PREVIEW: Comics for 02/25/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie #594
02 - Pals N Gals Double Digest #129
02 - Sonic Universe #1
02 - Tales From Riverdale Digest #32

BOOM! STUDIOS
15 - Cthulhu Tales #12 - added 02/23/2009
15 - Eureka #2 (of 4) - added 02/23/2009
03 - Fall Of Cthulhu: Godwar TP
03 - High Rollers TP
15 - Warhammer 40,000: Defenders Of Ultramar #3 (of 4) - added 02/23/2009
03 - Zombie Tales #11

DARK HORSE COMICS
03 - Conan The Cimmerian #8 - updated 02/24/2009
04 - Criminal Macabre: Cell Block 666 #3
04 - Eden: It's An Endless World! Volume 11 TP Mature Readers
04 - Fear Agent #26 (5 of 6)
04 - Gigantic #3
05 - Larry Marder's Beanworld Volume 1: Wahoolazuma HC
05 - Mister X: Condemned #3 (of 4)
05 - Star Wars: Legacy #33 (2 of 2)
05 - The Umbrella Academy: Dallas #4 - updated 02/23/2009
06 - Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #118

DC COMICS
18 - Green Lantern Volume 4 #38 - added 02/26/2009
06 - Justice Society of America Volume 3 #24
06 - Teen Titans Volume 3 #68
06 - Trinity #39 (of 52)
18 - Wonder Woman Volume 3 #29 - added 02/26/2009

DC COMICS/VERTIGO
19 - Jack Of Fables #31 Mature Readers - added 03/02/2009

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
17 - Push #6 (of 6) - added 02/25/2009
17 - Resistance #3 (of 6) - added 02/25/2009
17 - Wildcats Volume 5 #8 - added 02/25/2009

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
19 - Hack/Slash #20 Mature Readers - added 03/02/2009

THE DIVERSITY FOUNDATION
19 - The Scrapyard Detectives #4 Available at WonderCon - added 03/02/2009

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
16 - Dan Dare Omnibus Volume 1 HC - added 02/24/2009
16 - Garth Ennis' Battlefields: Dear Billy #2 - added 02/24/2009
16 - Terminator: Revolution #3 (of 5) - added 02/24/2009

HAYS ENTERTAINMENT
07 - Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #2 (of 5)

IDW PUBLISHING
17 - Angel: After The Fall #18 - added 02/25/2009

IMAGE COMICS
07 - The Astounding Wolf-Man #13
07 - Dynamo 5 #20
07 - Elephantmen #16
08 - Proof #17
16 - Savage Dragon Volume 2 #145 - added 02/24/2009
08 - The Sword #15 Mature Readers - updated 09/16/2009
08 - Youngblood Volume 4 #8 - updated 02/23/2009

MARVEL COMICS
08 - Avengers: The Initiative #22
09 - Captain America Volume 5 #47
09 - The Dark Tower: Treachery #6 (of 6) - updated 02/23/2009
09 - Dr Doom And The Masters Of Evil #2
09 - Ender's Game: Battle School #3 (of 5)
10 - Fantastic Four Volume 3 #564 (1 of 2)
10 - Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #5 (of 5)
10 - Hulk Volume 2 #10
10 - Incredible Hercules #126
11 - Lords Of Avalon: Knight Of Darkness #4 (of 6)
11 - Marvel Adventures: Fantastic Four #45
11 - Marvels: Eye Of The Camera #4 (of 6)
11 - Mighty Avengers #22 (2 of 3)
12 - Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #36 (2 of 3)
12 - New Avengers #50
12 - Nova Volume 4 #22
12 - Runaways Volume 3 #7
13 - She-Hulk 2 #38
13 - Skaar: Son Of Hulk #8
13 - Ultimate Spider-Man #131
13 - War Machine Volume 2 #3 - updated 03/14/2009
14 - Wolverine: First Class #12
14 - Wolverine: Origins #33
14 - X-Force Volume 3 #12 (1 of 4)

ARCHIE #594

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Hal Lifson, Bill Golliher, Craig Boldman
Pencils: Stan Goldberg
Covers: Stan Goldberg

"RUNNING IN THE FAST LANE"
Betty convinces Archie to do a marathon with her, but can Archie keep from “running on empty”?!

"AN EGG-CELLENT ASSIGNMENT"
The “yolks” on Archie when Professor Flutesnoot has the students take care of eggs to learn about responsibility.

"THE REPLACEMENT"
Don’t get him wrong – Archie’s not the paranoid type – he’s just absolutely certain Veronica has replaced him!

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Archie #594, "The Replacement" Page 3
Archie #594, "An Egg-Cellent Assignment" Page 1
Archie #594, "An Egg-Cellent Assignment" Page 2

Source: Major Spoilers


PALS N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #129

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: George Gladir, Bill Golliher, Various
Pencils: Fernando Ruiz, Bill Galvan, Pat Kennedy, Various
Covers: Stan Goldberg

"THE HIGH COST OF GAS"
Archie’s feeling the gas crisis where it hurts – now taking the girls out on dates is even MORE expensive! Dilton’s solutions aren’t cost-effective and Chuck’s cartoon gag didn’t lift Archie’s spirits, so he turns to Jughead to help… and the fun begins!

"WHO’S WATCHING WHO?"
“Big Bee is watching” when Mr. Weatherbee installs monitors throughout the school… but how long before the watcher is watched himself?

"THE BIG 70"
A local reporter covering the Chocklit Shoppe’s 70th anniversary gets an earful from Pop Tate about the town teens’ mouthfuls of goodies downed through the years!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Pals N Gals Double Digest #129, "Who’s Watching Who?" Page 2
Pals N Gals Double Digest #129, "The Big 70" Page 1
Pals N Gals Double Digest #129, "The Big 70" Page 2

Source: Major Spoilers


SONIC UNIVERSE #1

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Tracy Yardley
Covers: Patrick “Spaz!” Spaziante

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT: A THRILLING NEW SONIC SERIES THAT RAISES THE STAKES & EXPANDS THE COMIC BOOK WORLD OF SONIC!

"LIVING WEAPONS"
This is the comic the fans have waited for – an ever-expanding, all-encompassing series revolving around Sonic’s many friends and foes whose continuity aligns with the regular monthly Sonic comic. Along the way, we’ll deliver some of the popular supporting cast from the many Sonic video games, including many who have never appeared in the comics before! The first issue of “Sonic Universe” debuts with a story that’s out of this world – literally – as Shadow and Metal Sonic continue their series-spanning fight and wind up in a whole new dimension! And things are bound to heat up when Blaze the Cat and a Chaos Emerald enter the mix! Don’t miss the explosive beginning of this universe-spanning series!

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Source: Major Spoilers


TALES FROM RIVERDALE DIGEST #32

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: George Gladir, Various
Pencils: Fernando Ruiz, Bob Bolling, Various
Covers: Fernando Ruiz

"THE MISSING MANHOLE COVERS"
There’s a mystery afoot, and it’s up to Riverdale’s premiere teenage rock band, the Archies, to solve it! Can they solve the mystery of who is stealing the town’s manhole covers… and the even bigger mystery of “why?!”

"LUNCHROOM LAMENT"
Complaining is on the menu when Miss Beazly tells a new café co-worker of the trials and tribulations of slinging hash for teens! Wait until she gets a load of what’s for dessert!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Tales From Riverdale Digest #32, "Lunchroom Lament" Page 1
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FALL OF CTHULHU: GODWAR TP

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Michael Alan Nelson
Pencils: Mark Dos Santos, Mat Santolouco

The final conflict between the Elder Gods and all of humanity reaches its climax, and the Earth hangs in the balance! This volume collects the four-issue FALL OF CTHULHU: GODWAR series, prequel to the current FALL OF CTHULHU: APOCALYPSE!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


HIGH ROLLERS TP

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Gary Phillips
Pencils: Sergio Carrera
Covers: Brett Weldele
Colorists: Andrew Dalhouse
Letters: Marshall Dillon

Crime does pay! Meet Cameron Quinn, a ruthless upstart out to make a name for himself in the underworld of Los Angeles! Award-winning mystery novelist Gary Phillips (High Hand, Bangers) shines a harsh light on the action and drama of the L.A. underworld with this inner-city spin on The Sopranos! For fans of The Wire and Ed Brubaker’s Criminal! Collects HIGH ROLLERS #1-4.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


ZOMBIE TALES #11

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Ralph Soll, Kim Krizan, Bryce Carlson
Pencils: Unai, Jon Reed, Axel Medellin Machain
Covers: Shane Oakley, Michal DiPascale

This is it! Humanity’s final verdict is delivered in Exodus 2061, the end of Kim Krizan’s 2061 saga! Also in this issue, Bryce Carlson and MR. STUFFINS artist Axel Medellin Machain count the numbers in Population Control!

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Zombie Tales #11, "Exodus 2061" Page 1
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Source: Comic Book Resources


CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #8

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Timothy Truman
Pencils: Tomás Giorello
Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner
Colorists: José Villarrubia

A new story arc! Conan leaves his trials and regrets behind in Cimmeria and heads into the next phase of his adventurous life -- his mercenary career. Timothy Truman adapts Robert E. Howard's powerful "Black Colossus" short story and sets Conan off on what will be his bloodiest battle yet, when the mercenaries of Amalric clash with the demonic hordes of Natohk! Conan, once a wandering thief, tries his luck as a professional soldier, joining Amalric's forces and facing condescending jabs from the noblemen in his company, who mistakenly think that the Cimmerian is an unskilled simpleton. Tomás Giorello takes on full penciling duties once again, and Joseph Michael Linsner (Dawn, Dark Ivory) returns as cover artist for this exciting arc!

"This story has cemented a new direction for Conan, and I'm eager to see where the creative team takes our favorite Cimmerian next." -IGN.com

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UPDATED: 02/24/2009 - added pages 1-3

Source: Dark Horse Comics, Dark Horse Comics

CRIMINAL MACABRE: CELL BLOCK 666 #3

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

What's life like behind bars for a guy framed for the death of the D.A.'s wife? Ask Cal McDonald. He's a guy who knows a thing or two about misery from first-hand experience, but miserable doesn't begin to describe what's ahead for the disgraced private dick whose only friend on the planet is a dead guy. Now Cal's in lockup at the darkest time of his life with no connection to the outside world except through the random contact he makes with other prisoner. Luckily for Cal, it turns out his reputation proceeds him . . . and the reputation of an ex-cop-gone-wrong who runs with ghouls might be just the thing to keep him alive against all odds.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


EDEN: IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 11 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Hiroki Endo

The Closure Virus fails to destroy humanity, but the mysterious Propater organization uses the ensuing chaos to take over governments across the globe. Years later, the Closure Virus has mutated and begins to spread in a strange way, with the enigmatic being who calls himself "Maya" possibly at the center of its proliferation. While Maya may also hold the key to freeing Elijah's kidnapped sister, Elijah finds himself enmeshed in another complicated Propater debacle, and it's clear that the greedy, scheming organization wants him dead. Befriending Aletheia, a strange cyborg girl, Elijah travels to Australia--where Miriam (the policewoman from Eden Volume 10) is following clues on her former partner's death, where Propater may be holding some of its prisoners of war, and where dozens of pilgrims are giving themselves up to the expanding threat of the new Disclosure Virus!

* Each volume of Eden comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

"Eden is a fascinating dystopian series like none other. The superb artwork, the intricate and taut storytelling are arresting in every aspect." -ActiveAnime.com
MATURE READERS

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


FEAR AGENT #26 (5 of 6)

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

"I AGAINST I", Part 5 of 6
Heath Huston, a mysterious otherworldly stranger, comes to the rescue of a frontier town that is somehow a step out of time. The peaceful, small mining community is under threat of annihilation when a ruthless land baron arrives with his posse of hired guns to take control of the territory. After the struggle for a peaceable resolution, and the gunfighting . . . it all ends in a down-in-the-mud, cheap-and-bloody fistfight to the death.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


GIGANTIC #3

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Rick Remender
Pencils: Eric Nguyen
Colorists: Matthew Wilson

Invisible alien film crews record your every moment for the entertainment of fat, anesthetized aliens throughout the universe. Gigantic, our would-be savior, fights to liberate us from this secretive voyeurism, but at what price? In order to restore order to their hit show “Planet Earth,” the Universal Broadcast Network has sent Gigantic’s archnemesis, the Iconoclast, to stop him by any means necessary, leading to a world-shattering battle through time and space.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

LARRY MARDER'S BEANWORLD VOLUME 1: WAHOOLAZUMA HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Larry Marder

Beanworld is a peculiar fantasy that operates under its own rules and laws. Series creator Larry Marder says, "Beanworld is about the affinity of life. It's like A Bug's Life meets Mutts, as told by Dr. Seuss and Joseph Campbell." Meet Mr. Spook, Professor Garbanzo, Beanish, and the Chow Sol'jer Army as they experience adventures that prove, whether friends or adversaries, we all ultimately depend on each other for survival. Beanworld reflects deep truths about our world, including themes of ecology, advertising, culture, and art, making the experiences of these fanciful creatures feel as true, funny, moving, and relatable as anything in our own reality.

* Rescanned from the original artwork, this deluxe hardcover collects the long-out-of-print first nine issues of the original acclaimed comic-book series in an affordable single volume for the first time!

* Suggested for readers aged seven to adult.

* For a fascinating look into Beanworld, go to Larry Marder's Beanworld!

"Like George Lucas, Stan Lee, and J.J. Abrams, cartoonist Larry Marder is the creator of a deeply imagined alternate word that inspires obsessive fandom and yields glossaries, maps, and websites." -Sean Howe, Entertainment Weekly

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


MISTER X: CONDEMNED #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Dean Motter

Part 3 of 4
In this latest chapter, return to the Ninth Academy, sanitarium for mad scientists-the place that nurtured the minds behind Somnopolis's nightmarish design. Years later, the demolition of the insanity-causing architecture has been temporarily halted after the deaths of an entire sect of architects -- either a tragedy or a conspiracy. In the middle of it all, the enigmatic Mister X continues his frantic quest to find the missing city plans, so he can save Somnopolis while there's still some of it left!

"More fun than its ponderous premise sounds, the tale is enlivened by gangsters, glamour gals, and romantic intrigue . . . the grand design, equal parts Metropolis and film noir, carries the day." -Booklist

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: LEGACY #33 (2 of 2)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: John Ostrander
Pencils: Jan Duursema

"FIGHT ANOTHER DAY", Part 2 of 2
With the objective of exterminating the entire Mon Calamari species, the Sith have created a semisentient bioweapon, a creature that can kill selectively.

This Sith leviathan has already been unleashed on one underwater Mon Cal refugee camp, and it now swims the waters of Dac searching for more victims. The Mon Cal Rangers, with the help of Imperial Knight Treis Sinde, must find a way to destroy the leviathan before it clears the remaining Mon Calamarians from the galaxy forever!

"Star Wars: Legacy took a gamble by jumping the Star Wars saga 100 years past what we knew about it and it has paid off. It's a great series." -BlogCritics.com

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY: DALLAS #4

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Gerard Way
Pencils: Gabriel Bá
Covers: Gabriel Bá
Colorists: Dave Stewart

Number Five and The Rumor have accepted a terrible mission, and after enduring torture and a brush with nuclear Armageddon, the rest of the surviving Umbrella Academy have to put aside their infighting to try to find their brother and sister, racing through history to do so.

The Eisner and Harvey Award-winning series kicks into high gear as Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá head into taboo territory in the surreal political thriller Dallas.

2008 Eisner Award winner-Best Limited Series, Best Colorist, and Best Cover Artist!

2008 Harvey Award winner-Best New Series!

"Way, Bá, Stewart, and Piekos have achieved something rare in comics."-IndiePulp.com

"Gerard Way is an innovative, vibrant new writer of comics who has created an exciting, original world. The Umbrella Academy feels like serialized 1930s pulp fiction, even as it reads like sci-fi." -PinkRaygun.com

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UPDATED: 02/23/2009 - added pages 3-5

Source: Dark Horse Comics, Comic Book Resources

USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 3 #118

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Stan Sakai

"TRAITORS OF THE EARTH", Part 2
The rabbit ronin's wandering path crosses once again with the charming thief Kitsune's as they face a mysterious new enemy!

Kitsune's fast hands often cause trouble, but this time she may have gone too far, stealing a powerful charm from the wizard Hatakeyama. Now a pack of thugs are after her, and it's Usagi to the rescue! However, Kitsune falls under the wizard's spell and the entranced thief leads Usagi and Kiyoko deep into the mountains. How can they keep up with her when their way is blocked by magic?

"Usagi Yojimbo possesses all of the qualities required to make a must-read comic, and it's perhaps more impressive that Sakai has been making this book a must-read for as long as he has, with no signs of slowing down." -Randy Lander, The Fourth Rail

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Source: Dark Horse Comics, MySpace Comic Books


JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 3 #24

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Geoff Johns, Jerry Ordway
Pencils: Jerry Ordway
Covers: Alex Ross, Jerry Ordway (Incentive)

"BLACK ADAM AND ISIS: FAMILY TIES", Part 2
Featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup! The Justice Society faces off against a fully powered Black Adam and his wife, Isis, for control of the Rock of Eternity. But when Mary Marvel enters the fray, will she side with the Justice Society or join the Black Marvel family?

Download the complete ORIGINS AND OMENS checklist here!

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Source: Newsarama


TEEN TITANS VOLUME 3 #68

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Sean McKeever
Pencils: Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose
Covers: Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose

"THE NEW DEAL: NEW DAY DAWNING", Part 3
Kid Eternity is back in this issue featuring an "Origins and Omens" backup tale! But is he here to stay? In part 3 of "The New Teen Titans," learn how the Kid's struggle with the Lords of Chaos and Order has progressed, why his abilities are on the fritz and how his arrival creates major problems for his teammates!

Download the complete ORIGINS AND OMENS checklist here!

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Source: Newsarama


TRINITY #39 (of 52)

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

Part 39 of 52
The war to save all of reality rages on and is waged in the memory of Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman. But the legendary Trinity battle to end the conflict themselves by becoming more than just a memory!

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LEVITICUS CROSS: SHADOWS OF THE HEART #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Hays Entertainment
Writers: Seth Hays, Jose Torres
Pencils: Hector Sevilla
Covers: Hector Sevilla, David Grief
Colorists: Simon Bork
Letters: Seth Hays

Part 2 of 5
Corruption and betrayal is worst when it comes from a trusted person. There is definitely more to meets the eye with the young Shadow and despite her heroic antics she has a bit more to prove before the people will think of her a more than an outcast. For now her true identity must remain hidden. However trouble bigger than any monster lurks in the allies and Shadow can’t help but get involved, but is she risking too much?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #13

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Robert Kirkman
Pencils: Jason Howard
Covers: Jason Howard

Now, at long last we get the secret origin of Gary Hampton. Where did he come from? How did he rise to become one of the richest men in the world? If you think you know everything about the man who became the Astounding Wolf-Man, think again.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DYNAMO 5 #20

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

CHANGE IS COMING!

It’s Valentine’s Day, but the members of Dynamo 5 don’t have time to deal with their own love lives. Instead, they have to stop a feuding super-villain couple from destroying Tower City!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


ELEPHANTMEN #16

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Richard Starkings
Pencils: Chris Burnham
Covers: Boo Cook, Andy Lanning

"DARK HEART"
A woman from The Silencer's past has tracked him down to Los Angeles. She knows all the Silencer's secrets... except one! Plus: THE SLEEZE BROTHERS by John Carnell and Andy Lanning, digitally remastered!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

PROOF #17

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

"GOATSUCKER!"
The Chupacabra’s journey from Mexico to Minnesota is finally revealed in a special stand-alone story. Plus, Colonel Dachshund receives a gift from an unexpected visitor.

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THE SWORD #15

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Joshua Luna
Pencils: Jonathan Luna
Covers: Jonathan Luna

Dara will stop at nothing to get the sword back.
MATURE READERS

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UPDATED: 09/16/2009 - complete issue

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YOUNGBLOOD VOLUME 4 #8

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Joe Casey
Pencils: Derec Donovan
Covers: Derec Donovan, Rob Liefeld

The party will be televised! It's the Televillain's last stand he's not through making his pop cultural point yet! And speaking of last stands... the all-new, all-different Youngblood meets the greatest foe they never knew, live in prime time!

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Youngblood Volume 4 #8, Backup Story Page 5-6 (no text)

UPDATED: 02/23/2009 - added pages 1-5, backup story 1,2 Liefeld cover, updated backup story page 3

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AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #22

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Christos Gage
Pencils: Humberto Ramos
Covers: Humberto Ramos
Colorists: Edgar Delgado
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"The Initiative Disassembled" continues as Counter-Force--the original New Warriors--return to join the battle against Ragnarok! But will they save Camp Hammond--or destroy it? Be here as events set in motion in our very first issue rocket towards their devastating conclusion...we're not kidding when we say the Initiative will never be the same!

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CAPTAIN AMERICA VOLUME 5 #47

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Ed Brubaker
Pencils: Butch Guice
Covers: Steve Epting
Colorists: Frank D'Armata
Letters: Joe Caramagna

The New Captain America in the hands of the enemy in China! His secret past as the Winter Soldier in danger of coming to light! And what are his old Invaders teammate the Sub-Mariner and the Black Widow doing while Bucky Barnes faces his darkest past? By the best-selling Eisner, Harvey and Eagle award-winning writer, Ed Brubaker, and the red-hot artist, Steve Epting.

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THE DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #6 (of 6)

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

Part 6 of 6
In this final issue of the arc, Cort, the trainer of gunslingers announces that Gilead has been infiltrated. The man responsible is one of John Farson’s spies and most likely has not been working alone. And the ultimate goal of the infiltration is the theft of the immensely powerful mystical object which Roland Deschain stole and brought to Gilead—Maerlyn’s Grapefruit!

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UPDATED: 02/23/2009 - added page 7

Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers


DR DOOM AND THE MASTERS OF EVIL #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Tobin
Pencils: Patrick Scherberger
Covers: Karl Kerschl
Letters: Dave Sharpe

The Masters of Evil have themselves a plan, and all that stands in their way is the Circus of Crime and their ringleader...Doctor DOOM! When an untouched Hittite temple is found deep inside a New Mexico cave, the rush is on for the untold wealth, and a map where "eternal life" is the X that marks the spot! But where is the original Ringleader, and even with Doom now leading them, what can a bunch of circus performers do against the MASTERS OF EVIL?

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ENDER'S GAME: BATTLE SCHOOL #3 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Christopher Yost
Pencils: Pasqual Ferry
Covers: Pasqual Ferry
Colorists: Frank D'armata

Part 3 of 5
The legendary sci-fi epic by New York Times Bestseller Orson Scott Card continues as the children's training continues at Battle School, but Ender begins to question exactly who the enemy is. He's been isolated, his peers have been turned against him, and now he's been thrown into the deep end... transferred into an army of kids all much older than him. Even if Ender can make it through this, he's found a new game that he might not be able to beat. It's called the Giant's Drink, and no one's ever gotten out of it alive.

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FANTASTIC FOUR VOLUME 3 #564 (1 of 2)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mark Millar
Pencils: Bryan Hitch
Covers: Bryan Hitch
Colorists: Paul Mounts
Letters: Russ Wooten

"THE CHRISTMAS MONSTER", Part 1 of 2
Dear Readers,

You have our word that nothing this lame happens inside this very special Christmas issue.

Yours sincerely,
Mark and Bryan.

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GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH #5 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Simon Spurrier
Pencils: Javier Saltares, Tom Palmer
Covers: Clint Langley
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"ADDICT: CHASE THE DRAGON", Part 5 of 5
This is it. The moment of truth. The moment when a broken hero with a good heart faces his demons, his fiery foes, and his own twisted future. Burning rat-gods, manipulative masters, the land Beyond the Veil, a soul up for sale…DANNY KETCH concludes his cataclysmic spiral into the dark…and is reborn! Flamehead-fans: You Cannot. Afford. To miss. This.

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HULK VOLUME 2 #10

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jeph Loeb
Pencils: Ed McGuinness
Covers: Ed McGuinness
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"LOVE & DEATH"
Guess what Emmy nominated, Eisner Award winning Jeph Loeb and superstar fan fave Ed McGuinness have for you THIS month?! There was a time when the world's mightiest heroes got together to fight foes too great for them to handle all by themselves. No! Not the Avengers! The other guys: HULK! NAMOR! SILVER SURFER! DOC STRANGE! The original Defenders are back! But what terrible threat could bring them together again? How about THE OFFENDERS! RULK! TIGER SHARK! TERRAX! BARON MORDO! If you have to buy ONE comic this month -- be sure to by TWO copies of HULK!

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INCREDIBLE HERCULES #126

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Rodney Buchemi, Greg Adams
Covers: Ed McGuinness
Colorists: Raul Trevino
Letters: Joe Caramagna

A special DOUBLE-SIZED issue that is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Proudly presenting, for the first time in Marvel continuity ... the ORIGIN OF HERCULES! How did the young man who becomes the Lion of Olympus learn of his divine heritage? In what battle did he earn the title "Prince of Power?" And, most importantly, why does the goddess HERA hate him so, now that her DARK REIGN begins to fall across New Olympus? PLUS: In the aftermath of the Skrull invasion, AMADEUS CHO goes on "The Quest for Kirby!"

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