PREVIEW: Comics for 06/17/2009

DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #4 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jonathan Hickman
Pencils: Sean Chen
Covers: Pasqual Ferry

"THE BRIDGE", Part 4 of 5
A high-tech smash-up future/science adventure as Ben, Sue and Johnny boldly go where no time-traveler has gone before. With their alternate history comrades tagging along, they battle in a future where evil has triumphed and good guys are hard to find.

And while Reed searches for the final answers that will get him home, Val and Franklin take on the head of H.A.M.M.E.R. himself, NORMAN OSBORN!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE #3 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Andy Diggle
Pencils: Tom Raney
Covers: Cling Langley

Part 3 of 5
From the pages of DARK AVENGERS! The psychopath formerly known as Bullseye has been painting the town blood-red in the guise of the heroic Hawkeye. But the hero mask is starting to slip--along with his tenuous grip on reality! As the cold blooded killer struggles to cover up his murderous excesses and hide his deteriorating mental state from Norman Osborn, who should he be more afraid of--the killer within or the hero without?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DARK REIGN: MISTER NEGATIVE #1 (of 3)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Gianluca Gigliotta
Covers: Jae Lee

"THE LAST STAND OF MISTER NEGATIVE", Part 1 of 3
Spider-Man's most mysterious new enemy takes center stage in a 3-issue mini-series by Official Amazing Spider-Man Web-Head Fred Van Lente and newcomer Gianluca Gigliotta.

One-half benevolent philanthropist/One-half underworld mastermind, Mr. Negative has carved out a substantial slice of the big apple for himself over the past year. But when the super-villain mastermind The Hood strikes at the heart of Mr. Negative's criminal operations with a whole horde of classic Arachno-Foes (including The Scorcher, Speed Demon, The Squid and the long awaited return of the White Rabbit), Spider-Man is left to clean up the mess between these two violent nemeses.

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Dark Reign: Mister Negative #1, Page 7 (pencils, from Newsarama)
Dark Reign: Mister Negative #1, Page 12 (pencils, from Newsarama)

Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama


DARK REIGN: YOUNG AVENGERS #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Cornell
Pencils: Mark Brooks
Covers: Mark Brooks

"YOUNG MASTERS", Part 2 of 5
The Young Avengers vs. The Young Avengers. Guilt and horror and sexual yearning. Race hatred and the super hero as serial killer. Anything is permitted. And Coat of Arms shows Norman Osborn some of her art and says "You were the Green Goblin, right? Right? Right? Right?" just to see what happens.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

DESTROYER #3

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Robert Kirkman
Pencils: Cory Walker
Covers: Jason Pearson

Destroyer at long last comes face--to--face with his most hated enemy--the dreaded SCAR! While Destroyer was hunting down and murdering his villains, Scar set his sights on him! The hunter becomes the hunted! Surgeon General's Warning: Reading Destroyer may cause spontaneous human combustion -- THIS BOOK IS HOT!
MATURE READERS

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Source: Comic Book Resources


FANTASTIC FORCE VOLUME 2 #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Joe Ahearne
Pencils: Steve Kurth
Covers: Bryan Hitch

Part 3 of 4
Alex Ultron is in pieces and Banner Jr. has been turned against his teammates. It's a bad time for the Fantastic Force to face three of the most powerful women in the universe: Dark Phoenix, the Scarlet Witch and Polaris! The Hysteries, wrenched from their timeline at their maximum moment of betrayal and insanity, have been summoned to destroy Nu-World and the Fantastic Force are the only super heroes on this brave new planet to stand in their way...if they can even stand!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #14 (7 of 12)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Matt Fraction
Pencils: Salvador Larroca
Covers: Chris Bachalo, Marc Silvestri (Incentive)
Colorists: Frank D'Armata

"WORLD'S MOST WANTED: THE SHAPE OF THE WORLD THESE DAYS", Part 7 of 12
It’s the perfect jumping-on point, as the second half of WORLD'S MOST WANTED begins here! Don’t miss out on this critically acclaimed blockbuster! Tony's failing health makes the Iron Man too complicated to pilot. Hill hunts the world's most un-huntable man. Pepper defies Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R. itself. And all of Iron Man's rogues' gallery is after him and the billion-dollar bounty on his head…starting with the murderous Madame Masque! But believe it or not, there’ll soon come a time when everyone looks back on these as the good old days...

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Invincible Iron Man #14, Bachalo Cover
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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


MARVEL ADVENTURES: THE AVENGERS #37

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Tobin
Pencils: David Baldeon
Covers: David Williams

"DOLL WINNER'S SQUAD"
He's back, and now the Puppet Master's reach extends into the past, where he's controlling the All Winner's Squad into reshaping the "future world" of today into his own very personal utopia! But when Miss America, Golden Girl and the Blonde Phantom arrive from the 1940's to team up with today's Captain America and the rest of Avengers, it's a battle royale to decide the past, present and future fate of the world!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

MARVEL ZOMBIES 4 #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Kev Walker
Covers: Greg Land, Mico Suayan (Incentive)

"MIDNIGHT SONS", Part 3 of 4
You've heard of Dark Reign, right? Well here comes the Dark Rain--a toxic cloud that zombifies everything in its path! The Midnight Sons can't enter the deadly mist, so they call in a reserve member who can--the macabre Man-Thing! Can the muck-encrusted shambler of the swamps apprehend the undead before the Marvel Universe is totally infected? And will The Hood stop at anything in his mad goal to profit from the growing horror to his own gain? The acclaimed creative team of Fred Van Lente and Kev Walker continue the madness that CBR.com says "takes the Marvel Zombies franchise in a brand new invigorating direction."

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


MIGHTY AVENGERS #26

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Dan Slott
Pencils: Stephen Segovia
Covers: Marko Djurdjevic

"MIGHTY/FANTASTIC: YOU CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE", Part 2
The Avengers/Fantastic Four slobberknocker continues! This one's got it all true believers: from MR. FANTASTIC and HANK PYM'S battle of the brains to HERCULES and THE THING'S battle o' the brawn! When it's over, expect BIG changes for Earth's Mightiest Heroes-- including the team's all-new headquarters and a very disturbing DARK REIGN alliance.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


PUNISHER VOLUME 7 #6

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Rick Remender
Pencils: Tan Eng Huat
Covers: Mike McKone

"DEAD END"
Russ Manning Award winner Tan Eng Huat (GHOST RIDER, SILVER SURFER) joins critically acclaimed writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) in chronicling Frank Castle's war against Osborn's Cabal as the corrosive affects of their "Dark Reign" further degenerates the Marvel Universe.

The Hood's crime organization has infected the entire world, and nowhere is it more prevalent than the street of New York where, hidden within the decaying husks of abandoned buildings, the Hood has built his secret empire out of everyone's sight... including Norman Osborn's. The Punisher is the one man standing between the new kingpin of crime and total domination, but in order to save his city from the decay and corruption, Frank Castle will first have to survive the rage of-- THE DEADLY DOZEN!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


ULTIMATUM: SPIDER-MAN: REQUIEM #1 (of 2)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Brian Michael Bendis
Pencils: Stuart Immonen, Mark Bagley, Wade Von Grawbadger
Covers: Stuart Immonen
Colorists: Justin Ponsor
Letters Chris Eliopoulos

Part 1 of 2
Spider-Man has fallen and the Ultimate Universe will never be the same. Join Brian Bendis, Stuart Immonen and original series artist Mark Bagley as they begin a two-part story celebrating the heroism of your friendly neighborhood webslinger as written by none other than…J. Jonah Jameson(?!). FEATURING NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ART FROM MARK BAGLEY.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

WAR MACHINE VOLUME 2 #7

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Greg Pak
Pencils: Allan Jefferson, Mahmud Asrar, Rb Silva
Covers: Francesco “Matt” Mattina, Mike Choi (Incentive)

"HOMELAND", Part 2
War Machine brings his battle to the United States in Part Two of “Homeland”! Plus, from the pages of THUNDERBOLTS, American Eagle strikes! Don't miss the mayhem in the book CBR.com calls “a visual spectacle…it’s high octane, higher-caliber adventure”!

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War Machine Volume 2 #7, Mattina Cover
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Source: MySpace Comic Books, Marvel Comics


WAR OF KINGS: ASCENSION #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Pencils: Wellinton Alves
Covers: Brandon Peterson

"THE END OF ALL THINGS", Part 3 of 4
The true purpose of Darkhawk...finally revealed! But is this sinister secret more than Chris Powell--or the entire galaxy--can take? Can he rise to greatness, or will this crushing weight pull Darkhawk down into the abyss? It's shocks aplenty from the storyline CBR.com calls "...an angst-filled adventure that will have repercussions for months to come"!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ #7 (of 8)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Eric Shanower
Pencils: Skottie Young
Covers: Skottie Young

Part 7 of 8
It's the big pay-off--or is it? The Scarecrow gets a brain. The Tin Woodman gets a heart and the Cowardly Lion gets a big dish of courage. But when the Wizard tries to fly Dorothy back home, his attempt sends her on yet another journey into danger. Can Dorothy's friends use their new-found powers to help her return to Kansas? You won't find any dizzy pink witch floating in a bubble here--this is the real stuff!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


X-MEN: LEGACY #225

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: Philippe Briones
Covers: Daniel Acuña, Adriana Melo (Incentive)

"THE RETREAT"
Professor X's odyssey brings him full circle as he answers a call from the Acolytes. But what do they want? Revenge? Or a new leader? Xavier’s LEGACY journey ends here, and it’s a doozie.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics

X-MEN ORIGINS: GAMBIT (One Shot)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: David Yardin
Covers: David Yardin

"RANDOM ACTS OF REDEPTION"
Remy LeBeau is one of the X-Men's biggest guns, but he started out on the other side of the equation, alongside Mister Sinister's Marauders. From New Orleans to the Mutant Massacre and beyond, this is the story of the Ragin' Cajun's transformation from villain to hero - and what it cost him...

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum, Comic Book Resources


YOUNG ALLIES COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Roger Stern
Pencils: Paolo Rivera
Covers: Paolo Rivera, MMarcos Martin (Incentive)
Letters: Jared Fletcher

Before they were Invaders, Bucky Barnes and Toro the Flaming Kid joined forces with four teen-age friends to battle the Third Reich as the Young Allies! Their fictionalized adventures thrilled readers on the Home Front throughout World War II, but their real story has never been told -- until now! Discover the truth behind comics' original kid gang! Action! Intrigue! Adventure! All in a timely tale by Roger Stern (Amazing Spider-Man) and Paolo Rivera (Mythos). And in a bonus back-up, take another trip to the Golden Age with a classic reprint from the Timely Era!

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Young Allies Comics #1 70th Anniversary Special, Rivera Cover
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Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, Marvel Comics


TALES FROM WONDERLAND: CHESHIRE CAT (One Shot)

Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment
Writers: Ralph Tedesco
Covers: E-Bas, Angel Medina

Decades ago a regular house cat was sent into the unnatural realm called Wonderland. Not long after did that feline grow to become another entity altogether as it formed a consciousness and self-awareness that only Wonderland could provide and found a power that turned an innocent kitten into a killing machine. Now the feline they call the Cheshire Cat is trapped back in this world and is beginning to develop something that never seemed possible: a conscience. After being taken in by a caring sorority girl, the once evil being is finally getting a taste of what being loved and cared for truly feels like. Can this cat change his stripes or will the evil inside of him ultimately be unleashed?

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Source: Comic Book Resources

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #20

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: Walter Simonson, Louise Simonson
Pencils: Mike Bowden, Phil Moy
Covers: Walter Simonson

"REPERCUSSIONS"
The Scourge makes their move and attacks from all fronts intent on taking no prisoners! No longer united, can Varian and Thrall survive the onslaught? And will Valeera once again succumb to her addiction to magical energy?

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Source: Comics Continuum

CAPED #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Josh Lobis, Darin Moiselle
Pencils: Sebastian Piriz
Covers: Saumin Patel, Joe Quinones
Colorists: Digikore Studios
Letters: Johnny Lowe

Part 3 of 4
Think your boss is tough? Try working for a superhero! Millions would kill to be a superhero’s personal assistant like Jimmy Lohman. But not Jimmy! Being a superhero’s assistant is one thing. But taking care of your defamed boss while also investigating whom is killing Capitol City’s other superfolks is another thing entirely! Let’s just hope Jimmy sees a nice Christmas bonus this year.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


FALL OF CTHULHU: NEMESIS #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Michael Alan Nelson
Pencils: Todd Herman
Covers: Jeffrey Spokes, Chuck BB
Colorists: Digikore Studios
Letters: Marshall Dillon

Part 3 of 4
FALL OF CTHULHU returns with NEMESIS — an epic origin story revealing the secret history behind Nyarlathotep’s favorite companion. What’s behind those feline eyes? Be prepared for the shock of your life as BOOM!’s bestselling horror title continues.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


POWER GIRL VOLUME 2 #2

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray
Pencils: Amanda Conner
Covers: Amanda Conner, Adam Hughes

"UNLEASHING THE BEAST"
As the Ultra-Humanite holds Manhattan and Power Girl hostage, he tells the parts of his origin that have never before been revealed. And what Power Girl learns chills her to the bone…

Continuing the new series from the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and artist Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA)!

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Source: MySpace Comic Books


THE BOYS: HEROGASM #2

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Garth Ennis
Pencils: John McCrea
Covers: Darick Robertson
Colorists: Tony Aviña

"AMSTERDAM"
The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson!

Things heat up at the super-retreat, as new heights of hedonism are scaled and Jack From Jupiter introduces A-Train to the depravity of "Forbidden". The Homelander, meanwhile, is indulging in a little peccadillo of his own- one that will have far-reaching consequences for the world's superhuman community. Hughie finds himself talking dirty, Payback get an offer they can't refuse- and the Boys put their own plan into operation...
MATURE READERS

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Source: Comic Book Resources

THE MAN WITH NO NAME: THE GOOD THE BAD AND THE UGLIER #11 (5 of 5)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Luke Lieberman, Matt Wolpert
Pencils: Diego Bernard
Covers: Homs
Colorists: PC Siqueira

"HOLLIDAY IN THE SUN", Part 5 of 5
Luke Lieberman and Matt Wolpert present the final issue of "Holliday in the Sun" as our exciting arc comes to a smashing conclusion! Illustrated by Diego Bernard and featuring two awesome covers! Next up: chuck Dixon saddles up with Dynamite and the Man with No Name!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MASQUERADE #4

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Phil Hester
Pencils: Carlos Paul
Covers: Alex Ross, Carlos Paul
Colorists: Debora Carita

As Masquerade's quest concludes, and more of her secrets are revealed, the entire scope of the SUPERPOWERS world comes into sharp focus as the nature of the Fighting Yank and his one-man crusade change the world forever!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


INVINCIBLE #63

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Robert Kirkman
Pencils: Ryan Ottley, Fco Plascencia
Covers: Ryan Ottley, Kelsey Shannon

INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH!

"CONQUEST", Part 3
CONQUEST IS HERE! The fate of the entire planet rests on Invincible’s shoulders... and those shoulders are about to break.

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Source: Comic Book Resources

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS #3

Publisher: Apen Entertainment
Writers: David Wohl, Brad Foxhoven
Pencils: Eduardo Francisco
Covers: Eduardo Francisco, Joe Benitez, Michael Turner (Incentive), Sana Takeda

Aspen's blockbuster new series arrives! Secretary. Bodyguard. Assassin. The Executive Assistant is all of the above rolled into one. She's meticulous, ruthlessly efficient, and completely loyal to her employer. But in the high-stakes web of corporate wealth and power, one young woman, Iris, must decide between her duty-and her own morality. When she soon discovers that the man she serves is even more vicious and depraved than the criminals she's supposed to be protecting him from, her life begins to crumble. Torn between her loyalty and a heavy conscience, she must journey back to the school that created her in an attempt to rediscover her humanity. But is she already too late?

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Source: Newsarama


THE OUTSIDERS VOLUME 4 #19 (5 of 6)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Peter J. Tomasi
Pencils: Lee Garbett, Trevor Scott
Covers: Lee Garbett, JG Jones

"THE DEEP", Part 5 of 6
With half of the Outsiders captured and the remaining members on the run, things have reached a boiling point for Alfred's new squad! And to make matters worse, Deathstroke the Terminator discovers he may have found a way to increase his amazing powers. Meanwhile, the search for the mysterious meteorite – and its strange connection to the Insiders – continues!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, DC Comics


WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #37

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Daniel Way
Pencils: Scot Eaton
Covers: Doug Braithwaite

"ROMULUS", Part 1
For over a century, he's been hiding in the darkest shadows of Wolverine's life, controlling the beast and destroying the man. But now, finally, the tide is turning and Wolverine's vengeance is within reach! Introducing: Romulus!

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Source: Comics Continuum


WASTELAND BOOK 4: DOG TRIBE TP

Publisher: Oni Press
Writers: Antony Johnston
Pencils: Christopher Mitten
Covers: Ben Templesmith

The sci-fi western epic continues!

Michael and Abi have resumed their search for A-Ree-Yass-I, leaving the city's troubles behind them. But before they can cross the wasteland they must face the Dog Tribes — bands of nomads who live and die with hounds by their side. As two tribes go to war, Michael and Abi are caught in the middle! But help can come from the most unlikely of places.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


WONTON SOUP VOLUME 2 GN

Publisher: Oni Press
Writers: James Stokoe
Pencils: James Stokoe
Covers: James Stokoe

Johnny Boyo could have had it all. As one of the premiere chefs in the galaxy, Johnny's culinary skills could have made him a star. So, with everything he ever dreamed of for the taking, why would Johnny leave it all behind to become a space trucker? Not even Citrus Watts, the girl he left behind, knows for sure. But now that Johnny's returned to the kitchen once more to save all that he holds dear, does that mean he's back in his apron for good, or is the allure of the open space lanes too much for his trucker heart to take?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


SALEM'S DAUGHTER #1

Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment
Writers: Ralph Tedesco
Pencils: Caio Reis
Covers: Joe Benitez, Rich Bonk, Al Rio (Incentive)

In 1892 Massachusetts a gorgeous young woman named Anna Williams is about to fully realize the immense powers she has repressed for so many years. Now as Anna comes of age, and her gift no longer able to be hidden, an immensely evil and mysterious being named Darius is on his way to recruit her. Meanwhile Braden Cole, a hardened gunslinger with a sordid past, is on the tail of the elusive Darius as he looks to avenge the death of his family.

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ADDED: 11/01/2009

Source: Newsarama