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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013

IDW PUBLISHING FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: THE ADVENTURES OF AUGUSTA WIND #4

Written by: J.M. DeMatteis.

Art by: Vassilis Gogtzilas.

Covers by: Vassilis Gogtzilas.

Description: Augusta and her companions seek refuge in the underwater world of Lake Innermost. But an attack by the Terrible Something forces them into deeper waters, and even deeper mystery, when they come face-to-face with the enigmatic Sleeper On The Ocean Of Story.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.



Batman Costumes & Accessories


FIRST LOOK: THE CROW: SKINNING THE WOLVES #3

Written by: James O'Barr, Jim Terry.

Art by: James O'Barr, Jim Terry.

Cover by: James O'Barr.

Description: With the camp in chaos and bloodshed, the Crow moves in for the final stage of his deadly chess game with the Commandant. Layers of tragedy are peeled away as the mystery of his death and the catalyst of his vengeance are revealed -- it is the Endgame, and the Crow will not rest until his mad thirst for retribution is sated...

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.



Doctor Who


FIRST LOOK: DOCTOR WHO #5

Written by: Andy Diggle.

Art by: Craig Hamilton.

Covers by: Mark Buckingham, photo.

Description: Andy Diggle returns! The Doctor books a trip for Amy and Rory on a luxury star-liner for a little rest and relaxation after their recent adventures. But when the Doctor crosses paths with a thief from his past, any thoughts of peace go right out the porthole!  

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.



Incredible Hulk


FIRST LOOK: G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO #187

Written by: Larry Hama.

Art by: S.L. Gallant.

Covers by: S.L. Gallant, Larry Hama

Description: Things have gotten dangerous for G.I. Joe in Benzheen: the countdown for the activation of a nuclear warhead has begun and a rescue mission led by LT. Falcon struggles to rescue a team of captured G.I. Joe members. Can the team make it out of the blast radius in time? As the clock ticks down in Benzheen, Jinx has been sent on a secret mission by Duke and Hawk... where old enemies resurface once more!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.





FIRST LOOK: JOE PALOOKA #3

Written by: Mike Bullock.

Art by: Fernando Peniche.

Covers by: Marat Mychaels, Jace McTier.

Description: An all-new set of challenges face MMA fighter Joe Palooka when Joe meets a man who will (for better AND worse) change his life forever. While being hunted down for a murder he didn't commit, Joe catches the eye of billionaire MMA fight-team owner, Tommy Chang. But when the mysterious and eccentric Mr. Chang takes Joe to Asia for a grueling martial arts boot camp the question becomes if this zany billionaire is a friend, an enemy or something in between? 

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.



Marvel Superhero Car Decals


FIRST LOOK: MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC #3

Written by: Katie Cook.

Art by: Andy Price.

Covers by: Amy Mebberson, Stephanie Buscema, J. Scott Campbell.

Description: The Mane 6 enter the heart of the Changeling Kingdom to rescue their friends! Danger lurks everywhere, and each Pony will have to put their best hoof forward if they are to survive the night! Unfortunately that’s exactly what the Changeling Queen expects! Will our heroes fall into her trap?

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.





FIRST LOOK: SNAKE EYES & STORM SHADOW #21

Written by: Chuck Dixon.

Art by: Robert Atkins.

Covers by: Robert Atkins, Alex Cal.

Description: A “silent” issue in homage to the classic G.I. Joe #21. But this time it's Storm Shadow in ninja action. He's survived the massacre of the Arashikage clan and is seeking payback. But he needs to visit the Hard Master before he heads out on the road to vengeance and, possibly, his own destruction. It's swords and shadows as an era comes to an end.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.





FIRST LOOK: STAR TREK #17

Written by: Mike Johnson.

Art by: Claudia Balboni.

Covers by: Tim Bradstreet, photo.

Description: As the release of the next Star Trek film gets closer, the ongoing series focuses on the never-been-seen origins of the Enterprise crew in the new movie timeline! First up is Doctor Leonard "Bones" McCoy: find out how the cantankerous miracle worker found himself on a shuttle to Starfleet Academy with James T. Kirk! With a story overseen by Star Trek writer/producer Roberto Orci, this all-new tale sets the stage for the upcoming film!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.





FIRST LOOK: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES COLOR CLASSICS #7

Written by: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Michael Dooley.

Art by: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Michael Dooley.

Cover by: Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, Michael Dooley.

Description: A young man wakes screaming from a recurring dream about samurais in battle. Elsewhere, Master Splinter meditates and senses someone ... something ... is searching for him. Find out what it all means in this newly colored reprint of the TMNT classic!

Pages: 38.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.



The Avengers Costumes & Accessories


FIRST LOOK: TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #18

Written by: Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman.

Art by: Ben Bates.

Covers by: Ben Bates, Kevin Eastman, Mark Torres.

Description: The Turtles are stranded in Dimension X! With Krang waging a massive war against the Neutrinos, the Turtles have no choice but to help. What can four lone Turtles do against an army of Stone Soldiers? The answer lies with a curious robot named the Fugitoid!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.





FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE #13

Written by: James Roberts.

Art by: Guido Guidi.

Covers by: Alex Milne, Nick Roche, Marcelo Matere.

Description: Shore leave! The Autobots visit the planet Hedonia -- and get a chance to put recent events behind them, ingest some energon, and relax. Everyone, that is, except Swerve, who faces the toughest challenge of his life: in just six hours, he has to teach Ultra Magnus how to have fun. 

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.





FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS: PRIME -- RAGE OF THE DINOBOTS #3

Written by: Mike Johnson, Mairghread Scott.

Art by: Agustin Padilla.

Cover by: Ken Christiansen, Nick Roche.

Description: Spawns of Shockwave! The mind-blowing introduction of the Dinobots into the Prime universe continues here! The Dinobots enter the belly of the beast in an attempt to save their comrades. But when Shockwave's minions turn the tables, GRIMLOCK will have to decide whether to beat them...or join them!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.





FIRST LOOK: TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: MEGATRON

Written by: Nick Roche.

Art by: Nick Roche.

Covers by: Nick Roche, Livio Ramondelli, Clayton Crain.

Description: Schtuff! You can't get enough! Schtuff! It makes you feel tough! Schtuff! What the heck is it? Time for Popeye and the gang to take a trip to Goon Island to take on that ol' stinker, Bluto - and for Alice the Goon to go native! Plus: More nuttiness with Sappo and Wotasnozzle!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 6.









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