TOTAL PREVIEWS: 40 AIT/PLANET LAR Rock Bottom GN DARK HORSE COMICS Blade of the Immortal #118 (1 of 4) Mature Readers The Escapists #4 (of 6) Octopus Girl Volume 3 TP Mature Readers Oldboy Volume 2 TP Mature Readers Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #4 (of 4) School Zone Volume 3 TP Star Wars: Legacy #4 Who Fighter with Heart of Darkness TP DARK HORSE COMICS/DH PRESS BOOKS Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D SC DC COMICS 52: Week #23 (of 52) Green Lantern Corps #5 Tales of the Unexpected #1 (of 8) DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS DMZ #12 Mature Readers DC COMICS/WILDSTORM Gen 13 #1 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING G.I.Joe: America's Elite #16 DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1 (of 4) Battlestar Galactica #2 IMAGE COMICS The Pirates of Coney Island #1 (of 8) - updated 12/27/2006 Umbra #3 (of 3) IMAGE COMICS/SHADOWLINE COMICS Bomb Queen Volume 2 #1 Mature Readers Emissary #5 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #2 MARVEL COMICS Annihilation #3 (of 6) Civil War: Front Line #7 (of 11) Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #17 New X-Men Volume 2 #31 - updated 05/31/2007 Punisher #39 (3 of 6) Mature Readers - added 10/11/2006 Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange Thunderbolts #107 Ultimate Power #1 (of 9) Ultimate X-Men #75 (1 of 4) Uncanny X-Men #479 (5 of 12) Wolverine: Origins #7 (2 of 5) ONI PRESS 12 Reasons Why I Love Her Mature Readers - added 10/13/2006 Side Scrollers GN Mature Readers SILENT DEVIL PRODUCTIONS Antigone TOKYOPOP Snow Volume 1 GN VIPER COMICS Dead@17 Volume 2 #1 Mature Readers ZENESCOPE Grimm Fairy Tales #9
ROCK BOTTOM GN Publisher: AIT/Planet Lar Writers: Joe Casey Pencils: Charlie Adlard Covers: Charlie Adlard Inks: Charlie Adlard What would you do if you discovered you were turning to stone? What would that extraordinary circumstance do to your life? Writer Joe Casey (Wildcats Version 3.0, X-Men, Superman) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Charlie Adlard (Walking Dead) answer these questions and more in this long-awaited, gut-wrenching original graphic novel drama. Thomas Dare was an ordinary man with ordinary problems, until fate stepped in to turn his life upside-down. Make no mistake, this is no superhero origin story... ROCK BOTTOM is an epic of human proportions. View: Rock Bottom GN, Page 1 Rock Bottom GN, Page 2 Rock Bottom GN, Page 3 Rock Bottom GN, Page 4 Rock Bottom GN, Page 5 Rock Bottom GN, Page 6 Rock Bottom GN, Page 7 Rock Bottom GN, Page 8 Rock Bottom GN, Page 9 Rock Bottom GN, Page 10 Rock Bottom GN, Page 11 Rock Bottom GN, Page 12 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #118 (1 of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Hiroaki Samura Pencils: Hiroaki Samura Covers: Hiroaki Samura "THE SPARROW NET", Part 1 of 4 The start of a new story arc, as "The Sparrow Net" begins! Hyakurin, disturbed by her recent encounter with Giichi, takes a break to drink and cry on a stranger's shoulder. Döa and Isaku have two surprise reunions. One will reinforce deep-seated beliefs and long-term goals. The other will have them fighting for their lives in the streets of Edo! Deep in an underground cell, Manji is imprisoned and tortured--all in the name of "modern Japanese medicine." Hiroaki Samura's hilarious "Biography" text piece continues, with exclusive pinups, and this issue features another color back cover by Stan Shaw that will link up with other covers to form an exciting, extended image! MATURE READERS View: Blade of the Immortal #118, Cover Blade of the Immortal #118, Page 1 Blade of the Immortal #118, Page 2 Blade of the Immortal #118, Page 3 Blade of the Immortal #118, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ESCAPISTS #4 (of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Brian K. Vaughan Pencils: Jason Alexander, Steve Rolston Covers: Jason Alexander Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth, Dave Stewart "SILENT ALARM", Part 4 of 6 Wizard Top Ten writer, Eisner Award winner, and all-around nice guy Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) once again sets our acclaimed creative team on The Escapists! In the comic-within-a-comic, Jason Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret) brings Max and Case's gritty new vision of the Escapist to life as samurai-wielding female warriors take Luna Moth hostage. Silence may be golden, but why do these beautiful assassins have their mouths sewn shut?! And what isn't Luna Moth telling her would-be rescuer? Back in the real world, artist Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, One Bad Day) depicts the growing irritability between Max, Case, and Denny as our heroes go up against the worst villain of all time--a high-powered corporate lawyer! View: The Escapists #4, Cover The Escapists #4, Page 1 The Escapists #4, Page 2 The Escapists #4, Page 3 The Escapists #4, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCTOPUS GIRL VOLUME 3 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Toru Yamazaki Pencils: Toru Yamazaki Covers: Toru Yamazaki In previous volumes, Takako Unabara - the Octopus Girl - has fought zombies, Satanists, school bullies, and the resilient Vampire Granny. Toru Yamazaki's latest collection of absurdist horror stories pits Octopus Girl and Sakae (her wicked companion who has the body of a moray eel) against alien aggressors, bathroom-invading mutants, jealous teen rivals, and (once again!!) the annoying, tough Vampire Granny. Three bonus, "real world" horror vignettes are also included! These shocking manga tales, available in English for the first time, will hypnotize fans of the macabre and the absurd. Toru Yamazaki is a talented and twisted manga artist who has found recent cult popularity as a Japanese television personality and a recording artist. Cutting a crass, comical niche into modern horror manga, Yamazaki's Octopus Girl collections serve up the most disgusting dishes of heartbreak and revenge found on land or at sea! MATURE READERS View: Octopus Girl Volume 3 TP, Cover Octopus Girl Volume 3 TP, Page 1 Octopus Girl Volume 3 TP, Page 2 Octopus Girl Volume 3 TP, Page 3 Octopus Girl Volume 3 TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
OLDBOY VOLUME 2 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Garon Tsuchiya Pencils: Nobuaki Minegishi Covers: Nobuaki Minegishi Deciding that he must know the truth, the man who calls himself "Yamashita" follows a trail of clues that leads him back to the mysterious building where he was imprisoned and kept incommunicado for ten years. There, with the help of violence and a brutal imagination, he will try to find answers to the questions that haunt him. However, he will discover that his opponent will not yield to him so easily, and that his ordeal is far from finished. MATURE READERS View: Oldboy Volume 2 TP, Cover Oldboy Volume 2 TP, Page 1 Oldboy Volume 2 TP, Page 2 Oldboy Volume 2 TP, Page 3 Oldboy Volume 2 TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCARLET TRACES: THE GREAT GAME #4 (of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Ian Edginton Pencils: D'Israeli Covers: D'Israeli With the British forces poised to deliver a death blow to their Martian foe, the implacable aliens reveal they've been playing a long game all their own and now the Earth itself is forfeit. For photographer Charlotte Hemming, she's no longer recording history but becoming part of it, as she joins in a last, desperate stand on the Moon! Don't miss the thrilling final issue of Scarlet Traces: The Great Game! View: Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #4, Cover Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #4, Page 1 Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #4, Page 2 Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #4, Page 3 Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #4, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SCHOOL ZONE VOLUME 3 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Kanako Inuki Pencils: Kanako Inuki Covers: Kanako Inuki This building may appear to be a normal elementary school, but look a little closer and you will see that it has a very, very dark side. For this is no ordinary school . . . It is a haunted place wrapped in curses, where monsters and ghosts torment the students and nightmares become reality. Terrible things happen to those who enter this place, but the worst fate, it is said, is reserved for those unlucky enough to learn all thirteen of the school's horrific ghost stories. But what else would you expect from a school that was built on an old burial ground? If only adults believed what the children who have to attend this terrible school have been trying to tell them . . . The secret of the mysterious mirrors has been revealed, but with these precious pieces of spirit-binding glass shattering around them, the students of this spooky school have to deal with the ever-increasing number of vicious ghosts who are crossing from the spirit realm into the realm of the living, and bringing all kinds of wickedness with them! Will Yosuke and his friends find a way to banish these horrors for good or, with all this running for their lives, are they just running out of time? View: School Zone Volume 3 TP, Cover School Zone Volume 3 TP, Page 1 School Zone Volume 3 TP, Page 2 School Zone Volume 3 TP, Page 3 School Zone Volume 3 TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: LEGACY #4 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Ostrander Pencils: Jan Duursema Covers: Adam Hughes Inks: Dan Parsons Colorist: Brad Anderson A galaxy-shaking secret is revealed in the heat of battle! Old friendships will be strained to the breaking point, unlikely new alliances will be formed, and the relentless forces of evil will pursue their dark ends with even greater vigor and purpose. In a universe on the brink of either destruction or salvation, it is the actions of an unexpected few that will determine the fates of all. The previously uncharted future of Star Wars takes a surprising turn in this latest issue of Legacy--be there! View: Star Wars: Legacy #4, Cover Star Wars: Legacy #4, Page 1 Star Wars: Legacy #4, Page 2 Star Wars: Legacy #4, Page 3 Star Wars: Legacy #4, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
WHO FIGHTER WITH HEART OF DARKNESS TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Seiho Takizawa Pencils: Seiho Takizawa Covers: Seiho Takizawa The first story in this anthology, "Who Fighter," is a play on the legendary "Foo Fighters," the nickname given to the mysterious, UFO-like fireballs that were sighted by World War II pilots. An ace Japanese pilot manages to shoot one of the fireballs down . . . or does he? As ominous signs and visions begin to follow in his steps, the bewildered pilot wonders if he's lost not only his memory of the incident–but also his very mind! The second story, "Heart of Darkness," is Takizawa's unique take on the Joseph Conrad novel that inspired the film Apocalypse Now. A Japanese war hero, Colonel Kurutsu, has gone rogue, setting up his own private kingdom deep upriver in the jungles of Burma. A young captain, sent to execute Kurutsu, finds that the true reasons for the Colonel's "desertion" are very different from what he was told. Finally, a short piece, "Tanks," closes out the collection with a surreal voyage through one hundred years of armored vehicle battles! View: Who Fighter With Heart Of Darkness TP, Cover Who Fighter With Heart Of Darkness TP, Page 1 Who Fighter With Heart Of Darkness TP, Page 2 Who Fighter With Heart Of Darkness TP, Page 3 Who Fighter With Heart Of Darkness TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COFFIN: THE ART OF VAMPIRE HUNTER D SC Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/DH Press Books Writers: Yoshitaka Amano Pencils: Yoshitaka Amano Covers: Yoshitaka Amano For over twenty years, the character Vampire Hunter D has haunted the imaginations of people around the world, its image forever etched in the mind's eye through the dazzling artwork of Yoshitaka Amano. As the original novels appear in English for the first time, American readers are clamoring for a more extensive look at this singular creation. Coffin obliges. This gorgeous retrospective embraces the full scope of Amano's work with the character: in the novels, as inspiration for the animators of the two theatrical films, rare paintings, and illustrations created for release as limited edition prints. View: Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D SC, Cover Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D SC, Page 1 Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D SC, Page 2 Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D SC, Page 3 Coffin: The Art of Vampire Hunter D SC, Page 4 Source: DH Press Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52: WEEK #23 (of 52) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns: Keith Giffen Pencils: Various Backup: Mark Waid, Jerry Ordway Covers: J.G. Jones The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure! IN THIS ISSUE: "Look what these monsters did to your brother, Isis! They deserve a slow death! Plucked apart like the insects they are!" Plus, the Origin of Wildcat by Waid and Jerry Ordway. 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman... but not a year without heroes. View: 52: Week #23, Cover 52: Week #23, Page 8 (no text) Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GREEN LANTERN CORPS #5 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Dave Gibbons Pencils: Dave Gibbons Covers: Dave Gibbons Inks: Michael Bair, Keith Champange Colorist: Moose Baumann [bLetters:[/b] Travis Lanham "THE HUNT" A special issue written and pencilled by Dave Gibbons! Guy Gardner is helped by an unlikely savior in his battle against the bounty hunter Bolphunga. Meanwhile, in deep space, Lanterns pursue Thanagar's attackers and Mogo gives comfort. But all is not as it seems... View: Green Lantern Corps #5, Cover Green Lantern Corps #5, Page 1 Green Lantern Corps #5, Page 2 Green Lantern Corps #5, Page 3 Green Lantern Corps #5, Page 4 Green Lantern Corps #5, Page 5 Source: Newsarama
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #1 (of 8) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: David Lapham, Brian Azzarello Pencils: Eric Battle, Prentis Rollins, Cliff Chiang Covers: Mike Mignola, Neal Adams (Variant) David Lapham (Stray Bullets, Batman: City of Crime) and Eric Battle (Batman) follow the weird and horrific exploits of the reborn instrument of God’s wrath in a new 8-issue miniseries! As the personality of recently murdered Detective Crispus Allen recedes into the shadows, the strange entity known as the Spectre spans both interstellar cosmos and the crime-ridden back alleys of Gotham on his eerie quest to brutally punish those who choose to do wrong. Plus, here begins the 6-part backup feature in which strange forces threaten to tear asunder the very fabric of the DCU’s past, present, and future! Dr. Thirteen rounds up the unusual suspects — Anthro, I…Vampire, Genius Jones, Primate Patrol, Gentleman Ghost, Captain Fear, Freedom Beast, Tracie 13 and others — for an adventure by the team of Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS, BATMAN) and Cliff Chiang (DETECTIVE COMICS, HUMAN TARGET)! View: Tales of the Unexpected #1, Cover Tales of the Unexpected #1, Page 19 Tales of the Unexpected #1, Page 20 Tales of the Unexpected #1, Page 25 Tales of the Unexpected #1, Page 26 Tales of the Unexpected #1, Page 27 Tales of the Unexpected #1, Page 28 Tales of the Unexpected #1, Page 29 Additional Pages - unsure about page numbers Tales of the Unexpected #1, Additional Page 1 (from Comic Book Resources) Tales of the Unexpected #1, Additional Page 2 (from Comic Book Resources) Tales of the Unexpected #1, Additional Page 3 (from Comic Book Resources) Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DMZ #12 Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Writers: Brian Wood Pencils: Brian Wood Covers: Brian Wood In this special stand-alone issue, Brian Wood supplies both script and art and gives readers an in-depth look at life, culture and the unique neighborhoods within the DMZ. Think of it as a tourist guide to one of the most dangerous destinations on Earth - Manhattan, New York City... the DMZ. MATURE READERS View: DMZ #12, Cover DMZ #12, Page 1 DMZ #12, Page 2 DMZ #12, Page 4 DMZ #12, Page 6 DMZ #12, Page 7 DMZ #12, Page 9 DMZ #12, Page 10 DMZ #12, Page 13 DMZ #12, Map Source: Newsarama and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEN 13 #1 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Gail Simone Pencils: Talent Caldwell, Matt Banning Covers: Talent Caldwell, Matt Banning, J. Scott Campbell (Variant) A new generation of adventure begins as superstar writer Gail Simone (Birds of Prey, Villains United) and artists Talent Caldwell and Matt "Batt" Banning (Wildcats: Nemesis) join forces to reimagine the classic WildStorm teen team! The life of a teenager can be a strange enough experience, but when super-powers are added to the mix things get a whole lot more confusing in a hurry! Meet Caitlin, Sarah, Roxy, Bobby, and Eddie — outcast teenagers from different parts of the country who quickly learn they all have something in common: abilities far beyond those of their classmates! But what's the secret to these wonderful and scary powers, and what role do the nefarious Tabula Rasa and International Operations play? View: Gen 13 #1, Cover Gen 13 #1, Page 7 Gen 13 #1, Page 8 Gen 13 #1, Page 9 Gen 13 #1, Page 10 Gen 13 #1, Page 11 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- G.I.JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #16 Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Joe Casey Pencils: Josh Medors Covers: Tony Akins The machinations of Cobra Commander continue, as the G.I. Joe team falls under siege to their... replacements?! A bloody battle explodes in an unexpected location, and not everyone walks out in one piece... Amidst all this - The return of Snake-Eyes: the commando! Plus: an angry Baroness makes her first move... View: G.I.Joe: America's Elite #16, Cover G.I.Joe: America's Elite #16, Page 1 G.I.Joe: America's Elite #16, Page 2 G.I.Joe: America's Elite #16, Page 3 G.I.Joe: America's Elite #16, Page 4 G.I.Joe: America's Elite #16, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing
ARMY OF DARKNESS VS. DARKMAN #1 (of 4) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Roger Stern, Kurt Busiek Pencils: James Fry Covers: George Perez, Nick Bradshaw, Photo Dynamite presents the cross-over no one thought they would ever see - Ash and Darkman as we present Army of Darkness/Darkman #1! Taking the place this month of the regular AOD series, AOD/Darkman is a new bi-monthly AOD mini-series, featuring the creative team of the legendary Roger Stern, Kurt ("Superman") Busiek and artist James Fry! Joining this all-star creative team is DC Exclusive artist George ("Infinite Crisis") Perez and AOD favorite Nick Bradshaw on the issue #1 covers (we'll also throw in a cool photo cover!) BI-MONTHLY View: Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Perez Cover Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Bradshaw Cover Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Photo Cover (from Comic Book Resources) Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 6 (from Comic Book Resources) Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 9 (from Comic Book Resources) Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 10 (from Comic Book Resources) Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 11 (from Comic Book Resources) Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 12 (from Comic Book Resources) Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 23 Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 24 Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 25 Army of Darkness vs. Darkman #1, Page 26 Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #2 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Greg Pak Pencils: Nigel Raynor Covers: Nigel Raynor, Adriano Batista, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Photo While fans wait for the Season to continue in the Fall, Dynamite Entertainment continues their ongoing comic book series featuring the cast and crew of the all-new Battlestar Galactica! Writer Greg ("Hulk") Pak and artist Nigel Raynor are joined by cover artist Adriano (upcoming Witchblade and Red Sonja projects) Batista, "Cammo" as well as a cover by Raynor and a new photo cover! After the shocking events of issue #1 - all spinning out of the best-selling Battlestar Galactica #0 - issue #2 continues the story of the "Returners" and the re-appearance of the "old school" Cylon Warriors. View: Battlestar Galactica #2, Raynor Cover Battlestar Galactica #2, Batista Cover Battlestar Galactica #2, Camuncoli Cover Battlestar Galactica #2, Photo Cover Battlestar Galactica #2, Page 13 Battlestar Galactica #2, Page 14 Battlestar Galactica #2, Page 16 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE PIRATES OF CONEY ISLAND #1 (of 8) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Rick Spears Pencils: Vasilis Lolos Covers: Vasilis Lolos, Becky Cloonan (Variant) RICK SPEARS writer of the indie hit Teenagers From Mars and hot international artist VASILIS LOLOS rock this riotous, teenage, romp through young love, car jacking and gang violence. In this first issue Patch arrives in Coney Island only to get his eye sliced out by Trish, the wicked bad leader of the girl gang The Cherries. Across town, Sal, a pizza-selling bookie, meets a nasty end delivered by a monstrous shadow with a shotgun. All the fun begins here in the first super-rad issue of THE PIRATES OF CONEY ISLAND! View: The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Lolos Cover The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Cloonan Cover (from Comic Book Resources) The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 1 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 2 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 3 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 4 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 5 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 6 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 7 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 8 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 9 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 10 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 11 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 12 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 13 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 14 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 15 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 16 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 17 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 18 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 19 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 20 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 21 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 22 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 23 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 24 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 25 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 26 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 27 The Pirates of Coney Island #1, Page 28 UPDATED: 12/27/2006 - complete issue Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UMBRA #3 (of 3) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Murphy Pencils: Mike Hawthorne Covers: Mike Hawthorne Our heroine ventures to an island off the coast of Greenland that contains not only the truth behind the mysterious skeleton but much, much more. Hot on her trail is an assassin trying to cover up the Cold War secret at the heart of this mystery. And hot on his trail is our heroine’s new girlfriend! View: Umbra #3, Cover Umbra #3, Page 1 Umbra #3, Page 2 Umbra #3, Page 3 Umbra #3, Page 4 Umbra #3, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe
BOMB QUEEN VOLUME 2 #1 Publisher: Image Comics/Shadowline Comics Writers: Jimmie Robinson Pencils: Jimmie Robinson Covers: Jimmie Robinson "QUEEN OF HEARTS", Part 1 Bomb Queen is back! The super-popular series returns, wilder and sexier than ever! Bomb Queen falls for a mysterious man who finally satisfies her sex-crazed lust. But Bomb Queen must get her head out the clouds and her legs back together, because naturally, all is not what it seems! MATURE READERS View: Bomb Queen Volume 2 #1, Cover Bomb Queen Volume 2 #1, Page 1 Bomb Queen Volume 2 #1, Page 2 Bomb Queen Volume 2 #1, Page 3 (when new window appears, copy/paste URL back into same window) Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMISSARY #5 Publisher: Image Comics/Shadowline Comics Writers: Christopher E. Long Pencils: Juan E. Ferreyra Covers: Juan E. Ferreyra "REVELATIONS 2:1" A new story arc begins here! Emissary spans the globe in an effort to gain deeper insight into humanity, both its achievements and its atrocities. Meanwhile, a secret think-tank in the U.S. Capitol convenes to devise a strategy to bring him down - by any means possible! View: Emissary #5, Cover Emissary #5, Page 1 Emissary #5, Page 2 Emissary #5, Page 3 Emissary #5, Page 4 Emissary #5, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAM NOIR: SAMURAI DETECTIVE #2 Publisher: Image Comics/Shadowline Comics Writers: Eric A. Anderson, Manny Trembley Pencils: Manny Trembley Covers: Manny Trembley "BLOOD THIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER" With only a name to go on, Sam has arrived at the lair of the dirty scoundrel who killed his girl, Jasmine. All that stands between Sam and his sweet revenge are a dozen Joes, Master Fuyu’s elite goon squad, and a date with the cold, hard truth behind Jasmine’s death! View: Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #2, Cover Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #2, Page 1 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #2, Page 2 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #2, Page 3 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #2, Page 4 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #2, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANNIHILATION #3 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Keith Giffen Pencils: Andrea Di Vito Covers: Gabriele Dell’Otto Inks: Andrea Di Vito Colorist: Laura Villari Letters: Cory Petit "DESPERATE MEASURES", Part 3 of 6 Nova’s United Front is divided. Nova sets off on a desperate mission. Ronan heads to Hala to free the Kree race. And everyone else is just trying to survive! And what’s Drax’s secret agenda, anyway? View: Annihilation #3, Cover Annihilation #3, Page 1 Annihilation #3, Page 2 Annihilation #3, Page 3 Annihilation #3, Page 4 (from PopCultureShock) Source: Wizard Universe and PopCultureShock
CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #7 (of 11) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Jenkins Pencils: Ramon Bachs, Steve Lieber Covers: John Watson Inks: John Lucas Colorist: Laura Martin Letters: Randy Gentile "EMBEDDED" Hot on the trail of a revelation that could explode the rift between the pro-registration and anti-registration heroes and forever change the nature of the Registration Act, the Daily Bugle’s Ben Urich and Sally Floyd have the story. Can they bring the power to the people? "THE ACCUSED" His powers are gone, he’s been held culpable for the worst super-human disaster in history, and every super-villain in prison is looking to take a piece of Speedball. Will he make it out alive, and with hundreds of deaths on his conscious, does he want to? Also featuring true tales of war time in Civil War "CORRESPONDENCE!" View: Civil War: Front Line #7, Page 1 Civil War: Front Line #7, Page 2 Civil War: Front Line #7, Page 3 Civil War: Front Line #7, Page 4 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #17 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Joe Tyler, Ralph Tedesco Pencils: Wellington Dias Covers: Al Rio Inks: Adriano Honorato Colorist: Thomas Mason, Tori Mason Letters: Artmonkeys, Melanie Olsen Hey, what’s blue-eyed, rocky orange and in love all over? BEN GRIMM, a.k.a. THE THING! Ol’ Benjy’s fallen for a girl, and the only thing that could break the spell is...THE ABSORBING MAN!?!? View: Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #17, Cover Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #17, Page 1 Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #17, Page 2 Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #17, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW X-MEN VOLUME 2 #31 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost Pencils: Paco Medina Covers: Paco Medina Inks: Juan Vlasco Colorist: Brian Reber Letters: Dave Sharpe It’s the end of Chris Yost and Craig Kyle’s first year on New X-Men! Saying it’s been a tough year is an understatement! But it’s not over yet. The students at Xavier’s still have Nimrod to deal with. And before this issue is over, another New X-Men will fall! View: New X-Men Volume 2 #31, Cover New X-Men Volume 2 #31, Page 1 New X-Men Volume 2 #31, Page 2 New X-Men Volume 2 #31, Page 3 New X-Men Volume 2 #31, Page 27 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 05/31/2007 - added page 27 Source: Wizard Universe, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAN LEE MEETS DR. STRANGE Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Stan Lee, Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Alan Davis, Mark Bagley Covers: Alan Davis Inks: Mark Farmer Colorist: John Kalisz The first in a series of stand-alone specials celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Stan Lee’s employment at Marvel! First, Stan journeys to Greenwich Villiage to catch up with his old pal Doctor Strange - but things have certainly changed since the ‘60s! Next, the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley pays homage to the life and career of "The Man." And finally, a representation of the Stan-scripted Doctor Strange story from MARVEL PREMIERE #3, illustrated by Barry Windsor-Smith! View: Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Cover Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 1 Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 2 Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 3 Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 4 Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 5 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 6 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 7 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 11 Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange, Page 12 Source: Wizard Universe and Comic Book Resources
THUNDERBOLTS #107 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Tom Grummett Covers: Tom Grummett Inks: Gary Erskine Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Richard Starkings A super hero community torn by civil war! A super-villain army united under the control of one very dangerous man! A game of cosmic proportions whose very escalation will both save and damn the planet Earth! And finally, a betrayal that will tear the Thunderbolts... and quite possibly, the entire universe...apart! View: Thunderbolts #107, Cover Thunderbolts #107, Page 1 Thunderbolts #107, Page 2 Thunderbolts #107, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE POWER #1 (of 9) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Greg Land Covers: Greg Land Inks: Matt Ryan Colorist: Justin Ponsor Letters: Chris Eliopoulos Part 1 of 4 The Fantastic Four’s leader, Reed Richards, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe in a desperate bid to gain the knowledge he needs to cure his friend Ben Grimm - The Thing. But something has come through the aperture from a realm known as the Supremeverse: The Squadron Supreme! They are angry and here to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world. You must not miss the crossover of the decade! View: Ultimate Power #1, Cover Ultimate Power #1, Page 1 (from The Comic Fanatic) Ultimate Power #1, Page 2 (from The Comic Fanatic) Ultimate Power #1, Page 3 (no text) Ultimate Power #1, Page 4 (no text) Ultimate Power #1, Page 5 (no text) Ultimate Power #1, Page 6 (no text) Ultimate Power #1, Page 7 (no text) Ultimate Power #1, Page 8 (from PopCultureShock) Ultimate Power #1, Page 9 (from PopCultureShock) Source: Newsarama, The Comic Fanatic and PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE X-MEN #75 (1 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman, Sean McKeever Pencils: Ben Oliver, Mark Brooks Covers: Michael Turner "CABLE", Part 1 of 4 If one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, it¹s this one: Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future to wreak havoc on mutantkind today. And his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. It's a huge event in Ultimate X-Men history. Get in on the ground floor. You¹ve been warned. Plus: delve into the secret life of the X-Men's rivals, Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow, in a special bonus story! View: Ultimate X-Men #75, Cover Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 1 (from PopCultureShock) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 2 (from PopCultureShock) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 3 (from PopCultureShock) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 4 (from PopCultureShock) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 9 (no text) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 12 (no text) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 14 (no text) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 18 (inks) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 19 (inks) Ultimate X-Men #75, Page 18 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, PopCultureShock and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNCANNY X-MEN #479 (5 of 12) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Billy Tan Covers: Billy Tan Inks: Danny Miki Colorist: Frank D'Armata Letters: Chris Eliopoulos "THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE: DOUBLE EDGED", Part 5 of 12 The X-Men find themselves deep within Shi’Ar space and even deeper trouble. The Shi’Ar have sent their secret weapon after an unaware Marvel Girl. Meanwhile, Professor X has his hands full with a band of rogue soldiers that have their sights on him. And they are out for blood! View: Uncanny X-Men #479, Cover Uncanny X-Men #479, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men #479, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men #479, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men #479, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #7 (2 of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Daniel Way Pencils: Steve Dillon Covers: Joe Quesada, Mike Deodato Jr (Variant) Colorist: Dan Kemp Letters: Randy Gentile "SAVIOR", Part 2 of 5 During the Cold War, Logan - along with Team X - performed several secret missions inside Russia, one of which was the sabotage of Russia’s fledgling "Super Soldier" program and the destruction of the program’s result--in particular, the psychotic cyborg known as Omega Red. Logan’s memory of this mission has only recently returned to him...but Omega Red has thought of nothing else ever since. It’s time for some payback. View: Wolverine: Origins #7, Quesada Cover Wolverine: Origins #7, Deodato Cover Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 1 Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 2 Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 3 Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 4 (from PopCultureShock) Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 8 (no text) Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 10 (no text) Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 18 (no text) Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 19 (no text) Wolverine: Origins #7, Page 20 (no text) Source: Wizard Universe, PopCultureShock and Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIDE SCROLLERS GN Publisher: ONI Press Writers: Matthew Loux Pencils: Matthew Loux Covers: Matthew Loux Brian, Brad and Matt are good guys with no direction and zero motivation. They play video games, eat junk food and kick around town without a care in the world. But their serene laziness disappears when Matt’s crush, Amber, announces her intention to accompany Matt’s nemesis, Richard the jock, to the big rock show. Determined to steer her away from the jerk, the boys must overcome an irate football team, a vengeful troop of Girl Scouts and a seriously evil cat, in a giant rock 'n' roll videogame adventure! 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This new version of the Oedipus trilogy is a Goth fantasy, mixing ancient and modern -- a dark, twisted, distorted perspective, playfully obscure. From the creators of Karma Incorporated with epilogue by Greek literature expert Aaron Nelson Thomas. View: Antigone, Cover Antigone, Page 1 Antigone, Page 2-3 Antigone, Page 4 Antigone, Page 5 Antigone, Page 6 Antigone, Page 7 Antigone, Page 8 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SNOW VOLUME 1 GN Publisher: TOKYOPOP Writers: Morgan Luthi Pencils: Morgan Luthi Covers: Morgan Luthi Antigone stands against King Creon for the right to bury her dead brother. This new version of the Oedipus trilogy is a Goth fantasy, mixing ancient and modern -- a dark, twisted, distorted perspective, playfully obscure. From the creators of Karma Incorporated with epilogue by Greek literature expert Aaron Nelson Thomas. View: Snow Volume 1 GN, Cover Snow Volume 1 GN, Page 6 Snow Volume 1 GN, Page 14 Snow Volume 1 GN, Page 16 Snow Volume 1 GN, Page 22-23 Snow Volume 1 GN, Page 84-85 Snow Volume 1 GN, Page 92-93 Source: Newsarama
DEAD@17 VOLUME 2 #1 Publisher: Viper Comics Writers: Josh Howard Pencils: Josh Howard Covers: Josh Howard Who are the Undying and what do they want? What secrets lie buried beneath the abandoned estate of Abraham Pitch? And what part will young and reckless Asia Black play in the coming conflicts between good and evil? These are just a few of the questions that will be answered when the series kicks off this summer. New evils. Same Josh. MATURE READERS View: Dead@17 Volume 2 #1, Cover Dead@17 Volume 2 #1, Page 1 Dead@17 Volume 2 #1, Page 2 Dead@17 Volume 2 #1, Page 3 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRIMM FAIRY TALES #9 Publisher: Zenescope Writers: Joe Tyler, Ralph Tedesco Pencils: Wellington Dias Covers: Al Rio Inks: Adriano Honorato Colorist: Thomas Mason, Tori Mason Letters: Artmonkeys, Melanie Olsen Gwen is a beautiful professional thief who always makes it look way too easy. When she decides to go for the biggest score of her life, she finds she may have finally bitten off more than she can chew! Greeted by an intriguing stranger with an exceptional power, Gwen is shown into the world of Grimm Fairy Tales... Goldilocks loves the finer things in life and she is willing to do whatever it takes to get them. Whether it be using her sex appeal or straight manipulation, she is extremely good at what she does. But when the “gold-digging” Goldilocks eyes up the treasures of a mysterious nobleman, she’s in for a rude awakening as out greedy heroine gets nothing out of this con but a terrifying surprise. View: Grimm Fairy Tales #9, Cover Grimm Fairy Tales #9, Page 4 Grimm Fairy Tales #9, Page 5 Grimm Fairy Tales #9, Page 6 Grimm Fairy Tales #9, Page 7 Grimm Fairy Tales #9, Page 8 Source: Newsarama
PUNISHER #39 (3 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Tim Bradstreet Pencils: Garth Ennis Covers: Leo Fernandez Inks: Leo Fernandez Colorist: Dan Brown Letters: Randy Gentile "MAN OF STONE", Part 3 of 6 The mountains of Afghanistan. It’s here that General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov got his nickname: “Man of Stone.” While bullets bounced off the rocks at his feet and hardened men scrambled for cover, Zakharov stood his ground. And what he did next -- what he did next has haunted the dreams of the mujahideen ever since. What he did next showed them the depths of his resolve. That was years ago. Now, General Zakharov has returned to these scorched plains with one thing in mind: Revenge on the man with whom he played chicken on the grandest scale. That man is Frank Castle -- a.k.a. the Punisher -- and he, too knows a thing about resolve. MATURE READERS View: Punisher #39, Cover (from Marvel Comics) Punisher #39, Page 1 Punisher #39, Page 2 Punisher #39, Page 3 Punisher #39, Page 4 Source: Wizard Universe and Marvel Comics
12 REASONS WHY I LOVE HER Publisher: ONI Press Writers: Jamie Rich Pencils: Joëlle Jones Covers: Joëlle Jones A romance novel told in twelve individual vignettes, TWELVE REASONS explores the relationship of young couple Gwen and Evan, and the ups and downs of their relationship. Crafted by Jamie S. Rich & newcomer Joëlle Jones, this beautiful and lyrical work is a unique experiment in graphic storytelling. MATURE READERS View: 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 19 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 20 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 21 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 22 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 23 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 24 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 25 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 26 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 27 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 28 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 29 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 30 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 31 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 32 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 33 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Page 34 Source: Newsarama
