PREVIEW: Comics for 08/20/2008

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie #588 (2 of 5)
02 - Katy Keene Special Volume 1 TP
02 - Pals-N-Gals Double Digest #124

DARK HORSE COMICS
02 - Conan: The Cimmerian #2
03 - Fear Agent #23 (2 of 6)
03 - The Helm #2
03 - Rex Mundi Volume 2 #13 - updated 08/21/2008
03 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #32
04 - Achewood: The Great Outdoor Fight HC
04 - Herbie Archives Volume 1 HC
04 - MySpace Dark Horse Presents Volume 1 TP
04 - Star Wars: Force Unleashed GN

DC COMICS
13 - Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds #1 (of 5) - added 08/19/2008
14 - Justice League Of America Volume 2 #24 - added 08/21/2008
11 - Trinity #12 (of 52) - added 08/18/2008

DC COMICS/VERTIGO
05 - Air #1 Mature Readers

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
14 - Drafted #10 - added 08/21/2008
14 - Hack/Slash #15 - added 08/21/2008
05 - Ninjatown: Adventures Of Wee Ninja #1

IDW PUBLISHING
05 - Doctor Who: The Forgotten #1

IMAGE COMICS
11 - Charlatan Ball #3 - added 08/18/2008
11 - Dark Ivory #3 (of 4) - added 08/18/2008
11 - Madman Atomic Comics #10 - added 08/18/2008
12 - Youngblood Volume 1: Focus Tested TP - added 08/18/2008

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
13 - The Art Of Marc Silvestri HC - added 08/19/2008
14 - Witchblade Volume 5 TP - added 08/27/2008

MARVEL COMICS
05 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #568 - updated 08/22/2008
06 - Captain America Volume 5 #41 (Act 3 Part 5 of 6)
06 - Foolkiller: White Angels #2 Mature Readers
06 - Ghost Rider Volume 5 #26
06 - Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #4
07 - Immortal Iron Fist: The Origin Of Danny Rand (One-Shot)
07 - Incredible Hercules #120
07 - Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #32 (4 of 4)
07 - Marvel: 1985 #4 (of 6)
08 - Moon Knight Volume 5 #21 (1 of 6)
08 - Punisher #61 Mature Readers - updated 08/24/2008
08 - Skrulls vs Power Pack #2
08 - Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #2 (of 6)
09 - True Believers #2 (of 4)
09 - Ultimate Fantastic Four #57
09 - Uncanny X-Men #501
09 - X-Factor Volume 3 #34
10 - X-Factor: Layla Miller (One-Shot)
10 - X-Men First Class Volume 2 #15 - updated 08/19/2008
10 - Young X-Men #5

ARCHIE #588 (2 of 5)

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Batton Lash
Pencils: Bill Galvan
Covers: Bill Galvan

THE FRESHMAN YEAR SAGA GETS IN FULL SWING THIS ISSUE!

"FRESHMAN YEAR", Part 2 of 5
In the tradition of “Batman: Year One,” “Superman: The Man of Steel” and the Marvel Ultimates comes the biggest Archie Comics event since the “Love Showdown!” The first full-length issue of the “Freshman Year” saga finds Archie and his friends just starting the fall semester. Having survived a summer that saw the departure of Jughead and bickering parents, the gang arrives at high school… to find elementary school Principal Mr. Weatherbee has now become the high school Principal! But it’s not just about reunions at Riverdale High. Archie also makes a new friend in Pencilneck G., although he prefers his more laid-back buddy Jughead. He also makes some new enemies in Jared McGerk and his band of bullies! Along the way the other classic faculty members are introduced, as well as Pop Tate and his Choklit Shop! It’s the funniest first year of high school ever, courtesy of fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of “Wolff & Byrd” and “Archie Meets the Punisher” fame, along with “Scrapyard Detectives” creator and popular Archie artist/writer Bill Galvan.

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Source: Major Spoilers


KATY KEENE SPECIAL VOLUME 1 TP

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Andrew Pepoy
Pencils: Andrew Pepoy
Covers: Andrew Pepoy

Yes, it’s another great entry in the ARCHIE GRAPHIC NOVEL series, now with a new 6 x 9 trim size and increased page count of 112 pages! Our focus this time is that queen of chic, KATY KEENE. Since the 1940s, fashion model supreme Katy has enthralled audiences with her own self-titled series as well as KATY KEENE PIN-UP PARADE and KATY KEENE FASHION BOOK MAGAZINE. Readers have long thrilled to her adventures on the runway as well as her intriguing romances. Best of all, Katy Keene was one of the first interactive comic book series, inviting readers to send in fashion suggestions of their own that were turned into pin-ups and paper dolls that they could cut out and keep! In 2005, Katy returned in a big way in the FREE COMIC BOOK DAY entry for that year. By popular demand, Katy soon began appearing again on a regular basis in the pages of ARCHIE & FRIENDS. Her new adventures were charted by writer-artist Andrew Pepoy, and were filled with the same adventure and romance Katy fans had come to expect, served up with a modern-day twist of course. Now these popular Katy stories are collected together for the first time. This handsome, fully colored edition features not only every KATY KEENE story from ARCHIE & FRIENDS #101 through #110, it also includes an ALL-NEW story from Pepoy that charts Katy’s whirlwind career! In “Katy’s Diary,” readers will discover how a Michigan girl went from a Chicago University student to a sensational celebrity supermodel! You won’t want to miss the high fashion hijinx!

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Source: Major Spoilers


PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #124

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Jeff Shultz, Pat Kennedy, Various
Covers: Dan Parent

"THE BIG PRIZE"
An energy conservation contest energizes Riverdale’s teens, who come up with clever and creative ways to keep the town environmentally friendly. Features the return of the “Goodwill Girls” – the group spearheaded by Betty to spread goodwill to needy people and animals everywhere!

"THE RIVALS"
Tired of competing with Adam for Betty and Reggie for Veronica, Archie befriends a new girl… and now must contend with her big “little” boyfriend!

"HEADS UP PLAY"
You know what they say: life’s a foul ball… and then you get hit by one!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Source: Major Spoilers


CONAN: THE CIMMERIAN #2

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Timothy Truman
Pencils: Tomàs Giorello, Richard Corben
Covers: Frank Cho
Colorists: Jose Villarrubia

"MARK OF THE WOLF"
Dark Horse's exciting new Conan era continues with a second round of adventure! As Conan recovers from last issue's clash with raiders on the Cimmerian borderlands, a kind stranger shelters him and weaves a tale of Conan's grandfather, Connacht. As an older Cimmerian, Connacht inspired young Conan with tales of dazzling lands and beautiful women, but the story the snowbound stranger relates now is one of a brush with death and supernatural beasts-brought on after an act of selfless kindness. Is it true that "no good deed goes unpunished" . . . ? With cover artist Frank Cho on board, writer Timothy Truman, artist Tomás Giorello, and colorist José Villarrubia are again joined by comic book veteran Richard Corben in a moody, horrific, and surprising issue that will leave readers in a tailspin!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

FEAR AGENT #23 (2 of 6)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Rick Remender
Pencils: Tony Moore
Covers: Tony Moore
Colorists: Lee Loughridge

"I AGAINST I", Part 2 of 6
Shot in the back and lost on a barren desert world, Heath Huston is on the lam, pursued by a pack of killers. Rescued and brought in by a local mining camp, Heath must choose between protecting his new benefactors from a vicious tyrant and the last chance to return to his life on Earth.

* "Rick Remender and Tony Moore are leading the way in what I believe will be the next generation of superstar creators." -Ron Richards, ifanboy

* "Good sci-fi stories are really lacking in comics today and Fear Agent is one of the best. Grade: A" -Tim Janson, Comic World News

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE HELM #2

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Jim Hardison
Pencils: Bart Sears
Covers: Bart Sears
Inkers: Randy Elliott

The Helm, an enchanted artifact of countless legendary heroes, has learned that its latest Chosen One is a chubby, unemployed fantasy addict . . . who lives in his mother's basement. Defying all odds, however, Matt Blurdy managed both to defeat a bloodthirsty hobgoblin and thwart the Helm's scheme to have him killed. Now the hero's training begins in earnest: workouts, retrieval of a magic flaming sword, battles with wraiths, and a showdown with a sorcerer in mortal combat. But when the media starts reporting Matt's victories as murders, an old flame reenters the picture, and true darkness looms on the horizon, even a replica Highlander trench coat might not be enough to save Matt's hide!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


REX MUNDI VOLUME 2 #13

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Arvid Nelson
Pencils: Guy Davis, Brian Churilla
Colorists: Jason Millet, Dave Stewart

One of the Duke of Lorraine's ancestors has made a pact with a pagan spirit, and there's no getting out of this bargain!

And Rex Mundi returns to its roots with a brand-new Brother Matthew mystery. A servant girl is brutally murdered in an elite Paris hotel. Mystified by the horrific crime, the Inquisition puts Brother Matthew on the case. Matthew's partner? None other than the cheerful Inquisitor Moricant!

Brother Matthew: Hill of Martyrs will begin in issue 13 and continue completely free online, every week, courtesy of your friends at Dark Horse Comics. Don't miss the opening chapter of another dark, quirky investigation in the annals of Brother Matthew!

* Features the spectacular artwork of Guy Davis and Dave Stewart. Newcomers Brian Churilla and Jason Millet will bring Brother Matthew back to life. There hasn't been a new Brother Matthew story since it debuted online in 2001!

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UPDATED: 08/21/2008 - added pages 1,15-17

Source: Dark Horse Comics, Comic Book Resources


STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #32

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: John Jackson Miller
Pencils: Brian Ching
Covers: Brian Ching
Colorists: Michael Atiyeh

"VINDICATION", Part 1
At long last, Padawan Zayne Carrick confronts the Jedi Masters who framed him for murder!

The prophecy that was seen by Zayne's Masters appears to be coming true. Two pieces of the sequence have come to pass . . . and those who remain alive are still fighting to prevent their vision from becoming a reality. The Jedi Consulars are beginning to doubt themselves and it's possible they have overlooked a true source of danger!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

ACHEWOOD: THE GREAT OUTDOOR FIGHT HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Chris Onstad

Since 2001, cult comic favorite Achewood has built a six-figure international following. Intelligent, hilarious, and adult but not filthy, it's the strip you'll wish you'd discovered as an underappreciated fifteen-year-old. Dark Horse presents the hardbound edition of Achewood's The Great Outdoor Fight, the story of "Three Days, Three Acres, Three Thousand Men."

Awards for Achewood:
* TIME Magazine's #1 Graphic Novel of 2007.

* Ignatz Award, "Outstanding Online Comic," 2007.

Praise for Achewood:
"Onstad is our greatest living cartoonist." -Tony Millionaire (Maakies, Sock Monkey)

"These things are hilarious! You have what the NY Times Book Review might call a 'distinctive and most welcome voice' in comics." -Jim Woodring (Frank, Jim)

"Achewood makes me laugh--in that confused, 'what the hell was that??' kind of way." -Scott McCloud

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


HERBIE ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Shane O' Shea
Pencils: Ogden Whitney

Make way for the Fat Fury! The unlikeliest superhero of all time makes his mark in this new Dark Horse archival series. Coming from the strange, wry imagination of classic comics scribe Richard Hughes (writing as Shane O'Shea) and artist Odgen Whitney, Herbie Popnecker looks like a plump lump, but with his collection of supernatural lollipops, there is pretty much nothing that he can't do.

* Herbie Archives Volume One is the first of a new archive series collecting the finest works of 1960s comics publisher ACG.

* Herbie Archives Volume 1 collects the earliest appearances of Herbie, as he battles monsters, bends time and space, and gets the better of Fidel Castro! Herbie is a delightfully weird, all-ages barrel of laughs!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


MYSPACE DARK HORSE PRESENTS VOLUME 1 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Joss Whedon, Gerard Way, Mike Mignola, Steve Niles, Gilbert Hernandez, Ron Marz, John Arcudi, Bob Fingerman, The Fillbach Bros
Pencils: Bob Fingerman, The Fillbach Bros., Gabriel Ba, Fabio Moon, Guy Davis, Herb Trimpe

The first six issues of MySpace Dark Horse Presents includes Joss Whedon's complete rock'n'roll saga Sugarshock!, a fun-filled story about a quirky girl named Dandelion, and her love of music (and hatred of Vikings); Mike Mignola's haunting holiday tale, lushly illustrated by Guy Davis, "The Christmas Spirit"; a lost Umbrella Academy chapter written by Gerard Way about our favorite curmudgeon, The Kraken; and a four-part story dedicated to Eric Powell's The Goon. This volume also includes a wide range of established comics talent, and stories from newcomers who saw their professional debut in MySpace Dark Horse Presents.

* Also features the talents of:

Mike Mignola
Gerard Way
Eric Powell
And more!

Features Joss Whedon's comics creation Sugarshock!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: FORCE UNLEASHED GN

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Haden Blackman
Pencils: Brian Ching, Bong Dazo, and Wayne Nichols
Colorists: Michael Atiyeh

LucasArts' game The Force Unleashed, is poised to be the Star Wars event of the year. The game-play promises to be stunning, but we think it's the story that will blow you away.

Revealed here are the origins of Darth Vader's secret apprentice, the deadly missions on which he was sent to track down and destroy Jedi, and the awesome decision he is forced to make that will, literally, change the way you look at the Star Wars saga!

Scripted by the game's author, Haden Blackman, this graphic novel can be enjoyed alone, or as a companion to the amazing new game.

* An original graphic novel based on the upcoming game!

The Star Wars graphic novel of the year!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

AIR #1

Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo
Writers: G. Willow Wilson
Pencils: M.K. Perker
Covers: M.K. Perker

Ladies and gentlemen, there's been a change in our flight plan.You may have heard of a group called the Etesian Front — vigilantes dedicated to taking the skies back from terrorism. Sounds like a noble cause, right? But there's more to them than meets the eye. They're after someone I know. Someone who is either an average frequent flier — or a terrorist. And he's got a secret. Something that will change the way we fly — and the way we see technology — forever.

To find him, we've altered course. We're en route to a country that doesn't exist on any maps. Only one person knows how to get us there: me. My name is Blythe, and I'll be your stewardess today. So buckle your seatbelts — this will be the flight of your life. Don't miss a special preview of AIR #1 in MADAME XANADU #1!
MATURE READERS

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Source: MySpace Comic Books


NINJATOWN: ADVENTURES OF WEE NINJA #1

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Art Balthazar, Franco Aureliani
Pencils: Art Balthazar, Franco Aureliani, Various
Covers: Shawn Smith

Step into a world where ninja is a lifestyle and the high flying, high kicking antics of Ninja Town are just part of the scenery. Nothing will prepare you for ingenuity and fearsome acrobatics the inhabitants of NinaTown summon when called to task.

The Wee Ninjas appear in their first ever comic book adventure!

Wee Ninja and Ninja Town are products from the line of hot designer plush toys called “Shawnimals.” With thousands of micro-plush Wee Ninja chase figures selling like hotcakes, and a Nintendo DS Ninjatown game coming next year, now is the time to get on the Shawnimals bandwagon before they explode into a phenomenon. DDP is happy to issue this as the first in many more Ninjatown offerings.

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Ninjatown: Adventures Of Wee Ninja #1, Additional Page 1 (from CBR)
Ninjatown: Adventures Of Wee Ninja #1, Additional Page 2 (from CBR)

Source: Devil's Due Publishing, Comic Book Resources


DOCTOR WHO: THE FORGOTTEN #1

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Tony Lee
Pencils: Pia Guerra
Covers: Nick Roche, Photo (Incentive)

Stranded in a strange Museum that’s dedicated to him—and with no TARDIS in sight, The Doctor and Martha must make sense of their surroundings, hindered by one small fact—The Doctor has lost his memories of every one of his previous incarnations! With items relevant to each Doctor in their possession, The Doctor must try to use them to regain his memories before it’s too late, starting with his earliest incarnation’s memories, involving Susan, Barbara and Ian.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #568

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Dan Slott, Mark Waid
Pencils: John Romita Jr, Adi Granov
Covers: John Romita Jr, John Romita Sr (Incentive), Alex Ross
Inkers: Klaus Janson
Colorists: Dean White
Letters: Cory Petit

"NEW WAYS TO DIE!"
JOHN ROMITA JR. returns to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN!

Get ready for the six part Spidey Summer Blockbuster: NEW WAYS TO DIE. In the double-sized part one, THE THUNDERBOLTS are coming to New York to take down Spider-Man! And Spidey's Brand New Day will be changed forever. Plus, Mark Waid and Adi Granov bring you up to date with Original Venom, Eddie Brock!

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Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #568, Additional Page 1 (no text, from Newsarama)

UPDATED: 08/22/2008 - added pages 24-27; updated pages 2-6

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics, Marvel Comics, MySpace Comic Books

CAPTAIN AMERICA VOLUME 5 #41 (Act 3 Part 5 of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Ed Brubaker
Pencils: Steve Epting
Covers: Steve Epting, Frank Cho (Incentive)
Inkers: Rick Magyer, Steve Epting
Colorists: Frank D'Armata
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE MAN WHO BOUGHT AMERICA", Act 3 Part 5 of 6
The epic "Death of Captain America" tale hits its penultimate chapter... and the final battle between the New Captain America and the people who killed Steve Rogers begins here! By the Eisner-Nominated team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


FOOLKILLER: WHITE ANGELS #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Gregg Hurwitz
Pencils: Paul Azaceta
Covers: Tom Cokker
Colorists: Nick Filardi
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"PUNISHEMENT FITS THE CRIME", Part 2
Los Angeles. The City of Angels. For a town that thinks it's pretty, there's plenty of ugly to go around. That's where the Foolkiller comes in -- taking a scalpel to warts, expurgating the cancer that grows in society's gut. This time, the Foolkiller has targeted the hate-crime known as the White Angels, a secret sociey whose arteries snake throughout the city -- from the back alleys to the Hollywood hills. As he eats his way up the food chain, he’s about to cross paths with the one vigilante whose legend exceeds his own. A stone-cold killer that has also targeted the White Angels. A predator that doesn’t like to share. Enter the Punisher.
MATURE READERS

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GHOST RIDER VOLUME 5 #26

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jason Aaron
Pencils: Tan Eng Huat
Covers: Marko Djurdjevic, Nic Klein (Incentive)
Colorists: Jose Villarrubia
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"THE FORMER THINGS: THE SECOND COMING OF DANIEL KETCH", Part 1
Yes, true believer, the rumors are true... Danny Ketch is back! But whose side is the former Ghost Rider on, and what familiar faces has he brought with him to the party? And who just got shot in the head with a hellfire shotgun? For those answers, plus more than your daily recommended dose of supernatural action, don't miss this first installment of the team-up you never imagined and the showdown that had to happen!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers, Marvel Comics


GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 2 #4

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Pencils: Paul Pelletier
Covers: Clint Langley
Inkers: Rick Magyar
Colorists: Nathan Fairbairn
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"DAMAGES"
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!

When their HQ is sabotaged, the universe’s scrappiest squad of butt-kickers must ask themselves: “Who do you trust?” Is there a Skrull amongst the Guardians? Maybe the recently returned and revamped Adam Warlock? Or Star-Lord, who now hides behind a mask? And a talking raccoon and a telepathic dog? C’mon, people, you just know they’re evil infiltrators! So jump onboard, Secret Invasion maniacs, and find out why ComicPants.com says: “(Writers) DnA are on fire right now, and this team is brilliant.”

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Source: Comic Book Resources

IMMORTAL IRON FIST: THE ORIGIN OF DANNY RAND (One-Shot)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Matt Fraction, Roy Thomas, Len Wein
Pencils: Kano, Gil Kane, Larry Hama
Covers: Gil Kane

Honor. Dedication. And above all, purity of heart. There have been sixty-six men and women to carry the mantle of THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST throughout the ages - men and women of great courage, valor, skill and sacrifice. Sixty-six men and women have stood between man and the unstoppable forces of evil, willing to give all they have to hold back the hordes. This is the story of Danny Rand, the Iron Fist of today - as told in THE BOOK OF THE IRON FIST! Raised in the otherworldly kingdom of K'un-Lun as an unparalleled martial artist, the Earth-born Rand mastered the ability to focus his spiritual energy into an impervious fist of iron. Now, as the costumed adventurer called Iron Fist, he fights with the fury of his ancestors and a hope for a better tomorrow! Experience the birth of a legend like never before is this special re-presentation of MARVEL PREMIERE #15-16 - featuring lush, fully rendered coloring and an all-new framing sequence by MATT FRACTION and KANO!

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INCREDIBLE HERCULES #120

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak
Pencils: Rafa Sandoval
Covers: John Romita Jr, Klaus Janson, Dean White
Inkers: Roger Bonet
Colorists: Marte Gracia
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"SACRED INVASION"
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!

"SACRED INVASION" reaches its cosmos-shattering climax! Hercules leads the ragged remains of his God Squad into desperate battle with the unimaginably powerful Skrull pantheon -- and if they lose, Earth dies!

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IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #32 (4 of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Stuart Moore
Pencils: Carlo Pagulayan
Covers: Adi Granov
Inkers: Jeffrey Huet, Andrew Hennessy
Colorists: Dean White
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"WITH IRON HANDS", Part 4 of 4
It’s Iron Man the way you like him: wracked by guilt and crackling with power! With the Alpha Team out of action, Tony Stark must stop both the nuclear terrorist and the monstrous Overkill Mind -- alone. But even if he can reach the twisted S.H.I.E.L.D. agent at the heart of the Mind, the nation of Kirikhstan may pay an explosive price!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MARVEL: 1985 #4 (of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mark Millar
Pencils: Tommy Lee Edwards
Covers: Tommy Lee Edwards
Inkers: Tommy Lee Edwards
Colorists: Tommy Lee Edwards
Letters: John Workman

"SMALL-TOWN MUTIE", Part 4 of 6
The villains are here--in our world--and no one can stop them! No cop, no army, no government stands a chance when the Red Skull leads Marvel’s greatest menaces into an all-out war against a world with no heroes! Young comic-book fan Toby has a plan. But does he have the will to carry it out? Find out in a story with huge repercussions in the Marvel Universe of today…and tomorrow!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, MySpace Comic Books

MOON KNIGHT VOLUME 5 #21 (1 of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Benson
Pencils: Mark Texiera
Covers: Arthur Suydam, Jason Pearson (Incentive)
Colorists: Dan Brown
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"THE DEATH OF MARC SPECTOR", Part 1 of 6
Moon Knight has been an eyesore to the Initiative...and he’s about to pay the price. With Tony Stark forced onto the sidelines, Norman Osborn has been tapped to bring in the fugitive super hero " by all means necessary. That’s right, True Believer, the Thunderbolts have just been sicced on Moon Knight. To survive, he's going to have to go a bit crazy.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers


PUNISHER #61

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Gregg Hurwitz
Pencils: Laurence Campbell
Covers: Dave Johnson
Colorists: Lee Loughridge
Letters: Cory Petit

"GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES", Part 1
The first of three story arcs written by three of the hottest writers in crime fictions starts here! Best-selling crime novelist Gregg Hurwitz (The Kill Clause, The Crime Writer) and Laurence Campbell (PUNISHER ANNUAL: THE HUNTED) bring you a tale of death, depravity and revenge south of the border. In black vans and under cover of night, they descend on the little Mexican town of Tierra Rota, abducting its women and returning them days later like broken dolls. And no one can stop them. That is, until one brave soul approaches Frank Castle with his heart in one hand and a bag full of money in the other. Now Frank's no bounty hunter, and definitely no hero, but there are some things the Punisher just can't abide.
MATURE READERS

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UPDATED: 08/24/2008 - added pages 8,9,22,23

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SKRULLS VS POWER PACK #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Cory Hamscher
Covers: Gurihiru
Colorists: Gurihiru, Wil Quintana
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"U.G. UNIVERSAL GANGSTAZ"
Slimy SKRULLS have been impersonating Marvel's premiere all-kids super team and committing crimes around the galaxy! But POWER PACK, FRANKLIN RICHARDS and SMARTSHIP FRIDAY have a plan to flush out the copycats! How? By committing crimes all around the universe and becoming intergalactic gangstas! (You see, this is what happens when you let a ten-year-old come up with the plan...)

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Source: Comic Book Resources


SQUADRON SUPREME VOLUME 3 #2 (of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Howard Chaykin
Pencils: Marco Turini
Covers: Greg Land
Colorists: Guru-EFX
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"POWER TO THE PEOPLE: ANOTHER COUNTRY HEARD FROM...", Part 2 of 6
Four astronauts have returned from the moon...changed. And ULTIMATE NICK FURY, EMIL BURBANK, and ARCANNA JONES have found them. Fury’s hip-deep in a new conspiracy--but the only kind of conspiracy he likes is one he creates... So what’s he going to do now that new super heroes are appearing all around America, taking the place of the missing SQUADRON SUPREME? And who is...the BIO-GENERAL?

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Source: Comic Book Resources

TRUE BELIEVERS #2 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Cary Bates
Pencils: Paul Gulacy
Covers: Paul Gulacy
Inkers: Paul Gulacy
Colorists: Ranier Beredo
Letters: Dave Lanphear

"PAYBACK IS A BITCH: DADDY ISSUES", Part 2 (of 4)
Can it be true? Reed Richards pulled over for recklessly driving the Fantasticar and charged with a DUI? That’s what the TRUE BELIEVERS claim in their latest blog--and they've posted the arrest report, police cam footage and a degrading mug-shot to prove it! We learn more about the background of Mavis Trent (a.k.a. PAYBACK) when she discovers she not only has an incensed Fantastic Four to deal with, but her own demons as well--specifically, the one that appears to be the spirit of her dead father!

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ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #57

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: Tyler Kirkham
Covers: Billy Tan
Colorists: Blond
Letters: Rus Wooton

The final smackdown with Ultimate Salem’s Seven! The shocking secret of Agatha Harkness! The rage of Prince Namor, the Ultimate Sub-Mariner! All this and more in the explosive conclusion!

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UNCANNY X-MEN #501

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker
Pencils: Greg Land
Covers: Greg Land
Inkers: Jay Leisten
Colorists: Justin Ponsor
Letters: Joe Caramagna

Things start out grim for the newest X-Girl as the team gets settled into its new secret headquarters. Scott and Emma do what Scott and Emma do best-- but what's the secret project Scott's been building? And is anyone prepared for the menace of the Hellfire Cult? Mysteries, riddles, enigmas, and pain freaks all converge in the brave new world of San Francisco-- read SFX 1: ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES!

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X-FACTOR VOLUME 3 #34

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Peter David
Pencils: Larry Stroman
Covers: Boo Cook
Inkers: Jonathan Sibal
Colorists: Jeromy Cox
Letters: Cory Petit

"THE DARWIN AWARDS", Part 3
A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!

X-Factor is in pursuit of Darwin, whose father is looking for him. She-Hulk and Jazinda are in pursuit of Longshot, who may hold the key to defeating the Skrull invasion. With Darwin and Longshot on the run, neither of them wanting to be found, you'd just assume that X-Factor and She-Hulk will work together smoothly to accomplish both their goals. But what fun would that be?

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers

X-FACTOR: LAYLA MILLER (One-Shot)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Peter David
Pencils: Valentine De Landro
Covers: Boo Cook
Inkers: Andrew Hennessy
Colorists: Jeromy Cox
Letters: Cory Petit

"STUFF HAPPENS"
Trapped in a future she never made, Layla Miller finds herself smack in the middle of the Summers rebellion that was responsible for the eventual liberation of mutants from the camps. The only question is, will she survive it?

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X-MEN FIRST CLASS VOLUME 2 #15

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jeff Parker
Pencils: Karl Kesel
Covers: Carlo Pagulayan
Colorists: Val Staples
Letters: Nate Piekos

"BAD HAIR DAY"
Is she a bad girl? Is she a mutant? Does even she know what or who she is? Is that her real hair? The mysterious MEDUSA has escaped the reach of the Fantastic Four, only to run right into the home of the Uncanny X-Men!

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UPDATED: 08/19/2008 - added page 22

Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama


YOUNG X-MEN #5

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Marc Guggenheim
Pencils: Yanick Paquette
Covers: Terry Dodson
Inkers: Ray Snyder
Colorists: Rob Schwager
Letters: Dave Sharpe

The numbers are in and it's official: Young X-Men is Mighty Marvel's newest hit!!! It's Marvel's youngest mutants in their final showdown with and one of them won't be walking away from it. The Young X-Men's first story arc ends here and nothing will ever be the same again. Yeah, we know lots of books make that claim, but with Marc (Eli Stone, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) Guggenheim and Yanick (ULTIMATE X-MEN) Paquette delivering the goods, you know this one's for real!

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Source: Comic Book Resources