first 19 pages are the last 3. The end of the past is here. The birth of the future is now. The End Of All Things is just around the corner and it's got Tony Stark dead in its sights..."
Invincible Iron Man #33 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: KLAWS OF THE PANTHER #4
Klaws of the Panther #4 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jim McCann, with art by Reilly Brown and a cover by Salva Espin.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Klaw and AIM are poised to conquer the earth with their unstoppable new weapon: The Scream. The problem is that in order to defeat them, Shuri the new Black Panther has to break into Dead Aim, the most secure facility on the planet. That kind of job needs finesse rather than savage aggression, so who better to help beat the unbeatable security system than the Black Widow?"
Klaws of the Panther #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #9
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #9 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Matteo Lolli and a cover by Patrick Scherberger.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"When the Vulture begins robbing rival mobsters, a mob war that will tear New York City apart is in the brewing. But where is he getting his information, and where will he strike next? Spider-Man teams with Wolverine in an undercover adventure to reveal the shocking answer!"
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #5
Namor: The First Mutant #5 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Stuart Moore, with art by Ariel Olivetti and a cover by Mike Mayhew.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"A special issue showcasing the different sides of Prince Namor: proud king, valiant hero -- and arrogant, unfaithful lover. Years ago, when Namor was young, he fell in love with a surface woman, only to break her heart. But what is her connection to the new generation of X-Men? A stand-alone story that sets the stage for an unexpected new Namor storyline!"
Namor: The First Mutant #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER: IN THE BLOOD #2
Punisher: In the Blood #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Rick Remender, with art by Rolan Boschi and a cover by Nic Klein.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Betrayal! In the Punisher's absence, the Jigsaw Brothers have carved out a respectable niche in New York's criminal underground. But Frank Castle is back, and he's killing their men – a lot of ‘em. Good thing for them, the Jigsaw Brothers know Frank well, and they have a contingency plan, one that's been in place, gestating, for a long time. Frank has forgiven the fact his cyber sensei, Henry, is the son of Billy Russo, Jigsaw I. What will his trust cost him? The Punisher will soon discover in the Russo family, blood runs thick. "
Punisher: In the Blood #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET AVENGERS #8
Secret Avengers #8 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Mike Deodato Jr.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Marvel's newest hit Avengers team continues its breakneck pace! Steve Rogers comes face-to-face with an old comrade in arms from the war...who's now working for the Shadow Council! The Secret Avengers Hong Kong Kung Fu extravaganza continues!"
Secret Avengers #8 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THOR: WOLVES OF THE NORTH #1
Thor: Wolves of the North #1 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art and cover by Mike Perkins.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"An all new classic tale of Thor unchained! Hela lays siege to Asgard, and demon hordes are loose on Earth. Weakened and alone, Thor must make a dangerous bargain with a mortal woman in order to launch a last assault on the forces of death and chaos - as his enemies were hoping he would. Valiant Vikings, grotesque goblins, and lascivious ladies -- what more could any thunder god ask for?"
Thor: Wolves of the North #1 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE COMICS DOOM #1
Ultimate Comics Doom #1 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Rafa Sandoval and covers by Bryan Hitch and Terry Dodson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The enemy has revealed itself and the Ultimate Universe has been rocked to its very core. Now, the surviving heroes must put together the most bad ass covert ops team ever if they have any chance of catching up to the enemy before he/she strikes again. Ultimate Doom is a story you have never seen in a Marvel Comics, and we promise you--no hype--the Ultimate Universe changes forever. The concluding tale in the Ultimate Enemy trilogy."
Ultimate Comics Doom #1 will be 32 pages and cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #151
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #151 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Sara Pichelli and a cover by David Lafuente.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"After the shocking status quo game changer from last issue's 10th anniversary special, Spider-Man must now undergo afterschool super hero training -- and the lessons start here!!! Plus Peter Parker gets a new girlfriend? And you won't believe who she is. They'll be guest stars galore in this action packed adventure as Spidey gets schooled!"
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #151 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #531
Uncanny X-Men #531 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction and Kieron Gillen, with art and cover by Greg Land.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Quarantine.'
The X-Men on Utopia are getting sicker and sicker and their powers are shutting down one-by-one. Wolverine's healing factor is down and he's suffering adamantium poisoning, but he's much better off than the mutants whose mutation defines their bodies, like Rockslide and Mercury. And if that weren't bad enough, The Collective Man has Chinatown in the palms of his many hands and the Sublime Corporation is kicking the plan they've been hatching since #515 into high gear!"
Uncanny X-Men #531 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: WHAT IF? DARK REIGN
What If? Dark Reign will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Henderson and Rick Remender, with art by Sana Takeda and Shawn Moll and a cover by Mike Deodato.
Jason Henderson, penciled by Sana Takeda, cover by Mike Deodato, back-up story by Rick Remender and Shawn Moll.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Before the events of Siege, long-time Avenger Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) sought to take matters into his own hands and kill Norman Osborn himself. Why should a menace like Osborn be allowed the chance to live? Slay the monster, save the kingdom... right? The kill shot is just the beginning in this twisted tale of conspiracy and intrigue that takes Dark Reign to even blacker depths. What's the worst that could happen? Plus, What If: The Venom Symbiote Possessed Deadpool -- Part 1!"
What If? Dark Reign will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN #6
X-Men #6 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Victor Gischler, with art by Paco Medina and a cover by Adi Granov.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Curse of the Mutants,' conclusion! Somehow, the X-Men have weathered the vampire raid on Utopia, but mutants can't claim total victory yet. Jubilee still needs the X-Men's help, and Xarus still commands an overwhelming force of bloodsuckers. Will Dracula's intervention be the final nail in Xarus' coffin...or will he make even more trouble for the X-Men than his upstart son ever could?"
X-Men #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN LEGACY #243
X-Men Legacy #243 will arrive in stores on Dec. 22 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Zeb Wells, with art by Leonard Kirk and a cover by David Wilkins.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Fables of the Reconstruction,' conclusion! When the X-Men used an engineered virus to defeat Bastion's army of mutant-exterminating Sentinels, they didn't realize
it would also compromise one of their own: Karima Shapandar, a.k.a. Omega Sentinel. With her reactivated Sentinel programming taking over, the X-Men find themselves in dire straits...and one X-Man may just cross the line in order to stop her!"
X-Men Legacy #243 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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