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TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2013

IDW PUBLISHING FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: COBRA #20

Written by: Mike Costa.

Art by: Antonio Fuso.

Covers by: Antonio Fuso, Joe Eisma, Juan Castro.

Description: Oktober is burning! The covert G.I. Joe team is in for the fight of their lives as they go toe-to-toe against the Oktober Guard! But who are they? Where did they come from? And what do they want? The answers will shock you -- but we can tell you that Major Bludd is looking for retribution!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.



Batman Costumes & Accessories


FIRST LOOK: THE COMPLETE DICK TRACY, VOL. 14

Written by: Chester Gould.

Art by: Chester Gould.

Cover by: Chester Gould.

Description: What does Crewy Lou do with Bonny Braids? Dick and Tess's baby isn't the only child in danger in Volume 14: wait 'til you meet Sparkle Plenty's new best friend, "Little Wings," and discover the ominous reason she appears to glow in the dark! Chester Gould also ramps up the violence and death traps, introduces more inventions (closed circuit surveillance, the first broadcast police line-up), and more cra-a-zy characters such as Tonsils, Dot View, Mr. Crime, Odds Zonn, Newsuit Nan, and Spinner ReCord, plus the touching story of the girl known as Model. Including all strips from September 16, 1951-April 18, 1953.

Pages: 256, black and white.

Price: $39.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.





FIRST LOOK: DANGER GIRL/G.I. JOE #5

Written by: Andy Hartnell.

Art by: John Royce.

Cover by: J. Scott Campbell.

Description: The fifth and final issue of the historic first meeting of Danger Girl and G.I. JOE pulls out all the stops-heart-pounding, sweat-inducing, action-packed, this issue will exceed all your expectations! The explosive grand finale is finally here! world seeking to clear his name while making a name for himself at the same time. 

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.



Incredible Hulk


FIRST LOOK: DOCTOR WHO #4

Written by: Brandon Seifert.

Art by: Philip Bond.

Covers by: Mark Buckingham, photo.

Description: The second issue in a special two-part story featuring the art of Philip Bond! With the Doctor and Rory on a boys night out gone wrong, Amy must face the Silence on her own! All that plus lots of beer!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.





FIRST LOOK: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: FORGOTTEN REALMS

Written by: Ed Greenwood.

Art by: Lee Ferguson, Sal Buscema.

Cover by: Tyler Walpole.

Description: Forgotten Realms creator Ed Greenwood opens the adventures of an unlikely new band of heroes who get into a bit more trouble than usual in the fabled port city of Waterdeep, but soon discover some of the seedier corners of the wider Realms -- the hard way! Joined by artists Lee Ferguson and Sal Buscema, this new series kicks off a deadly tale with a kidnapping that is more -- and less -- than it seems...

Pages: 124, black and white.

Price: $24.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.





FIRST LOOK: GODZILLA: HALF CENTURY WAR #4

Written by: James Stokoe.

Art by: James Stokoe.

Covers by: James Stokoe, John Katz

Description: New technologies and new recruits lead the AMF now, while Ota and Kentaro are stuck watching. But when a new threat comes to town from space, technology and young blood mean nothing. Will the grizzled vets be able to save the day?

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.





FIRST LOOK: MARS ATTACKS POPEYE

Written by: Martin Powell

Art by: Terry Beatty.

Covers by: Ray Dillon, J. Bone, Berkeley Breathed.

Description: The weekly event of the year starts on the second day of the year! Mars Attacks Martians invade five different IDW timelines and universes this month, starting with their assault on Sweethaven. How can Popeye, Alice the Goon, the Sea Hag the rest of the one-eyed sailor's friends and foes possibly contend with this threat from beyond the stars?

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.



Marvel Superhero Car Decals


FIRST LOOK: MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC #2

Written by: Katie Cook.

Art by: Andy Price.

Covers by: Katie Cook, Stephanie Buscema.

Description: Queen Chrysalis has returned! Our ponies have no time to horse around, as they set off to rescue their friends from Chrysalis kingdom. What magical adventures await them, and where the heck is Princess Celestia?

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.





FIRST LOOK: STAR TREK #16

Written by: Mike Johnson.

Art by: Stephen Molnar.

Covers by: Tim Bradstreet, photo.

Description: Concluding the two-part re-imagining of the classic "Mirror Universe" episode! A radical transformation of Kirk & Co., as events unfold leading up to next summer's Star Trek sequel! Overseen by Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.





FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS: PRIME -- RAGE OF THE DINOBOTS #2

Written by: Mike Johnson, Mairghread Scott.

Art by: Agustin Padilla.

Covers by: Ken Christiansen, Nick Roche.

Description: Cybertron falling! As their world collapses around them, the Dinobots battle Shockwave's forces to protect the fleeing Cybertronians! Swoop's life hangs in the balance -- his teammates fight to save him, but will he succumb to evil? The answer may not be what you expect! 

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.





FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS: ROBOTS IN DISGUISE, VOL. 2

Written by: John Barber.

Art by: Livio Ramondelli, Brendan Cahill, Andrew Griffith.

Cover by: Andrew Griffith.

Description: Optimus Prime has given up his title and is now Orion Pax, and he is on the trail of the deadliest Decepticon of all...Shockwave. The Decepticon Justice Division gets a turn as well, hunting those who disobeyed Megatron. And the Dinobots are back, headed by Ironhide into the Cybertronian wilderness searching for lost Autobots..,but what they find might be the greatest danger of all!

Pages: 104.

Price: $17.99.

In stores: Jan. 2.








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