PREVIEW: Comics for 10/17/2007

ADHOUSE BOOKS
19 - Skyscrapers Of The Midwest #4 (of 4) - added 11/20/2007

ALIAS ENTERPRISES/BLUE WATER PRODUCTION
02 - Legend of Isis Volume 2 #3
02 - Ray Harryhausen Presents: Sinbad: Rogue Of Mars #1

ARCHAIA STUDIOS PRESS
02 - Inannas Tears #2 (of 5) Mature Readers

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie Double Digest #183
03 - Veronica #184

BOOM! STUDIOS
19 - The Savage Brothers TP - added 10/17/2007

DARK HORSE COMICS
03 - Chunchu: The Genocide Fiend Volume 2 TP
03 - Gear School GN
03 - Hanami International Love Story Volume 2 TP
04 - Rex Mundi Volume 2 #8
04 - Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Volume 9 TP
04 - Star Wars: Omnibus: Tales Of The Jedi Volume 1 TP
04 - Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite #2 (of 6)

DC COMICS
13 - Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #7 - added 10/14/2007
13 - Checkmate Volume 2 #19 (2 of 3) - added 10/14/2007
05 - Countdown #28
05 - The Death Of The New Gods #1 (of 8)
05 - Justice League Of America Volume 2 #14 (3 of 4)
13 - Metamorpho: Year One #2 (of 6) - added 10/14/2007

DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS
13 - DMZ #24 Mature Readers - added 10/14/2007
14 - Fables #66 Mature Readers - added 10/14/2007

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
05 - Ex Machina #31 (2 of 4) Mature Readers
06 - The Highwaymen #5 (of 5)
06 - The Programme #4 (of 12)

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
06 - Dragonlance Chronicles Volume 3: Dragons of Spring Dawning #4 (of 12)
06 - G.I. Joe: America's Elite #28 (4 of 12)

DRAWN & QUARTERLY
19 - White Rapids GN - added 01/17/2008

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
16 - The Boys #11 (1 of 4) Mature Readers - added 10/15/2007
16 - Eduardo Risso's Tales of Terror TP Mature Readers - added 10/15/2007
16 - Jungle Girl #2 (of 5) - added 10/15/2007
16 - Red Sonja #26 - added 10/15/2007

HYPERION: BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
19 - Artemis Fowl: The Graphic Novel Volume 1 - added 12/07/2007

IDW PUBLISHING
17 - Cory Doctorow's Futuristic Tales Of The Here And Now #1 (of 6) - added 10/15/2007

IMAGE COMICS
07 - Capes Volume 1: Punching The Clock TP
07 - Elephantmen #11 - updated 10/14/2007
07 - Killing Girl #3 (of 5)
07 - Suburban Glamour #1 (of 4) - added 02/29/2008

IMAGE COMICS/12 GAUGE COMICS
08 - The Ride: Halloween Special (One Shot) Mature Readers
19 - The Sword #1 - added 12/25/2007

IMAGE COMICS/SHADOWLINE COMICS
14 - Lazarus #1 (of 3) - added 10/14/2007

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
08 - The Darkness Levels TP
08 - Witchblade #110 - updated 12/06/2007
08 - Witchblade Takeru Manga #9

MARVEL COMICS
09 - Avengers Classic #5
09 - Captain America Volume 5 #31 (1 of 6) - updated 10/17/2007
14 - Marvel Adventures The Avengers #17 - added 10/14/2007
14 - Marvel Adventures Fantastic Four #29 - added 10/14/2007
09 - Marvel Comics Presents Volume 2 #2 - updated 10/14/2007
15 - Marvel Illustrated: Treasure Island #5 (of 6) - added 10/14/2007
09 - Marvel Zombies 2 #1 (of 5)
10 - Mighty Avengers #5 - updated 10/17/2007
10 - New Excalibur #24
10 - Penance: Relentless #2 (of 5) - updated 10/14/2007
10 - Ultimate Fantastic Four #47 (1 of 3)
11 - Wolverine: Origins #18 (3 of 5)
11 - X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #2 (of 5)

RED 5 COMICS
11 - Abyss #1 (of 4)

TESHKEEL COMICS
19 - The 99 #1 - added 10/17/2007

LEGEND OF ISIS VOLUME 2 #3

Publisher: Alias Enterprises/Blue Water Production
Writers: Derek Ruiz
Pencils: Dawid Strauss
Covers: Rantz

The shocking conclusion of the Rise of Darkness storyline. The battle between light and darkness comes to a shocking conclusion as Isis learns even in victory there can be defeat. Granted the powers of Ra and returned to the land of the living Isis must use her new found powers to defeat the combined forces of Apophis and Set. Will she be able to survive the Rise of Darkness?

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Source: Major Spoilers


RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS: SINBAD: ROGUE OF MARS #1

Publisher: Alias Enterprises/Blue Water Production
Writers: Greg Thompson
Pencils: Jeff Cruz
Covers: Ray Harryhausen, Nadir Balan, Jeff Cruz

He’s sailed the seven seas and explored unknown lands, fought countless monsters and battled evil wizards, but Sinbad’s newest adventure may be the greatest, and most dangerous, he’s ever had!

Eight years have passed since the assassination of the benevolent Zhar Dadgar and the curious disappearance of his heir. Akhdar, Dadgar’s villainous nephew, has usurped the Dozhakian throne and enslaved the Azurian people, igniting a civil war within the once peaceful kingdom. A prophecy foretells the coming of a stranger from a distant land who will vanquish the false king and restore the rightful ruler to the throne. Could Sinbad be that stranger, or is he merely a pawn in Akhdar’s treacherous game?

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Source: Newsarama


INANNAS TEARS #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Archaia Studios Press
Writers: Rob Vollmar
Pencils: mpMann
Covers: mpMann

Part 2 of 5
“What is good for the gods is not always what suits man best.”

In Sumer, before the rise of the kingship, the prosperous city of Birith is known throughout the land for its devotion to the goddess Inanna.

But after a thousand years of plenty, the city is in danger of being overrun by the nomadic refugees that swell in number outside of its walls. Even as the En makes plans to preside over his final ritual to Inanna and name a successor, powerful interests outside of the city begin to question the wisdom of continuing to submit to the Temple’s authority. When the role of consort is passed unexpectedly to a woman named Entika, she must overcome not only the prejudices of her own people but a cunning enemy backed by the rising tide of history relentlessly emerging from that which came before.

Inanna’s Tears: a proto-historical romantic tragedy in five acts 5000 years in the making.
MATURE READERS

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Source: Comic Book Resources


ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #183

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Fernando Ruiz, various
Pencils: Fernando Ruiz, various
Covers: Fernando Ruiz

"HIGH-SCORING HIJINKS"
Raj Patel takes Archie, Jughead, Betty and Veronica on a trip to India to visit his uncle’s video game company! Will Archie’s ever-prominent clumsiness lead to a premature “game over” for the tour, or could it possibly inspire the 3-D animators to come up with a brand-new game? It’s a “high score” of an issue you won’t want to miss!
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups.

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Source: Major Spoilers

VERONICA #184

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Dan Parent, Bill Golliher, Mike Pellowski
Pencils: Dan Parent
Covers: Dan Parent

"STUCK IN THE ‘70S"
A glimpse of her parent’s home movies gives Veronica a taste of the 1970s, and before you know it, she’s dreaming of life in the days of disco and pay phones… but can she do without all her modern conveniences?
"PICTURE THIS"
Everything is less than “picture-perfect” at Riverdale High when the students decide to protest their poorly-shot ID card photos!
"MUSCLE MAIN MAN"
Veronica’s date has huge muscles… and an ego to match!

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Source: Major Spoilers


CHUNCHU: THE GENOCIDE FIEND VOLUME 2 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Kim Sung Jae
Pecils: Kim Byung Jin
Covers: Kim Byung Jin

Life is hard for Chunchu. First his twin brother betrays him within hours of leaving the womb. Then his parents disown him and send him off to live with a warrior tribe and almost certain subsequent death. Growing up an outcast, even members of his tribe and fellow warriors hate him and blame him for any and every death of a loved one. All of this because he's supposedly "the son of a demon." Sheesh. Kid can't get a break nowadays. Or then-adays. Whenever "then" is in the frantic and cool fantasy world of Chunchu: The Genocide Fiend.

* Presented in the original left-to-right manhwa format, with FX intact and overlaid.

* Awarded "Manhwa of the Year" in Korea in 2003!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


GEAR SCHOOL GN

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Adam Gallardo
Pecils: Núria Peris, Sergio Sandoval
Covers: Núria Peris, Sergio Sandoval

In the future, humanity is in a seemingly endless war with an alien race. The struggle is dominated by giant war machines called Gear. Only the best and the brightest are allowed to drive these behemoths. The process of elimination begins in junior high.

Thirteen-year-old Teresa Gottlieb has just entered the most prestigious military academy, known to all as Gear School, to try and become one of those elite. But on top of all the usual troubles that a seventh-grader has to put up with-boys, social cliques, hellish instructors-she also has to deal with three-story-tall robots and alien invasions!

Teresa needs to learn that when the bell rings, the adventure starts.

* Gear School is written by Adam Gallardo (Star Wars: Infinities-Return of the Jedi; 100 Girls) and illustrated by Núria Peris (Star Wars Tales, Karas).

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Related Links: Gear School Blog

Source: Dark Horse Comics


HANAMI INTERNATIONAL LOVE STORY VOLUME 2 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Plus
Pencils: Sung Jae Park
Covers: Sung Jae Park

Joonho is still in shock after his first kiss-which came from Hanami, not Sae-un! Hanami still believes that Sae-un is just a friend, not a girlfriend, and things are going to get even more tangled if Joonho doesn't get over his guilt and act soon. But first he has to buy a cell phone, because Sae-un is fed up with his poor calling habits, and she makes him promise never to give the number to any other girl. In order to afford the thing, though, he has to get a job . . . at a fast-food restaurant . . . with David Bacon. At least his female coworkers are cute . . .

Meanwhile, a tough-looking guy with an unhealthy obsession with Hanami arrives from Japan, intent on tracking her down. Joonho and Wongyung may be forced to intervene-even if doing so means taking this guy on in a duel!

One of the hottest comics from Korea continues!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

REX MUNDI VOLUME 2 #8

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Arvid Nelson
Pencils: Juan Ferreyra
Covers: Juan Ferreyra

"THE BATTLE OF THE THREE EMPORERS"
The French army is moving in to save the Duke of Lorraine, but can they arrive in time? The scene is set for an epic confrontation that will determine the fate of the war.

Meanwhile, Julien and Inquisitor Moricant have discovered the location of the legendary Grail Castle. But the Church's power is rapidly crumbling because of the war raging across Europe. Moricant is about to have a rude awakening into a new world, a world in which the authority of the Church means very little!

* Don't miss Volume 4 coming out December 19th !

Soon to be a Major Motion Picture!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: CLONE WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 9 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Matthew Fillbach, Shawn Fillbach, various
Pencils: Matthew Fillbach, Shawn Fillbach, various

The battle for the fate of the galaxy is on, and you've got a front seat! The Clone Wars have spread to every corner of the Star Wars universe, bringing with it more death-defying Jedi rescues, more terrifying monster attacks, and more planet-shaking confrontations between armies of droids and clones! Featuring four new all-ages adventures, this volume is jam-packed with only the most awesome heroes and most dastardly villains locked in a conflict of epic proportions!

* Amazing action, blazing lightsabers, and thrill-a-minute plot twists, every Star Wars fan is sure to love this full-tilt collection of stories told in the same stripped down stylization as Cartoon Network's micro-series!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: OMNIBUS: TALES OF THE JEDI VOLUME 1 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Various

Discover the earliest known stories of the Jedi and the Sith in this massive collection!

Five thousand years before Luke Skywalker's successful assault on the Death Star, the Sith Lord Marka Ragnos ruled the galaxy. That is, until his death ignited a battle for ascension that would spell the end for his empire-and nearly the entire galaxy! It would be another thousand years before two young Jedi novices Ulic Qel-Droma and Nomi Sunrider would rise for the cause of justice, first in the case of a Jedi-killing Hutt, and then against a dark Jedi spirit threatening to engulf an entire planet!

Containing the Tales of the Jedi stories "The Golden Age of the Sith," "The Fall of the Sith Empire," "Knights of the Old Republic," and "The Freedon Nadd Uprising," this humongous omnibus is the ultimate introduction to the ancient history of the Star Wars universe!

* Star Wars related titles are consistent bestsellers.

* New and old fans will flock to read the earliest tales of the Jedi ever told!

Over 400 pages for only $24.95!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


UMBRELLA ACADEMY: APOCALYPSE SUITE #2 (of 6)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Gerard Way
Pencils: Gabriel Bá
Covers: James Jean
Colorists: Dave Stewart

Part 2 of 6
Nine years after parting ways, the estranged members of the Umbrella Academy have gathered for the funeral of their guardian and mentor. But their reunion is far from pleasant, as old wounds reopen, murderous mimes embark on a crime spree, and one of the siblings is seduced away by a mysterious villain . . .

Conceived and written by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, Umbrella Academy features interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bá (De:TALES), colors by Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and covers by multiple Eisner Award-winning painter James Jean (Fables).

* Wraparound cover by Eisner-Award-Winning painter James Jean.

* Conceived and written by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

COUNTDOWN #28

Publisher: DC Comics
Story: Paul Dini
Script: Tony Bedard
Pencils: Al Barrionuevo
Breakdowns: Keith Giffen
Covers: Ian Churchill, Norm Rapmund

"NOW, FORAGER!"
Karate Kid confronts Brother Eye! Jimmy Olsen is grabbed by Forager! Shadowpact tries to subdue an out-of-control Mary Marvel! The Crime Syndicate, the Extremists and Monarch gather against the Challengers! Holly and Harley arrive on Paradise Island — and begin their "training"! A lucky coin-toss might have Two-Face save Piper and Trickster from Checkmate! And who is the mysterious— but funny — Jokester? Oh, and Mister Mxyzptlk explains it all!

Plus, more DC villains origin back-up stories written by Scott Beatty, including Zod, Deadshot and Two-Face. The COUNTDOWN continues!

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Source: Newsarama


THE DEATH OF THE NEW GODS #1 (of 8)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Jim Starlin
Pencils: Jim Starlin, Matt Banning
Covers: Jim Starlin, Matt Banning, Ryan Sook (Incentive)

"SO BEGINS THE END", Part 1 of 8
The title says it all! For months now readers have witnessed the unimaginable and unthinkable as New Gods across the DCU have seemingly died, with Lightray's death in COUNTDOWN the biggest of them all. Now, the carnage continues but the mystery and adventure is just beginning! Jim Starlin — master of the cosmic odyssey — writes and illustrates this epic tale of death and destruction on a scale never seen before. With a cast of hundreds and cameos by the entire DCU, this intergalactic 8-part series cannot be missed!

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Source: Newsarama, Newsarama


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOLUME 2 #14 (3 of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Dwayne McDuffie
Pencils: Ed Benes, Sandra Hope
Covers: Ian Churchill, Norm Rapmund

"INJUSTICE LEAGUE", Part 3 of 4
The League loses a member as writer Dwayne McDuffie turns up the heat in the “Injustice League” story arc! A party has turned very deadly for the World’s Greatest Heroes when they find themselves prisoners of the Injustice League!

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Source: Newsarama


EX MACHINA #31 (2 of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Brian K. Vaughan
Pencils: Tony Harris, Jim Clark
Covers: Tony Harris

"EX CATHEDRA", Part 2 of 4
Summoned to Vatican City by the Pope himself, superhero-turned-mayor Mitchell Hundred must cross the line between church and state in a thriller that will pit him against a terrifying new group of villains.
MATURE READERS

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Source: Wizard Universe

THE HIGHWAYMEN #5 (of 5)

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Adam Freeman, Marc Bernardin
Pencils: Lee Garbett
Covers: Brian Stelfreeze

Part 5 of 5
Secrets are revealed, ribs are broken and destinies are fulfilled in this full-throttle conclusion! With McQueen held captive by demented federal agent Jacob Sterne, it falls to Able Monroe and Grace Anderson to save their friend and stop the bad guy from starting a viral-induced World War III.

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Source: Wizard Universe


THE PROGRAMME #4 (of 12)

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Peter Milligan
Pencils: C.P. Smith
Covers: C.P. Smith

Part 4 of 12
As the clouds of war darken, the secret and tragic "programmes" that spawned the super-humans of both countries are revealed. But can Max's potential be unlocked before war arrives on the doorstep of America?

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Source: Wizard Universe


DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES VOLUME 3: DRAGONS OF SPRING DAWNING #4 (of 12)

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman
Adapters: Andrew Dabb
Pencils: Pere Perez
Covers: Julius Gopez, Tyler Walpole

Part 4 of 12
As Krynn descends into anarchy, the wicked Kitiara offers Laurana the one deal she cannot refuse. Meanwhile, the faction that may be the key to turning the tide against the forces of darkness enters the conflict…

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Source: Devil's Due Publishing


G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #28 (4 of 12)

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Mark Powers
Pencils: Mike Bear
Covers: Mike Bear, Jean-Francois Beaulieu

Part 4 of 12
After this issue, there’s no turning back! World War III is here! Amidst the chaos of a world going mad: Duke’s personal life is invaded by a Cobra operative that fans have been begging for; the G.I. Joe traitor, Blackout, makes a decision that sets the world on fire; and the mysterious Agent Delta makes his move… but which side is he on?

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Source: Devil's Due Publishing

CAPES VOLUME 1: PUNCHING THE CLOCK TP

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Robert Kirkman
Pencils: Mark Englert
Covers: Mark Englert

CAPES INC. is a business that employs super-powered individuals to protect the city of New York and occasionally, the world. BOLT! KID THOR! KNOCK OUT! COMMANDER CAPITALISM! They’re all on the payroll – superheroes who punch a time clock, take lunch breaks and get overtime.

From the writer of INVINCIBLE and THE WALKING DEAD!

Collects CAPES 1-3, the 72 page back-up story from INVINCIBLE, and loads of sketch material.

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Source: Major Spoilers


ELEPHANTMEN #11

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Starkings,
Pencils: Moritat
Covers: Ladrönn, Moritat (Flip cover)

"CORPSE MARKERS"
Nikken: Creator of the Elephantmen, Scientist, Geneticist. Imprisoned for crimes against humanity. Serengheti: African, Businessman, a man who hates the Elephantmen. These are two men driven by hungers and desires that would chill the souls of ordinary mortals, yet still pawns in a bigger game played by men of much darker visions.

Issue #11 also features a six-page tribute to our good friend Mike Wieringo, including an interview about his childhood (the latest in our ongoing "Father's Day" series), and the step-by-step creation of the Hip Flask pinup he drew for us a few years back.

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UPDATED: 10/14/2007 - added pages 3,4, Moritat Cover

Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama


KILLING GIRL #3 (of 5)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Glen Brunswick
Pencils: Toby Cypress
Covers: Toby Cypress, Frank Espinosa

Part 3 of 5
Death comes calling for someone close to Sara. Her subsequent capture by the FBI puts her in the hands of a few ambitious agents who clearly studied interrogation techniques at the navel base in Guantanamo. And if she manages to survive her current ordeal, the Mafia is moving in to put her down for good.

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Source: Major Spoilers


SUBURBAN GLAMOUR #1 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Jamie Mckelvie
Pencils: Jamie Mckelvie, Guy Major
Covers: Jamie Mckelvie, Guy Major

Part 1 of 4
Astrid and Dave are teenagers stuck in a dead-end suburban town living uneventful lives – until Astrid gets a visit from her childhood imaginary friends, who tell her something big is about to happen. Are they real or is she crazy? Life is about to get a lot more interesting for the pair – interesting and very, very dangerous. From the co-creator of PHONOGRAM comes this tale of magic, mystery and underage drinking.

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UPDATED: 02/29/2008 - complete issue

Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources

THE RIDE: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL (One Shot)

Publisher: Image Comics/12 Gauge Comics
By: Tomm Coker

"THE KEY TO SURVIVAL"
Strikingly illustrated by TOMM COKER (Moon Knight, Blood & Water), the co-writer/director of the upcoming Lionsgate horror film Catacombs, illustrates the first-ever RIDE horror tale: THE KEY TO SURVIVAL!

A young woman is kidnapped—bound, gagged and fearing for her life. Her captor is a deranged man named Moses, looking to satisfy his burning desire to kill. Can she outsmart this maniac before he succeeds? Do not miss the most intense RIDE story yet!
MATURE READERS

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Source: Major Spoilers


THE DARKNESS: LEVELS TP

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Paul Jenkins, David Wohl
Pencils: Mattias Snygg, Stjepan Sejic, Tyler Kirkham, Eric Basaldua, Patrick Blaine, Mike Choi

Based on smash hit The Darkness Video Game from 2K Games and Starbreeze, this trade paperback captures the intensity and horror of the game while expanding The Darkness Universe for both players of the game and readers of the comic! All six self-contained, unique stories from The Darkness Level 0-5 is collected here!

Co-written by video game writer Paul Jenkins (Civil War: Front Line, Wolverine: Origin) and co-creator David Wohl (Witchblade, Aphrodite IX) with art by Top Cow’s finest artists this is a is a must have for all fans of the video game and The Darkness!

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Source: Major Spoilers


WITCHBLADE #110

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Ron Marz
Pencils: Steve Sadowski
Covers: Mike Mayhew
Inkers: Kevin Nowlan

"TEMPATION"
FIRST BORN tie-in issue! Patience, the current Magdalena is suddenly drawn into the events of FIRST BORN as Sara Pezzini and new Witchblade bearer Dani Baptiste struggle to survive the battle. This issue will provide fans with a fuller reading experience and accompany this month’s FIRST BORN #2!

Long time scribe Ron Marz (Ion, Samurai: Heaven & Earth) is joined in the second of three very special FIRST BORN tie-in issues by the unstoppable art team of Steve Sadowski (JSA, Red Sonja Annual), Kevin Nowlan (Batman: Black & White, Superman v. Aliens) and cover artist Mike Mayhew (Vampirella, The Pulse).

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Witchblade #110, Page 16 (no text, from Newsarama)
Witchblade #110, Page 19 (no text, from Newsarama)

UPDATED: 12/06/2007 - added pages 16,19

Source: Wizard Universe, Newsarama


WITCHBLADE TAKERU MANGA #9

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Yasuko Kobayashi
Pencils: Kazasa Sumita
Covers: Kazasa Sumita
Colorists: Blond

Takeru and Kuo learn more about the origin of the Witchblade and the return of demons to the world of man. But what is the US military’s interest in the Witchblade? Originally serialized in Japan’s popular magazine, Champion Red and written by Witchblade Anime head writer, Yasuko Kobayashi.

And now every issue of Witchblade Takeru Manga is over-sized with 38 pages of story and art leading up to the stunning conclusion in issue #12!

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Source: Major Spoilers

AVENGERS CLASSIC #5

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Dwayne McDuffie, Stan Lee
Pencils: Michael Oeming
Covers: Art Adams
Inkers: Michael Oeming
Colorists: Tom Ziuko
Letterers: VC - Rus Wooton

Another epic in the annals of the strongest super-team of all! Witness the mighty Thor, Iron Man, Captain America, Giant-Man and the wonderful Wasp defend against the incredible Hulk and “The Invasion of the Lava Men!”…a tale only Stan and Jack could tell! Plus: An all-new story written by Dwayne McDuffie (FANTASTIC FOUR) spotlighting Cap and Thor’s earliest partnership!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


CAPTAIN AMERICA VOLUME 5 #31 (1 of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Ed Brubaker
Pencils: Steve Epting
Covers: Steve Epting
Inkers: Steve Epting
Colorists: Frank D'Armata
Letterers: VC - Chris Eliopoulos

"THE DEATH OF THE DREAM: THE BURDEN OF DREAMS", Act 2: Part 1 of 6
THE WINTER SOLDIER HELD PRISONER BY THE RED SKULL! While Sharon and the Falcon race to his rescue, about to cross paths with the Mighty Avenger that Tony Stark has sent hunting our rogue hero – THE BLACK WIDOW!

Will the Red Skull kill both Cap and Bucky? It's anyone's guess, as the second arc of the epic "DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA" storyline opens with a bang!

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Captain America Volume 5 #31, Page 20 (from Wizard)

UPDATED: 10/17/2007 - added page 20

Source: Comic Book Resources, PopCultureShock, Major Spoilers, Wizard Universe


MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS VOLUME 2 #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Marc Guggenheim, Kathryn Immonen, M. Zachary Sherman, Rich Koslowski
Pencils: Dave Wilkins, Stuart Immonen, Khoi Pham
Covers: Stuart Immonen
Inkers: Dave Wilkins
Colorists: Tony Washington
Letterers: Dave Sharpe

Hellcat leaps into action coming face-to-face with her darkest nightmare—herself!?! And if one man could single-handedly take down a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, it’s—Taskmaster! Meanwhile, the mystery deepens, as we learn more about a secret team, dedicated to the ideals of Captain America…in a manner of speaking. And if that weren’t enough—who is—what is—Weapon Omega? Find the answer in the second issue of Marvel’s all-new, cutting-edge anthology!

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UPDATED: 10/14/2007 - added pages 4-7

Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers, Major Spoilers


MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #1 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Robert Kirkman
Pencils: Sean Phillips
Covers: Arthur Suydam
Inkers: Sean Phillips
Colorists: June Chung
Letterers: VC - Randy Gentile

Are you ready for Marvel Zombies Civil War? Forty years have passed and the zombies have come back home after eating just about everything else in the universe. Yum yum! What awaits them back on Earth, though, is beyond anything even these shambling monstrosities could have conceived! This is a new series featuring the amazing, irreverent take on the Marvel characters that became last year’s unexpected smash hit. They’re back and more stomach-churning than ever! The smash hit series is back, daring to ask: "Whose stomach are you in?"

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources

MIGHTY AVENGERS #5

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils: Frank Cho
Covers: Frank Cho
Inkers: Frank Cho
Colorists: Jason Keith
Letterers: Dave Lanphear

Iron Man has been destroyed, the Sentry's wife is murdered, nuclear missiles are being launched around the world and the one man with the plan to stop the new and improved Ultron...is a God of War who's been an Avenger a total of five minutes.

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UPDATED: 10/17/2007 - added page 8,10,1215,20,23

Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers, Newsarama, Major Spoilers


NEW EXCALIBUR #24

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Chris Claremont
Pencils: Jeremy Haun
Covers: Billy Tan
Inkers: Dave Meikis
Colorists: Laura Villari
Letterers: Tom Orzechowski

"TWO CAPTAINS, ONE DESTINY"
The sun never sets on the British Empire, but Albion has ushered in an age of darkness. He has neutralized all technology in Britain, reducing the island to a pre-industrial state. His corps of Shadow Captains has cemented his control and now serves as the standing army in his war against Roma and the Captain Britain Corps. Excalibur is the only hope to overcome this threat, but what chance do they have with a traitor lurking in their ranks?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


PENANCE: RELENTLESS #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Jenkins
Pencils: Paul Gulacy
Covers: Paul Gulacy
Inkers: Paul Gulacy
Colorists: Rainier Beredo
Letterers: VC - Joseph Caramagna

Part 2 of 5
The most hated man in America has now become the most dangerous man in America. After going AWOL from the Thunderbolts, Robbie Baldwin hunts down the one man who can help him get what he needs as the C.S.A. and S.H.I.E.L.D. scramble to figure out exactly what the hero formerly known as Speedball is after.

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Penance: Relentless #2, Page 7 (from Major)

UPDATED: 10/14/2007 - added page 7

Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers


ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #47 (1 of 3)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: Mark Brooks
Covers: Mark Brooks
Inkers: Jaime Mendoza
Colorists: High
Letterers: VC - Rus Wooton

"GHOSTS", Part 1 of 3
Susan Storm—the Invisible Woman—is headed toward a conference in Siberia when her helicopter is shot down for reasons unknown. With her survival in doubt, Reed Richards must abandon his completion of the Cosmic Cube at its most crucial time to confront none other than—the Ultimate Crimson Dynamo.

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Source: Major Spoilers