PREVIEW: Comics for 07/29/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie Digest #256
02 - Jughead #196
02 - Sabrina The Teenage Witch Volume 2 #104 (4 of 4)

ARCHAIA STUDIO PRESS
15 - Tumor #1 - added 08/07/2009

ASPEN COMICS
02 - Fathom Volume 3 #8

ASYLUM PRESS
03 - Fearless Dawn #1

BOOM! STUDIOS
03 - Last Reign: Kings Of War TP
03 - The Muppet Show Comic Book: The Treasure Of Peg-Leg Wilson #1 (of 4)
03 - Toy Story: The Mysterious Stranger #3 (of 4)
04 - Zombie Tales 2061 (One Shot)

DARK HORSE COMICS
04 - Blade Of The Immortal Volume 21: Demon Lair II TP Mature Readers
04 - Fear Agent #27 (Part 6 of 6)
04 - Larry Marder's Beanworld Volume 2: A Gift Comes! HC
05 - Lobster Johnson: The Satan Factory (Novel)
05 - Rapture #3 (of 6)
05 - Star Wars Adventures Volume 1: Princess Leia And The Royal Ransom TP
05 - Star Wars: Legacy #38 (Part 2 of 4)

DC COMICS
06 - Detective Comics #855 (2 of 4)
15 - Final Crisis Aftermath: Ink #3 (of 6) - added 07/29/2009
06 - Justice League Of America Volume 2 #35 (1 of 3)
06 - Justice Society Of America Volume 3 #29 (1 of 5)
06 - The Last Days Of Animal Man #3 (of 6)
07 - Superman Volume 3 #690
07 - Teen Titans Volume 3 #73 (2 of 3)
07 - Wonder Woman Volume 3 #34 (1 of 2)

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
07 - Free Realms #1 (of 12)

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
08 - Army Of Darkness Volume 2 #23
08 - The Complete Dracula #2 (of 5)
08 - Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #3 (of 3)
08 - The Lone Ranger Volume 4 #17 - updated 09/15/2009

HERO INITIATIVE
09 - Hero Comics

IDW PUBLISHING
15 - Astro Boy Movie Prequel: Underground #3 - added 07/29/2009

IMAGE COMICS
09 - The Mice Templar: Destiny #1
09 - Tasty Bullet GN

MARVEL COMICS
09 - Dark Reign: The Goblin Legacy (One Shot)
10 - Dark Reign: Hawkeye #4 (of 5)
10 - Dark Reign: The Hood #3 (of 5)
10 - Dark Reign: Lethal Legion #2 (of 3)
10 - Dark Reign: Sinister Spider-Man #2 (of 4)
11 - Dark Tower: The Fall Of Gilead #3 (of 6)
11 - Dark X-Men: The Beginning #2 (of 3)
11 - Fantastic Four Volume 3 #569 (4 of 4)
11 - Kid Colt (One Shot)
12 - Marvel Zombies 4 #4 (of 4)
12 - New Avengers #55
12 - Secret Warriors #6
12 - Skaar: Son Of Hulk #13
13 - Terror Inc: Apocalypse Soon #4 (of 4) Mature Readers
13 - Thunderbolts #134 (2 of 4)
13 - Ultimatum Spider-Man: Requiem #2
13 - Wolverine Noir #4
14 - X-Men Forever Volume 2 #4 Ongoing Series

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
15 - Grimm Fairy Tales #40 - added 07/29/2009

ARCHIE DIGEST #256

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Bob Bolling, Various
Covers: Stan Goldberg

"REEL FUNNY"
Archie and Reggie bet one another a free meal for whoever can catch the most fishŠ now if only they can get the fish to cooperate!

"Just Imagine"
Whether he realizes it or not, Archie's summer job as kiddie pool lifeguard bears a striking resemblance to Mr. Weatherbee's position as principal! Plus: Other new and classic tales! Bonus: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!"

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Source: Comics Continuum


JUGHEAD #196

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Craig Boldman
Pencils: Rex Lindsey
Covers: Rex Lindsey

"TORTOISE VS. HARE"
A charity run at the zoo brings a challenge from Ethel: if she wins, Jughead owes her a month's worth of dates watching chick flicks. If he wins, she owes him dinner. But each faces a major obstacle -- Ethel's job wearing mascot costumes finds her saddled in a turtle suit while Jughead must resist the lure of all the food vendors along the trail! Who will win? Will Jughead sacrifice mile marker snacks for a full course dinner? Will Ethel's cumbersome costume put the kibosh on canoodling at the multiplex? Don't get left behind in the packŠ lace up your running shoes and race to reserve this issue today!"

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Source: Comics Continuum


SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #104 (4 of 4)

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

"Finders Keepers", Part 4 of 4
Archie's look back at young Salem concludes in grand fashion! Our boy wizard must brave the dank caves and vicious Lizarymn to rescue his Uncle Mort from the evil wizard Todicus. Can Salem match up to Todicus's magic? Can he out-wit his leathery foe? Will the young wizard-in-training prevail in the most treacherous trial yet?

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Source: Comics Continuum


FATHOM VOLUME 3 #8

Publisher: Aspen Comics
Writers: J.T. Krul
Pencils: Ale Garza
Covers: Ale Garza, Edu Francisco

The black make their final push to cleanse the earth, and it's up to the Blue, along with the world's allied forces, to save the planet -- and all of mankind! As the end draws near, the battle of the century begins and nothing will ever be the same again. Plus, Aspen goes toe to toe with the one person even she might not be able to defeat!

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Source: Comics Continuum

FEARLESS DAWN #1

Publisher: Asylum Press
Writers: Steve Mannion
Pencils: Steve Mannion
Covers: Steve Mannion

Jet riding good girl FEARLESS DAWN battles her arch nemesis Helga Von Krause in this mini-series from Steve Mannion. Fearless Dawn infiltrates the vaunted "Manitoba Sector" to discover the secret behind Helga's chemically-induced NAZI MONSTERS. Meanwhile, all is not well back at home base when Fearless Dawn's boss discovers our hero has broken probation and flown the coop! Join us now as Steve Mannion's beautifully rendered comic book tale unfolds in full-color glory!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


LAST REIGN: KINGS OF WAR TP

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Walt Becker, Michael Alan Nelson
Pencils: Ed Estevez, David Miller
Covers: Ed Estevez

Director Walt Becker (Van Wilder, Wild Hogs) makes his graphic novel debut with his sci-fi/fantasy tale of knights in a post-apocalyptic future! The world has been twisted into a rusting and forgotten dystopia- and a new type of knight rises from the ashes to make order out of chaos! Scripted by Michael Alan Nelson, the fan-favorite writer of Fall of Cthulhu. Cover by top WARHAMMER talent Karl Richardson!

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Source: Major Spoilers


THE MUPPET SHOW COMIC BOOK: THE TREASURE OF PEG-LEG WILSON #1 (of 4)

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

Part 1 of 4
Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on THE MUPPET SHOW comic book begins a new, zany arc! Scooter discovers old documents which reveal that a cache of treature is hidden somewhere within the theater…and when Rizzo the Rat overhears this, the news spreads like wildfire! Meanwhile, Animal’s acting very strangely-he’s now refined and well-mannered!

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Source: Major Spoilers


TOY STORY: THE MYSTERIOUS STRANGER #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Dan Jolley
Pencils: Chris Moreno
Covers: Chris Moreno, Mike Decarlo

"A DOG'S LIFE", Part 3 of 4
Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on THE MUPPET SHOW comic book begins a new, zany arc! Scooter discovers old documents which reveal that a cache of treature is hidden somewhere within the theater…and when Rizzo the Rat overhears this, the news spreads like wildfire! Meanwhile, Animal’s acting very strangely-he’s now refined and well-mannered!

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Source: Major Spoilers

ZOMBIE TALES 2061 (One Shot)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Kim Krizan
Pencils: Jon Reed
Covers: Patrick Mcevoy

The living dead walk among us! Zombies have taken over the planet! Humans only exist as novelty attractions…or worse. But today is the day of revolution and soon the tide will turn on undead supremacy! Academy Award-nominated writer Kim Krizan (BEFORE SUNRISE, BEFORE SUNSET) presents a zombie epic like no other! Ripped from the pages of the critically acclaimed Zombie Tales anthology! Collected in one volume for the first time!

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Source: Major Spoilers, Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL VOLUME 21: DEMON LAIR II TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Hiroaki Samura

A prisoner subjected to Habaki Kagimura and crazy Doc Burando's twisted experiments for far too long, Manji finds himself closer to freedom than ever before-but several colorful villains block his way! While the shogun's executioner matches Manji and Döa's skills, the reborn, powerful Isaku struggles with Asaemon and Kagimura's henchmen. The breakout battle in the tunnels beneath Edo Castle continues! With plenty of mortal enemies to go around, Manji and company are surprised by the appearance of Burando's most horrific kessen-chu success story, just as the already treacherous tunnels begin to flood. Rin tries to remain hopeful, Burando faces the reality of his "immortality experiments" on Manji, and a monstrous villain makes a return appearance!

* Hiroaki Samura's widely acclaimed Blade of the Immortal manga series has won awards across the globe, including the Eisner Award in America, the prestigious Media Arts Award of Japan, and two consecutive British Eagle Awards!

* Hiroaki Samura is the creator of the enchanting Ohikkoshi manga anthology -- also published by Dark Horse Manga!
MATURE READERS

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


FEAR AGENT #27 (Part 6 of 6)

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

"I AGAINST I, Part 6 of 6
A cold day finds Heath Huston face to face with the last man he ever thought he'd see again. When the dust settles on planet Westx, Heath learns that his life is a lie and everyone in it a conspirator. Nothing will ever be the same. The nature of the universe and Heath Huston's role in it is all revealed in this, the blood soaked conclusion to the "I Against I" storyline.

"Rick Remender and Tony Moore are leading the way in what I believe will be the next generation of superstar creators." -Ron Richards, ifanboy

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


LARRY MARDER'S BEANWORLD VOLUME 2: A GIFT COMES! HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Larry Marder

A Gift Comes! is jam-packed with new characters and monumental developments in the evolving Beanworld culture. It kicks off with the birth of the next generation of Beans: the baby Pod'l'pool Cuties. It chronicles the discombobulation of Mr. Spook's fork by greedy Goofy Service Jerks. Meet Mr. Teach'm, who raised Mr. Spook on a cloud. See the crazy breakout origin of Heyoka, Beanworld's upside down and backwards Bean. Read how Professor Garbanzo first discovered the Four Realities and much, much more!

* A New York Times Bestselling series!

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

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

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

LOBSTER JOHNSON: THE SATAN FACTORY (Novel)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Thomas E. Sniegoski
Covers: Gregory Manchess

Hellboy's premier crime fighter in an all-new novel!

Where greed and the occult walk hand in hand, where mobsters and monsters prowl the streets, none escape the justice of Lobster Johnson!

In the years before World War II, Jonas Chapel was a respected physician, until his appetite for vice got the best of him and he found himself on the run from one of New York's most powerful mob bosses. On the lam in Mexico, Chapel stumbles across a powerful witch and a cursed skeleton -- and the power to transform men into monsters. Now, he's back in New York, selling his creations to the highest bidder.

Only one man, backed by his team of trusted sidekicks, stands in his way. But will the Lobster's resolve be enough to shut down Chapel's twisted Satan Factory -- before New York itself is consumed?

A new novel by the author of the top-rated ABC Family television miniseries Fallen.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


RAPTURE #3 (of 6)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Michael Avon Oeming, Taki Soma
Pencils: Michael Avon Oeming
Covers: Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Allred (Incentive)
Colorists: Val Staples

Part 3 of 6
After a year without heroes, the world is in shambles. Enter Evelyn Town -- a new champion appointed by a mysterious power called the WORD to take vengeance for those unsettled souls murdered on the altar of cannibalism.

Ultimate power corrupts, and Evelyn has learned a lot about the spear that gives her strength -- will the siren of power seduce her? Will it corrupt another champion, obsessed with Gil and his music, or will it bring harmony and balance to a world thrown in chaos?

Is this power enough to bring Evelyn and Gil together or will it tear them -- and the world-apart?

From the co-creator of Powers and Mice Templar.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics, Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1: PRINCESS LEIA AND THE ROYAL RANSOM TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Jeremy Barlow
Pencils: Carlo Soriano

Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewie are racing to deliver vital information to the Rebel Alliance. But Han allows himself to be distracted with the idea of earning some fast credits . . .

Ignoring pleas from Leia and the threat of trailing Imperial Star Destroyers, Han makes an unscheduled stop at a hot smuggling hub to pick up some cargo. Unfortunately, the crate he takes aboard the Millennium Falcon doesn't contain the kind of contraband he was led to believe. It's not simple or harmless . . . it's the kidnapped femme fatale Princess Mi!

* Star Wars Adventures is a new series of graphic novellas created specifically for younger readers but with an appeal for Star Wars fans of any age!!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


STAR WARS: LEGACY #38 (Part 2 of 4)

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

"TATOOINE", Part 2 of 4
Living a pirate's life is as easy as bilaberry patogga when you're an ex-Jedi with loyal compatriots -- especially if you're stealing from Black Sun pirates who are stealing from the Empire. Well, it is until both sides figure out your game.

Now under the scrutiny of Black Sun and the Empire, Cade Skywalker and crew are anxious to get away from Tatooine. Agents Gunner Yage and Morrigan Corde are hot on Cade's trail, one of them still having a chip on her shoulder from a past encounter. And Black Sun's Vigo is planning something special for Cade and the Imperial agents. If only the Mynock's engines would start, all this trouble could be left behind . . .

"Star Wars: Legacy [is] a book beautifully illustrated by Jan Duursema and inked by Dan Parsons." -The Washington Times

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

DETECTIVE COMICS #855 (2 of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Greg Rucka
Pencils: JH Williams III, Cully Hamner
Covers: JH Williams III

"ELEGY: MISTERIOSO", Part 2 of 4
Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras - including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City.

And in the all-new co-feature starring the Question, Montoya’s quest to find a missing young girl turns deadly.

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Source: Major Spoilers


JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOLUME 2 #35 (1 of 3)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Len Wein
Pencils: Eddy Barrows, Ruy Jose
Covers: Ed Benes

"ROYAL PAIN!: LUCK OF THE DRAW!", Part 1 of 3
The cards are stacked against the remnants of the Justice League! And those cards are the Royal Flush Gang! Can even Superman and Wonder Woman save a team whose luck has run out? Featuring the deadly return of an old foe.

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Source: Major Spoilers


JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 3 #29 (1 of 5)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Bill Willingham, Matthew Sturges
Pencils: Jesus Merino
Covers: Jesus Merino

"THE BAD SEED: FRESH MEAT", Part 1 of 5
A new era begins for the Justice Society of America as writers Bill Willingham and Matthew Sturges take over the series with new artist Jesus Merino just as two new recruits make their debut with the team! Strange happenings at the JSA Mansion are weird precursors to an all-out attack on all members of the team -- all but one! And what is the strange connection that new members King Chimera and All-American Kid might have with the turmoil?

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Source: Comic Continuum


THE LAST DAYS OF ANIMAL MAN #3 (of 6)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Gerry Conway
Pencils: Chris Batista
Covers: Brian Bolland

Part 3 of 6
Enter the League of Titans! Buddy Baker is cracking up, but can he rely on a little help from his friends? Or should a wounded animal just slink away to die? Starfire has an opinion on the subject, and she's never been one to keep her feelings to herself...

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Source: Comic Continuum

SUPERMAN VOLUME 3 #690

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: James Robinson
Pencils: Renato Guedes, José Wilson Magalhães
Covers: Andrew Robinson

"THE SETUP"
As media mogul Morgan Edge fans the flames of Earth's distrust of all things alien, Mon-El wrestles with his looming demise and what to do with his remaining life. At the same time, forces from the future must prevent Mon-El from meeting Sodam Yat – the Green Lantern from Daxam known as Ion – for the sake of tomorrow. And General Lane rolls out his plan to ensnare our hero by lining up a vicious crew of villains – but to do this, Steel must fall. It's a wild ride setting up next month's crossover event in the SUPERMAN books!

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Source: Newsarama


TEEN TITANS VOLUME 3 #73 (2 of 3)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Bryan Q. Miller, Sean McKeever
Pencils: Joe Bennett, Jack Jadson, Yildiray Cinar, Júlio Ferreira
Covers: Joe Bennett

"CHILD'S PLAY: UPSTAIRS, DOWNSTAIRS...", Part 2 of 3
In the first feature, the team attempts to rescue Wonder Girl from the new Fearsome Five, as Calculator enacts his revenge on the team for not protecting his children.

In the 10-page co-feature, Ravager faces the drug problem that could kill her!"

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Source: Comic Continuum


WONDER WOMAN VOLUME 3 #34 (1 of 2)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Gail Simone
Pencils: Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan
Covers: Aaron Lopresti

"BIRDS OF PARADISE: A MALIGNANT ISOLATION", Part 1 of 2
After the status-shattering events of WONDER WOMAN #33, the world’s most sensational team reunites, as Wonder Woman and Black Canary go undercover among some of the worst villains of the DC universe! It’s gonna be a bad day for some bad men when the two toughest women in comics join forces!

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Source: Major Spoilers


FREE REALMS #1 (of 12)

Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm
Writers: J.S. Lewis
Pencils: Jon Buran
Covers: Jon Buran
Colorists: Bill Crabtree
Letters: Johnny Lowe

Part 1 of 12
SONY teams with WildStorm and best-selling fantasy author J.S. Lewis (the Grey Griffins series) for an exciting adaptation of Free Realms, their new MMORPG! This 12-issue series mirrors the nonstop action of the game, offering exciting adventures, battles with vicious monsters and, of course, the allure of gorgeous fairies!

The story begins when a young boy is abducted and dragged into a darkened forest teeming with twisted monsters. It's up to a relic hunter and a pixie to save him, but their mission is cut short when a horde of troll-like creatures captures them!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 2 #23

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Mike Raicht
Pencils: Scott Cohn
Covers: Scott Cohn
Colorists: Rael Sidartha

The Biggest And Best Horror Comic On The Stands Is Heading Towards Another Issue #25! What Surprises Does The Creative Team And Dynamite Have In Mind For Ash And Company Along The Way? Find Out In This Issue From Writer Mike Raicht And Artist Scott Cohn!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE COMPLETE DRACULA #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Leah Moore, John Reppion
Pencils: Colton Worley
Covers: John Cassaday

Part 2 of 5
Dynamite Presents An Unprecedented Comic Book Series Starring The Lord Of The Undead - Dracula! Writers John Reppion And Leah Moore Are Joined By Painter Colton Worley For A 5 Issue Odyssey Of Life, Death And The Blood That Flows Within Us All!

This Fully-Painted Series Features A Massive 32 Pages Of Story And Art Per Issue, Each Page Fully-Painted In A Rich, Moody Style By Worley, All Under Covers By Modern Master John Cassaday! Join Us For This Authentic And Exhaustive Adaptation By Moore And Reppion, Who Also Provide Bonus Materials Such As Script Pages, Annotations And Samplings Of The Original Text By Stoker!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


GARTH ENNIS' BATTLEFIELDS: THE TANKIES #3 (of 3)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Garth Ennis
Pencils: Carlos Ezquerra, Hector Ezquerra
Covers: John Cassaday
Colorists: Tony Aviña

Part 3 of 3
A Narrow Escape Brings The Tankies A Brief Respite, But It's Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire As They Run Into Their Arch-Nemesis: Germany's Deadly Tiger Tank. Can David Overcome This Particular Goliath? Can The British Forces Fight Their Way Out Of The Slaughterhouse Normandy Has Become? And Who Will Kill The Big-Mouthed Robbo First- The Enemy, Or Stiles, His Own Commander? The Last Battlefields Story Comes To It S Deadly Conclusion, In Part Three Of THE TANKIES.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE LONE RANGER VOLUME 4 #17

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Brett Matthews
Pencils: Sergio Cariello
Covers: John Cassaday

The Lone Ranger rides again! Continuing their plan of releasing incredible Lone ranger comics as the story arcs are complete, Dynamite is unveiling the next thrilling chapter in their saga of the Lone Ranger!

The creative team remains in place: Covers by John Cassaday, Writing and direction by Brett Matthews and Art by Sergio Cariello!

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UPDATED: 09/15/2009 - complete issue

Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama

HERO COMICS

Publisher: Hero Initiative
Writers: Howard Chaykin, Bill Willingham, David Lloyd, Kaare Andrews, Various
Pencils: Howard Chaykin, Arthur Adams, Gene Ha, Various
Covers: J. Scott Campbell, Matt Wagner

Hero Initiative is very proud to announce the release of Hero Comics. The 32-page, no-ads comic, edited and produced by Scott Dunbier, special projects editor at IDW Publishing, will be released in late July with two covers, Eve by J. Scott Campbell, and Grendel by Matt Wagner. The fundraising book will contain great, all-new content including an original American Flagg! story by Howard Chaykin, and original stories by Gene Ha, Bill Willingham, David Lloyd, and Kaare Andrews.

In addition, Arthur Adams will recreate three classic Marvel Comics covers, and Hero Initiative beneficiaries such as Gene Colan, Bill Messner-Loebs and Josh Medors will tell their own personal stories, detailing their severe struggles, and Hero's involvement.

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Source: Newsarama, Hero Initiative


THE MICE TEMPLAR: DESTINY #1

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Michael Avon Oeming, Bryan J.L. Glass
Pencils: Victor Santos, Michael Avon Oeming
Covers: Michael Avon Oeming, Victor Santos (Incentive)
Colorists: Veronic Gandini

The second chapter in the saga of the Mice Templar begins here!

The Templar have fallen, leaving the natural world in the grip of tyrants and ever-increasing chaos. The promise of restoration for the Templar and the salvation of all creatures now lies in the paws of the newly-knighted Karic. But as sinister powers seek to thwart him, others are desperate to use his mission for personal agendas. Now Karic is anxious to complete his training so that he might rescue his family from slavery. But his new master is Cassius, a bitter Templar exile who does not believe in Karic's destiny. Their journey takes them to the legendary Haunted Wood, a dead forest inhabited by Diabhlan, ancient evil spirits hungry to feed off of living souls.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


TASTY BULLET GN

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Jonathan Vankin, Arnold Pander
Pencils: Arnold Pander
Covers: The Pander Bros.

Tamar had her childhood stolen so she could become the physical embodiment of a wildly-popular energy drink that's behind a deadly adrenaline addiction that is sweeping the globe. The property of BULLET CORP, she must now discover the difference between her true self and the consumer icon known as the Tasty Bullet Girl, and then take on Bullet Corp... or die trying!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DARK REIGN: THE GOBLIN LEGACY (One Shot)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Stan Lee
Pencils: John Romita Sr
Covers: Kalman Andrasofszky

Before he was the ultimate power broker in the Marvel Universe, Norman Osborn was better known as the Green Goblin * the insane arch nemesis of everyone¹s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Now, experience an early turning point in the ongoing war between the wall-crawler and his glider-riding rival * the unmasking of Norman Osborn from Amazing Spider-Man #39-40 (1966) * like you¹ve never seen it before, fully remastered with modern coloring. Also featuring an all-new framing sequence and a Saga-style recap of the complete history of the Green Goblin!

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Source: Comics Continuum

DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE #4 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Andy Diggle
Pencils: Tom Raney, Scott Hanna
Covers: Clint Langley
Colorists: Guru-EFX
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Part 4 of 5
From the pages of DARK AVENGERS! As Ben Urich learns the awful truth about the terrorist cell operating in New York City, Hawkeye finally confronts the mysterious antagonist who's been haunting his dreams. But is he just a figment of Bullseye's diseased imagination? And if so, where the hell did all these dead bodies come from? You want some wicked Dark Reign fun? The dastardly duo of Andy Diggle (THUNDERBOLTS) and Tom Raney (SECRET INVASION: INHUMANS) hit the mark!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DARK REIGN: THE HOOD #3 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jeff Parker
Pencils: Kyle Hotz
Covers: Marko Djurdjevic
Colorists: Frank Martin
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Part 3 of 5
From the pages of NEW AVENGERS and DARK REIGN: THE CABAL! An insider to the occult underworld gives The Hood the lowdown on the dread Dormammu, the power behind his power! Can Parker Robbins possibly break the hold this infamous entity has on him—and will he even want to when he sees some of the benefits of giving into it? While his inner struggle dominates his attention, a vicious foe from The Hood’s past regroups for a final showdown!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DARK REIGN: LETHAL LEGION #2 (of 3)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Frank Tieri
Pencils: Mateus Santolouco, John Dokes
Covers: Tommy Lee Edwards

Part 2 of 3
Put up your dukes as Wonder Man joins the fight…or is that starts one? Find out what was big enough to bring heroes and villains together, who thinks they’re powerful enough to bring down Norman Osborn! The mystery unravels as the Lethal Legion gets closer to finding the traitor in their midst and it’s every man for himself!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


DARK REIGN: SINISTER SPIDER-MAN #2 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Brian Reed
Pencils: Chris Bachalo
Covers: Chris Bachalo

"WE NEED A HERO", Part 2 of 4
The name's Mac Gargan, and the whole city of New York thinks I'm Spider-Man. They love me and I can do anything I like. What I like is making J. Jonah Jameson's life a living hell. Well, that... and eating people. But that seems to have ticked off some folks. Turns out even super-powered criminals have feelings, and they¹ve all teamed up with this nutjob scientist named The Redeemer to kill me.

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Source: Comics Continuum