PREVIEW: Comics for 06/17/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Betty & Veronica #242
02 - Betty & Veronica Digest #195
02 - Jugheads Double Digest #151
02 - Sabrina the Teenage Witch Volume 2 #103 (3 of 4)

ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT
19 - Executive Assistant Iris #1 - added 09/13/2009

BOOM! STUDIOS
17 - Caped #3 (of 4) - added 06/15/2009
17 - Fall of Cthulhu: Nemesis #3 (of 4) - added 06/15/2009
03 - Mr. Stuffins #2 (of 3)

DARK HORSE COMICS
03 - Bride Of The Water God Volume 3 TP
03 - Conan: The Frazetta Cover Series #3
03 - Rex Mundi Volume 2 #18
04 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #42
04 - Tarzan: The Jesse Marsh Years Volume 2 HC

DC COMICS
04 - Action Comics Annual #12
04 - Batman: Streets Of Gotham #1
05 - Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance #2 (of 6)
05 - Green Arrow/Black Canary #21
17 - Power Girl Volume 2 #2 - added 06/15/2009
19 - The Outsiders Volume 4 #19 (5 of 6) - added 06/18/2009
05 - Supergirl Volume 5 #42

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
16 - World Of Warcraft #20 - added 06/14/2009

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
17 - The Boys: Herogasm #2 Mature Readers - added 06/15/2009
18 - The Man With No Name: The Good The Bad And The Uglier #11 (5 of 5) - added 06/15/2009
18 - Masquerade #4 - added 06/15/2009
05 - Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #0 - updated 06/15/2009

IDW PUBLISHING
06 - Angel Volume 3 #22
06 - Barack Obama: The Road To The White House #1 (of 2)
06 - G.I. Joe: Cobra #4
06 - Groom Lake #3
07 - Robot Galaxy #1
07 - Robot Galaxy #2
07 - Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan #2
07 - The Transformers Spotlight: Cliffjumper

IMAGE COMICS
08 - Amber Atoms #4
08 - Bomb Queen Presents: All Girl Comics (One Shot)
08 - Dead@17: Afterbirth #1 (of 4) - updated 06/18/2009
08 - Elephantmen #20
18 - Invincible #63 - added 06/15/2009
09 - Madman Atomic Comics #16
09 - Olympus #2 (of 4)
09 - Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #3 (of 7)
09 - Red Mass For Mars #3 (of 4)

MARVEL COMICS
10 - All-New Savage She-Hulk #3 (of 4)
10 - Amazing Spider-Man Family #7
10 - Cable Volume 2 #15 (6 of 7)
10 - Captain America Volume 5 #600
11 - Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #4 (of 5)
11 - Dark Reign: Hawkeye #3 (of 5)
11 - Dark Reign: Mister Negative #1 (of 3)
11 - Dark Reign: Young Avengers #2 (of 5)
12 - Destroyer #3 Mature Readers
12 - Fantastic Force Volume 2 #3 (of 4)
12 - Invincible Iron Man #14 (7 of 12)
12 - Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #37
13 - Marvel Zombies 4 #3 (of 4)
13 - Mighty Avengers #26
13 - Punisher Volume 7 #6
13 - Ultimatum: Spider-Man: Requiem #1 (of 2)
14 - War Machine Volume 2 #7
14 - War Of Kings: Ascension #3 (of 4)
19 - Wolverine: Origins #37 - added 06/18/2009
14 - The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz #7 (of 8)
14 - X-Men: Legacy #225
15 - X-Men Origins: Gambit (One Shot)
15 - Young Allies Comics #1 70th Anniversary Special

ONI PRESS
19 - Wasteland Book 4: Dog Tribe TP - added 06/18/2009
19 - Wonton Soup Volume 2 GN - added 06/18/2009

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
19 - Salem's Daughter #1 - added 11/01/2009
15 - Tales From Wonderland: Cheshire Cat (One Shot)

BETTY & VERONICA #242

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: George Gladir, Mike Pellowski
Pencils: Jeff Shultz
Covers: Jeff Shultz

"FASHION DETECTIVES"
When big-name designers seek someone to help them expose counterfeit merchandise in stores, they turn to a true expert: Veronica! She’s recruited both Betty and Nancy to help her, but what they uncover is more than faux fashion! Don’t miss the high-fashion fun and intrigue!

"SCENERY"
The story that proves one person’s (Mr. Lodge’s) idea of a private, peaceful beach is another’s (Veronica’s) idea of an isolated, boring beach!

"PETS RULE"
The beach has gone to the dogs – literally – as the girls convince the town to reserve a special area of the beach for people’s pooches!

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Betty & Veronica #242, Cover
Betty & Veronica #242, "Fashion Detectives" Page 1
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Betty & Veronica #242, "Serenity" Page 1
Betty & Veronica #242, "Serenity" Page 2
Betty & Veronica #242, "Pets Rule" Page 1
Betty & Veronica #242, "Pets Rule" Page 2

Source: Major Spoilers


BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #195

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Dan Parent, Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Dan Parent, Bob Bolling, Various
Covers: Dan Parent

"BETTY IN WONDERLAND"
Betty reads “Alice in Wonderland” to the kids she’s babysitting and realizes the characters are just like her friends in Riverdale. Deciding to tell the story from her point of view, she casts Veronica as “The Queen of Hearts” and offers Archie readers a chance to watch the whole Archie gang “through the looking glass!”

"GROWING PAINS"
Betty and Veronica reminisce about how Veronica just had to have all the best, most expensive toys as a child…so what’s changed?! Features “Little Archie” flashbacks from fan-favorite Bob Bolling.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Betty & Veronica Digest #195, Cover
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Betty & Veronica Digest #195, "Betty in Wonderland" Page 4
Betty & Veronica Digest #195, "Betty in Wonderland" Page 5
Betty & Veronica Digest #195, "Growing Pains" Page 1
Betty & Veronica Digest #195, "Growing Pains" Page 2

Source: Major Spoilers


JUGHEADS DOUBLE DIGEST #151

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: George Gladir, Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Pat Kennedy, Bob Bolling, Various
Covers: Stan Goldberg

"THE BIG MELTDOWN"
Jughead pretends to date Ethel to keep himself stuffed with her delicious homemade cookies, but he’s mortified when photos of Ethel feeding him spread across the internet. Will his pride lead to a “breakup,” or are his cravings for sweets too strong?

"THE FLIP IS A FLOP"
When Archie asks Jughead how to choose between Betty and Veronica, Jughead suggests he flip a coin…and flip some burgers in exchange for the advice!

"FISH FOOD"
Jughead and his dad go on a fishing trip, and manage to catch a lot of snack food along the way!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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Jugheads Double Digest #151, Cover
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Jugheads Double Digest #151, "The Big Meltdown" Page 2
Jugheads Double Digest #151, "The Flip is a Flop" Page 1
Jugheads Double Digest #151, "The Flip is a Flop" Page 2
Jugheads Double Digest #151, "Fish Food" Page 1
Jugheads Double Digest #151, "Fish Food" Page 2

Source: Major Spoilers


SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #103 (3 of 4)

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Chad Thomas
Covers: Chad Thomas

THE SALEM SAGA CONTINUES!

"FINDERS KEEPERS", Part 3 of 4
Things have gone from bad to worse for young Salem and his scruffy Uncle Mort. The wizard Todicus has been restored, but that spells even more trouble for our heroes! It’s a race against time as Salem and Mort try to escape the Lizarmyn army. The question is – does everyone make it out? The answer may surprise you!

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Sabrina the Teenage Witch Volume 2 #103, Page 5

Source: Major Spoilers

MR. STUFFINS #2 (of 3)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Johanna Stokes, Andrew Cosby
Pencils: Axel Medellin
Covers: David Petersen, Matt Cossin

Part 2 of 3
Woody and Buzz are back! Andy has a new addition to his room—a circuit-laden egg. Is this new gizmo a friend or foe? While Woody and Buzz welcome the mysterious stranger, Rex is terrified of it, plotting to destroy the orb before Andy comes home! Can they do it? Story by Eisner Award-nominated writer Dan Jolley!

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Mr. Stuffins #2, Page 4
Mr. Stuffins #2, Page 5
Mr. Stuffins #2, Page 6 (from CC)

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


BRIDE OF THE WATER GOD VOLUME 3 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Mi-Kyung Yun

Humor, drama, and a bit of horror combine, as human bride Soah tries to uncover the truth behind her strange husband's predicament and his previous wife's early, brutal demise. While Huye distracts her with flirtations and the dreadful goddess Murah becomes increasingly jealous, strong-willed Soah is determined to find out why her powerful, moody husband is cursed to live in the form of a little boy during the day, returning to his true, adult body at night. Soah's inner strength and determination saved her village from drought and famine in previous volumes -- now she must pit her guts and guile against the unpredictable elemental gods in order to find happiness in the new world she's trapped in.

* Bride of the Water God, with its enchanting, romantic storyline and elaborate, breathtaking artwork, was the top-selling shojo manhwa in Korea in 2006.

* Fans familiar with Korean publications will be pleased to note that Dark Horse's editions are the same A5 trim size as the originals and reproduce four pages per volume in lavish full color.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


CONAN: THE FRAZETTA COVER SERIES #3

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Kurt Busiek
Pencils: Cary Nord, Michael Wm. Kaluta
Covers: Frank Frazetta
Colorists: Dave Stewart

Fed up with both civilization and mysticism, Conan travels to the infamous City of Thieves to take out his frustrations. When a bar fight uncovers the legend of the impregnable Tower of the Elephant, he becomes determined to rob it, setting out on a quest unlike any he's undertaken -- one that will involve new comrades, horrifying creatures, and gruesome, unsettling fates for both gods and men.

Eisner Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Astro City), Eisner Award-nominated artist Cary Nord (Secret Invasion: X-Men), the legendary Michael Wm. Kaluta, and Eisner Award-winning color artist Dave Stewart (The Umbrella Academy, Hellboy) chronicle a seminal adventure in Conan's life.

* The legacy of Robert E. Howard thrives in this stunning take on a story that helped change fantasy fiction forever-with a Frank Frazetta cover that helped bring Conan to a new legion of fans in the 1960s!

Cover by legendary artist Frank Frazetta!

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Conan: The Frazetta Cover Series #3, Cover
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Source: Dark Horse Comics


REX MUNDI VOLUME 2 #18

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Arvid Nelson
Pencils: Juan Ferreyra
Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner

Julien is planning for the final assault on the Castle of the Holy Grail. And he has the perfect weapon: his own blood! With the grail wine, he can have godlike power. But that power comes with hidden costs . . .

Lorraine, meanwhile, lays his daughter to rest. His grip on power is slipping away faster than his sanity, and even his most loyal followers are starting to question his leadership. But he's not going down without a fight! He and Julien are marching relentlessly closer to their final confrontation.

* "David's Throne" is the second-to-last issue of one of the greatest alternative-history epics ever produced in comics!

Many are called, but few are chosen . . .

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Source: MySpace Comic Books

STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #42

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: John Jackson Miller
Pencils: Ron Chan
Covers: Benjamin Carré
Colorists: Michael Atiyeh

"MASKS"
When an argument between ex-Padawan Zayne Carrick and the mysterious Jarael leaves her questioning her place in his life, the appearance of the Jedi Malak threatens to make up her mind for good. Yet Malak's not the only one with an interest in Jarael. Just how far the Mandalorian Rohlan is willing to go to stay by her side has never been revealed -- until now!

Major developments for Zayne and Jarael! Previously untold events in the story of Malak and Revan! For in-the-know Star Wars fans, this issue is a must have!

* A special one-shot story featuring Malak and Revan from the Knights of the Old Republic video games sets our main cast on a deadly new course!

A must-have issue for Star Wars fans!

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Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #42, Cover
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Source: Dark Horse Comics


TARZAN: THE JESSE MARSH YEARS VOLUME 2 HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Gaylord DuBois
Pencils: Jesse Marsh
Covers: Jesse Marsh

The original Tarzan comics are finally back in print after sixty years! This second volume reproduces six big Golden Age issues for readers new and old to enjoy, and all stories are by the dynamite team of Gaylord DuBois and Jesse Marsh.

DuBois and Marsh's nineteen-year collaboration on Tarzan produced a legendary body of work and an enduring vision of one of the world's foremost adventure icons. Marsh's art enthralled an entire generation of comics readers, influencing future creators the Hernandez brothers and earning the acclaim of such fellow professionals as Russ Manning and Alex Toth!

* Reproducing the now hard-to-find and pricey issues for fans and collectors alike, this archive series will collect the entirety of Jesse Marsh's career-defining work for the first time.

* "If I collected anybody, it was Jesse Marsh's Tarzan books. I collected those for years, and he was one of my stars." -Richard Corben

* A New York Times Bestselling series!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #12

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Greg Rucka
Pencils: Pere Pérez
Covers: Renato Guedes

Discover the origin of Nightwing and Flamebird! The new dynamic duo is busy rooting out General Zod's sleeper agents in the present, but how did they find out about the sleepers in the first place? What exactly is their history with Zod? How did they meet? What is their connection to the original Nightwing and Flamebird?

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Action Comics Annual #12, Page 7

Source: Comics Continuum


BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #1

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Paul Dini, Marc Andreyko
Pencils: Dustin Nguyen, Derek Fridolfs, Georges Jeanty, Karl Story
Covers: Dustin Nguyen, JG Jones (Incentive)

"IGNITION!"
An all-new Batman series by the DETECTIVE COMICS creative team of Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen! As a new Batman rises on the streets of Gotham City, the heroes, villains and citizens take notice. How will the police feel about this new Batman, and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did?

This new series also features a regular ongoing co-feature starring Manhunter written by Marc Andreyko and illustrated by Georges Jeanty (Buffy Season 8)! Kate Spencer lost a friend during the chaos of BATTLE FOR THE COWL, and now she wants payback. As usual, she'll use any means necessary to get it

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Batman: Streets Of Gotham #1, Page 6
Batman: Streets Of Gotham #1, Page 7

Source: Major Spoilers

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE #2 (of 6)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Joe Casey
Pencils: ChrisCross
Covers: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau

"BISHOJO RISING", Part 2 of 6
The following is a message on behalf of the Super Young Team:

The Super Young Team would like to formally and publicly sever all ties with the manufacturers of OXY-GEN. When the team agreed to be celebrity sponsors of the product, their contracts in no way disclosed the potential deadly side effects. We in no way endorse a product that could cause our fans to be harmed, and will be making a donation to the charities helping the victims of the OXY-GEN tragedy. In the meantime, please visit our website where you can leave video messages for your favorite member of Super Young Team, and be sure to take part in the trivia challenge!

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Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance #2, Page 7

Source: Comics Continuum


GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY #21

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Andrew Kreisberg
Pencils: Mike Norton, Josef Rubinstein
Covers: Ladronn

"ENEMIES LIST: BACKGROUND NOISE", Part 6
With the entirety of Star City deafened by Discord's revenge scheme on Black Canary, Green Arrow finds an unlikely ally in Cupid!

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Green Arrow/Black Canary #21, Page 6
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Source: Comics Continuum


SUPERGIRL VOLUME 5 #42

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Sterling Gates
Pencils: Jamal Igle, Jon Sibal
Covers: Joshua Middleton

"WHO IS SUPERWOMAN?"
Supergirl has answered the question "Who is Superwoman?" but there's more to the mystery! In this dramatic epilogue issue, Supergirl must deliver devastating news to one of Superman's closest allies! And something strange is going on with Lana Lang – can anyone help her before it's too late? Back on New Krypton, Alura is none too happy with her daughter – leading to some drastic consequences for our Girl of Steel!

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Supergirl Volume 5 #42, Page 4-5
Supergirl Volume 5 #42, Page 6-7

Source: Newsarama


PROJECT SUPERPOWERS CHAPTER 2 #0

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger
Pencils: Edgar Salazar, Doug Klauba
Covers: Alex Ross, Stephen Segovia

This full-size, 32-page comic features 20 pages of story and art, PLUS a two page origin sequence of the Black Terror by Doug Klauba (each issue of Chapter Two will feature extra content like the Origins sequences here)! PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: CHAPTER TWO picks up from the events of CHAPTER ONE as the newly returned heroes have set out on a quest to use their newfound freedom to return the world to the power of the people, while facing the shadowy Supremacy and the unlikely foes of the Inheritors! We’ve built up the SUPERPOWERS universe, and now watch it be torn down!

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Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #0, Ross Left Cover
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Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #0, Segovia Cover
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Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #0, Page 6
Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #0, Page 9 (no text)
Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #0, Page 11 (pencils)
Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #0, Page 14 (pencils)

UPDATED: 06/15/2009 - added pages 1,4-6, Segovia cover; updated pages 2,3

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources

ANGEL VOLUME 3 #22

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Kelley Armstrong
Pencils: Dave Ross
Covers: Gabriel Rodriguez, Nick Runge

"AFTER THE FALL"
The fallout from the Fall has left Angel beset by problems both mortal and from Above, and it all comes to a head here. Angel and the Potentates face one menace while Connor and Dez have their own problems to deal with. And what about the guy with the actual wings…?

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Angel Volume 3 #22, Page 3
Angel Volume 3 #22, Page 4
Angel Volume 3 #22, Page 5

Source: Major Spoilers


BARACK OBAMA: THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE #1 (of 2)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Jeff Mariotte
Pencils: Tom Morgan
Covers: J. Scott Campbell

Part 1 of 2
The Barack Obama story continues over two issues as we recount the historical events of the campaign from the Democratic National Conventions, through the emotional victory in November, and up until November 20th, 2009, the momentous day Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. By the same creative team that brought you PRESIDENTIAL MATERIAL: BARACK OBAMA!

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Source: Major Spoilers


G.I. JOE: COBRA #4

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Christos Gage, Mike Costa
Pencils: Antonio Fuso
Covers: Howard Chaykin, Antonio Fuso

The shattering conclusion! Chuckles has sacrificed everything to get into a position where he can bring Cobra down from within. Now that he’s finally there, will he succeed in destroying Cobra… or himself?

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Source: Major Spoilers


GROOM LAKE #3

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Chris Ryall
Pencils: Ben Templesmith
Covers: Ben Templesmith

A grey alien, a lethal robot, a pair of homicidal blobs, and a pair of extra (-special) terrestrials make up the oddest team in this galaxy. And when a rogue agent orders the entire alien program shut down, they just might be the only chance our planet has. If only they weren’t also the biggest threat we’ve ever faced…

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Source: Major Spoilers

ROBOT GALAXY #1

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Rob Kurtz, Kris Oprisko
Pencils: Brian Miroglio, Alberto Aprea

"THE BROTHERHOOD RETURNS"
It’s been 60 years since the scientists at Los Alamos first created the advanced robots CJ-531 and RAH. CJ-531 and RAH were launched on a mission to explore space—and never returned! The government classified them as lost… but in reality, CJ has spent decades building a brotherhood of robots. But CJ must learn more about his origins, so he travels to earth in search of his creator. What surprises await CJ on Planet Earth… and will RAH follow him?

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Source: Major Spoilers


ROBOT GALAXY #2

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Rob Kurtz, Kris Oprisko
Pencils: Brian Miroglio, Alberto Aprea

"THE BATTLE BEGINS"
On Earth, CJ learns that his creator has, sadly, passed away… but finds an unexpected family in Jesse, his creator’s grandson, and Jesse’s dad Jack. While CJ begins to learn all about his origin in the lab at Los Alamos, RAH quietly invades Earth—and kidnaps Jesse! It will take the entire brotherhood—CJ, Pango, Jo, and Carson—to rescue Jesse. But will they make it in time?

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Source: Major Spoilers


STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN #2

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Andy Schmidt
Pencils: Chee Yang Ong
Covers: Chee Yang Ong, Photo, David Deitrick (Incentive)

Kahn attacks and blows the enterprise to smithereens! Kirk has to consider facing death for the very first time! Plus, he meets his kid! The action-packed movie continues in this three-part, bi-weekly extravaganza!

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Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan #2, Ong Cover
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Source: Major Spoilers


THE TRANSFORMERS SPOTLIGHT: CLIFFJUMPER

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Shane McCarthy, Denton J. Tipton
Pencils: Robbie Musso
Covers: Robbie Musso, Don Figueroa, Casey Coller (Incentive)

Pursued by DECEPTICONS and stranded on a backwater planet, CLIFFJUMPER finds peace among the natives. But his new, simple life is shattered by a devastating tragedy.

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Source: Major Spoilers

AMBER ATOMS #4

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Kelly Yates
Pencils: Kelly Yates
Covers: Kelly Yates
Colorists: Michael E. Wiggam

The final battle begins when the true villain, Lord Boomba, reveals his plan to enslave all the free worlds of the galaxy in a single stroke. It's up to Amber to stop Boomba's monstrous warships, yet there¹s one that stands in her way... her father's killer. It's a confrontation for the fate of the galaxy.

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Source: Image Comics


BOMB QUEEN PRESENTS: ALL GIRL COMICS (One Shot)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Kristen Simon, Jim Valentino, Kat Cahill
Pencils: Seth Damoose
Covers: Jimmie Robinson

Bomb Queen! Dee Rail! Blacklight! Rebound! Editor Girl! Tempest! Fetish! The girls must work together to solve a problem that affects them all... something is rendering all the men in the world impotent! Bomb Queen reluctantly teams up with the super-heroines to find the culprit and save the human race... although not for that reason.

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Source: Image Comics


DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH #1 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Josh Howard
Pencils: Josh Howard
Covers: Josh Howard

Part 1 of 4
Nara Kilday has returned from the dead as Gemini, agent of the celestial covert ops force known as the Zodiac. Her primary mission has been the safeguarding of her best friend Hazy who is now the living embodiment of the Key to the Abyss. But while they've spent the last three years trying to piece together a normal life, Earth has continued its shift into Hell's domain, setting the world on the inevitable path towards apocalypse.

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UPDATED: 06/18/2009 - added pages 8,9

Source: Newsarama


ELEPHANTMEN #20

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Richard Starkings
Pencils: Marian Churchland
Covers: Marian Churchland, Ladronn/Boo Cook (Incentive)

"STAR BRIGHT"
Girl meets Elephantman. Girl falls for Elephantman. Elephantman loses perspective...

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Source: Image Comics

MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #16

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Michael Allred
Pencils: Michael Allred
Covers: Michael Allred

"TWEENAGE WASTELAND!"
The Atomics get their band back together and work to get a spot in a music festival. But they are shocked and surprised to find it's sponsored by immortal "Tweens" from another dimension who are looking to take their favorite band back with them. YIKES!

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Source: Image Comics


OLYMPUS #2 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Nathan Edmondson
Pencils: Christian Ward
Covers: Christian Ward, Frank Quitely (Incentive)

Part 2 of 4
The immortal brothers Castor and Pollux learn that they have unleashed onto Earth a beast long held captive in Hades. As this creature Pelops, aided by the demonic Harpies, murders young women in London and Paris the brothers are sent on separate paths to protect the last two of four sisters before Pelops can reach them first. Issue 2 of OLYMPUS follows darkly the fantastic art and dynamic storytelling realized in Issue 1 by two of the industry's hottest newcomers.

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Source: Image Comics, Image Comics


PHONOGRAM 2: THE SINGLES CLUB #3 (of 7)

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

Part 3 of 7
As the Ice Queen of the Phonogram universe, Emily Aster is only afraid of two things: her past catching up and spending time in dodgy indie venues. In the latest of the seven-stories-in-one-night of the Singles Club, she's having to deal with both. Plus, two complete back-up stories featuring the art of Leigh Gallagher and Lee O'Connor.

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Source: Comics Continuum


RED MASS FOR MARS #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Jonathan Hickman
Pencils: Ryan Bodenheim
Covers: Ryan Bodenheim

"EQUALITY", Part 3 of 4
As the son of Mars, Phobos, leads the returning heroes in a battle over the Earth, we find out the reason why Mars refuses to save the world and the history of why he abandoned the Earth.

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Source: Image Comics

ALL-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #3 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Peter Vale, Michael Ryan
Covers: Paul Renaud, Juan Doe (Incentive)

Part 3 of 4
A no-holds barred gamma-irradiated slugfest as the all- new, all-different SHE-HULK throws down with the DARK AVENGERS -- which is fine with her, as one of their members is the object of her quest in this time period! Can you guess who -- and what the true nature of her mysterious mission is?

The final pieces of the puzzle fall into place this issue! Plus, reprinting the new She-Hulk's first solo appearance from the pages of HULK FAMILY by Paul Tobin and Benton Jew!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #7

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Tom DeFalco, Fred Hembeck, Roger Stern
Pencils: Fred Hembeck, Ron Frenz, Val Semiks
Covers: Joe Suitor
Inkers: Sal Buscema, Fred Hembeck, Cory Sedlmeier
Colorists: Antonio Fabela, Bruno Hang, Andres Mossa
Letters: Jared Fletcher, Fred Hembeck, Dave Sharpe

Pack the car and grab the kiddies, it’s time for your monthly visit with the family! First up, if you think the infamous Parker Luck started with Peter, think again as Aunt May takes Pete on a trip down memory lane to the day she married Uncle Ben and became a Parker herself! Then, SPIDER-GIRL battles Silverback and discovers a conspiracy against her – one that goes straight to her own high school! And finally, Peter Porker’s daughter – THE AMAZING SWINEY-GIRL – goes head-to-head with her greatest foe yet, CRAYFIN THE BUNTER – Part 1 of 2!

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Source: Newsarama


CABLE VOLUME 2 #15 (6 of 7)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Duane Swierczynski
Pencils: Ariel Olivetti
Covers: Ariel Olivetti, Kaare Andrews

"MESSIAH WAR", Part 6 of 7
One thousand years from now, Cable is having a very, very bad day. His own father doubts his ability to protect the mutant messiah. His former team, X-Force, has shown up to bring him back to the present, whether he likes it or not. Not one, but two of Cable's oldest and deadliest enemies threaten to annihilate them all. And now even Hope, the mutant messiah he's raised since birth, is starting to wonder if Cable's the right man for the job of keeping her alive...The penultimate chapter of "Messiah War" -- the sequel to the groundbreaking, game-changing "Messiah Complex" -- is here!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources


CAPTAIN AMERICA VOLUME 5 #600

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Ed Brubaker, Mark Waid, Roger Stern, Stan Lee
Pencils: Butch Guice, Luke Ross, Dale Eaglesham, Al Avision, Howard Chaykin, David Aja, Rafael Albuquerque, Kalman Andrasofszky
Covers: Steve Epting, Alex Ross

"THE YOUTH OF TODAY"
It’s the historic Captain America issue you’ve been waiting for as Eisner-winning writer Ed Brubaker teams up with a group of red hot artists like Butch Guice, Steve Epting, and many more to bring you the extra-sized Captain America #600! It’s the anniversary of the day Captain America died, as the Marvel Universe reflects—and the next jaw dropping chapter in the Captain America mythos begins! Plus, writers Mark Waid and Roger Stern join Brubaker to bring you over 60 pages of all new stories, plus select reprints featuring the work of Stan Lee and a Captain America cover gallery! And just who is the girl without a world? What’s her connection to Captain America? With covers by superstars Alex Ross and Steve Epting, no Captain America fan can miss this issue!

Brubaker’s run on Captain America has fans and critics alike wanting more!

“To call Ed Brubaker's Captain America one of the most consistently excellent runs to come along in years would be a bit of an understatement.” – Dan Phillips, IGN.com

“I'm here to tell you this simple truth: Captain America under Ed Brubaker is about quality storytelling, period.” – Paul Brian McCoy, Comicsbulletin.com

“…there’s nothing more than pleases me in this gig than having the chance to rave about a great comic, particularly one that’s been so good for nearly four years straight.” – Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.com

Wondering what’s in store for Bucky Barnes and crew? Find out in Captain America #600!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources