PREVIEW: Comics for 08/05/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Betty #181
02 - Betty & Veronica Double Digest #173 (4 of 4)
02 - Sonic The Hedgehog Archives Volume 11 TP

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
02 - Female Force: Princess Diana
03 - Legend Of Isis Volume 3 #3
03 - Lionsgate Films: Leprechaun #3
03 - Political Power: Colin Powell
03 - Vincent Price Presents #11
04 - Warlock #4 (of 4)
04 - William Shatner Presents: Tek War #2

BOOM! STUDIOS
04 - Dead Run #3 (of 4)
04 - Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #2 (of 4)
05 - Irredeemable #5
05 - Muppet Robin Hood #3 (of 4)

DARK HORSE COMICS
05 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer Volume 2 (Season 8) #27 (2 of 5)
05 - The Saga Of Solomon Kane TP
06 - Star Wars: Dark Times: Blue Harvest #0
06 - Star Wars: Invasion #2
06 - Witchfinder: In The Service Of Angels #2 (of 5)

DC COMICS
06 - Doom Patrol Volume 5 #1
15 - Justice League: Cry For Justice #2 (of 7) - added 08/03/2009
07 - The Red Circle: The Hangman #1
07 - Secret Six Volume 3 #12 (3 of 5)
14 - The Spirit Volume 6 #32 (2 of 2) - added 08/02/2009
16 - Solomon Grundy #6 (of 7) - added 08/04/2009
07 - Strange Adventures Volume 3 #6 (of 8)
16 - Superman: World of New Krypton #6 (of 12) - added 08/04/2009

DC COMICS/VERTIGO
07 - Greek Street #2 Mature Readers

DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
18 - The Authority #13 - added 08/05/2009

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
08 - Hack/Slash #24

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
15 - The Boys #33 Mature Readers - added 08/03/2009
15 - The Good The Bad And The Ugly #2 - added 08/03/2009
15 - Terminator: Revolution TP - added 08/03/2009

IDW PUBLISHING
08 - The Veil #2

IMAGE COMICS
16 - Chew #3 Mature Readers - added 08/04/2009
16 - Dynamo 5 #23 - added 08/04/2009
17 - Jersey Gods #6 - added 08/04/2009
17 - Savage Dragon Volume 2 #151 - added 08/04/2009
08 - Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem! #1 - updated 08/04/2009

MARVEL COMICS
08 - Agents Of Atlas Volume 2 #9
09 - All Winners Comics #1 70th Anniversary Special
09 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #601 - updated 08/04/2009
09 - Black Panther Volume 5 #7
09 - Captain America Reborn #2 (of 5)
10 - Deadpool: Merc With A Mouth #2
10 - Destroyer #5 (of 5) Mature Readers
10 - Exiles Volume 4 #5
10 - Ghost Riders: Heavens On Fire #1 (of 6) Mature Readers
11 - House Of M: Masters Of Evil #1 (of 4)
11 - Hulk Volume 2 #13
11 - Invincible Iron Man #16 (9 of 12)
11 - Iron Man & The Armor Wars #1 (of 4)
12 - Luke Cage Noir #1
12 - The Trojan War #4 (fo 5)
12 - Ultimatum: Fantastic Four Requiem (One Shot)
12 - Ultimatum: X-Men Requiem (One Shot)
13 - War Machine Volume 2 #8
13 - War Of Kings #6 (of 6)

RADICAL COMICS
17 - Incarnate #1 (of 3) Mature Readers - added 08/04/2009

BETTY #181

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Hal Lifson, George Gladir
Pencils: Stan Goldberg, Various
Covers: Stan Goldberg

"THE DIVA WORE YADA"
A summer internship at “Harmon’s Bazzar” fashion magazine brings Betty face-to-face with a demanding diva of a boss. Imagine Betty’s surprise when the boss demands she model for the magazine’s spring fashion spectacular! Celebrity news columnist Hal Lifson brings his fashionable first-hand perspective to this “tongue-in-chic” tale!

"THE BIG PITCH"
The “Good Will Girls” are back and their charity baseball game is a grand-slam success… especially with Betty pitching strikes from the mound and Archie pitching snacks in the stands!

"APPLAUSE FOR PAWS"
Hot Dog makes a “splash”… by “catching a wave”… at the dog surfing contest!

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BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #173

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Melanie J. Morgan, Various
Pencils: Rick Burchett, Terry Austin, Various
Covers: Rick Burchett

THIS IS IT – THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE MOST EXPLOSIVE “NEW LOOK” STORY YET!

"MY FATHER'S BETRAYAL", Part 4 of 4
The latest “New Look” saga has rocked Riverdale, with Veronica and her friends facing off against Mr. Lodge and his constituents as the teens try to keep a beloved nature preserve from becoming an industrial park! This issue, the debate reaches a fever pitch, and someone may just get hurt! Can the two sides resolve their differences peacefully and constructively? Is there a compromise yet to be considered or will the opponents stay deadlocked forever? It’s the explosive conclusion you just can’t miss, served up in the “realistic” art style that made Betty and Veronica’s “Bad Boy Trouble” Jughead’s “Match Makers,” and Moose and Midge’s “Break-up Blues” some of the most-talked about Archie stories in recent years! Famous superhero art team and Eisner Award nominees Rick Burchett and Terry Austin lend their formidable penciling and inking talents to this intriguing tale, brought to you by “New Look” scribe Melanie J. Morgan.

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ARCHIVES VOLUME 11 TP

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ken Penders, Kent Taylor
Pencils: Kyle Hunter, Art Mawhinney, Manny Galan, Patrick Spaziante, Harvey Mercadoocasio, Andrew Pepoy

The Sonic Archives series has emerged as one of Archie’s best-selling trade paperbacks, as fans both new and old can relive the glory days of Sonic the Hedgehog in these high-quality, digitally-restored graphic novels, complete with all the classic Sonic stories from the 1990’s! Now with Sonic Archives Volume 11, Sonic lovers can add to their collections issues 41-44, stories which are almost impossible to come across now. And best of all, the colors are completely re-mastered to give the issues a brand-new look! Stories include: “…And One Shall Save Him” – Sally, Sonic and Geoffrey attempt to save King Acorn, but will they survive the Zone of Silence as past and future collide? “In Every Kingdom There Must Exist a Little Chaos” – the epic “Sword of Acorns” storyline begins here, as Knuckles searches for the fabled sword against staggering odds! “The Dream Zone” – the story that introduces the “Dream Watcher” device that will play a major role in the “Endgame” saga! “Black & Blue & Red All Over” – Evil Sonic is back… and it looks like Knuckles is helping him!

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Source: Comics Continuum


FEMALE FORCE: PRINCESS DIANA

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Chris Arrant
Pencils: Andrew Yerrakadu
Covers: Vinnie Tartamella

Magazine. Princess. Public Figure. Philanthropist. Parent. Diana, Princess of Wales emerged in the early 1980s as a fresh face to the stoic British monarchy with a storybook wedding but later a tabloid breakup. She emerged as amodern British woman and admirable icon to not only England but the world.

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Source: Comics Continuum

LEGEND OF ISIS VOLUME 3 #3

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Aaron Stueve
Pencils: Ivan Barriga
Covers: Ivan Barriga

As Isis' battle with the Scarab Queen escalates to brutal levels, Scott finds himself on the wrong side of the interrogation table. It seems ever since Isis came into his life, Scott has experienced problem after problem. Is this finally his breaking point? Were all his previous promises of always being there for Isis hollow? Before you start to get accusatory, ask yourself this: How long would you be able to live with an ancient Egyptian Goddess who attracts trouble like one of those blue electric lights attracts mosquitoes?

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Source: Comics Continuum


LIONSGATE FILMS: LEPRECHAUN #3

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Zach Hunchar
Pencils: Kris Carter
Covers: Photo

Heavy metal mayhem ensues as our heroes face their biggest challenge, yet. Questions are answered and new ones emerge as we're introduced to the newest, sexiest member of the story. Oh, and someone is late for work. Plus, some other stuff about some things.

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Source: Comics Continuum


POLITICAL POWER: COLIN POWELL

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Wey-Yuih Loh
Pencils: Matthew S. Woodward
Covers: Vinnie Tartamella

A spin-off series from the popular FEMALE FORCE line comes Political Power. As seen on MSNBC and CNN the 1st issue is about Colin Powell. Who knew that an aimless and directionless kid from the South Bronx would grow up to be one of the most trusted and respected military and political leaders of the modern world. This is his story. This is the tale of Colin Powell.

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VINCENT PRICE PRESENTS #11

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Daniel Crosier
Pencils: Daniel Crosier
Covers: Alex Meyer

This one-shot starts off as Li decides to end her pregnancy during her affair with her boss. Shortly after, Li’s husband and other’s clpse to her begin having devastating accidents as her life spirals out of control. It seems as if an unholy entity has manifested itself into Li’s unborn, and is wreaking havoc.

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WARLOCK #4 (of 4)

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Nick Lyons
Pencils: Jacob Bear
Covers: Matt Bellisle

In the final issue of this mini-series, Tom, Hugh, and Rachael face off against the seven Warlocks. Can the Warlocks be stopped once and for all or will the they continue their reign of terror on everyone and everything in their path.

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Source: Comics Continuum


WILLIAM SHATNER PRESENTS: TEK WAR #2

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: William Shatner, Scott Davis
Pencils: Erich Owens
Covers: Erich Owens, Mike Coffey

Jake Cardigan’s release from cryogenic prison has not gone according to his plan. His wife and child are missing, the old Tek hunger still lingers and death and destruction seem to follow him wherever he goes. The day started with a dead body and the body count keeps growing. Jake’s quest for answers leads him to new friends and old nemeses. But can anyone be trusted? The classic sci-fi adventure series continues to unravel a mystery as Jake takes one giant step ahead to learn the truth, but pays a steep cost.

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DEAD RUN #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Andrew Cosby, Michael Alan Nelson
Pencils: Francesco Biagini
Covers: Eric Canete, Jason Shawn Alexander

"ALL SPEED. NO LIMITS.", Part 3 of 4
The end isn’t near… it’s here. America has become a wasteland, leaving the few cities that remain transformed into impenetrable fortresses. NICK MASTERS is a driver, the best there is. If you need something picked-up, delivered, or disposed of, Nick’s your man. But when he fails to deliver… all hell breaks loose. Part three of the epic saga that redefines the science fiction action genre. From the writer of HEXED and FALL OF CTHULHU, Michael Alan Nelson, collaborating for the first time with EUREKA creator Andrew Cosby!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


FINDING NEMO: REEF RESCUE #2 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Marie Croall
Pencils: Erica Leigh Currey
Covers: Amy Mebberson, Erica Leigh Currey

The biggest selling DVD of all time comes to comics! Nemo, Dory and Marlin embark on a journey to save their dying reef. Facing dangerous waters and incredible odds, Nemo travels the great blue sea to save the one thing that matters most of all—home. In this issue, Nemo’s old friend Gil lends a helping fin! Series ‘A’ covers by Amy Mebberson with ‘B’ covers by Erica Leigh Currey.

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IRREDEEMABLE #5

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Mark Waid
Pencils: Peter Krause
Covers: Gene Ha, Dennis Calero, Dan Panosian, Jeffrey Spokes (Incentive)

NEW ARC! AND ONLY .99 CENTS!

This is your chance to hop on board the superhero event of 2009 that dares to ask: What if the world’s greatest hero decided to become the world’s greatest villain? Buy issue #5 for .99 cents and get the trade of the first four issues for only $9.99 and experience what everyone has been talking about. A “twilight of the superheroes”-style story that examines super-villains from Mark Waid writer of KINGDOM COME and EMPIRE!

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MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Tim Beedle
Pencils: Armand Villavert Jr
Covers: David Petersen, Christopher Schons

The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it’s the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) and his band of outlaws steal from the rich and give to the poor. But much to the Merry Men’s disbelief, Maid Marian (Miss Piggy) has stolen Robin’s most valuable possession—his heart! Series features “A” covers from David Petersen, the Eisner Award-winning creator of Mouse Guard!

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BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER VOLUME 2 (SEASON 8) #27 (2 of 5)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Jane Espenson
Pencils: Georges Jeanty
Covers: Jo Chen, Georges Jeanty
Inkers: Andy Owens
Colorists: Michelle Madsen

"RETREAT", Part 2 of 5
Slayers are out. Vampires are in. Mysterious big bad Twilight has just become a bigger bad -- he can zero in on Team Buffy and her army of Slayers by tracking their use of magic. But Buffy and her allies have taken their submarine -- yes, Buffy picked up one of those . . . they're a necessary piece of equip -- straight to the only person she knows with an inside track on suppressing magic: the werewolf Oz.

In the yak-filled mountains of Tibet, Oz has found his peace and formed a new life. The butter tea flows freely at the reunion, where -- among other fun reunion-y things -- Buffy learns that suppressing her demon side could be the biggest risk of all . . .

2009 Eisner Award Nominee for Best Cover Artist-Jo Chen.

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Source: Newsarama


THE SAGA OF SOLOMON KANE TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Robert E. Howard, Roy Thomas, Don Glut, Various
Pencils: David Wenzel, Howard Chaykin, Steve Carr, Various
Inkers: Neal Adams, Al Williamson, Bill Wray, Various

From his pulp-fiction origins in Weird Tales to his latest Dark Horse incarnation, Robert E. Howard's sixteenth-century Puritan adventurer has captured the imaginations of readers for decades. Now all of the Savage Sword of Conan short stories from the 1970s are collected for the first time: equal parts comics adaptations of Howard's formative tales and inspired new chapters from venerable scribes Roy Thomas (Conan the Barbarian) and Don Glut (Kull the Destroyer)! Follow along Kane's restless travels with pistol and rapier as he is compelled to be a weapon of God, ridding the world of evil wherever it may be found -- from the jungles of Africa to the high seas, and whether cannibal, demon, vampire, or pirate!

* A fantastic companion volume to Dark Horse's best-selling Savage Sword of Conan omnibus series!

* Contains short stories from various Savage Sword of Conan and Conan Saga issues, and from Kull and the Barbarians #2 and #3, Marvel Preview #19, Monsters Unleashed, and Dracula Lives.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

STAR WARS: DARK TIMES: BLUE HARVEST #0

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mick Harrison
Pencils: Doug Wheatley
Colorists: Dave McCaig

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STAR WARS: INVASION #2

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Tom Taylor
Pencils: Colin Wilson
Covers: Jo Chen
Colorists: Wes Dzioba

Jedi Master Luke Skywalker and the soldiers of the New Republic were able to pull off a last-second evacuation of some of the civilian refugees from Artorias, but for Finn Galfridian it was too little, too late. Finn's mother and sister have been taken prisoner by the Vong, and his father was left behind with a delaying force to allow the refugees to escape.

Now Finn finds himself at the new Jedi temple on Yavin 4, where he is to undergo training -- but what he really wants is to get back into the fight!

* This series is set during the New Jedi Order, approximately twenty-five years after the Battle of Yavin. The Jedi, and the galaxy, are facing their first real threat since the Sith were defeated: an invasion of hostile warriors called the Yuuzhan Vong!

The Yuuzhan Vong invasion has begun!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


WITCHFINDER: IN THE SERVICE OF ANGELS #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mike Mignola
Pencils: Ben Stenbeck
Covers: Mike Mignola
Colorists: Dave Stewart

Part 2 of 5
Mike Mignola teams up with artist Ben Stenbeck (B.P.R.D.: The Ectoplasmic Man) for a long-awaited glimpse into one of the Hellboy universe's greatest enigmas: nineteenth-century occult investigator Edward Grey!

After his confrontation with a spectral assassin, Sir Edward hopes to find answers from a mysterious medium in London's underworld, but discovers only a labyrinthine tangle of conspiracy as the body count continues to rise.

From the pages of Hellboy

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


DOOM PATROL VOLUME 5 #1

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis
Pencils: Matthew Clark, Kevin Maguire
Covers: Matthew Clark

Come one, come all! The world's strangest Super Heroes are back, and they brought those robot guys along with 'em! Thrill to the strange adventures of the Doom Patrol, with script by Keith Giffen and art by Matthew Clark! Whether you think you know 'em or you wouldn't know 'em if they bit you on the behind, this Doom Patrol's for you! But that's not all! Read all the way to the back cover for the all-new adventures of those elemental everymen, the Metal Men, featuring the triumphant return of the creative team that brought you JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL! That's 40 full pages of comic-bookery for just under four American dollars. So why not try some Doom Patrol with a side order of Metal Men today?

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Source: Newsarama

THE RED CIRCLE: THE HANGMAN #1

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Tom Derenick, Bill Sienkiewicz
Covers: Jesus Saiz

J. Michael Straczynski dives into the DC Universe at last – and he's bringing four of the finest heroes of the Golden and Silver Ages with him!

Completely reimagined for the modern world from their original appearances in Archie/MLJ publications, these four heroes will show you a side of the DC Universe you've never seen before!

The Civil War claimed many lives…but one of those lives still hasn't ended! Union doctor Robert Dickering found himself on the wrong side of the battle lines, and despite his heroic treatment of a fallen enemy soldier, he also found himself on the wrong end of a noose! But a shadowy power stepped forth in the twilit moments between life and death and offered him a deal he couldn't refuse: to forever roam the Earth, saving the lives of innocents condemned like himself – or hastening the deaths of the guilty! But in taking the seemingly righteous mission of the Hangman, has he accepted God's work? Or has he become the vengeful fist of the Devil himself? Featuring art by Tom Derenick and Bill Sienkiewicz, the acclaimed team behind REIGN IN HELL!

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Source: Comics Continuum


SECRET SIX VOLUME 3 #12 (3 of 5)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Gail Simone
Pencils: Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood
Covers: Daniel Lu Visi

"DEPTHS: INFEANO", Part 3 of 5
A crisis of conscience splits the Secret Six right down the middle and puts them on opposite sides of a horrific war involving Amazons led by a deluded Artemis! But that's just the opening bout for the main event: Jeannette vs. Wonder Woman!

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Source: Comics Continuum


STRANGE ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 #6 (of 8)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Jim Starlin
Pencils: Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, Scott McDaniel, Andy Owens
Covers: Jim Starlin, Rob Hunter

"MINDSCAPE", Part 6 of 8
Adam Strange and Comet enter the bizarre world of The Weird. And if they can convince Weird to give up his infinite power to the evil Synnar, is that a good thing – or the worst possible thing to happen?

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Source: Newsarama


GREEK STREET #2

Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo
Writers: Peter Milligan
Pencils: Davide Gianfelice
Covers: KAKO

Monsters, magic, gangsters and sex – this is the world of Greek Street that young Eddie has fled to. But will he stay one step ahead of the police? Will the ghost of the mother whom he killed continue to haunt him? Or will his dealings with the violent and treacherous mobsters, The Fureys, finally turn his already tough life into a complete tragedy? Don't miss the stirring new series from fan-favorite writer Peter Milligan (HELLBLAZER) and artist Davide Gianfelice (NORTHLANDERS)!
MATURE READERS

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HACK/SLASH #24

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Tim Seeley
Pencils: Bryan Baugh
Covers: Tim Seeley, Matt Merhoff

"SONS OF MAN", Part 1
A great jump-on point for new readers! The enigmatic masked man Samhain returns and he's calling in a favor for saving Cassie's life. Will the company of two find that three's a crowd? Meanwhile, the Black Lamp Society wants to create their own slashers but what they've succeeded in creating may be more horrific than any knife wielding maniac!

Special Notes: Featuring the origin of "Slashers"!

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Source: Devil's Due Publishing


THE VEIL #2

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: El Torres
Pencils: Gabriel Hernandez
Covers: Gabriel Hernandez, Ashley Wood

Episode 2: “Live.” Come with Chris Luna as she walks her hometown streets. A town that starts to fall apart, while something is slipping between, something that causes ghosts and spirits stir. And a dead child is only the first of them.

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Source: Newsarama


TYRESE GIBON'S MAYHEM! #1

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Tyrese Gibson, Mike Le, William Wilson
Pencils: Tone Rodriguez
Covers: Tone Rodriguez

Los Angeles, the City of Fallen Angels, is a city swept up by a brutal crime wave led by a kingpin known only as Big X. The body count builds as only one man can stop the flow of drugs and violence, only one man can stop Big X. He is the embodiment of vengeance and raw justice, the faceless arm of those who cannot defend themselves. He is known as Mayhem, and along with his sexy but deadly partner Malice, their goal is to dismantle the kingpin's organization, unravel the dark secret that mysteriously links them to Big X, and save the city they grew up in.

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UPDATED: 08/04/2009 - added pages 1-5

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources


AGENTS OF ATLAS VOLUME 2 #9

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jeff Parker
Pencils: Dan Panosian
Covers: Leinil Francis Yu
Colorists: Elizabeth Breitweiser
Letters: Nate Piekos

"TERROR OF THE JADE CLAW", Part 1
The Agents of Atlas find themselves racing around the world to rescue their leader! Jimmy Woo and M-11 find themselves under the talons of the most terrible power in China...the deadly- and beautiful- JADE CLAW! With more minions than the Atlas Empire and the more advanced killer robot M-25, it seems nothing can stop her, and Jimmy has now set off war with her organization THE GREAT WALL. Lesson: never look up your ex-girlfriend!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics

ALL WINNERS COMICS #1 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Karl Kesel
Pencils: Steve Uy
Covers: Daniel Acuna, Marcos Martin (Incentive)
Inkers: Steve Uy
Colorists: Steve Uy

Captain America and Bucky...the Human Torch and Toro...the Sub-Mariner...Miss America...the Whizzer...The All-Winners Squad! It's 1946 and World War 2 is over, but the memory of those lost in the War haunts everyone‹ especially when Times Square is overrun by undead soldiers wanting their lives back! And leading this tattered battalion are the two casualties the All-Winners Squad can't fight -- the original Captain America and Bucky! Plus: a surprise romance that has all the tabloids a-twitter!

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All Winners Comics #1 70th Anniversary Special, Acuna Cover
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Source: Comic Book Resources


AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #601

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mark Waid
Pencils: Mario Alberti
Covers: J. Scott Campbell, John Romita Jr (Incentive)
Inkers: Mario Alberti
Colorists: Mario Alberti
Letters: Cory Petit

Prepare for the All-New, All-Deadly: DARK MARY-JANE!! Oops, sorry, that's the rest of Marvel's solicits...Actually, in this issue "Red-Headed Stranger" begins just after the surprising events of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 with Pete's love life taking a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! Sheesh. What took us so long?!)

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Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #601, Campbell Cover
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Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #601, Additional Page 1 (no text)

UPDATED: 08/04/2009 - updated additional page 1[/i]

Source: Newsarama, Newsarama


BLACK PANTHER VOLUME 5 #7

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Reginald Hudlin, Jonathan Maberry
Pencils: Will Conrad
Covers: Paul Renaud, Ken Lashley (Incentive)
Inkers: Will Conrad
Colorists: Peter Pantazis
Letters: Cory Petit

"POWER", Part 1
Wakanda has been attacked on every front. Heroes have fallen, old alliances have been betrayed, the country is in turmoil. Now is the time for the new Black Panther to rise and make a stand against threats both foreign and domestic. 'Power' is a bold new direction for the Panther. New game, new rules, and lots of surprises as the new Black Panther is set on a collision course with one of the Marvel Universe's most feared and powerful beings.

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Black Panther Volume 5 #7, Additional Page 1 (no text, from CC)
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Black Panther Volume 5 #7, Additional Page 3 (no text, from CC)
Black Panther Volume 5 #7, Additional Page 4 (no text, from CC)

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Ed Brubaker
Pencils: Bryan Hitch
Covers: Bryan Hitch, John Cassaday (Incentive), Tim Sale (Incentive)
Inkers: Jackson Guice

Part 2 of 5
The race for Steve Rogers is on! On one side - BUCKY and the BLACK WIDOW and members of the AVENGERS and FANTASTIC FOUR! On the other - NORMAN OSBORN and HAMMER, THE RED SKULL and his evil hordes, with DR. DOOM waiting in the wings! And where... oh where, is the real CAPTAIN AMERICA? Ed Brubaker, Bryan Hitch and Butch Guice bring you the biggest Marvel comic of the year!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Victor Gischler
Pencils: Bong Dazo, Jose Pimentel
Covers: Arthur Suydam, Tony Moore (Incentive)

It’s the Merc with two mouths! It’s the Dawn of the Living Deadpool! It’s…oh, you get the point. Crash-landing in the Savage Land, Deadpool finds himself face-to-face with the last thing on Earth he ever expected to see: his own Zombiefied head! To make matters worse, the nasty little critter went ahead and bit a few of the locals, so Deadpool has to put the smackdown on some zombie cavemen if he’s going to have any chance at escaping and completing his mission. Did we mention that a crack team of Hydra mercenaries are waiting in the wings?

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


DESTROYER #5 (of 5)

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

Part 5 of 5
It's all been leading up to this! Destroyer comes face to face with his most dreaded adversary yet--DEATH! It's a no-holds-barred winner-take-all fight to remember. The stakes--high! The prize--life! Nothing can prepare you for this sense-shattering conclusion. Also in this issue--violence!
MATURE READERS

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Source: Comic Book Resources


EXILES VOLUME 4 #5

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jeff Parker
Pencils: Casey Jones, Karl Kesel
Covers: Dave Bullock, Mike Grell (Incentive)
Colorists: Tony Washington
Letters: Nate Piekos

"THE HUMANS ARE DEAD"
Trapped in what will soon be a purely robotic world, The Exiles find out that drastic steps were taken to save humanity, and even machines can have secrets! But one of the Exiles has a secret too - one that can destroy the whole mission when revealed. (And Morph finally pokes his head back in!)

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


GHOST RIDERS: HEAVENS ON FIRE #1 (of 6)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jason Aaron
Pencils: Roland Boschi
Covers: Jae Lee
Inkers: Roland Boschi
Colorists: Dan Brown
Letters: Joe Caramagna

Part 1 of 6
The acclaimed GHOST RIDER run of writer Jason Aaron reaches its fever-pitched conclusion with six more issues of insanity, all jam-packed with new villains, old allies and the same old grindhouse action that Flamehead fans have come to know and love. The renegade angel Zadkiel is out to thwart Biblical prophecy by assassinating a young boy bred by Satanists to rule the world, so if Ghost Riders Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch are going to save the world, they'll first have to save the Anti-Christ. Guest-starring Hellstorm, the Son of Satan.
MATURE READERS

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Ghost Riders: Heavens On Fire #1, Page 11 (no text, from Major)
Ghost Riders: Heavens On Fire #1, Page 12 (no text, from Major)
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Ghost Riders: Heavens On Fire #1, Additional Page 1 (no text, from Major)

Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers, Comic Book Resources