PREVIEW: Comics for 04/29/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie #596
02 - Archie Double Digest #198
02 - Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP
02 - Sonic Universe #3

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
03 - Female Force: Michelle Obama (One Shot)

BOOM! STUDIOS
03 - Eureka: Dormant Gene #1 (of 4) - updated 04/28/2009
03 - Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1 (of 4)
03 - Mr. Stuffins #1 (of 3)
04 - The Muppet Show #2 (of 4)

CARTOON BOOKS
04 - Rasl #4

DABEL BROTHERS PUBLICATIONS
04 - Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1

DARK HORSE COMICS
04 - Conan The Cimmerian #10
05 - Little Lulu Volume 19: The Alamo And Other Stories TP
05 - Oh My Goddess! Colors TP
05 - Path Of The Assassin Volume 15: One Who Rules The Dark Mature Readers
05 - Star Wars Adventures Volume 1: Han Solo And The Hollow Moon Of Khorya TP
06 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Volume 6: Vindication TP
06 - Star Wars: Legacy #35 (2 of 2)

DC COMICS
06 - Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12 (of 12)
06 - Green Lantern Volume 4 #40 (2 of 4)
07 - Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26
07 - Superman #687
07 - Superman/Batman #59 (3 of 3)
07 - Teen Titans Volume 3 #70 (3 of 5)
08 - Trinity #48 (of 52)
16 - Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31 (6 of 8) - added 04/27/2009

DC COMICS/VERTIGO
17 - Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7 Mature Readers - added 05/01/2009

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
08 - Gears of War #6

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
16 - Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1 - added 04/27/2009
16 - Masquerade #3 - added 04/27/2009
08 - Sherlock Holmes #1 - updated 04/27/2009

IDW PUBLISHING
08 - G.I. Joe: Origins #3

IMAGE COMICS
17 - Amber Atoms #3 - added 05/02/2009
09 - Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC
09 - The Astounding Wolf-Man #15
17 - Madman Atomic Comics #15 - added 04/28/2009
09 - Mr. Universe (One Shot)
09 - Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2 (of 7)
10 - Proof #19 - updated 04/28/2009

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
10 - Rising Stars Compendium TP
10 - Witchblade #126

MARVEL COMICS
16 - Amazing Spider-Man Family #5 - added 04/27/2009
10 - Avengers/Invaders #10 (of 12)
11 - Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms (One Shot)
11 - Dark Avengers #4 - updated 04/27/2009
11 - Dark Reign: The Cabal (One Shot)
11 - Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4
12 - Ender's Game: Battle School #5 (of 5)
12 - Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35
12 - Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2
12 - Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38
13 - Nova Volume 4 #24
13 - Runaways Volume 3 #9
13 - Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10
13 - Thunderbolts #131 (4 of 4)
14 - Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5 (of 6)
14 - Uncanny X-Men #509 - updated 04/27/2009
14 - War Machine Volume 2 #5
14 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1

RED 5 COMICS
17 - Neozoic Volume 1 TP - added 04/28/2009

TITAN BOOKS
15 - Tank Girl 1 (Remastered Edition) Available April 28, 2009

ARCHIE #596

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: George Gladir, Bill Golliher
Pencils: Stan Goldberg
Covers: Stan Goldberg

"THE BIG FLIP"
After nearly 70 years of being indecisive over Betty and Veronica, Jughead offers Archie a simple solution: merely flip a coin!

"TELLER I LOVE HER!"
The new bank teller steals Archie’s heart… but that’s not all she pilfers!

"GORY STORY"
Archie takes on a project he can really sink his “fangs” into – making a documentary about vampires! Features the “Monster Museum” last seen in ARCHIE & FRIENDS #106.

"CHANGING TIMES"
Mr. Weatherbee shows the class of ’84 how much things have changed… but for Archie and Jughead, the more things change, the more they stay the same!

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Source: Major Spoilers


ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #198

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: John Rose, Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Jeff Shultz, Bob Bolling, Tim Kennedy, Various
Covers: Jeff Shultz

"ALL WET"
Archie has a “big fish” story to tell… all about the big mess he made at the new seafood restaurant!

"ROLL THE DICE"
Waiters on wheels are back in style… but when Archie’s your server you might want to take insurance on your meal!

"NAME GAMES"
A tree by any other name would still rain chestnuts down all over town!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Source: Major Spoilers


ARCHIE HIGH SCHOOL CHRONICLES VOLUME 1: FRESHMAN YEAR TP

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Batton Lash
Pencils: Bill Galvan
Covers: Bill Galvan

Archie and his friends have forever been stuck in the latter portion of high school, but now, after many long years, the story of how “the gang” all met up is finally being told in this, the first edition of “The High School Chronicles!” This pioneering storyline, captured in issues #587-591 of ARCHIE and now again in this graphic novel reprint, brings us the beginning of the “eternal love triangle,” the introduction of Mr. Weatherbee as principal of Riverdale High, the formation of Moose and Midge’s relationship (and Reggie’s subsequent schemes to split them up), and other Archie staples! It’s all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of “Wolff & Byrd” and “Archie Meets the Punisher” fame, along with popular Archie Comics artist, Bill Galvan. So get your Homecoming dress, pack your brand-new backpack, and pick up your school map to find your way to the biggest Archie story of the year!

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SONIC UNIVERSE #3

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Tracy Yardley
Covers: Tracy Yardley

THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD ACTION-PACKED ISSUE!

"OLD SOLDIERS"
Shadow is sent into the remote mountains to find E-102 Gamma. At the same time, Dr. Robotnik launches the over-powered E-123 Omega to hunt down and destroy the rogue robot! It’s a race against time to see if Shadow can save Gamma and offer him asylum – if Gamma even wants to be saved! It’s the latest installment of this exciting new series presenting unifying continuity while spotlighting the many characters from Sonic’s various video games and animated series.

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Source: Major Spoilers

FEMALE FORCE: MICHELLE OBAMA (One Shot)

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Meal Bailey
Pencils: Ryan Howe
Covers: Vinnie Tartamella

This one-shot features the newest First Lady, Michelle Obama. A mother, political force and now... the new First Lady, it's obvious that Michelle Obama has lived a life many have only dreamed of. Continuing Bluewater's examination of strong female figures in politics, this visual biography will examine Michelle's life in detail to help find her context in modern history.

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Source: Comics Continuum


EUREKA: DORMANT GENE #1 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Andrew Cosby, Jonathan L. Davis
Pencils: Mark Dos Santos
Covers: Mark Dos Santos

Part 1 of 4
Sci-Fi Channel's smash hit show returns for another series masterminded by the creators of the show, told completely in continuity! Eureka creators Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia are joined by writer Jonathan L. Davis in bringing all-new stories from everybody¹s favorite town of eccentric geniuses!

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UPDATED: 04/28/2009 - added Cover C, inside front cover

Source: Comics Continuum, Major Spoilers


FARSCAPE: D'ARGO'S LAMENT #1 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith DeCandido
Pencils: Neil Edwards
Covers: Michael Dipascale, Will Sliney

"IF YOU CAN BE AN IDIOT, I CAN BE AN IDIOT", Part 1 of 4
Ka D’argo lives on — only in this pulse-pounding FARSCAPE mini-series set in continuity during season 3 between episodes “Revenging Angel” and “Fractures”! Follow the adventures of John Crichton’s best friend D’argo as he’s forced to not only save the day and end planetary war, he’s got to do it all with mouthy Princess Jool along for the ride. And that means trouble!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MR. STUFFINS #1 (of 3)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Johanna Stokes, Andrew Cosby
Pencils: Axel Medellin, Drew Rausch
Covers: David Peterson, Joe Abraham

"MY TEDDY BEAR'S A SECRET AGENT!", Part 1 of 3
When a scientist succeeds in creating Artificial Intelligence, he discovers to his horror that the government plans on making it a weapon. On the run, he hides the program inside a mechanical toy bear. An unsuspecting family buys the toy bear and a little boy discovers a new best friend – a cute, cuddly toy bear who’s got all the moves of James Bond! Chaos, fun, and mayhem ensue, from the creator of EUREKA Andrew Cosby and EUREKA writer Johanna Stokes! All over the country, the original edition of MR. STUFFINS #1 has sold out at convention after convention as fans asked, “When will issue #2 come out?” Well, true believer, the bear is back in a completely re-drawn and re-colored first issue with all new art from hot newcomer Axel Medellin, and most importantly for retailers, guaranteed this time to be on-time and on-schedule! Series Features “A” covers By MOUSE GUARD’s David Petersen.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

THE MUPPET SHOW #2 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Roger Langridge
Pencils: Roger Langridge
Covers: Roger Langridge

Part 2 of 4
Acclaimed creator Roger Landridge continues his madcap romp across The Muppet Show stage! In this hilarious issue, Fozzie’s comedy act is even more terrible than normal! When he asks for Gonzo’s help with his routine, Fozzie might just break more than his funny bone!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


RASL #4

Publisher: Cartoon Books
Writers: Jeff Smith
Pencils: Jeff Smith
Covers: Jeff Smith

Rasl's world is closing in around him and the only way to regain control is to leave it! The multi-dimensional art thief returns to the parallel universe where Dylan isn't Dylan, where he makes startling discoveries about his past -and about the nature of reality itself! Rasl and the lizard-faced killer battle it out as the the origins of the science behind Rasl's inter-dimensional engines are revealed. Rasl himself is faced with a choice: surrender his secrets or spend eternity chasing the lizard-faced assassin through parallel worlds trying to save the people he loves.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DEAN KOONTZ'S NEVERMORE #1

Publisher: Dabel Brothers Publications
Writers: Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne
Pencils: Andy Smith
Covers: Andy Smith
Colorists: Andrew Dalhouse
Letters: Bill Tortolini

Love makes us do crazy things. Meet Robert Godric, who in a desperate attempt to bring back his wife, Nora, who died of an aggressive brain cancer, invents a way to travel to parallel earths and searches for a living Nora on the infinite number of Earths. Inadvertently, he and his team encounter an alien hivelike race—the Hydra—that is conquering Earth after Earth after Earth. If the Hydra find our version by following Godric back to it, our civilization will not survive the invasion.

Created exclusively for comics by Dean Koontz, Nevermore is a brand new story from the masterful pen of New York Times Bestselling author Dean Koontz and featuring an adaptation by comic book writer Kieth Champagne and gorgeous illustrations by artist Andy Smith, Dean Koontz's Nevermore is a story that is filled with love, loss,

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Source: Comic Book Resources


CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #10

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

As the "Black Colossus" story arc continues, this issue focuses on Natohk, as he builds his army of desert tribesmen, bloodthirsty nomads, and demons to begin his invasion of Hyboria! Natohk has his sights set on the border city of Khoraja first, and he sends his fearsome horde to take it and begin their full assault on Koth -- a country filled with petty, quarreling rulers. Heading toward Khoraja with the rest of Amalric's mercenaries, Conan is still learning the ways of military discipline and strategy, impressing his leader while also making some enemies among Amalric's foot soldiers. Princess Yasmela is Khoraja's remaining sovereign. Haunted by terrifying apparitions and demonic visits, she prays to Mitra for help as Natohk's forces near her war-torn country and her near-defenseless city.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

LITTLE LULU VOLUME 19: THE ALAMO AND OTHER STORIES TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: John Stanley
Pencils: John Stanley, Irving Tripp

Containing the never-before-collected Marge's Little Lulu #88-#93 in full color, this volume features masterworks by comic-book legends John Stanley and Irving Tripp that haven't been seen since they first hit spinner racks over fifty years ago!

Perfect for anyone who loves to laugh, these timeless tales of Lulu Moppet, Tubby Tompkins, and the rest of the neighborhood kids will be appreciated by adults and children alike for the unrivaled quality of their craft and hilarity of their hijinks!

* For the first time anywhere, Dark Horse presents two hundred pages of classic Little Lulu comics in their original colors for a paltry $14.95!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


OH MY GODDESS! COLORS TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Kosuke Fujishima

What's inside? Let's start with what's outside: a metallic gold embossed cover with french flaps, featuring the Goddess sisters on the front, and Belldandy and her angel Holy Bell on the interior. Then the contents kick off with a wacky intro to the Oh My Goddess! saga, in the form of an eight-page "fan" manga by Neon Genesis Evangelion Angel designer Yoshitou Asari! Then, OMG! Colors's namesake: four classic Oh My Goddess! stories, each focusing on a different goddess, and colorized under Kosuke Fujishima's supervision. Finally, an exhaustive "Encyclopedia" section cross-references the people, places, and things of the first thirty volumes of OMG!, including the differences between the two English versions, and many in-jokes about the series never before revealed!

* The ultimate celebration for the Oh My Goddess! fan, Oh My Goddess! Colors is a beautiful, oversize retrospective on Kosuke Fujishima's Oh My Goddess!, the longest-running manga series in English!

"Oh My Goddess! Is an eternally charming manga series with magical humor and a big heart." -ActiveAnime.com

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 15: ONE WHO RULES THE DARK

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Kazuo Koike
Pencils: Goseki Kojima
Covers: Goseki Kojima

Koike and Kojima's tale of how the ninja Hattori Hanzo helped Tokugawa Ieyasu become the shogun who united Japan is in its fifteenth and final volume. All of the action, suspense, political intrigue, and love will come to an end. But before Ieyasu can claim his position, there will be much misery, murder, and tragedy on this already blood-soaked road. The path to the shogunate is a long and arduous journey, made easier by such a vassal as Hattori Hanzo, but in this last volume of Path of the Assassin, Koike and Kojima will tell us just how difficult that journey can be.

"Instead of the many stories of the episodic Samurai Assassin, Koike and Kojima are unfolding a huge story arc, with comparable artfulness." -Booklist
MATURE READERS

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1: HAN SOLO AND THE HOLLOW MOON OF KHORYA TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Jeremy Barlow
Pencils: Rick Lacy
Covers: Rick Lacy
Inkers: Matthew Loux
Colorists: Michael Atiyeh

No one ever said being a smuggler was easy!

Before they ever met Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca had already lived a lifetime of adventures. In this action-packed tale, Han and Chewie are caught between gangsters and the Empire, and their only help is Han's former partner -- who may be worse than either!

Star Wars Adventures is a new series of graphic novellas designed for readers of all ages!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC VOLUME 6: VINDICATION TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: John Jackson Miller
Pencils: Brian Ching, Bong Dazo
Inkers: Joe Pimentel
Colorists: Michael Atiyeh

Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name is finally concluded in this novel-length story!

Zayne and his con-artist companion Gryph commit to a new course in exposing the dark actions of the secret Jedi Covenant. Yet doing so takes them not only to the homeworld of one of Zayne's murdering Masters, but into the most highly guarded place on the planet -- a storehouse of Sith artifacts! But his days as a renegade won't end there! Zayne's search for justice will continue to Coruscant, where he'll confront his Master, Lucien Draay, and the members of the Jedi Covenant in a showdown that will end his days as a fugitive in one way . . . or another.

* Continues the story set nearly four thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and seven years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game).

* Collects issues #29 - #35

* Combined sales of the first four volumes of the Dark Horse Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series have reached over 75,000 copies!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: LEGACY #35 (2 of 2)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: John Ostrander
Pencils: Jan Duursema
Inkers: Dan Parsons
Colorists: Brad Anderson

Part 2 of 2
The fallout from the battle on Had Abbadon is being felt throughout the galaxy. On Coruscant, Moffs Nyna Calixte and Morlish Veed contemplate the news and wonder what it means for their plans to rule the Empire; while across the galaxy, deposed Emperor Roan Fel mourns what has been lost.

Meanwhile "Bantha" Rawk aids Cade in a dangerous plan to save a friend.

The conclusion to "Storms" will set a new path for Legacy -- the galaxy has been reborn . . . again!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #12 (of 12)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Steve Niles
Pencils: Kelley Jones
Covers: Kelley Jones

12 of 12
Blood will run and people will scream in the final chapter of this mysterious and macabre maxiseries! The Dark Knight takes on the monstrous Midnight for the fate of Gotham City, but things do not end well for either hero or villain, and neither Batman nor Gotham will ever be the same after Midnight...

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Source: Comics Continuum


GREEN LANTERN VOLUME 4 #40 (2 of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Geoff Johns
Pencils: Philip Tan
Covers: Philip Tan, Rodolfo Migliari (Incentive)
Inkers: Jonathan Glapion

"AGENT ORANGE", Part 2 of 4
The prelude to "The Blackest Night" continues as the war of light explodes across the Vega System. It's the Green Lantern Corps vs. the bizarre Orange Lantern Corps led by the most disgusting, filthiest, vilest being in the universe. But now that Agent Orange has been disturbed, what does that mean to the rest of the universe? Plus, John Stewart battles alongside his newest ally...Fatality?

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Source: IGN Comics

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 3 #26

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Geoff Johns
Pencils: Dale Eaglesham
Covers: Alex Ross
Inkers: Nathan Massengill

Featuring three painted covers by Alex Ross depicting the entire Justice Society of America! In a very special day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled "Black Adam Ruined My Birthday," the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own – Stargirl! Don't miss this momentous issue.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


SUPERMAN #687

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: James Robinson
Pencils: Renato Guedes
Covers: Andrew Robinson
Inkers: Wilson Magalháes

"POWER AND WEAKNESS"
Mon-El has agreed to be Metropolis's new champion – unfortunately Metropolis wants nothing to do with him! In the wake of the events in the "New Krypton" saga, Mon-El faces fierce anti-Kryptonian sentiments from a city that assumes he's Kryptonian. Oh, and there's also the not-so-small problem of Rampage. Meanwhile, the Guardian and his Science Police must deal with the Prankster's new wave of murderous fun. And Black Lightning and Steel face the repercussions of a world without Superman.

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Source: MySpace Comic Books


SUPERMAN/BATMAN #59 (3 of 3)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Mike Johnson
Pencils: Whilce Portacio
Covers: Whilce Portacio
Inkers: Richard Friend

"NANOPOLIS", Part 3 of 3
It's an out-of-control Superman vs. The Dark Knight, with the lives of both men hanging in the balance!

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Source: MySpace Comic Books


TEEN TITANS VOLUME 3 #70 (3 of 5)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Sean McKeever
Pencils: Joe Bennett
Covers: Andrew Robinson
Inkers: Jack Jadson

"DEATHTRAP", Part 3 of 5
Straight from the pages of VIGILANTE #5, the team gets roped into Jericho's insane plot to take out both Titans teams. But how can they fight back against a menace who can possess their bodies? Continued in TITANS #13, on sale in May!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

TRINITY #48 (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: Shane Davis and John Dell and Jesus Merino

Part 48 of 52
Earth – and all of reality – is under assault from space, magic forces, other dimensions and more! But if Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman changed forever, does it mean salvation for everybody else – or disaster? The Trinity leads DC's heroes and some surprising allies in a sprawling battle to save reality! Featuring Krona, Morgaine Le Fey, the Crime Syndicate, Despero, Enigma, the JLA and loads of other DC heroes and villains!

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Source: Newsarama


GEARS OF WAR #6

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Joshua Ortega
Pencils: Liam Sharp
Covers: Brandon Badeaux

The action-packed prequel to Gears of War 2 concludes its opening arc with a bang! Delta finds their mission in shambles with numerous members dead! Could things possibly get worse?

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Source: Comics Continuum


SHERLOCK HOLMES #1

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Leah Moore, John Reppion
Pencils: Aaron Campbell
Covers: John Cassaday
Inkers: Aaron Campbell
Colorists: Tony Aviña Genre

"TRIAL OF SHERLOCK HOLMES"
Continuing their new exploration of literary icons, Dynamite Entertainment presents the ultimate mystery as they unveil Sherlock Holmes! Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion with reverence and a modern edge, artist Aaron Douglas completes the Victorian mood under the striking and iconic John Cassaday covers. Issue #1 begins the “Trial of Sherlock Holmes” which presents the great detective with an all-too personal quandary and explores the nature of the man and his world with a mix of refined ambiance, carefully crafted mystery and chilling suspense!

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UPDATED: 04/27/2009 - added pages 1-3

Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources


G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #3

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Larry Hama
Pencils: Mike Hawthorne
Covers: Andrea DiVito, Tom Feister

Introducing the newest member to the JOE team! HEAVY DUTY signs up and takes aim—but at who? Meanwhile, the stage has been set for a harrowing battle between the fledgling G.I. JOE team and the mysterious new villain CHIMERA—but is there more to him behind the mask?

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Source: Comic Book Resources

APES AND BABES ART OF FRANK CHO HC

Publisher: Image Comics
Pencils: Frank Cho
Covers: Frank Cho

From the award-winning creator of LIBERTY MEADOWS, ZOMBIE KING and JUNGLE GIRL, comes APES AND BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO. This 144-page full color collection will showcase FRANK CHO's past and present illustrations and you will see why he's considered one of the top masters of the female form and fantastic beasts.

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Source: Newsarama


THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #15

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

Prison Rampage! While locked away, Gary Hampton experiences his moon rage –- are the guards of Stronghold Prison equipped to handle a completely out of control Wolf-Man? And how does this affect the diabolical world ending plans of THE FACE?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MR. UNIVERSE (One Shot)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Vassilis Gogtzilas, K.I. Zachopoulos
Pencils: Vassilis Gogtzilas
Covers: Vassilis Gogtzilas

Everybody needs Mr. Universe -* the superhero whose adventures ring throughout the cosmos! Day and night, he watches over the city, offering help to the helpless! Without the luxury of a secret identity, unable to remain invisible among the crowds, he continues to fulfill his duty! Mr. Universe! The restless superhero! At least, that¹s what Tommy thought...

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Source: Image Comics


PHONOGRAM 2: THE SINGLES CLUB #2 (of 7)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Kieron Gillen
Pencils: Jamie McKelvie
Covers: Jamie McKelvie

Part 2 of 7
Getting over an ex is never easy. When they've laid a phonomantic curse on you, it borders on the impossible. In the second of seven stand-alone stories set in a single club, PHONOGRAM's cynical heart cracks wide open. PLUS two complete back-up stories with art from EMMA VIECELI (HAMLET, COMIC BOOK TATTOO) and DANIEL HEARD (COMIC BOOK TATTOO, CHIMPLANTS)."

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Source: Image Comics

PROOF #19

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

"JULIA", Part 2
There's a killer loose in Victorian England and Scotland Yard suspects Proof's friends. Is the killer a circus performer? Meanwhile, the woman Proof loves chooses another man!

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UPDATED: 04/28/2009 - added page 6

Source: Image Comics, Major Spoilers


RISING STARS COMPENDIUM TP

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: J. Michael Straczynski, Fiona Avery
Pencils: Brent Anderson, Keu Cha, David Finch, Karl Moline, Various

When Rising Stars first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Thor) spawned three spin-off mini-series and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes.

Now, every issue of Rising Stars, from the #0 to the last issue of the last mini-series, is collected into one comprehensive softcover.

This edition includes Rising Stars #1-24, #0 issue, #½ issue, Prelude issue, Rising Stars: Bright, Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead and Rising Stars: Untouchable.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


WITCHBLADE #126

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Ron Marz
Pencils: Stjepan Sejic
Covers: Stjepan Sejic, Tim Seeley

The momentous “War of the Witchblades” story arc continues! Events have been building to this storyline for two years, and by the time it’s all over, everyone the Witchblade touches will be changed forever. The rift between wielders Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste deepens into all-out hostility. Meanwhile, the mysterious manipulator who has been pulling the strings in Sara and Dani’s lives finally reveals himself, and chaos follows in his wake.

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Source: Newsarama


AVENGERS/INVADERS #10 (of 12)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger
Pencils: Steve Sadowski, Patrick Berkenkotter
Covers: Alex Ross, Mitch Breitweiser (Incentive)
Colorists: Inlight
Letters: Todd Klein

Part 10 of 12
The true enemy stands revealed and in a twisted past with no order, two teams of heroes make their way under the Atlantic ocean to confront the enemies of freedom who are planning their next move behind a wall built around Europe. But even with the help of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, plus Black Panther, it may be too late to stop the end of everything.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum