TOTAL PREVIEWS: 34 ALIAS ENTERPRISES Super Teen*Topia #2 ALIAS ENTERPRISES/ASCENDANT STUDIOS Twin Blades: Killing Words #3 ANTARCTIC PRESS Ninja High School #139 - added 07/29/2006 BALLANTINE BOOKS Flight, Volume 3 GN - posted last week BOOM! STUDIOS Talent #2 (of 4) - updated 07/13/2006 War Of The Worlds: Second Wave #4 DARK HORSE COMICS ArchEnemies #4 (of 4) B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #4 (of 5) B.P.R.D. Volume 5: The Black Flame TP Conan and the Songs of the Dead #1 (of 5) Goon #18 Old Boy Volume 1 TP Mature Readers Pete Von Sholly's Extremely Weird Stories TP Mature Readers DC COMICS The All-New Atom #1 Detective Comics #821 Jonah Hex #9 Justice League Unlimited #23 OMAC #1 (of 8) DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS Y: The Last Man #47 Mature Readers DC COMICS/WILDSTORM Battler Britton #1 (of 5) DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night #1 HACK/slash: Hard Slice Prelude Mature Readers IDW PUBLISHING Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show #4 (of 12) The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #1 (of 4) IMAGE COMICS Death Jr. Volume 2 #1 (of 3) - added 12/30/2006 IMAGE COMICS/12 GAUGE COMICS Occult Crimes Taskforce #1 (of 4) Mature Readers IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW PRODUCTIONS Cyberforce #4 - added 07/16/2006 MARVEL COMICS Beyond #1 (of 6) Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius: Super Summer Spectacular Incredible Hulk #96 (1 of 4) Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl - updated 07/04/2006 New Excalibur #9 Uncanny X-Men #475 (1 of 12) SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT Earthsong Volume 1 GN VIRGIN COMICS Devi #1 - updated 12/21/2006
SUPER TEEN*TOPIA #2 Publisher: Alias Enterprises Writer: Kirk Kushin Interior Artist: Gonzalo Martinez Cover Artist: Diego Barreto Colorist: Laura Abella Letters: Michael David Thomas Everyone knows that top tier super-heroes, like X-Men, relax after saving the galaxy by playing softball. But what do other groups do? Join the cast of Super Teen*Topia as they go miniature golfing! In this issue Kevin arranges a first date with his internet girlfriend at the local miniature golf course. But when trouble rears it's head, will they be up to the task of saving the day? Plus, Paige makes a surprising revelation that will bring her one step closer to meeting Cameron face-to-face! If you're ready for a comic in the vein of The Greatest American Hero, now is the time to get in on comicdom's best teenage super-soap! View: Super Teen*Topia #2, Page 1 Super Teen*Topia #2, Page 2 Super Teen*Topia #2, Page 3 Super Teen*Topia #2, Page 4 Super Teen*Topia #2, Page 5 Related Links: Super Teen*Topia website Source: Super Teen*Topia ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TWIN BLADES: KILLING WORDS #3 Publisher: Alias Enterprises/Ascendant Studios Writer: Adiran Todd Interior Artist: Ryan Odagawa Cover Artist: Ryan Odagawa Colorist: Marc Brunet Letters: Mike Sellers Bren and Bera make an alliance with Thorfin's old friend. With the new ally, a plan is hatched to help Thorfin and Skullsplitter who are surrounded by Braxon's forces. View: Twin Blades: Killing Words #3, 4 Pages (inks, no text, PDF File) Twin Blades: Killing Words #3, Page 8-11 (no text, PDF File) Twin Blades: Killing Words #3, Page 11 (no text) Related Links: Twin Blades website Source: Alias Enterprises and Twin Blades ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLIGHT, VOLUME 3 Publisher: Ballantine Books Writer: Various Interior Artist: Various Cover Artist: Colorist: Various Letters: Various I included this prieview in last weeks thread since it was released on Amazon on June 27th. Follow the link to see Flight, Volume 3 previews. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAR OF THE WORLDS: SECOND WAVE #4 Publisher: Boom! Studios Writer: Michael Alan Nelson Interior Artist: Chee Cover Artist: Chee Colorist: Letters: The battle for survival in the wake of the aliens' return continues! With a young girl's life imperiled, Miles leads a team of survivors into a small rural town which has descended into chaos and anarchy. Ruled by a corrupt lawman who hates outsiders, things become even more perilous when one of them starts turning on their own. With danger like this, who's worrying about the aliens! View: War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Cover War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Page 1 War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Page 2 War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Page 3 War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Page 4 War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Page 5 War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Page 6 War of the Worlds: Second Wave #4, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
ARCHENEMIES #4 (of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Drew Melbourne Interior Artist: Yvel Guichet Cover Artist: Yvel Guichet Colorist: Rick Hiltbrunner Inks: Joe Rubinstein Letters: Jim Keplinger As Ethan and Vincent, they're roommates. As Star Fighter and the Underlord, they're mortal enemies. For months we've gotten to know them, but this July everything we know is about to change. In the wake of tragedy, one roommate will be forced to confront his past, while the other will embrace a shocking new future. In their darkest hour, fate will draw them into one final conflict. Star Fighter versus the Underlord. No distractions. No holds barred. One will win. One will lose. And two lives will never be the same. PLUS: some jokes. Part four of the four-part ArchEnemies: Sinners and Saints graphic novel. Written by rising star Drew Melbourne, with pencils by Yvel Guichet (Superman, JLA) and inks by comics veteran Joe Rubinstein. ONE HERO. ONE VILLAIN. ONE APARTMENT. View: ArchEnemies #4, Cover ArchEnemies #4, Page 1 ArchEnemies #4, Page 2 ArchEnemies #4, Page 3 ArchEnemies #4, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- B.P.R.D.: THE UNIVERSAL MACHINE #4 (of 5) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi Interior Artist: Guy Davis Cover Artist: Mike Mignola Colorist: Dave Stewart Inks: Letters: Hellboy and Abe Sapien take center stage in a flashback story set during Abe's early days at the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, and Liz Sherman reveals weird tales of the family members that she killed while discovering her firestarter powers. And in Europe, Doctor Kate Corrigan bargains with an ancient evil over the fate of her dead friend, Roger. View: B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #4, Cover B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #4, Page 1 B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #4, Page 2 B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #4, Page 3 B.P.R.D.: The Universal Machine #4, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- B.P.R.D. VOLUME 5: THE BLACK FLAME TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi Interior Artist: Guy Davis Cover Artist: Mike Mignola Colorist: Dave Stewart Inks: Letters: The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense faces its worst tragedy ever as the war against the plague of frogs reaches a devastating new level. Heralded by a bizarre villain from the B.P.R.D.'s past, an ancient monster-god marches across the American heartland portending an end to the reign of men, and leaving a permanent mark on the Bureau. Hellboy-creator Mike Mignola continues his collaboration with artist Guy Davis and co-writer John Arcudi to unravel a tale that will leave the earth shaken and the B.P.R.D. shattered. This collection includes a sketchbook section chronicling Guy Davis's creation of the abominations unleashed in The Black Flame. The B.P.R.D. is changed forever in this story revealing secret names, visions and dreams, a Nazi madman, and the death of a beloved agent. COLLECTS: The Black Flame #1-6 View: B.P.R.D. Vol. 5: The Black Flame TP, Cover B.P.R.D. Vol. 5: The Black Flame TP, Page 1 B.P.R.D. Vol. 5: The Black Flame TP, Page 2 B.P.R.D. Vol. 5: The Black Flame TP, Page 3 B.P.R.D. Vol. 5: The Black Flame TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD #1 (of 5) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Joe R. Lansdale Interior Artist: Timothy Truman Cover Artist: Timothy Truman Colorist: Dave Stewart Inks: Letters: Renowned horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale reunites with his Jonah Hex collaborator, artist Timothy Truman, to tell the grittiest, roughest, downright meanest Conan story ever seen in comics. This five-part series begins in the wretched wastes of Stygia, a burning, grinding stretch of desert so desolate the only thing more unforgiving are its inhabitants. There, Conan comes to the aid of an old ally, uncovers a scheme to acquire untold-of wealth, and punishes his foolish enemies most cruelly. Yet when his treasure hunt reveals an alluring spirit with long unsatisfied needs, the Cimmerian knows a gentler touch is required to win the day. Teaming the wild, scathing wit of Lansdale with the unflinching vision of Truman, Conan and the Songs of the Dead is an unprecedented take on the grand hero of sword-and-sorcery-pushing one of the most brutal heroes of literature to new extremes! View: Conan and the Songs of the Dead #1, Cover Conan and the Songs of the Dead #1, Page 1 Conan and the Songs of the Dead #1, Page 2 Conan and the Songs of the Dead #1, Page 3 Conan and the Songs of the Dead #1, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
GOON #18 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Eric Powell Interior Artist: Eric Powell Cover Artist: Eric Powell Colorist: Inks: Letters: As chaos erupts in the streets from the unnamed Priest's growing power, the Goon is faced with an even deadlier foe . . . A darker evil from the depths of Hell itself. Now it's up to Goon and Franky to save their berg from this outlandish beast, this harbinger of total destruction, this . . . this . . . really BAD, uh, thing! This issue will stun you! It'll shock you! You can't unsee what you see here! Not for the faint of heart. Don't miss it!! View: Goon #18, Cover Goon #18, Page 1 Goon #18, Page 2 Goon #18, Page 3 Goon #18, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OLD BOY VOLUME 1 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Garon Tsuchiya Interior Artist: Nobuaki Minegishi Cover Artist: Nobuaki Minegishi Colorist: Inks: Letters: Ten years ago, they took him. He doesn't know who. For ten years he has been confined in a private prison. He doesn't know why. For ten years his only contact with the outside world has been a television set and the voices of his jailers. In time, he lost himself. He changed . . . transformed himself into something else . . . something hard . . . something lethal. Suddenly one day, his incarceration ends, again without explanation. He is sedated, stuffed inside a trunk, and dumped in a park. When he awakes, he is free to reclaim what's left of his life . . . and what's left is revenge. MATURE READERS View: Old Boy Vol. 1 TP, Cover Old Boy Vol. 1 TP, Page 1 Old Boy Vol. 1 TP, Page 2 Old Boy Vol. 1 TP, Page 3 Old Boy Vol. 1 TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PETE VON SHOLLY'S EXTREMELY WEIRD STORIES TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writer: Pete Von Sholly Interior Artist: Cover Artist: Colorist: Inks: Letters: Tired of ordinary weird stories? What you need are some Extremely Weird Stories-and we're here to tell you just where to find them! Experience horror, babes, and laughs! See monsters from beyond the grave and before the dawn of history! See Scottish Lakes, black magic, and psychotic pseudo-scientists! Musty museums, virtual video vermin, and foul fables! See "things" that crawl and claw from the pages of putrid pulps and under the covers of creepy comics! See stuff you'll hope never sees you! Don't miss Pete Von Sholly's Extremely Weird Stories! It's just what the mad doctor ordered! SPREAD THE WEIRD! MATURE READERS View: Pete Von Sholly's Extremely Weird Stories TP, Cover Pete Von Sholly's Extremely Weird Stories TP, Page 1 Pete Von Sholly's Extremely Weird Stories TP, Page 2 Pete Von Sholly's Extremely Weird Stories TP, Page 3 Pete Von Sholly's Extremely Weird Stories TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ALL-NEW ATOM #1 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Gail Simone Interior Artists: John Byrne, Trevor Scott Cover Artist: Ariel Olivetti Colorist: Inks: Letters: The startling adventures of the new Atom begin in this series based on concepts developed by comics superstar Grant Morrison, written by Gail Simone (VILLAINS UNITED) with Art by John Byrne (ACTION COMICS) and Trevor Scott (THE AUTHORITY) and gorgeous covers by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! Strange things have been happening in Ivy Town since Ray Palmer disappeared. In fact, it appears that the the whole town's been experimented on for decades. Enter Ryan Choi — the young hotshot professor who's filling the empty slot on Ivy University's teaching staff... and who inadvertently ends up filling the old Atom's super-heroic shoes! Can Choi make a difference in a town more creepy and mysterious than anyone ever realized? And can he live up to the towering legend of his predecessor? View: The All-New Atom #1, Cover The All-New Atom #1, Page 1 The All-New Atom #1, Page 2 The All-New Atom #1, Page 3 The All-New Atom #1, Page 4 The All-New Atom #1, Page 5 The All-New Atom #1, Page 6 Source: Newsarama
DETECTIVE COMICS #821 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Paul Dini Interior Artist: J.H. Williams III Cover Artist: Simone Bianchi Colorist: John Kalisz Inks: Letters: Jared K. Fletcher "THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE" Gotham's wealthiest citizens find themselves victimized by the mysterious new villain Facade as a story arc by new DETECTIVE COMICS creative team of writer Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME), artist J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT) begins! Operating with a gang trained to pass as members of the cities' elite, the masked mastermind's crimes baffle the police and leave members of Gotham society fearing for their lives. It's up to Batman to use a "facade" of his own, that of socialite Bruce Wayne, in order to bait the villain's underlings and discover the true identity of their elusive leader. View: Detective Comics #821, Cover Detective Comics #821, Page 1 Detective Comics #821, Page 2 Detective Comics #821, Page 3 Detective Comics #821, Page 4 Detective Comics #821, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JONAH HEX #9 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray Interior Artist: Tony DeZuniga Cover Artist: Tony DeZuniga Colorist: Inks: Letters: Classic Jonah Hex artist Tony DeZuniga returns to the character he helped define! Haunted by the accidental death of a young girl, Jonah Hex returns each year to place flowers on her grave. And each year a killer tries to avenge the young girl's death — by murdering Jonah Hex! View: Jonah Hex #9, Cover Jonah Hex #9, Page 1 Jonah Hex #9, Page 2 Jonah Hex #9, Page 3 Jonah Hex #9, Page 4 Jonah Hex #9, Page 5 Jonah Hex #9, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #23 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Adam Beechen Interior Artists: Leigh Gallagher, Jesse Delperdang Cover Artist: Ty Templeton Colorist: Inks: Letters: The Royal Flush Gang has shuffled into a Star City bank and decked security. But is escape in the cards when Superman, Batman and company join the game? It's a full house of pain in "Heroes!" View: Justice League Unlimited #23, Cover Justice League Unlimited #23, Page 1 Justice League Unlimited #23, Page 2 Justice League Unlimited #23, Page 3 Justice League Unlimited #23, Page 4 Source: Superman Homepage ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OMAC #1 (of 8) Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Bruce Jones Interior Artist: Renato Guedes Cover Artist: Renato Guedes Colorist: Renato Guedes Inks: Letters: Phil Balsman From the pages of THE OMAC PROJECT and INFINITE CRISIS comes OMAC, the One Man Army Corps - a new series written by Bruce Jones (MAN-BAT, WARLORD) with Art by Renato Guedes (ACTION COMICS)! When last we saw them in the INFINITE CRISIS: THE OMAC PROJECT SPECIAL, the army of OMACS was defeated, and Brother Eye was destroyed. Now, a new OMAC arises, but who is it? More important, who's controlling this unstoppable killing machine? View: OMAC #1, Cover OMAC #1, Page 1 OMAC #1, Page 2 OMAC #1, Page 3 OMAC #1, Page 4 OMAC #1, Page 5 Source: Newsarama
Y: THE LAST MAN #47 Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Interior Artists: Goran Sudzuka, José Marzan Jr Cover Artist: Massimo Carnevale Colorist: Inks: Letters: A stand-alone special issue featuring the art of Goran Sudzuka and revealing at last the "secret origin" of Dr. Allison Mann, loyal but cantankerous caretaker of Yorick. What event from this brilliant young scientist's past will effect the future of the entire planet? MATURE READERS View: Y: The Last Man #47, Cover (from Vertigo Comics) Y: The Last Man #47, Page 1 Y: The Last Man #47, Page 2 Y: The Last Man #47, Page 3 Y: The Last Man #47, Page 4 Y: The Last Man #47, Page 5 Y: The Last Man #47, Page 6 Source: Newsarama and Vertigo Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BATTLER BRITTON #1 (of 5) Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writer: Garth Ennis Interior Artist: Colin Wilson Cover Artist: Garry Leach Colorist: Inks: Letters: WildStorm celebrates Battler Britton's 50th anniversary with this rollicking 5-issue miniseries from the hallowed halls of IPC, the legendary home of England's greatest comics creations! As the Nazis rain terror throughout Europe, Allied forces are on the run in North Africa. It's October 1942 and Rommel's Panzers are unrelenting in their pursuit. Wing Commander Robert "Battler" Britton of the RAF and his squadron have been dispatched to an American airstrip to spearhead a joint action against Hitler's war machine. Now they must survive taunts, threats, and assaults...and that's just from the Yanks! View: Battler Britton #1, Cover Battler Britton #1, Page 1 Battler Britton #1, Page 2 Battler Britton #1, Page 3 Battler Britton #1, Page 4 Battler Britton #1, Page 5 Battler Britton #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRAGONLANCE: CHRONICLES - DRAGONS OF WINTER NIGHT #1 Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman Adapted: Andrew Dabb Interior Artist: Steve Kurth Cover Artists: Steve Kurth, Tyler Walpole Colorist: Inks: Letters: They won their first real battle in the war for Krynn, but the war has only just begun for the Companions! Friendships born in conflict will be torn apart. Hope will rest on the shoulders of a disgraced Knight and his two inexperienced companions. Worlds long divided by hatred and prejudice will either band together in a last struggle against darkness --or perish for all time. View: Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night #1, Kurth Cover Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night #1, Page 1 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night #1, Page 2 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night #1, Page 3 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night #1, Page 4 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night #1, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HACK/SLASH: HARD SLICE PRELUDE Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writer: Tim Seeley Interior Artists: Tim Seeley and Katie De Sousa Cover Artist: Ryan Ottley Colorist: Inks: Letters: When Cassie and Vlad start hunting the super-sexy Acid Angel, it’s not long before they find themselves as the ones that are actually being stalked! Featuring behind-the-scenes features, and the origin from Hack/Slash vol. 1 as well as a brand new original story, this special serves as the trailer for the SLICE HARD blockbuster story! MATURE READERS View: (no text) HACK/slash: Hard Slice Prelude, Cover HACK/slash: Hard Slice Prelude, Page 1 (from Comic Book Recources) HACK/slash: Hard Slice Prelude, Page 2 (from Comic Book Recources) HACK/slash: Hard Slice Prelude, Page 3 (pencils) Additional Pages: - unsure about page numbers HACK/slash: Hard Slice Prelude, Additional Page 1 (inks, from Comic Book Recources) Source: Devil's Due Publishing and Comic Book Resources
CLIVE BARKER'S THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #4 (of 12) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Clive Barker Adapter: Chris Ryall Interior Artist: Gabriel Rodriquez Cover Artist: Gabriel Rodriquez Colorist: Inks: Letters: "PRIMAL SCENES" Word of strange goings-on in Palomo Grove brings unwanted attention to the town’s inhabitants, Howie faces his destiny, and Tommy-Ray is brought one step closer to becoming Death-Boy. All while the Jaff prepares for War. View: Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show #4, Cover Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show #4, Page 1 Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show #4, Page 2 Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show #4, Page 3 Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show #4, Page 4 Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show #4, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TRANSFORMERS EVOLUTIONS: HEARTS OF STEEL #1 (of 4) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writer: Chuck Dixon Interior Artist: Guido Guidi Cover Artist: Guido Guidi Colorist: Inks: Letters: Ever wondered what form your favorite Transformers would take if they existed in different eras? Wonder no more, as IDW’s new Evolutions line will look at some special out-of-continuity tales involving the Robots in Disguise. In issue one of the five-part debut miniseries, “Hearts of Steel,” writer Chuck Dixon and artist Guido Guidi transplant the ‘bots to the Industrial Revolution, where a charismatic hammer-man named John Henry discovers that a steam drill is really an alien robot named Bumblebee. Before he can process this information, the pair are attacked by Decepticons disguised as tanks, trains and walking engines. Is this all part of a larger scheme by Starscream? And if so, will the other Autobots arrive in time to stop his nefarious plans? View: The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #1, Cover The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #1, Page 1 The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #1, Page 2-3 The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #1, Page 4 The Transformers Evolutions: Hearts of Steel #1, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE #1 (of 4) Publisher: Image Comics/12 Gauge Comics Writers: David Atchison, Rosario Dawson Interior Artist: Tony Shasteen Cover Artist: Tony Shasteen Colorist: Inks: Letters: ROSARIO DAWSON (star of Sin City and Clerks 2) breaks new ground as she co-creates and stars in the OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE! When N.Y.P.D. detective Sophia Ortiz (modeled on Dawson) stumbles upon a bizarre murder scene, she is quickly brushed aside by a covert police unit - the Occult Crimes Taskforce. Versed in the black arts and equipped with mystical weaponry, the O.C.T. keeps the streets of Manhattan safe from unholy creatures of the night. Can Sophia help them stop this supernatural killer? Find out when this action-horror thriller hits the stands! MATURE READERS View: Occult Crimes Taskforce #1, Cover Occult Crimes Taskforce #1, Page 1 Occult Crimes Taskforce #1, Page 2-3 Occult Crimes Taskforce #1, Page 4 Occult Crimes Taskforce #1, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEYOND #1 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Dwayne McDuffie Interior Artist: Scott Kolins Cover Artist: Scott Kolins Colorist: Paul Mounts Inks: Letters: Dave Lanphear An indescribably powerful cosmic being gathers nine of Marvel’s most mismatched super beings for purposes beyond their comprehension. Can Spider-Man, Gravity, Venom, Henry Pym, The Wasp, Medusa, Kraven, Firebird and the Hood keep from killing each other before they have to face the dangers of their destination, the deadly artificial planet known as Battleworld? View: Beyond #1, Cover Beyond #1, Page 1 Beyond #1, Page 2 Beyond #1, Page 3 Beyond #1, Page 4 Beyond #1, Page 5 Beyond #1, Page 6 Beyond #1, Page 9 (no text) Beyond #1, Page 11 (no text) Beyond #1, Page 20 (inks, no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources and Comic Book Resources
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SON OF A GENIUS: SUPER SUMMER SPECTACULAR Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Chris Eliopoulos, Marc Sumerak Interior Artist: Chris Eliopoulos Cover Artist: Chris Eliopoulos Colorist: Inks: Chris Eliopoulos Letters: Chris Eliopoulos You loved his back-up stories in your favorite comics! You loved his first two smash-hit one-shots! Now there’s even more to love, because Franklin Richards is back for more fun and mischief in this third spectacular collection of short tales... and, as always, his robot pal H.E.R.B.I.E. will be nearby to help prevent the potential disasters he unleashes. Marvel’s tiniest hero explores the uncharted corners of the Baxter Building...and the FF may never be the same! View: Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius: Super Summer Spectacular, Cover Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius: Super Summer Spectacular, Page 1 Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius: Super Summer Spectacular, Page 2 Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius: Super Summer Spectacular, Page 3 Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius: Super Summer Spectacular, Page 4 Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius: Super Summer Spectacular, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCREDIBLE HULK #96 (1 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Greg Pak Interior Artist: Aaron Lopresti Cover Artist: Ladrönn Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Inks: Danny Miki Letters: Randy Gentile "PLANET HULK: ANARCHY", Part 1 of 4 On the run from the Imperial Army after escaping from the Great Arena, the Hulk and his crew of Warbound gladiators take refuge in a small farming village with a dark secret. Learn the horrifying truth about Miek’s past—and discover if our heroes know the difference between justice and revenge! The smashing continues!!! View: Incredible Hulk #96, Cover Incredible Hulk #96, Page 1 Incredible Hulk #96, Page 2 Incredible Hulk #96, Page 3 Incredible Hulk #96, Page 4 Incredible Hulk #96, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL WESTERNS: KID COLT AND THE ARIZONA GIRL Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: James Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Jim Mccann Interior Artists: Federica Manfredi, Jimmy Palmiotti, David Willaims Cover Artist: Eric Powell Colorist: Christina Strain Inks: James Palmiotti Letters: Dave Lanphear When wild west gunfighters with a reputation for shootin’ first and askin’ questions later, Kid Colt and Arizona Annie, take a job escorting a stage coach through dangerous Apache territory, they come upon a town stranger than any the west has seen. It doesn’t take long before Annie and the Kid find themselves in hot water with the locals and runnin’ low on bullets. And that’s when things get really weird! PLUS: An 8-page story by Jim McCann and David Williams, introducing the woman who is here to tame the Wild West, one engraved invitation at a time - the Philadelphia Philly - and a man who’s lost it all, even his name - the man called Spender. ALSO re-presenting three classic MARVEL WESTERN tales by two comic legends: "Stagecoach to Shotgun Gap" and "Those Who Live by the Gun" by Jack Kirby and "The Man Who Robbed the Express" by Dick Ayers. View: Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Cover Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 1 (from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 8 Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 9 Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 10 Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 11 Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 12 Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 13 Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Page 14 Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Philadelphia Philly Page 1 (from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Philadelphia Philly Page 2 (from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt and The Arizona Girl, Philadelphia Philly Page 3 (from Newsarama) UPDATED: 07/04/2006 - added Philadelphia Philly pages 1-3 Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW EXCALIBUR #9 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Frank Tieri, Scott Kolins Interior Artist: Michael Ryan Cover Artist: Michael Ryan Colorist: Peter Pantazis Inks: Rick Ketcham Letters: Tom Orzechowski "CHAMBERS" New Excalibur is alerted to a depowered mutant that has recently been returned home to England...Chamber! Learn the secret history of Chamber, but will the team be able to find out the truth before Chamber is killed?! View: New Excalibur #9, Cover New Excalibur #9, Page 1 New Excalibur #9, Page 2 New Excalibur #9, Page 3 New Excalibur #9, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock
UNCANNY X-MEN #475 (1 of 12) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Ed Brubaker Interior Artist: Billy Tan Cover Artist: Billy Tan Colorist: Frank D'armata Inks: Danny Miki Letters: Chris Eliopoulos "THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE" Part 1 of 12 A brand new era for the Uncanny X-Men begins here! Fresh off X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, Ed Brubaker takes the helm of Marvel’s mighty mutants. Billy Tan joins Ed for a story that won’t just affect earth, but will rock the foundations of the entire galaxy! Vulcan is out for revenge and has his sites set on the Shi’Ar Empire! Get ready for the ride of your life! A perfect starting point for any new reader! View: Uncanny X-Men #475, Cover Uncanny X-Men #475, Tan Sketch Variant Cover (from The Comic Fanatic) Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 4 Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 5 Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 6 (no text) Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 7 (no text) Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 8 (no text) Uncanny X-Men #475, Page 12 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources and The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EARTHSONG VOLUME 1 GN Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment Writer: Lady Yates Interior Artist: Lady Yates Cover Artist: Lady Yates Colorist: Inks: Letters: A young woman named Willow awakens to find herself on a mystical world with no memories of her former life. She soon discovers that not only are the residents of this world fantastical creatures of ancient lore, but the planet itself is alive and conscious... and in grave danger! Caught in the middle of a terrible struggle, Willow must come to terms with a harsh reality not of her choosing. View: Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Cover Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 2 Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 3 Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 4 Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 5 Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 6 Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 7 Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 8 Earthsong Vol. 1 GN, Page 9 Related Links: Earthsong website Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEVI #1 Publisher: Virgin Comics Writer: Siddharth Kotain Interior Artist: Mukesh Singh Cover Artist: Mukesh Singh Colorist: Inks: Letters: The rapid decay of the city of Sitapur and its festering crime forged by the fearsome renegade god Bala has forced the divine pantheon to re-birth a fierce feminine warrior by the name of Devi! Taking the form of a young city girl now cast as a "warrior of the light," the Devi finds her only ally is a burnt out detective who's made quite a name for himself as a hunter of the strange creatures that lurk the city's underbelly. View: Devi #1, Cover Devi #1, Inside Cover Devi #1, Page 1 Devi #1, Page 2-3 Devi #1, Page 4 Devi #1, Page 5 Devi #1, Page 6 Devi #1, Page 9 Devi #1, Page 10 Devi #1, Page 11 Devi #1, Page 12 Devi #1, Page 13 Devi #1, Page 14 Devi #1, Page 16 Devi #1, Page 17 Devi #1, Page 19 Devi #1, Page 20 Devi #1, Page 24 Devi #1, Page 26 Devi #1, Page 27 Devi #1, Page 28 Devi #1, Page 29 UPDATED: 12/21/2006 - complete issue Source: Newsarama
TALENT #2 (of 4) Publisher: Boom! Studios Writers: Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegosk Interior Artist: Paul Azaceta Cover Artist: Paul Azaceta Colorist: Letters: The pressure mounts as Nicholas Dane finds himself hunted by operatives that have ties to a secret cabal. What do they know about what's happened to Dane? Meanwhile, Dane finds that he has the ability to box without ever having stepped into a boxing ring! How is he channeling these talents? View: Talent #2, Cover Talent #2, Page 1 Talent #2, Page 2 Talent #2, Page 3 Talent #2, Page 4 Talent #2, Page 5 Talent #2, Page 6 Talent #2, Page 7 Talent #2, Page 10 (from Comic Book Resources) Talent #2, Page 11 (from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 07/13/2006 - added pages 10-11 Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CYBERFORCE #4 Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Productions Writers: Ron Marz Interior Artist: Pat Lee Cover Artist: Pat Lee Colorist: Dream Engine Letters: Cyberforce was born thanks to having the DNA of an alien race spliced into their genes. Now the team may very well die at the hands of those same god-like aliens! As the alien mothership nears earth, Cyberforce must be at full strength to have any chance of winning the coming battle, and that means finding powerhouse Impact and convincing him to rejoin the team. Of course, first Ripclaw and his teammates must survive an aerial dogfight, and face off against deadly mechanized warriors. Ron Marz and Pat Lee continue the rebirth of Top Cow's team supreme! View: Cyberforce #4, Cover Cyberforce #4, Page 1 Cyberforce #4, Page 2 Cyberforce #4, Page 3 Cyberforce #4, Page 4 Cyberforce #4, Page 5 Cyberforce #4, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #139 Publisher: Antarctic Press Writers: Robby Bevard Pencils: Ben Dunn Cover: Ben Dunn "DATE NIGHT!" As Ricky and Tetsuo's teams rest up for the final round of their training contest, Meppy spins a yarn about a foxy lady that her audience fails to find relevant, so they all split up and split. Ricky and Sora continue to hit it off, Tetsuo and Suzume nearly hit one another, Maddie hits the trail while Arthur hits the trees, and Kuro and Nanashi...well, you'll just have to see. View: Ninja High School #139, Cover Ninja High School #139, Page 1 Ninja High School #139, Page 2 Ninja High School #139, Page 3 Ninja High School #139, Page 4 Ninja High School #139, Page 5 Ninja High School #139, Page 6 Ninja High School #139, Page 7 Ninja High School #139, Page 8 Ninja High School #139, Page 9 Source: Antarctic Press ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH JR. VOLUME 2 #1 (of 3) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Gary Whitta Pencils: Ted Naifeh Cover: Dan Brereton Part 1 of 3 Catch up with Death, Jr. and his pals as they take their summer break from school. DJ's going to work with his dad, but may realize he has very unrealistic expectations about what it takes to be Death, while the rest of the gang heads for a less-than-savory summer camp. View: Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Cover Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 1 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 2 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 3 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 4 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 5 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 6 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 7 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 8 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 9 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 10 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 11 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 12 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 13 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 14 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 15 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 16 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 17 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 18 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 19 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 20 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 21 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 22 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 23 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 24 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 25 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 26 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 27 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 28 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 29 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 30 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 31 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 32 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 33 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 34 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 35 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 36 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 37 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 38 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 39 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 40 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 41 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 42 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 43 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 44 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 45 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 46 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 47 Death Jr. Volume 2 #1, Page 48 ADDED: 12/30/2006 - complete issue Source: Newsarama
