PREVIEW: Comics for 11/12/2008

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie & Friends #125 (2 of 2)
02 - Betty & Veronica Digest #189
02 - Jugheads Double Digest #145
02 - Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #194

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
03 - Bartholomew Of The Scissors #2
03 - Pistolfist #4 (of 4)
03 - Ray Harryhausen Presents The Elementals #2
03 - Vincent Price Presents #2

BOOM! STUDIOS
14 - Cthulhu Tales #8 - added 11/10/2008
14 - Fall Of Cthulhu: Godwar #3 (of 4) - added 11/10/2008
14 - Galveston #1 (of 4) - added 11/10/2008
14 - Last Reign: Kings Of War #1 (of 4) - added 11/10/2008
15 - Warhammer 40K: Exterminatus #4 (of 5) - added 11/10/2008
15 - Warhammer 40K: Fire & Honor #3 (of 4) - added 11/10/2008
15 - Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #2 (of 4) - added 11/10/2008
17 - Zombie Tales Volume 2: Oblivion TP - added 11/11/2008

DABEL BROTHERS PUBLICATIONS
04 - Jim Butcher's Dresden Files: Storm Front #1

DARK HORSE COMICS
04 - B.P.R.D.: The Warning #5
04 - Blood Plus Volume 3: Boy Meets Girl (Novel)
04 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 8 Volume 3: Wolves At The Gate TP
05 - Chronicles Of Conan Volume 16: The Eternity War And Other Stories TP
05 - The Cleaners #1 (of 4)
05 - Oh My Goddess Volume 10 TP Authentic Edition

DC COMICS
15 - Action Comics #871 (4 of 10) - added 11/10/2008
05 - Batman: Cacophony #1 (of 3) - updated 11/11/2008
21 - Detective Comics #850 - added 11/12/2008
21 - Green Lantern Corps Volume 2 #30 (2 of 4) - added 11/12/2008
06 - Justice Society of America Kingdom Come Special: Superman
21 - Nightwing Volume 2 #150 - added 11/12/2008
21 - Superman and Batman VS. Vampires and Werewolves #3 (of 6) - added 11/12/2008
13 - Titans Volume 2 #7 - added 11/09/2008
06 - Trinity #24 (of 52)

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
22 - Gen 13 Volume 4 #24 - added 11/12/2008
23 - Push #1 (of 6) - added 11/15/2008

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
17 - Hack/Slash #16 (2 of 3) Not available through Diamond - added 11/11/2008
17 - Hack/Slash #17 (3 of 3) Not available through Diamond - updated 11/18/2008
17 - Spooks: Omega Team #3 - added 11/11/2008
06 - United Free Worlds #3 - updated 11/11/2008
18 - Voltron: A Legend Forged #4 (of 5) - updated 11/12/2008

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
06 - Black Terror Volume 3 #1 - updated 11/29/2008
18 - The Lone Ranger Volume 4 #15 - added 11/11/2008

IDW PUBLISHING
07 - Pirat Tales: Legend Of The Cat O Nine Tails #1
07 - Sir Apropos Of Nothing #1

IMAGE COMICS
18 - Brit #9 - added 11/11/2008
18 - I Kill Giants #5 (of 7) - added 11/11/2008
19 - Jack Staff Volume 2 #19 - added 11/11/2008
19 - Mice Templar #6 - added 11/11/2008
07 - The Ted McKeever Library Book 1: Transit HC
07 - The Walking Dead #54 Mature Readers
19 - Youngblood Volume 1 HC - updated 11/12/2008

IMAGE COMICS/SHADOWLINE COMICS
08 - I Hate Gallant Girl #1

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
08 - Broken Trinity #3 (of 3)
08 - The Darkness Volume 3 #7 Mature Readers - updated 11/10/2008

MARVEL COMICS
08 - Amazing Spider-Girl #26
09 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #577
09 - Avengers Fairy Tales #4
09 - Big Hero Six #3
09 - Captain Britain And MI: 13 #7
19 - Dark Tower: Treachery #3 - added 11/11/2008
10 - Dead Of Night Featuring Devil Slayer #3 Mature Readers
10 - Eternals Volume 4 Annual #1
10 - Fantastic Four: True Story #4
10 - Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man #45
11 - Marvel Illustrated: The Odyssey #3
11 - New Exiles #14
11 - Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane Season 2 #4
11 - The Stand: Captain Trips #3 (of 5) - updated 11/12/2008
12 - Wolverine Volume 3 #69 (4 of 8)
12 - X-Men: Magneto Testament #3

ONI PRESS
20 - Salt Water Taffy Volume 2: A Climb Up Mt. Barnabus GN - added 11/11/2008
23 - Wet Moon 4: Drowned in Evil GN - added 11/19/2008

PLATINUM STUDIOS
23 - Night School GN - added 11/18/2008

RADICAL COMICS
16 - City Of Dust: A Philip Khrome Story #2 (of 5) - updated 11/15/2008

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #125 (2 of 2)

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Jane Smith Fisher
Pencils: Stan Goldberg
Covers: Stan Goldberg

THE SECOND PART OF A TWO-PART TALE BY POPULAR “WJHC” WRITER JANE SMITH FISHER!

"BATTLE OF THE BANDS", Part 2 of 2
In the aftermath of their rockin’ contest performance, the Archies face a new challenge: a sponsor who will only cover half their prize travel expenses! Now the group must get jobs quickly to raise the money… except Reggie and Veronica of course, who are riding on their parents’ dimes. But will that free ride last? The rockers learn a valuable lesson about earning their own “fun money”… and the value of good work ethics in the process! Not to mention how important it is to help those in need. A longtime advocate for kids’ comics, writer Jane Smith Fisher has devoted her career to telling age-appropriate stories in series such as “Cybernauts” and the highly popular “WJHC,” about a group of teens who start their own high school radio station. Jane has been embraced by librarians and schools across the nation. Now she brings her special voice for both young and female characters to Archie Comics in this rock ‘n’ rollin’ storyline.

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Source: Major Spoilers


BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #189

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

"THE PRESENT"
Betty tries to live for the “here and now,” but Veronica is only interested in it “every now and then!”

"THE PARTY"
After accidentally gobbling up goodies meant for the Orphanage Christmas party, Jughead finds a way to redeem himself and keep the Christmas spirit alive.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Source: Major Spoilers


JUGHEADS DOUBLE DIGEST #145

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Fernando Ruiz, Stan Goldberg, Various
Covers: Dan Parent

"PIZZA AND GOOD CHEER!"
Take Jughead, some pizza pies, a giving heart, mix it up with good cheer and what have you got? A yuletide tale that will warm your heart… and your belly!

"TREE FORTIFIED"
Archie searches for the perfect Christmas tree, but the only problem is the perfect Christmas tree is also the perfect cover for woodland creatures!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Source: Major Spoilers


SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOLUME 2 #194

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Tracy Yardley
Covers: Tracy Yardley, Jason Jensen
Inkers: Jim Amash

"OTHERSIDE", Part 2
Sonic’s plan to find help on the mirror world of Moebius backfired and now he’s fighting for his life! Back home, the Suppression Squad has had enough – but are two teams enough to stop King Scourge? All this, plus you won’t believe who makes his big debut this month! Surprises abound in this issue!

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BARTHOLOMEW OF THE SCISSORS #2

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Chad Helder
Pencils: Daniel Crosier
Covers: Daniel Crosier

The horror continues this month as Gordon and Jessica penetrate deeper into the mystery of Bartholomew to learn about the origin of Bartholomew and the horrific Scissor Swarm. The uncanny psychic vision of the Fire Doppelganger reveals the horrific details of Bartholomew’s abduction and murder. Unbeknownst to the investigators, Bartholomew is watching, and he doesn’t appreciate the team probing into his past. Meanwhile, the White Blob gains strength and numbers.

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PISTOLFIST #4 (of 4)

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: J.S. Earls and David A. Flanary Jr
Pencils: Andres Guinaldo
Covers: Joel Robinson

Part 4 of 4
This is it! The explosive, action-packed grand finale to the hit limited-series! Not only will Bluewater reveal the winners of the New Pistolfist Costume Design Contest, but — (spoiler alert!) — BEN FRANKLIN DIES IN THIS ISSUE!! And, no, we’re not joking.

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RAY HARRYHAUSEN PRESENTS THE ELEMENTALS #2

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Scott Davis
Pencils: Sebastián Piriz
Covers: Sebastián Piriz

Alliances, friendships and faith are all tested as the 5th Squadron come face to face with the perils of The Source. In their relentless search for a missing member, the squadron encounters a place outside of their collective understanding that is considerably more than it seems and falls victim to the unknown dangers that lie behind every turn. However, there is one being who might help; but finding him means avoiding the giant creatures, the Elementals, that are everywhere–in the air, under the ground, in the water. But not even Britain’s elite flying team and Germany’s top ace cannot imagine the consequences of getting home. This second installment of the limited four-part series takes one of Ray Harryhausen’s most cherished and talked about unrealized projects and brings it to life.

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VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS #2

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Chad Helder
Pencils: Giovanni Timpano, Joel Robinson
Covers: Giovanni Timpano, Joel Robinson

The new series of gothic and macabre stories with surprising twists for a new generation of Vincent Price fans. Orok is the fire-maker for a clan of Neanderthals in the primordial European forest. When an unspeakable creature claims the life of his young daughter, Orok must venture into the darkest recesses of the human psyche where he confronts the dawning of a horrible legend.

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JIM BUTCHER'S DRESDEN FILES: STORM FRONT #1

Publisher: Dabel Brothers Publications
Writers: Jim Butcher, Mark Powers
Pencils: Ardian Syaf
Covers: Ardian Syaf

Meet Harry Dresden, the only practicing wizard listed in the Chicago yellow pages -- and the only person Chicago P. D. calls when they encounter a case that just can't be solved using traditional methods. Harry's unique gifts allow him to see beyond the everyday world into a strange realm of magic and monsters. Unfortunately for Harry, the pay isn't all that great... When the police call Harry in as a consultant on a brutal double homicide, he quickly finds himself tangled in a web of missing persons, murder, and black magic. Following hot on the heels of the hot selling The Dresden Files: Welcome to the Jungle, the Dabel Brothers are proud to bring you The Dresden Files: Storm Front. From the imagination of New York Times bestselling author Jim Butcher, this the first story set in the world of the wildly popular sci-fi series of novels, The Dresden Files. Storm Front is sure to enchant readers with a blend of gripping mystery and fantastic adventure!

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Source: Newsarama


B.P.R.D.: THE WARNING #5

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

Abe, Johann, and Kate discover that their old enemies have joined forces, threatening to shake the very foundations of the world.

Written by Mike Mignola and John Arcudi and drawn by Guy Davis, this is the explosive ending to B.P.R.D.: The Warning.

* Kevin Nowlan joins Mignola on cover duties.

* Dave Stewart won the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Coloring.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


BLOOD PLUS VOLUME 3: BOY MEETS GIRL (Novel)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Ryo Ikehata
Covers: Chizu Hashii

The monsters are winning. Saya Otonashi thought she could battle against the Chiropterans, defeat the undead monsters, and avenge the life of her adoptive father. But the creatures, led by Saya's twin sister Diva, have struck a fatal blow: their attack on Saya's adopted brother Riku has left him infected with the vampiric curse and destined to transform into a Chevalier, a half-human abomination with an unquenchable bloodlust. In search of answers, Saya finds herself drawn to the papers of nineteenth century explorer Joel Goldschmidt, and his long-forgotten journal. Saya learns more about her past, the origins of the Red Shield organization, and the destiny she and Diva share.

* Featuring eighteen pages of illustrations by series character designer Chizu Hashii.

* Created by Mamoru Oshii, director of the hit film Ghost in the Shell, and developed by the highly influential animation studio Production I.G.

* The basis of a hit TV series, a series of top-selling PlayStation games, a hit feature film (Blood: The Last Vampire), and a live-action film produced by William Kong, producer of Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, currently slated for release in 2008.

* The official novelization of the international hit animated series currently running on the Cartoon Network's Adult Swim anime block.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 8 VOLUME 3: WOLVES AT THE GATE TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Joss Whedon, Drew Goddard
Pencils: Georges Jeanty
Covers: Jo Chen
Inkers: Andy Owens
Colorists: Michelle Madsen

Vampires that, at will, can transform into wolves, panthers, insects, or fog invade the Slayer base of operations in northern Scotland, and not only walk away unscathed, but in possession of Buffy's scythe, the symbol of Slayer power worldwide. Buffy and the Slayer legion travel to Tokyo in order to learn more about their dangerous new foes, as Xander journeys to Transylvania to solicit the only person they've ever known to possess such power: Dracula.

* The celebrated Buffy Season Eight continues with Drew Goddard (Cloverfield, Lost) writing Wolves at the Gate, with Joss Whedon continuing his role as executive producer, and Georges Jeanty as series artist.

* Includes the stand-alone issue written by Buffy creator Joss Whedon, "A Beautiful Sunset."

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 16: THE ETERNITY WAR AND OTHER STORIES TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: J.M. DeMatteis, Roy Thomas
Pencils: John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Bob McLeod

Following a renowned writer like Roy Thomas was no easy task, but J.M. DeMatteis (Justice League, Spider-Man, Moonshadow) found himself fit for the job when he became Conan the Barbarian's next regular writer with Conan #118! This volume continues the period when DeMatteis worked with legendary artist John Buscema, collecting five of their regular series issues, as well as Conan Annuals 4 and 5, which were created by Roy Thomas, John Buscema, and Ernie Chan! Enjoy the continuing story lines, growing cast of characters, and increasingly strange sorcerers and monsters in the regular series segments, while getting a look at an older Conan's fight for his throne and queen in the unbeatable Thomas/Buscema/Chan Conan Annual collaborations: "The Return of the Conqueror" and "Bride of the Conqueror"!

* Since rekindling the Conan franchise in 2004, sales of Dark Horse Conan books are over one-quarter of a million copies!

* Volume 16 features a foreword by J.M. DeMatteis and an afterword by Roy Thomas!

* Features a portion of J.M. DeMatteis's first year as a regular writer on Conan and two riveting Conan Annual stories written by Roy Thomas!

* Beautifully remastered in breathtaking new color!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE CLEANERS #1 (of 4)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mark Wheaton, Joshua Hale Fialkov
Pencils: Rahsan Ekedal
Covers: Rahsan Ekedal
Colorists: John Graef

Part 1 of 4
In the dark tradition of Los Angeles noir, The Cleaners is a terrifying new mystery series about a ragtag team of for-hire trauma-scene cleaners led by ex-surgeon Robert Bellarmine. Contracted with sanitizing some of the nastiest crime and accident scenes in the tri-county L.A. basin, the team battles against what could only be described as the grim, unknowable face of the supernatural. But by focusing on the scientific explanation, no matter how aberrant or extraordinary, they counteract centuries-old superstition to prove things are seldom what they seem . . .

In this miniseries, the cleaners crew takes on a series of gruesome tasks starting with a bloodbath that covers an entire neighborhood. This investigation leads them toward uncovering a disturbing mystery involving missing children, which dates back longer than the history of the city itself.

* Josh Fialkov is the writer behind the hit indie sensations Punks the Comic and Elk's Run, as well as highly acclaimed runs on Friday the 13th, Vampirella, and more!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics, Comic Book Resources


OH MY GODDESS VOLUME 10 TP AUTHENTIC EDITION

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Kosuke Fujishima

Ever since a cosmic phone call brought the literal young goddess Belldandy into college student Keiichi's residence, his personal life has been turned upside down, sideways, and sometimes even into strange dimensions!

It'll be one, two, three strikes you're out for the N.I.T. Softball Club if Keiichi can't help his sister win against their campus rivals--but with the goddesses stepping up to bat, it's not going to be the oldball game! Then, it's an unrelaxing hot springs vacation when Mara returns to challenge Urd to the most feared battle imaginable-karaoke! Plus four pages of color, ten Mini-Goddess strips, a message from creator Kosuke Fujishima, and your fan art and letters!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


BATMAN: CACOPHONY #1 (of 3)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Kevin Smith
Pencils: Walt J. Flanagan, Sandra Hope
Covers: Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert (Incentive)

Part 1 of 3
Best-selling comic book writer/director Kevin Smith (GREEN ARROW, Daredevil, Clerks) steps into Gotham City to write this 3-part miniseries event! Practically from out of nowhere, the mysterious masked killer known as Onomatopoeia returns and sets his sights – and sounds – against The Caped Crusader!

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UPDATED: 11/11/2008 - added pages 1-3

Source: MySpace Comic Books, Newsarama

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA KINGDOM COME SPECIAL: SUPERMAN

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Alex Ross
Pencils: Alex Ross
Covers: Alex Ross, Dale Eaglesham with Nathan Massengill (Incentive)

Spinning out of the "One World, Under Gog" storyline, the Kingdom Come Superman's struggle with his place in the world brings a final conflict between the Supermen of Earths 1 and 22! Feeling the weight of his own world's loss on his shoulders, the transplanted Superman searches for answers to the mystery of his life's seemingly cursed existence and encounters "old acquaintances" on the way. This is the first fully written and illustrated adventure by KINGDOM COME co-creator Alex Ross, building to the storyline's conclusion in JUSTICE OF SOCIETY OF AMERICA #22!

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Source: Newsarama


TRINITY #24 (of 52)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
Pencils: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Mike Norton and Karl Kesel, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens
Covers: Andy Kubert, Jesse Delperdang

Part 24 of 52
The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – and will they ever return? Don't miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time!

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Source: Newsarama


UNITED FREE WORLDS #3

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Blake Leibel
Pencils: Patrick Blaine, Jason Raines, Jesse Aronson
Covers: Steve Skroce

As Cynotaur dismantles the UFW army he recalls his battles in the minister’s coliseum of death. After defeating 12 of the universe’s worst creatures, the minister warns Cynotaur of a civilization that would enjoy processing Cretorians and dinosaurs into fuel. Cynotaur prepares to retreat underground, secretly worrying for his planet’s survival.

-Continuing the epic miniseries originally published by Fantasy Prone!

-The newest indie sensation makes its home at Devil’s Due!

-The most visually kinetic book on the stands! You won’t believe your eyes when you read this book!

-Written by Blake Leibel, creator of TO HELL AND BACK and illustrated by Patrick Blaine (Green Lantern: The Sinestro Corps War)

-Featuring an incredible cover by the legendary Steve Skroce (The Matrix, Doc Frankenstein)!

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UPDATED: 11/11/2008 - added pages 12-15

Source: Devil's Due Publishing, Comic Book Resources


BLACK TERROR VOLUME 3 #1

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger
Pencils: Mike Lilly
Covers: Alex Ross, Greg Land, Mike Lilly (Incentive), John Romita Sr (Incentive), Tim Sale (Incentive)
Colorists: Vinicius Andrade

Spinning out of Alex Ross' Project SUPERPOWERS is the first new ongoing series -opening with this four-part story by Ross, Krueger and Lilly!

Each issue will feature a cardstock cover (ala Marvel's Secret Invasion and Civil War) and the first issue also features a 50/50 cover split - one by Alex Ross and the other by Greg (Uncanny X-Men #500 new artist) Land! The same team that brought you the covers to Uncanny X-Men #500!

But that's not all! This also comes co-plotted and story-boarded by Alex Ross, scripted by Jim Krueger and drawn by new Dynamite Exclusive artist Mike (Batman/Nightwing) Lilly!!!!

This new series is the foundation to our storylines bursting out of Project SUPERPOWERS 0-7 (the opening chapter), and will lead directly in to Project SUPERPOWERS Chapter Two!

Who are the Super-Patriots? Who are the "Inheritors"? And how does Captain Future fit in to all of this? And if that wasn't enough, this first issue will have a sneak peak at the Death Defying 'Devil series and the Masquerade series (otherwise, why would Mr. Land have placed all 3 of them on the cover?)

Fans, ask your local retailer for the special chase covers by John Romita Sr., Mike Lilly and Tim Sale, as well as the alternate art incentive cover by Alex Ross and the limited edition Ross foil cover!

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UPDATED: 11/29/2008 - complete issue

Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama

PIRAT TALES: LEGEND OF THE CAT O NINE TAILS #1

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Dan Taylor
Pencils: Orlando Baez
Covers: Orlando Baez

The infamous Captain Blacktail and his crew of swashbuckling rats set sail upon the high seas in search of a treasure equal to the ransom of kings upon kings. Many would-be plunderers have set forth to claim the treasure of the Cat O' Nine Tails—only never to return. A young mouse known as Pip will find his life forever changed as he journeys to uncharted waters on an adventure with Captain Blacktail and the rat crew of the Vile Vermin.

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SIR APROPOS OF NOTHING #1

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Peter David
Pencils: Robin Riggs
Covers: Robin Riggs, Joe Corroney

From the pages of the acclaimed fantasy trilogy rides Sir Apropos of Nothing, a cynical knight who thinks far less of the art of chivalry than he does the art of making a buck. In the first issue of this five-part original series written by the novel series’ creator, Peter David, the man in black may be fleeing across the desert, but Apropos is riding across the desert on a horse with no name, seeking out a buried treasure and running afoul of an acclaimed and slightly familiar tower that's somewhat dark.

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THE TED MCKEEVER LIBRARY BOOK 1: TRANSIT HC

Publisher: Image Comics
By: Ted McKeever

Spud, a self-proclaimed urban rebel, finds that when he inadvertently becomes involved in a political nightmare of power and corruption, he's going to need a lot more than half a can of spray-paint and a pair of worn out roller blades to survive. That is, if the entire city itself doesn't self-destruct before it's all over! Contains all five original issues of the series, and the never-before-published final chapter. Plus a full gallery of unpublished art, character designs, ads and more!

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THE WALKING DEAD #54

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Robert Kirkman
Pencils: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Covers: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn

All-out action!
MATURE READERS

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I HATE GALLANT GIRL #1

Publisher: Image Comics/Shadowline Comics
Writers: Kat Cahill
Pencils: Seth Damoose
Covers: Seth Damoose

"PRETTY, VACANT"
Based on skill alone, Renée Tempête should be the new Galaxy Girl. Instead, a buxom blonde with no actual powers holds the title. As events unfold, Renée struggles not only against monsters, criminals and giant robots, but also a society that desperately wants to keep her in her place. A Runner-up in Shadowline’s “Who Wants to Create a Super Heroine Contest”, Kat Cahill creates a super heroine for every talented person who has ever been passed over for a pretty face."

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BROKEN TRINITY #3 (of 3)

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Ron Marz
Pencils: Stjepan Sejic, Phji Hester
Covers: Stjepan Sejic, Dale Keown

Part 3 of 3
The event of the year concludes! Just like First Born before it, the outcome of Broken Trinity will affect the Top Cow Universe forever.

The mini-series lives up to its name as the trinity of Witchblade, The Darkness and The Angelus is broken when a character dies, causing an upset in the balance between Light and Dark. But amidst all this destruction, there is creation. The entire Top Cow Universe hangs in the balance as one story ends…and some new ones begin.

Featuring the final piece of an epic triptych cover by Dale Keown (The Darkness/Pitt)!

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THE DARKNESS VOLUME 3 #7

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Phil Hester
Pencils: Jorge Lucas
Covers: Jorge Lucas, Stjepan Sejic, Phil Hester

Never has Jackie Estacado’s dark, evil history served him so well as when he crosses paths with La Bruja de Las Paredes. Fleeing from the Central American country he once ruled over, Jackie runs afoul of the witch, who has enslaved a Mexican town by eating the memories and nightmares of its citizens. Guest artist Jorge Lucas (Pilot Season: Ripclaw) steps in and shows how his gritty art style perfectly captures the spirit of The Darkness. Stjepan Sejic (Witchblade) contributes a stunning variant cover, while Phil Hester contributes a special cover for The Hero Initiative. (All proceeds from the sale of Phil Hester’s cover will go to The Hero Initiative.)
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UPDATED: 11/10/2008 - added Sejic and Hester Covers

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AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #26

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

"THE REPLACEMENT!"
Araña’s back, Fury strikes, and the Green Goblin joins the search for the missing Peter Parker! But the big story is, will the real Mayday please stand up?!?

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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #577

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Zeb Wells
Pencils: Paolo Rivera
Covers: Paolo Rivera, Sal Buscema (Incentive)
Inkers: Paolo Rivera
Letters: Cory Petit

You’ll never guess this issue’s special guess--oh wait, he’s up on the cover. That’s right, it’s a good old fashioned Spider-Man/Punisher punch-up-a-palooza! What’s Punisher want with a mysterious, power-enhancing serum? What does MOSES MAGNUM have to do with it? And why is Peter Parker DRIVING A CAB?! Spidey-Stalwart Zeb Wells and groundbreaking artist Paolo Rivera (MYTHOS series) bring Spidey the answers in this double-size spectacular! IN COLOR!

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AVENGERS FAIRY TALES #4

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: C.B. Cebulski
Pencils: Ricardo Tercio
Covers: Claire Wendling
Colorists: Ricardo Tercio, Vinagre Guimaraes
Letters: Dave Lanphear

We're not in the Marvel Universe anymore, Toto! When young Jennifer Walters is swept away and carried to the mysterious land Oz, she discovers that turning green is only the beginning of her troubles. But she follows the Rainbow Road and encounters a familiar cast of characters more in need of help than her; a rusty old Iron Man in need of a heart, a scarecrow whose lost his hammer and maybe his mind, and a brave old warrior who simply needs to find his courage. And just when they thought things couldn't get any worse, the Scarlet Witch of the West arrives to utter three ominous words... "No More Munchkins!”

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BIG HERO SIX #3

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

Southport High School’s football team is in for the game of its life, and Big Hero 6 is working double duty as first string offense for the team, and defending their lives against an enemy from back home! Plus, what will the BH6 team do when one of their own becomes their greatest threat? It’s fourth and long for our heroes in the next issue of Big Hero 6, and their opponents are playing anything but fair!

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CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI: 13 #7

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Cornell
Pencils: Leonard Kirk
Covers: Bryan Hitch
Inkers: Jesse Delperdang
Colorists: Brian Reber
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"HELL COMES TO BIRMINGHAM", Part 2
Brian Braddock has to make his hardest decision ever, in the room that grants your heart's desire. The power behind the Mindless Ones is revealed. Blade and Spitfire: at each other's throats? And our heroes have to fight their way out of: Hell Comes to Birmingham, part two.

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DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING DEVIL SLAYER #3

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Brian Keene
Pencils: Chris Samnee
Covers: Kaare Andrews
Colorists: June Chung
Letters: Joe Caramagna

As a secret cabal within Heaven and Hell conspires to manufacture a war, the new Devil-Slayer finds himself besieged by ghouls and surrounded by enemies on all sides. It's a race against time to unravel the Bloodstone conspiracy and stop Operation: Xenogenesis before it's too late for all of mankind, in this terrifying, brutal reinterpretation of the Devil-Slayer by acclaimed horror novelist Brian Keene and rising star Chris Samnee (DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA)!
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ETERNALS VOLUME 4 ANNUAL #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Pascal Alixe
Covers: Ed McGuinness

When the Eternals are dispatched to investigate strange goings on in Madripoor, they arrive to discover a threat to all of humanity that could render the Horde’s

impending arrival of no consequence! Born of the

Celestials, the Young Gods believe themselves superior to the Eternals. But one question plagues them: why were they created? Left to determine the answer on their own, the Young Gods’ efforts to this end may prove to be the end of all humanity... and only the Eternals stand in their way! Tremble mortals, for the gods are going to war!

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FANTASTIC FOUR: TRUE STORY #4

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Cornell
Pencils: Horacio Dominguez
Covers: Niko Henrichon
Colorists: Horacio Dominguez
Letters: Dave Lanphear

It's the end of the FF's adventure in the worlds of Fiction! Will there be a happy ending?! Are those wedding bells we hear?! Can it really be that, as the title has it, Johnny Storm Saves Books?! And there's this trick Reed pulls that made our eyes cross. And the big villain who we can't reveal yet because you'll see this before he first appears, oh, he really gets hoist by his own petard! But will the team get back to reality in time to save Billie Lumpkin? All this and a talking badger!

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MARVEL ADVENTURES: SPIDER-MAN #45

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Todd Dezago
Pencils: Zach Howard
Covers: Zach Howard
Colorists: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Teamed with new Bugle reporter, Billy Walters, Peter finds himself interviewing witnesses to a battle between the nefarious DOCTOR OCTOPUS and the amazing SPIDER-MAN, and discovers that every story has many sides...and not everyone is a Spider-fan!

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