PREVIEW: Comics for 09/10/2008

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie & Friends #123
02 - Betty & Veronica Double Digest #164 (4 of 5)
02 - Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #192

BOOM! STUDIOS
13 - Blood Bowl: Killer Contract #3 (of 5) - updated 09/09/2008
13 - Enigma Cipher TP - added 09/08/2008
13 - Salem: Queen of Thorns #2 (of 4) - added 09/08/2008
16 - Warhammer: Condemned By Fire #4 (of 5) - added 09/09/2008

DARK HORSE COMICS
02 - B.P.R.D.: The Warning #3 (of 5)
03 - Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666 #1
03 - The Goon Volume 3 #28
03 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars #1

DC COMICS
16 - Final Crisis: Revelations #2 (of 5) - added 09/09/2008
03 - Trinity #15 (of 52)
12 - Wonder Woman Volume 3 #24 - added 09/07/2008

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
04 - Odd Squad #1 (of 3)

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
13 - Army Of Darkness Volume 6: From The Ashes TP - added 09/08/2008
14 - Bad Boy 10th Anniversary HC Mature Readers - added 09/08/2008
14 - Battlestar Galactica: Origins #9 - added 09/08/2008
14 - Highlander Volume 3: Armageddon TP - added 09/08/2008
14 - The Lone Ranger Volume 4 #13 - added 09/08/2008
15 - Red Sonja Volume 4 #37 - added 09/08/2008
15 - Sword Of Red Sonja: Doom Of The Gods TP - added 09/08/2008
15 - Witchblade: Shades Of Gray Volume 1 TP - added 09/08/2008

IDW PUBLISHING
17 - Star Trek Romulans: The Hollow Crown #1 - added 09/10/2008

IMAGE COMICS
04 - The Amory Wars II #4 (of 5)
04 - Dynamo 5 #16
04 - I Kill Giants #2 (of 7)
12 - Invincible #52 - added 09/07/2008
18 - Kick Drum Comix #1 (of 2) - added 09/20/2008
05 - Pax Romana #3 (of 4)
05 - Pax Romana Bumper Edition

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
16 - The Darkness Volume 3 #5 Mature Readers - added 09/09/2008
05 - Dragon Prince #1 - updated 09/08/2008

MARVEL COMICS
05 - Amazing Spider-Girl #24 (5 of 5)
17 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #571 - added 09/10/2008
06 - Big Hero 6 #1 (of 5)
06 - Cable King-Size Spectacular #1
06 - Civil War: House Of M #1 (of 5)
06 - Criminal 2 #5 (2 of 4)
07 - Dark Tower: Treachery #1
07 - Deadpool Volume 3 #1
07 - GeNext #5 (of 5)
07 - Hulk Chronicles: WWH #3
08 - Marvel Adventures: Hulk #15
08 - Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man #43
08 - Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #1 (of 8)
08 - Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #4 (of 6)
09 - Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #30 (3 of 3)
09 - New Exiles #11
09 - NYX: No Way Home #2 (of 6) - updated 10/03/2008
09 - Patsy Walker: Hellcat #3 (of 5)
18 - Secret Invasion #6 (of 8) - added 09/12/2008
10 - Secret Invasion: Inhumans #2 (of 4)
10 - Secret Invasion: Runaways/Young Avengers #3 (of 3)
10 - Secret Invasion: X-Men #2 (of 4)
10 - The Stand: Captain Trips #1 (of 5) Mature Readers
11 - Ultimate Origins #4 (of 5)
11 - Ultimate X-Men/Ultimate Fantastic Four Annual #1
11 - Wolverine: Saudade (One-Shot)
11 - X-Men: Magneto: Testament #1 (of 5)

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #123

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Alex Simmons
Pencils: Fernando Ruiz
Covers: Fernando Ruiz
Inkers: Jim Amash

"A TUNE IN TINSEL TOWN"
Now that the smoke has cleared and all the bad guys have been dispatched, Archie and his friends can finally concentrate on the film deal that brought them to Hollywood in the first place. Citing the Archie’s popularity and the high profile of their adventures in Europe and Africa, a big-time Hollywood producer is certain the teens’ notoriety will translate to box office gold and plans to star them in a series of movies called “Mayhem Musical High.” Now that they’ve saved half of Hollywood’s biggest stars (see issue 122), the kids are even hotter properties! Along with that red-hotness comes offers of solo contracts for the players. Will visions of individual fame and fortune strike a sour chord with the band, or can the Archies’ love of music and friendship ultimately overcome ego and greed?

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Source: Major Spoilers


BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #164 (4 of 5)

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Dan Parent, Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Dan Parent, Tim Kennedy, Pat Kennedy, Various
Covers: Dan Parent

PART 4 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!

"AND THE WINNER IS...", Part 4 of 5
2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend! Three issues ago, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, “The Lonely Hearts Club” in search of a new beau. Three hot contestants stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at Archie Comics! This issue, Cheryl goes on her final date with master chef George. George really knows how to heat things up, both in and out of the kitchen. Can Cheryl handle the competition from all the culinary school cuties lining up for cooking lessons? Not to mention Jughead, who wants to monopolize her man for endless meals? Your vote decides whether George is the main entrée or merely an appetizer. Don’t miss this pivotal issue leading up to the final chapter where your votes… and Cheryl’s final choice for new leading man… will be revealed!

"TIRED & RE-TIRED"
Betty and Veronica’s day is full of activities, but they refuse to be tired until they’re REALLY tired!

"BIONIC BABES"
Betty and Veronica fantasize about what it would be like to be stronger… faster… better than before!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Source: Major Spoilers


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOLUME 2 #192

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Tracy Yardley
Covers: Tracy Yardley with Josh Ray
Inkers: Jim Amash

"METAL AND METTLE", Part 2
You’re not just seeing double, you’re seeing quadruple when Sonic and Scourge fight for their lives against the sleek killer robots Metal Sonic and Metal Scourge! Why isn’t Scourge’s Suppression Squad doing anything to help? And what is the sinister secret Dr. Eggman is using to keep the Dark Egg Legion under his control?

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Source: Major Spoilers


B.P.R.D.: THE WARNING #3 (of 5)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi
Pencils: Guy Davis
Covers: Mike Mignola
Colorists: Dave Stewart

Part 3 of 5
Stranded and missing a teammate, Abe, Kate, and Johann discover that the situation is far worse than they had thought, as another old enemy resurfaces.

Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi and drawn by Guy Davis, this series immediately follows the events of B.P.R.D.: Killing Ground. Kevin Nowlan joins Mignola on cover duties.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

CRIMINAL MACABRE: CELL BLOCK 666 #1

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Steve Niles
Pencils: Nick Stakal
Covers: Tim Bradstreet
Colorists: Michellle Madsen

If good intentions pave the road to hell, then Cal McDonald should just get in the handbasket already and buckle up for the ride. He's no do-gooder--not by far--but he does everything he can to keep supernatural forces of evil from harming humans; and it always comes at a great personal expense, taking everything and everyone he's ever owned or cared about. Now he's being set up by the cops and a vengeful D.A. to take the fall for a pile of bad news. There's no way he's getting out of this one without serving some time at the graybar hotel. A little time in lock-up would be like a vacation compared to what Cal's been through lately, but forces both human and monster alike are lining up to make sure Cal's trip to the slammer is the last trip he ever takes.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE GOON VOLUME 3 #28

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Eric Powell
Pencils: Eric Powell
Covers: Eric Powell
Colorists: Dave Stewart

The Zombie Priest becomes an unwilling agent of the Goon when things heat up in the Labrazio gang war. Could he hold the secret to Labrazio's power and Franky's missing sausage links?

Eric Powell continues his monthly run on his Eisner Award-winning series The Goon with Dave Stewart on colors.

"Just like the old soda fountain, if you want it, this book's got it. Dames, bathtub gin, and quick-drawing cannibals." - Colorado Daily

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS #1

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Henry Gilroy
Pencils: Scott Hepburn
Covers: Dave Filoni
Inkers: Dan Parsons

Set in the time between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, this new series will focus on the legendary Clone Wars! Some of your favorite Jedi: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Master Yoda, Master Mace Windu, and others, will be joined by a few new faces as they fight to maintain the true spirit of the Republic.

* In addition to the lead story, each issue will feature a backup story by one of the artists from the TV series!

* This new series will be a compliment to Lucasfilm's highly anticipated CGI-animated The Clone Wars movie and television programs!

This is Star Wars for a new generation!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


TRINITY #15 (of 52)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Pencils: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens
Covers: Jim Lee, Scott Williams

Part 15 of 52
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman lead the heroes of the DCU against the machinations of their malevolent counterparts, resulting in a cataclysmic event that will change the world ñ but not like anyone involved expects. Plus, Hawkman and Gangbuster make their move to rescue Tarot, and Konvikt breaks loose.

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Source: Newsarama

ODD SQUAD #1 (of 3)

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Todd Livingston
Pencils: The Fraim Brothers
Covers: The Fraim Brothers, David Michael Beck

Part 1 of 3
As the new head of the Office of Dimensional Defense (O.D.D.), Charlotte Becker fails to get her first pick among the department’s new recruits. When the best she can get turns out to be a geeky blogger, a flaky psychic, and her air-headed sister, she faces some stiff odds—namely a competing agency who doesn’t want the truth exposed.

-From Invisible Hand Studios (creators of Urban Monsters and Serpo) and executive producer Vin di Bona (America’s Funniest Home Videos)!

-Written by acclaimed graphic novelist Todd Livingston (The Black Forest, THE WICKED WEST, CHOPPER ZOMBIE)!

-Featuring an alternate cover by the legendary David Michael Beck!

-The X-Files meets Ghostbusters in this hilarious sci-fi comedy!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE AMORY WARS II #4 (of 5)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Claudio Sanchez
Pencils: Gabriel Guzman
Covers: Tony Moore

"THE SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE", Part 4 of 5
Coheed and Cambria make their final sacrifice as the eternal energy of the Keywork is disrupted, breaking the bonds between the planets. Claudio, still on Shylos Ten, is unaware of his parents’ fate – or that he may be the ONLY one able to stop Wilhelm Ryan. Heaven’s Fence is no more, and its 78 planets float free in space. The Apocalypse has begun!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DYNAMO 5 #16

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Jay Faerber
Pencils: Mahmud A. Asrar, Ron Riley
Covers: Mahmud A. Asrar, Ron Riley

Introducing the new Dynamo 5!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


I KILL GIANTS #2 (of 7)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Joe Kelly
Pencils: J. M. Ken Niimura
Covers: J. M. Ken Niimura

"THE SPARK". Part 2 of 7
As Barbara continues to make her way in a world that just doesn’t get the importance of Giant Slaying, new players enter her tale – the new girl, the bully, and the psychologist. Will any one of the three crack through Barbara’s armor and reach the girl inside?

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Source: Comic Book Resources

PAX ROMANA #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Jonathan Hickman
Pencils: Jonathan Hickman
Covers: Jonathan Hickman

"NICAEA AND ON", Part 3 of 4
The Empire divided, the Word rewritten. Tough choices face the army of the future as enemies become allies and friends go separate ways.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


PAX ROMANA BUMPER EDITION

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Jonathan Hickman
Pencils: Jonathan Hickman
Covers: Jonathan Hickman

"CREATE THE FUTURE, DESTROY THE PAST"
From the mind of comic book innovator Jonathan Hickman comes an exhilarating, time-travelling epic, and you can jump aboard with this special edition collecting the first two issues! The creator of The Nightly News brings his unique sensibility to science fiction and the result is a visually stunning look at a new history of the world. Pax Romana tells the tale of 5,000 men sent on an impossible mission to change the past and save the future. It’s the end of the world: Will they succeed, or will they fail?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DRAGON PRINCE #1

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Ron Marz
Pencils: Lee Moder
Covers: Jeff Johnson, Stjepan Sejic, David Finch

Writer Ron Marz has revitalized Witchblade and is the architect behind the acclaimed First Born and Broken Trinity crossover events. Now, joined by artist Lee Moder (First Born: Aftermath, Painkiller Jane), Marz debuts DRAGON PRINCE, a four-part modern fantasy with equal doses of magic and martial arts mayhem.

Like a lot of teenagers, Aaron Chiang feels he's never fit in, though he's never known why. But all that changes when he learns the truth of his heritage: He is the Dragon Prince, last of his kind and heir to the bloodline of all dragons. Hunted to the brink of extinction by a secret society of wizards, dragonkind's survival is now in Aaron's hands.

Featuring spectacular covers by Jeff Johnson (Amazing Spider-Man, Way of the Rat) and Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade), plus a Baltimore Comic-Con exclusive by David Finch (New Avengers).

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UPDATED: 09/08/2008 - added MyComicShop.com cover

Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, Major Spoilers


AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #24 (5 of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Tom DeFalco
Pencils: Ron Frenz
Covers: Ron Frenz
Inkers: Sal Buscema
Colorists: Bruno Hang
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"THE END OF MAY: MY ENEMY MYSELF!", Part 5 of 5
As Nucleus unleashed her full power, Spider-Girl finally confronts the brand-new May for one of the most explosive, shock endings of all!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

BIG HERO 6 #1 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Chris Claremont
Pencils: David Nakayama
Covers: David Nakayama
Inkers: Terry Pallot
Colorists: Emily Warren
Letters: Ed Dukeshire

"BRAVE NEW HEROES!", Part 1 of 5
The astonishing return of Big Hero Six! Who, you ask? Why none other than Japan's top heroes, defending the land of the rising sun in the name of the Emperor! Come join Hiro (the smartest boy in Japan), Baymax (his trusty robot companion), Honey Lemon (with her all-containing handbag), Gogo Tomago (somersaulting into an unstoppable energy ball)... plus, who are the Six's two new members? When unknown super-villains strike Tokyo, BH6 is on the scene, and the stage is set for new adventure and a new series!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


CABLE KING-SIZE SPECTACULAR #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Duane Swierczynski
Pencils: Ken Lashley
Covers: Ken Lashley
Inkers: Paul Neary

If you've missed Cable so far, this giant-sized, self-contained one-shot is the perfect chance to hop into the timestream and catch up with the story that blasted right out of the pages of "Messiah CompleX" !

If you think it's tough being Cable, hopping through time with a bawling kid strapped to your chest, try stepping into Bishop's shoes for a while. Yeah, you're a tough, smart cop, and you're no stranger to tracking time-traveling perps, but Cable is a new kind of quarry. Not only is he an X-Man who's very familiar with the future, he's also a highly-trained soldier who knows how to cover his tracks and leave dozens of down-and-dirty traps in his wake. For you, the stakes have never been higher. Every second that baby is alive means you're one second closer to your greatest nightmare. One you swore you'd prevent...

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resrouces


CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #1 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Christos Gage
Pencils: Andrea Di Vito
Covers: Mike Perkins
Inkers: Andrea Di Vito
Colorists: Laura Villari
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"RISE", Part 1 of 5
The biggest House of M story is finally revealed: how did Magneto take over the world? He began life as a penniless refugee, but rose to conquer the entire planet...and now Christos Gage (Thunderbolts, House of M: Avengers) and Andrea Di Vito (Annihilation) show you how the Master of Magnetism did it! Witness Magneto's first battle with the Sentinels... the tragic end of his marriage...and his fight against Apocalypse for leadership of all mutants! The secret history of the House of M unfolds here!

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


CRIMINAL 2 #5 (2 of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Ed Brubaker
Pencils: Sean Phillips
Covers: Sean Phillips
Inkers: Sean Phillips
Colorists: Val Staples

"BAD NIGHT", Part 2 of 4
Nothing is what it seems when a woman on the run falls for a man running from his past!

"Bad Night" twists like a knife in your back, as the multiple-award-winning series CRIMINAL keeps the hits coming! Jacob K. is no stranger to trouble, or to the strangers that bring trouble with them. Still, his coincidental meeting with a beautiful woman in need of shelter is beginning to turn his life upside down,and he's starting to wonder if he even cares. And he's also wondering if there are really any coincidences in life. See what these bad nights will bring him, and if he'll get out alive. And on top of this longer-than-usual length main story, CRIMINAL now features an expanded back-pages section, as well - with articles by Brubaker and other top crime writers, from novelists to screenwriters to comic writers. These noir articles have become a popular piece of the CRIMINAL package, and are something that can only be found in the comics, not in any collections. So don't miss out on the start of a new story arc in the most acclaimed crime comic on the stands!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Robin Furth, Peter David
Pencils: Jae Lee
Covers: Jae Lee, Gabriele Dell'Otto
Colorists: Richard Isanove
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

The ka-tet of Roland, Alain and Cuthbert have returned safely to their home in Gilead. But all is not well. Roland has kept the evil Maerlyn’s Grapefruit and has become obsessed with peering into its pinkish depths despite the deadly toll it’s taken on his health. And what the young gunslinger sees brings him the darkest of nightmares. Meanwhile, Roland’s father has led a posse in search of those who threatened his son’s life in Hambry—John Farson and the Big Coffin Hunters. And in this encounter, Stephen Deschain’s life may be forfeit.

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Source: Major Spoilers, Marvel Comics, Major Spoilers


DEADPOOL VOLUME 3 #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Daniel Way
Pencils: Paco Medina
Covers: Clayton Crain, Rob Liefeld (Incentive)
Inkers: Juan Vlasco
Colorists: Marte Gracia
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!

"ONE OF US", Part 1
The Merc with a Mouth is back, even deadlier and more deranged than before! The planet has been invaded by Skrulls, everything's gone topsy-turvy -- but, in Deadpool's world, that just means it's Monday! Crazy times call for crazy men, but c'mon, this guy's insane! Like it or not, Deadpool may be the only person on the planet who can save us...but who's to say he wants to? Be here for the explosive debut of the new ongoing series by writer Daniel Way (WOLVERINE: ORIGINS, GHOST RIDER, BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS) and fan-favorite artist Paco Medina (NEW WARRIORS, NEW X-MEN)! Deadpool: His madness is his method! You won't want to miss it!

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GENEXT #5 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Chris Claremont
Pencils: Patrick Scherberger
Covers: Patrick Scherberger
Inkers: Norman Lee
Colorists: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Ed Dukeshire

"CALL US GENEXT!", Part 5 of 5
Up against the most unexpected of adversaries in an effort to save one of their own, GeNEXT isn’t going to give up without a fight! The amazing conclusion of the miniseries revealing a world where time has passed for the X-Men in real time, written by legendary X-Scribe Chris Claremont, and drawn by the dynamic Patrick Scherberger! Will this newest class of X-Men survive their first time in the spotlight?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


HULK CHRONICLES: WWH #3

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Greg Pak, Jeff Parker
Pencils: John Romita Jr
Covers: John Romita Jr
Inkers: Leonard Kirk

Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #108 and WORLD WAR HULK #2

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Source: Comic Book Resources

MARVEL ADVENURES: HULK #15

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Peter David
Pencils: Juan Roman Cano Santacruz
Covers: Juan Roman Cano Santacruz
Inkers: Raul Fernandez Fonts
Colorists: Angel Marin
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"FOLLOWING THE LEADER"
The United Nations has tried to for years to bring the nations of the world together, and facilitate peace. The gamma-enhanced super-villain, the Leader, likes that idea--he just thinks the best way to get it is for him to rule the planet! Now it's up to Hulk and his constant companions, teenager Rick Jones and Monkey the monkey, to save the UN from the big-brained baddie! But can even Hulk smash a whole army of the Leader's squishy pink androids?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MARVEL ADVENURES: SPIDER-MAN #43

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Marc Sumerak
Pencils: Carlos Ferreira
Covers: Patrick Scherberger
Inkers: Rob Campanella
Colorists: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"WHALE OF A TALE"
When Peter Parker's biology class goes on a field trip to a popular aquatic theme park, Pete can't wait for a day full of water, whales and walruses. But our hero never expected to find himself face-to-fin with an Atlantean villain determined to release the park's animal inhabitants back to the freedom of the ocean! Looks like Spidey is in DEEP trouble!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY #1 (of 8)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Roy Thomas
Pencils: Greg Tocchini
Covers: Greg Tocchini
Inkers: Roland Paris
Colorists: Artur Fujita
Letters: Joe Caramagna

Part 1 of 8
Odysseus, one of the great Greek warriors of the Trojan War, has not arrived home. His ship is blown off course by the vengeful sea god Poseidon, thus leading the hero into a series of awesome adventures that form a cornerstone of Western literature. This Homeric epic has been told and retold and now it receives the grand Marvel Illustrated treatment courtesy of classic scribe Roy Thomas (THE ILIAD) and penciler Greg Tocchini (THOR: SON OF ASGARD). It's the greatest voyage in all mythology and it begins here.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers


MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS #4 (of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Roy Thomas, Alexandre Dumas
Pencils: Hugo Petrus
Covers: Gerald Parel
Inkers: Tom Palmer
Colorists: June Chung
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Part 4 of 6
Cardinal Richelieu's plans to destroy the Queen--the woman who spurned him, move menacingly forward. Then, he attempts to weaken the throne itself by splitting up the King's protectors by offering Musketeer D'Artagnan a position in the Cardinal's own guard. When D'Artagnan refuses, Richelieu plots his death--with poison.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

MS. MARVEL VOLUME 2 #30 (3 of 3)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Brian Reed
Pencils: Adriana Melo
Covers: Greg Horn
Inkers: Paulo Siqueira
Colorists: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"THE BATTLE OF MANHATTAN", Part 3 of 3
Ms. Marvel discovers the Skrulls' dark secret hidden away within Riker's Island. Something even worse than the armies already rampaging across the Earth? Most definitely. Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Adriana Melo (Witchblade) bring the tale of Ms. Marvel and the Skrull invasion to its brutal conclusion.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


NEW EXILES #11

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Chris Claremont
Pencils: Paco Diaz Luque
Covers: Michael Golden
Inkers: Norberto Fernandez
Colorists: Wil Qintana
Letters: Simon Bowland

"THE KILLING FIELD"
The bulk of the New Exiles have been off saving an alternate Earth, while their leader, Sabretooth, stayed behind. What has Apocalypse's former horseman been doing? His attention has turned to a threat that's been hovering on the periphery of the Exiles' awareness... Madame Hydra, Susan Storm, and her own band of reality-hopping associates! But can Sabretooth take on Sue's entire team on his own?

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NYX: NO WAY HOME #2 (of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Marjorie Liu
Pencils: Kalman Andrasofsky
Covers: Alina Urusov
Inkers: Kalman Andrasofsky
Colorists: John Rauch
Letters: Joe Caramagna

Part 2 of 6
Kiden, Tatiana, Bobby Soul, and Lil' Bro never had an easy life. But when someone kidnaps their would-be mentor--the only person who ever lifted a finger on their behalf--this is when the NYX learn what they're really made of. Will they stand together --or fall apart? All this, plus a special section of behind-the-scenes bonus material and never-before-seen art!

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UPDATED: 10/03/2008 - updated pages 14,16

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PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT #3 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Kathryn Immonen
Pencils: David LaFuente Garcia
Covers: Stuart Immonen
Inkers: David LaFuente Garcia
Colorists: John Rauch
Letters: Dave Lanphear

Part 3 of 5
Patsy Walker is in WAY over her head. As the sole member of the Initiative supporting Alaska, you'd think she'd have an easy time. You'd be wrong. She's on a mission to find the heir to the magical shamanic realm of Attakpanik, but she's closer to sinking the whole continental shelf and taking Tony Stark and S.H.I.E.L.D. down with her.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics

SECRET INVASION: INHUMANS #2 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Joe Pokaski
Pencils: Tom Raney
Covers: Stepan Seijic
Inkers: Scott Hanna
Colorists: Guru-EFX
Letters: Cory Petit

A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN

"FAMILY", Part 2 of 4
The insane invasion hits the moon as an army of Super-Skrulls lay siege on Attilan! As the Inhuman Royal Family defends their city with their lives, Medusa proves that she'll do anything to find answers about Black Bolt. But how far is too far?

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SECRET INVASION: RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS #3 (of 3)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Christopher Yost
Pencils: Takeshi Miyazawa
Covers: Michael Ryan
Inkers: Takeshi Miyazawa
Colorists: Christina Strain
Letters: Joe Caramagna

Part 3 of 3
The rip-roaring teen mini-series comes to a killer climax! The teams are split up, but can they come together and stop the Invasion? Can Hulkling become the Messiah he has been prophesized to be? Is Xavin lost forever?

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SECRET INVASION: X-MEN #2 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: Cary Nord
Covers: Terry Dodson
Colorists: Dave McCaig
Letters: Joe Caramagna

Part 2 of 4
As the Skrulls consolidate their hold on the West Coast of America, the X-Men's guerilla war enters a new phase. But Nightcrawler is being subverted by a lost Skrull bible, and the Beast's search for a last-ditch anti-Skrull weapon requires one extra ingredient: a Super-Skrull to dissect...

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THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #1 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Pencils: Mike Perkins
Covers: Lee Bermejo, Mike Perkins (Incentive)
Inkers: Mike Perkins
Colorists: Laura Martin
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

Part 1 of 5
It begins here: the apocalyptic epic battle between good and evil based on the classic bestseller by master of horror Stephen King! On a secret army base in the Californian desert, something has gone horribly, terribly wrong. Something that will send Charlie Campion and his wife and daughter fleeing in the middle of the night. Unfortunately for the Campion family--and the rest of America--they are unaware that all three of them are carrying a deadly cargo: A virus that will spread from person to person like wildfire, triggering a massive wave of disease and death, prefacing humanity's last stand! Be there as writer Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four) teams with artist Mike Perkins (Captain America) for the first arc in the next great Stephen King event!
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