PREVIEW: Comics for 08/19/2009

THE STAND: AMERICAN NIGHTMARES #5 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Pencils: Mike Perkins
Covers: Lee Bermejo, Mike Perkins (Incentive)
Colorists: Laura Martin
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

Part 5 of 5
It's the Fourth of July, the first holiday post-plague, but none of the survivors are celebrating. While Nick Andros hovers between life and death--and between the influence of Randall Flagg and Mother Abigail--Larry Underwood makes a shocking discovery in his tent... And Stu Redmond's path intersects with Harold and Frannie's, but immediately a conflict (that will have enormous ramifications for all our players) immediately erupts among the three. The second mini-series adapting Stephen King's horror epic ends here, True Believers, setting stage for Volume Three: "SOUL SURVIVORS."

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The Stand: American Nightmares #5, Bermejo Cover
The Stand: American Nightmares #5, Perkins Incentive Cover (from Marvel)
The Stand: American Nightmares #5, Page 1
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The Stand: American Nightmares #5, Page 6

Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


WOLVERINE: WEAPON X #4 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jason Aaron
Pencils: Ron Garney
Covers: Adi Granov, Ron Garney, David Finch (Incentive)

"ADAMANTIUM MEN", Part 4 of 5
The red-hot, sold-out "Adamantium Men" storyline continues! Wolverine is intent on bringing down the evil corporation Blackguard, one executive at a time if he has to, but when he finally comes face-to-face with the man at the top, he finds the soldiers of Strikeforce X waiting for him, laser-claws and all. Can you say SNIKT?
ONGOING SERIES

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Wolverine: Weapon X #4, Garney Cover
Wolverine: Weapon X #4, Granov Cover
Wolverine: Weapon X #4, Finch 70th Frame Incentive Cover (from Marvel)
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Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


X-FACTOR VOLUME 3 #47

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Peter David
Pencils: Valentine De Landro, Pat Davidson
Covers: David Yardin, Pablo Raimondi (Incentive)
Colorists: Jeromy Cox
Letters: Dave Lanphear, Cory Petit

Time is beginning to bleed. Sentinels are starting to pop up in the darnedest places, the Summers Rebellion is spilling over into modern day, Rictor and Shatterstar have a lot to sort out, and X-Factor finally finds itself face to face with Cortex.

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X-Factor Volume 3 #47, Yardin Cover
X-Factor Volume 3 #47, Raimondi 70th Frame Incentive Cover (from Marvel)
X-Factor Volume 3 #47, Page 1
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X-Factor Volume 3 #47, Page 8 (no text)
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X-Factor Volume 3 #47, Page 18 (no text)

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics


X-MEN LEGACY #227 (2 of 2)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: Dustin Weaver, Andrew Hennesey
Covers: Terry Dodson, Greg Land (Incentive)

"SURPRESSING FIRE", Part 2 of 2
While San Francisco is still reeling from the onslaught of the Dark Avengers, Rogue struggles to cope with the power and perspective of a God, the young X-student Trance undergoes a terrifying transformation, and X-Men Legacy takes a dramatic new direction.

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X-Men Legacy #227, Dodson Cover
X-Men Legacy #227, Land 70th Frame Incentive Cover (from Marvel)
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X-Men Legacy #227, Page 13 (pencils)

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics

ATOMIC ROBO VOLUME 3 #4 (of 5)

Publisher: Red 5 Comics
Writers: Brian Clevinger
Pencils: Scott Wegener
Covers: Scott Wegener
Colorists: Ronda Pattison
Letters: Jeff Powell

"SHADOW FROM BEYOND TIME: THE CRAWLING CHAOS", Part 4 of 5
1971, Oaxaca, Mexico. THE SHADOW FROM BEYOND TIME is set to intersect with our universe once more, but this time ATOMIC ROBO is ready for it. Or at least he thinks he is. It’s the Scientific Method versus the Unknowable Horror at the edge of reality!

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Atomic Robo Volume 3 #4, Cover
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Source: Major Spoilers


WE KILL MONSTERS #2 (of 6)

Publisher: Red 5 Comics
Writers: Laura Harkcom, Christopher Leone
Pencils: Brian Churilla
Covers: Brian Churilla
Colorists: Ronda Pattison
Letters: Jeff Powell

Part 2 of 6
The Basher Brothers battle with a blood-thirsty monster was not an isolated incident. Now a terrifying flying insect monster is on the attack, and the boys must team with Vanessa the bartender to find it before infected Jake dies from a lack of monster juice.

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We Kill Monsters #2, Cover
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Source: Major Spoilers

FINAL CRISIS AFTERMATH: DANCE #4 (of 6)

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

"BEHIND THE MUZAK", Part 4 of 6
The Super Young Team are real heroes! And if you don't believe them please check out the Mission Statement on their website. Or peruse the video log of their charity work that's posted on several social networking sites. And while you're at it, go ahead and check out the fabulous new t-shirt designs in their web store. All-new t-shirts are 110% bio-friendly; meaning that they actually leave the environment better than it was before you bought the shirt. Can the JLA say that about their merchandise?

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Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance #4, Cover
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Source: Newsarama

DAYS MISSING #1 (of 5)

Publisher: Archaia Studios Press
Writers: Phil Hester
Pencils: Frazer Iriving
Covers: Frazer Iriving, Phil Hester, Dale Keown

Part 1 of 5
Since the dawn of time, a being has existed whose interaction and interference with mankind has shaped human history. His powers of time and intellect have allowed him to secretly remove certain critical days from the historical record. Their stories have never been told. Their details have never been documented. Their existence is not remembered. But the occurrences of these days have forever changed the course of humanity's evolution. These are the Days Missing from our existence, and they are about to be revealed...

In the premiere issue, a deadly new virus threatens to herald an extinction level event if The Steward can't find a cure for scientists to discover...the day before.

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Days Missing #1, Keown Cover
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Days Missing #1, Keown Comic-Con Cover
Days Missing #1, Inside Front Cover
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UPDATED: 10/28/2009 - complete issue

Source: Comics Continuum, Newsarama


SUPERMAN/BATMAN #63

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Michael Green, Mike Johnson
Pencils: Rafael Albuquerque
Covers: Rafael Albuquerque

It's the start of an all-new arc bringing an old foe back from the dead who endangers the loved ones of both Superman and Batman! With Lois Lane and Alfred Pennyworth kidnapped, the secrets of the World¹s Finest heroes are an open book for one villain to exploit.

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Superman/Batman #63, Cover
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Source: Comics Continuum


VIGILANTE VOLUME 3 #9

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Marv Wolfman
Pencils: Rick Leonardi, John Stanisci
Covers: Walter Simonso

"IF I CAN KILL IT HERE"
The mobs and the feds are both gunning for Vigilante, and his only option is to take to the streets and relocate to Chicago. But Vigilante soon learns that he can't find peace in the Windy City – not when his past catches up with him...

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Vigilante Volume 3 #9, Cover
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Source: Newsarama


ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH SAVES OBAMA #1 (of 4)

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Elliott R. Serrano
Pencils: Ariel Padilla
Covers: Todd Nauck, Lucio Parrillo
Colorists: Rael Sidartha

Part 1 of 4
He's faced them all, but Ashley J. Williams is about to face the greatest horror of his entire deadite-kickin' career - a comic book convention! But this ain't any ol' comic book convention, this one features a special appearance from the president of the United States of America - Barack Obama! How do things go from there when Ash and Obama are in the same place at the same time? And did we happen to mention that the Necronomicon is there doing the thing it does best - turning ordinary humans into the demon possessed undead!

This special Army of Darkness mini-series event is written by Elliott (Army of Darkness/Xena) Serrano, illustrated by Ariel Padilla and features covers by Todd (Amazing Spider-Man) Nauck and Lucio Parrillo!

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Army Of Darkness: Ash Saves Obama #1, Nauck Cover
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Army Of Darkness: Ash Saves Obama #1, Page 1
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Source: Comic Book Resources

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS: MEET THE BAD GUYS #1

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Alex Ross, Joe Casey
Pencils: Jonathan Lau
Covers: Alex Ross
Colorists: Ivan Nunes

A special series plotted by Alex Ross and scripted by Joe Casey debut here as Dynamite invites you to "Meet the Bad Guys!"

As the heroes return, the villains rise and this debut issue - illustrated by the Jonathan Lau - features the Green Lama and the debut of Blood Lust! What's this powerful new villain's connection to the Green Lama? Find out in this special!

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Project Superpowers: Meet The Bad Guys #1, Cover A
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Source: Comic Book Resources


ZORRO VOLUME 6 #15

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Matt Wagner
Pencils: Francesco Francavilla
Covers: Matt Wagner, Francesco Francavilla

Artist Francesco Francavilla returns to the pages of Zorro! Under the skillful hand of Eisner nominated writer and cover artist Matt Wagner, Dynamite's Zorro series continues with issue #15 and the beginning of our third story arc. This time, El Zorro faces a band of merciless pirates and the line continues to blur between the masked avenger and his alter-ego Diego! Covers by Wagner and Francavilla!

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Zorro Volume 6 #15, Wagner Cover
Zorro Volume 6 #15, Francavilla Cover
Zorro Volume 6 #15, Page 1
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Zorro Volume 6 #15, Page 3
Zorro Volume 6 #15, Page 4-5
Zorro Volume 6 #15, Page 6

Source: Comic Book Resources

THE RED CIRCLE: THE WEB (One Shot)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Roger Robinson, Hilary Barta
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!

Billionaire John Raymond has it all – fame, fortune, and a brilliant mind! He also has a brother with the one trait John lacks: compassion. No matter how relentlessly awe-inspiring John's achievements get, it's his brother who's always seen as the hero. So John sets out to upstage his brother one more time. He'll show the world just how much heroism money can buy as the amazing (and suspiciously well-equipped) Web. But when a dark fate arrives for his brother, John learns first-hand what a hero leaves on the line, and that there are worse losses than the ones that hit your checkbook! Featuring art by Roger Robinson (THE BRAVE and THE BOLD, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS)!

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The Red Circle: The Web, Page 7

Source: Newsarama


SUPERGIRL VOLUME 5 #44 (3 of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Sterling Gates
Pencils: Jamal Igle
Covers: Fernando Dagnino, Raúl Fernandez

"CODENAME: PATRIOT", Part 3 of 4
It's Supergirl and Mon-El versus Nightwing and Flamebird! Find out what happens when the Girl of Steel has to face off against Flamebird, one of her oldest and dearest friends! At Project 7734, General Lane puts the next part of his plan into action – with the help of the man known as Atlas. Concluded in SUPERMAN #691!

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Supergirl Volume 5 #44, Cover
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Supergirl Volume 5 #44, Page 7

Source: Comics Continuum


INVINCIBLE #65

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

Funeral for the fallen.

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Invincible #65, Cover
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Source: Comic Book Resources

X-MEN: MISFITS VOLUME 1 GN

Publisher: Del Rey Manga
Writers: Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman
Pencils: Anzu
Covers: Anzu

THE X-MEN GET A RADICAL NEW REMIX IN A STORY ABOUT TEEN ANGST, FIRST LOVE, AND WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN

High school student Kitty Pryde has always been the odd girl out. A mutant, she was born with strange superpowers, magical talents that make her the class freak. But Kitty’s world is changed when she’s invited to study at Professor Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters, a special home for mutant teens. There’s just one catch: Kitty’s the only girl at the all-boy school, and she ends up just feeling like a freak all over again.

Then Kitty meets Pyro and the ultra-hot bad boys of the Hellfire Club. They’re the school’s elite–handsome, rich, and totally above the rules. Now Kitty seems to have it all: a dreamy boyfriend, super-cool friends, and the chance to develop her extraordinary talents. But why is her heart telling her that something is wrong? Will Kitty ever find the place where she belongs, or is she doomed to be a misfit forever?

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ADDED: 08/28/2009

Source: Newsarama


MIDNIGHT NATION OVERSIZED DELUXE HC

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: J. Michael Straczynski
Pencils: Gary Frank

Midnight Nation is a thought-provoking story with religious overtones about a police officer in limbo who goes on a cross-country search for his soul but encounters some mighty obstacles along the way. When it first came out in 2000, J. Michael Straczynski’s provocative storytelling and the fantastic art of Gary Frank (Action Comics, Squadron Supreme) captivated readers with its mix of action, horror and drama built around a message of hope, loyalty and sacrifice.

Collected now for the first time in a deluxe, oversized hardcover, this edition includes Midnight Nation #1-#12, the Wizard #½ issue, a spectacular cover gallery and never-before-seen extras including a complete process breakdown of Midnight Nation #5!

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Source: Comic Book Resources