PREVIEW: Comics for 12/31/2008

WOLVERINE: MANIFEST DESTINY #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jason Aaron
Pencils: Stephen Segovia, Paco Diaz Luque
Covers: Dave Wilkins
Inkers: Noah Salonga, Paco Diaz Luque
Colorists: John Rauch
Letters: Cory Petit

"ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINATOWN", Part 3 of 4
50 years ago Wolverine turned his back on the people of San Francisco’s Chinatown when they needed him the most. Now he must make up for his mistake and somehow manage to unite all of the Kung Fu schools in the city, if he hopes to have any chance at defeating the brutal Black Dragon Tong that currently controls the underworld. Unfortunately, that’s going to be hard for Logan to do when he happens to be locked inside a San Francisco jail cell.

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UPDATED: 12/30/2008 - added pages 13,15,20

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources


X-MEN: MAGNETO TESTAMENT #4 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Greg Pak
Pencils: Carmine Di Giandomenico
Covers: Marko Djurdjevic
Colorists: Matt Hollingsworth
Letters: Dave Lanphear

Part 4 of 5
THE LASTEST SERIES FROM MARVEL KNIGHTS

The Poles called the little town Oswiecim…but the conquering Nazis have given it a new name. Now the young man who will eventually become Magneto faces the most unfathomable horrors of his life within the death camp known as Auschwitz-Birkenau. Whose familiar face will greet him? What will it take to survive? And in the face of such overwhelming inhumanity, how can our hero keep hope alive?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


X-MEN: WORLD'S APART #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Christopher Yost
Pencils: Diogenes Neves
Covers: Mike Deodato Jr
Inkers: Edgar Tadeo
Colorists: Raul Trevino
Letters: Cory Petit

Part 3 of 4
From the time she joined the X-Men, Storm has been called upon to fight mutants, aliens, demons and even gods…and she’s triumphed. But how will she fare when she is forced to combat her own husband? It’s the fight you’ve been waiting for: Storm, Queen of Wakanda, against the Black Panther! And with her kingdom and the lives of her teammates, the X-Men, on the line, Storm knows this is one fight she can’t afford to lose…

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Source: Comic Book Resources


YOUNG X-MEN #9 (2 of 2)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Marc Guggenheim
Pencils: Rafa Sandoval
Covers: Chris Bachalo
Inkers: Serge LaPointe
Colorists: Stephane Peru
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"THE Y-MEN: ASCENDANT", Part 2 of 2
The two-part juggernaut, "The Y-Men" concludes as the Young X-Men face the next generation of super-powered villains. Who could be more threatening than evil mutants? You'll have to read this issue to find out!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

FINAL CRISIS: SECRET FILES

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Grant Morrison, Peter J. Tomasi
Pencils: Frank Quitely, Various
Covers: Frank Quitely, Jim Lee, Scott Williams

"BALANCING ACT!"
Finally, the secrets of this year's most talked about event can be revealed! Witness how Darkseid's death shattered the Multiverse, creating continuity ripples throughout the DC Universe! Submit to Darkseid and read the full Anti-Life Equation! This is a book you cannot resist to buy!

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Source: Newsarama

BATMAN #684 (2 of 2)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Dennis O'Neil
Pencils: Guillem March
Covers: Alex Ross, Tony Daniel (Incentive)

"LAST DAYS OF GOTHAM", Part 2 of 2
In a world without a Batman, what happens when Commissioner Gordon lights the Bat-signal, in desperate need of assistance against the growing tide of crime sweeping his city? What does Nightwing do when his longtime partner fails to aid him in yet another of Two-Face's villainous assaults against Gotham? Without The Dark Knight to protect its walls, Gotham City may be facing its final days!

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Source: Newsarama


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOLUME 2 #28

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Dwayne McDuffie
Pencils: Jose Luis
Covers: Ed Benes
Inkers: JP Mayer
Colorists: Pete Pantazis
Letters: Travis Lanham

"WELCOME TO SUNDOWN TOWN: SHADOW AND ACT", Part 2
The Shadow Cabinet has stolen the mortal remains of Dr. Light. The Justice League has vowed to bring them down. Plus, Shadow Thief has returned deadlier than ever before, and you won't believe the source of his new powers.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 3 #22 (6 of 6)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Geoff Johns, Alex Ross
Pencils: Dale Eaglesham, Alex Ross (Painted Pages)
Covers: Alex Ross, Dale Eaglesham (Incentive)
Inkers: Nathan Massengill
Colorists: Hi-Fi
Letters: Rob Reigh

"ONE WORLD, UNDER GOG: THY WILL BE DONE", Part 6 of 6
Concluding the sequel to KINGDOM COME and featuring several pages of painted interiors by Alex Ross! The Justice Society have had their greatest wishes granted, but at what deadly price? As war breaks out among the Justice Society, the cost of Gog's watchful eye comes to light. But removing Gog from Earth will cost more than they could ever imagine. This finale will leave the Justice Society torn apart...and see a new team rise out of the ashes!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


WINTERMEN: WINTER SPECIAL

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Brett Lewis
Pencils: John Paul Leon
Covers: John Paul Leon
Inkers: John Paul Leon
Colorists: Melissa Edwards
Letters: John Workman

"REVOLUTION MEANS A CIRCLE"
Brett Lewis and John Paul Leon's carefully crafted, acclaimed epic reaches its oversized conclusion! Combining the Super Hero genre with a sociopolitical thrill ride, this finale will leave readers breathless! Who lives? Who dies? And what will befall the Wintermen?

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Source: Comic Book Resources

WORLD OF WARCRAFT: ASHBRINGER #3 (of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Micky Neilson
Pencils: Ludo Lullabi
Covers: Chris Robinson, Ludo Lullabi (Incentive)
Inkers: Tony Washington
Letters: Wes Abbott

"NAXXRAMAS", Part 3 of 4
Aided by the Argent Dawn, Darion will drive into the very heart of the Scourge stronghold. But will he find resolution or death?

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Source: Comic Book Resources

BACK TO BROOKLYN #3 (of 5)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Garth Ennis, Jimmy Palmiotti
Pencils: Mihailio Vukelic
Covers: Mihailio Vukelic

Part 3 of 5
Churchill is hunting, Mr. Caproni is taking one for the team. Maggie is losing it, as Bob finally tells us what drove him to turn his back on his brother and all his friends. Once you read this issue, say goodbye to all the innocence you've had in you. Nothing... and we mean nothing will ever be the same.

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Source: Image Comics


PROOF #15

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Alex Grecian
Pencils: Riley Rossmo
Covers: Riley Rossmo

"Thunderbirds are Go!" ends with a bang! And a familiar face returns

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Source: Image Comics