PREVIEW: Comics for 02/18/2009

X-MEN: KINGBREAKER #3

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Christopher Yost
Pencils: Dustin Weaver, Jaime Mendoza
Covers: Brandon Peterson
Colorists: Nathan Fairbairn

The fuse has been lit in the Shi'Ar Empire and an intergalactic powder keg is about to explode. After the shocking events of last issue, the rest of the universe just found out how dangerous Vulcan is... but right now Vulcan is more concerned with a now free HAVOK and POLARIS. And as the ruthless new Imperial Guard hunts down MARVEL GIRL, everything begins to converge. Will there be any X-Men left to fight the WAR OF KINGS?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


X-MEN: LEGACY #221 (2 of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: Scot Eaton, Andrew Hennessy
Covers: Lee Bermejo

"SALVAGE", Part 2 of 5
The desert ghost-town that was once the X-Men's HQ has been reborn as a city of the damned with only one inhabitant: Rogue. But as Professor X and Gambit struggle to reach her, they discover that sometimes one is a very large number...

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Source: Comic Book Resources


YOUNG X-MEN #11 (1 of 2)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Marc Guggenheim
Pencils: Rafa Sandoval
Covers: Pasqual Ferry
Letters: Dave Sharpe

"END OF DAYS: ASHES TO ASHES", Part 1 of 2
Dust is dying. Ever since she was turned to glass in YOUNG X-MEN #3, things haven’t been right, and they’re only getting worse. Why does she think that Donald Pierce may hold the answer?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


SHRAPNEL: ARISTEIA RISING #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Radical Comics
Writers: Mark Long, Nick Sagan, M. Zachary Sherman
Pencils: Bagus Hutomo
Covers: Arthur Suydam, Gerhard Moszi
Colorists: Leos "Okita" Ng
Letters: Sean Konot

Part 2 of 5
The war escalates and the last free colony of the solar system balances on the precipice of genocide. Now lost in self exile, Sam, the most infamous heroine of the war, must confront the blood sins of her past before rising to rally humanity's last stand as the darkening skies of war roll in symbolizing the shadows that are once again being cast heavily upon her own heart.

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Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising #2, Suydam Cover
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Source: Comic Book Resources

BRAVE AND THE BOLD VOLUME 3 #22 (4 of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: David Hine
Pencils: Doug Braithwaite
Covers: Doug Braithwaite
Inkers: Bill Reinhold

"WITHOUT SIN", Part 4 of 4
On Earth, Green Arrow battles to protect the children of the Arcadia Orphanage. And on the planet Kahlo, Green Lantern and the Phantom Stranger locate the one cosmic power that can stop the evil of The Purge!

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Source: Newsarama


TINY TITANS #13

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Art Baltazar, Franco
Pencils: Art Baltazar
Covers: Art Baltazar

Everyone's favorite know-it-all, Psimon, is back and the Science Club will never be the same. Meanwhile, Raven shows just what a tough cookie she is, and Aqualad and his new friend come to a Pet Club meeting in stately Wayne Manor.

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Source: Newsarama


BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: THE CYLON WAR #2 (of 4)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Joshua Ortega, Eric Nylund
Pencils: Nigel Raynor
Covers: Stephen Segovia, Nigel Raynor
Colorists: Adriano Lucas

Part 2 of 4
Before the time of mankind's exodus from the twelve colonies (as told in the current award winning Battlestar Galactica series on SCI FI) and the returned menace of the Cylons, a war was fought between man and machine. A story that has never before been told, until now....

Now, DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT are proud to present the CYLON WAR mini-series event, from writers Joshua (Frank Frazetta's Death Dealer) Ortega and Eric (Halo) Nylund, Galactica veteran artist Nigel Raynor and cover artists Stephen (Wolverine) Segovia (75%) and Nigel Raynor (25%)

Fully authorized by Sci Fi and the show producers, the world of Galactica and the first "apocalypse" with the Cylons is explored here as only Dynamite can!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE DEATH DEFYING 'DEVIL #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Joe Casey
Pencils: Edgar Salazar
Covers: Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Stephen Sadowski, Edgar Salazar
Colorists: Romulo Fajardo Jr

Part 3 of 4
In this issues, we see continued flashbacks to the history of the Death Defying Devil and his Wiseguys along with more clues to the modern day origins of deadly Claw organization and the 'Devil's new nemesis, the Dragon! Plus, all out action from the 'Devil, The Ghost and Silver streak!

All this excitement and adventure under a series of covers by Alex Ross, John Cassaday, Stephen Sadowski and Edgar Salazar!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

GARTH ENNIS' BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES TP

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Garth Ennis
Pencils: Russ Braun
Covers: John Cassaday
Colorists: Tony Aviña

Late summer, 1942. As the German army smashes deep into Soviet Russia and the defenders of the Motherland retreat in disarray, a new bomber squadron arrives at a Russian forward airbase. Its crews will fly flimsy wooden biplanes on lethal night missions over German lines, risking fiery death as they fling themselves against the invader- but for these pilots, the consequences of capture will be even worse. For the pilots of the 599th Night Bomber Regiment are women. In the deadly skies of the Eastern front, they will become a legend- known, to friend and foe alike, as the Night Witches.

Based on the true story of Russia's women warriors, this hard-hitting tale by Garth Ennis (The Boys) and Russ Braun (Jack of Fables) pulls no punches in its depiction of warfare on the savage Eastern Front. When Communist and Nazi armies meet head on, innocence dies fast- and even the survivors will be scarred in ways they could never have imagined.

This volume collects issues 1-3 of the Dynamite series and features all of the covers by John Cassaday (Astonshing X-Men) and Garry Leach (Dan Dare) as well as a sketchbook by Russ Braun.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN #2 (of 2)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Brandon Jerwa
Pencils: Carlos Rafael
Covers: Carlos Rafael
Colorists: Carlos Lopez

Part 2 of 2
Highlander mastermind Brand Jerwa returns to the mythos with a special 2 issue mini-series event telling the origin of the barbaric Kurgan for the first time ever!

Joined by artist Carlos Rafael - who also provides two incredible covers -- Highlander ORIGINS: KURGAN #2 (OF 2) is the definitive tale of the immortal Kurgan, Connor MacLeod's most deadly foe!

Never what you expect, Dynamite's Highlander continues to thrill old and new fans alike! 40 pages featuring 32 pages of story and art!

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CYBLADE #3

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Joshua Hale Fialkov
Pencils: Lee Ferguson
Covers: Rick Mays, Stjepan Sejic

Dominique’s hard decision leads to her salvation, but with Cyberdata on her heels, can the Resistance rally themselves fast enough to stand up against an army of SHOC Troops? With a special appearance by another member of CYBERFORCE!

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Source: Major Spoilers

THE ZOMBIES THAT ATE THE WORLD #1 (of 8)

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Jerry Frissen
Pencils: Guy Davis
Covers: Guy Davis

[i]"A DOMESTIC DRAMA IN A SUBURBAN HELL", Part 1 of 8
In Los Angeles in the year 2064, the world has changed. The dead have risen and corpses live again. In a blackly comedic saga that only Guy Davis could illustrate, a zombie apocalypse like you have never seen engulfs the City of Angels.

-The critically-acclaimed horror/black comedy finally comes to the U.S.!

-Featuring incredible artwork by the legendary Eisner Award-Winning GUY DAVIS!

-Humanoids Publishing returns to comics and is making its home with Devil’s Due Publishing!
MATURE READERS

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Source: Major Spoilers