PREVIEW: Comics for 09/09/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie & Friends #135
02 - Archie Digest #257
02 - Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204

ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT
02 - Soulfire Volume 2 #0

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
03 - Female Force: Condoleezza Rice

BOOM! STUDIOS
03 - Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2 (of 4)
03 - Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3 (of 4)
03 - Muppet: Robin Hood #4 (of 4)

DARK HORSE COMICS
04 - Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar HC
04 - The Art Of Tony Millionaire HC
04 - B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3
04 - Emily The Strange Volume 2 TP
05 - Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #6 (of 8)
05 - Little Lulu Volume 20: Bawlplayers And Other Stories TP
05 - Savage Sword Of Conan Volume 6 TP

DC COMICS
05 - Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2
17 - Blackest Night: Batman #2 (of 3) - added 09/09/2009
06 - Booster Gold Volume 2 #24
16 - Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2 - added 09/08/2009
06 - Red Robin #4 (of 4) Ongoing Series
06 - Secret Six Volume 3 #13
06 - The Shield Volume 2 #1
18 - Titans Volume 2 #17 - added 09/10/2009

DC COMICS/VERTIGO
07 - The Unwritten #5 Mature Readers

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
16 - The Complete Dracula #3 - added 09/08/2009
16 - Red Sonja Volume 4 #48 - added 09/08/2009

HARRIS COMICS
07 - Vampirella: Second Coming #1 (of 4)

IDW PUBLISHING
07 - Angel: Only Human #2 (of 4)
07 - Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4 (of 4)
08 - Fallen Angel: Reborn #3
08 - The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5
08 - Star Trek: Nero #2
08 - The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2 (of 5)

IMAGE COMICS
09 - Dead@17: Afterbirth #4 (of 4)
09 - Dead Space: Extraction (One Shot)
09 - Descendant #3 (of 3)
09 - Elephantmen #21 (6 of 8)
10 - G-Man: Cape Crisis #2 (of 5)
10 - Lillim #5 (of 5)
10 - Olympus #4 (of 4)
10 - Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2 (of 3)

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
11 - Witchblade #130 (6 of 6)

MARVEL COMICS
11 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604
11 - Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus (One Shot) - updated 09/11/2009
11 - Dark Reign: The List: Avengers (One Shot)
12 - Enders Game: Command School #1 (of 5)
12 - Hulk Team-Up (One Shot)
12 - Incredible Hercules #134
12 - Kick-Ass #7 Mature Readers
13 - Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15
13 - Marvel Super Hero Squad #1
13 - The Marvels Project #2 (of 8)
13 - Models, Inc #1
14 - Nomad: Girl Without A World #1 (of 4)
14 - Punisher: Frank Castle #74 Mature Readers
14 - Thunderbolts #135
14 - Ultimate Comics Avengers #2 Ongoing Series
15 - War Of Kings: Who Will Rule (One Shot)
15 - Wolverine Vs. Thor (Marvel Digial Comics Unlimited)
15 - X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #135

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Fernando Ruiz
Pencils: Fernando Ruiz
Covers: Fernando Ruiz

"CLOTHES MAKE THE MONSTER"
Things are getting spooky in Riverdale again, just in time for another Halloween adventure. As Archie and his friends get ready for the big party, they experience a shocking change – literally! This year, the costume shop has a magical effect on Archie, Betty, Veronica, Chuck and Moose… and even makes Reggie more monstrous than usual! Can boy genius Dilton work up his usual wizardry and get the gang out of this blood-curdling conundrum, or will we have to change the title of this comic to “Archie & FIENDS”?!

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Source: Major Spoilers


ARCHIE DIGEST #257

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Hal Lifson, Mike Pellowski, Various
Pencils: Rex Lindsey, Bob Bolling, Various
Covers: Rex Lindsey

"THE ARCHIES IN LONDON"
This song-ful sequel to last issue’s “The Archies in New York” finds Riverdale’s famous rock band on a jaunt across the pond to follow in the footsteps of their idols, The BeatBoys! Along the way, they encounter all the sites befitting rock royalty, including Abbey Road Studios, Carnaby Street, the Dorchester Hotel and more. They also partake in British pop culture, including riding on a double-decker bus, visiting a vintage UK fashion boutique, and dancing away at an authentic ‘60s discotheque! Betty and Veronica even become chic fashion models and the group gets to perform live on the BBC! It’s a “Hard Déjà vu’s Night” for bubblegum’s premiere popsters! It’s all brought to you by no less a pop music authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin’ sixties coffee table tome, “Hal Lifson’s 1966!”

"CLOSED BOOK"
Archie teaches Reggie the value of reading… and the value of first editions!

PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOLUME 2 #204

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Steven Butler
Covers: Spaz

"HEAVY IS THE HEAD", Part 2
It’s Sonic vs. Monkey Khan yet again! But it’s more than hot-headedness this time as Sonic fights not just for his city, but to save the very cybernetic-simian he’s forced to fight! Even if Sonic can save his friend, will Khan’s dark secret destroy him anyway? Its monkey mayhem as only Archie can deliver! PLUS: “Friend in Deed Part 2”: Knuckles’ melee against a surprise traitor continues… and as the brawl rages on, so do the emotions within, as Knuckles realizes that he can win the battle but lose so much more!

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SOULFIRE VOLUME 2 #0

Publisher: Apen Entertainment
Writers: J.T. Krul
Pencils: Marcus To, Saleem Crawford
Covers: Marcus To
Colorists: Beth Sotelo

MICHAEL TURNER'S SOULFIRE IGNITES WITH A SECOND VOLUME!!

Just when you thought the magic was over

The spectacle returns in the wondrous second volume of the acclaimed fantasy adventure epic - SOULFIRE! With the events of the climactic finale of SOULFIRE volume one still resonating across the futuristic landscape of technology and the returning magic, battle lines have been drawn between the two opposing elements‹and only one will prevail! How can the world hope to survive a fight it can never win??

As a new volume of SOULFIRE begins, several familiar names are ready to bring the wonder right to you! Writer J.T. Krul returns to script the tale that SOULFIRE creator Michael Turner had originally envisioned. Artist Marcus To (of Fathom: Kiani and Soulfire: Chaos Reign fame) brings his adept penciling skills to the title while inker Saleem Crawford and colorist Beth Sotelo provide the perfect combination of style and beauty to complete the entire SOULFIRE volume 2 package.

Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new SOULFIRE volume two #1 issue coming next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of the next exciting SOULFIRE story arc! Complete with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a beautiful cover by series artist Marcus To, this special SOULFIRE #0 issue is not to be missed!

SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #0 is in stores September 9th, 2009!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

FEMALE FORCE: CONDOLEEZZA RICE

Publisher: Bluewater Productions
Writers: Chris Ward, Nick Lyons
Pencils: Ryan Howe
Covers: Vinnie Tartamella

This comic series has gotten national attention and press on such places as CNN, FOX NEWS & People Magazine. The highly successful Female Force comic book series continues with a new installment focusing on Condoleezza Rice. A special one-shot that chronicles Rice’s life from her childhood to her accomplished career as the 1st African American woman to hold the United States, Secretary of State position. This issue will document how Condoleezza Rice became one of the most powerful women in the past decade.

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Source: Comics Continuum


FARSCAPE: DARGO'S TRIAL #2 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Keith R.A. DeCandido
Pencils: Caleb Cleveland
Covers: Jason Paulmer, Caleb Cleveland

Part 2 of 4
He is a warrior. He is a Luxan. And he has a past. The tragedy behind one of Farscape’s greatest character’s is explored in this new mini-series. Before his life on Moya Ka D’Argo struggled to keep his marriage to a Sebacean woman alive under Peacekeeper pressure. And when D’Argo is under pressure… Written by FARSCAPE’s Keith R.A. DeCandido and Executive Produced by show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


FINDING NEMO: REEF RESCUE #3 (of 4)

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

Part 3 of 4
Nemo, Dory and Marlin continue their dangerous journey, searching for a way to rescue their dying reef! Facing incredible odds, Nemo travels the great blue sea to save the one thing that matters most of all—home. Will Nemo and company survive an eerie encounter with a giant squid?

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


MUPPET: ROBIN HOOD #4 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Tim Beedle
Pencils: Armand Villavert Jr
Covers: David Peterson, Amy Mebberson

Part 4 of 4
The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it’s the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) steals from the rich and gives to the poor. In this concluding issue, imprisoned Robin awaits the gallows. Can the Merry Men spring Robin free and defeat Prince John? If only they could find the “narrator” and discover how the story is supposed to end… Series features “A” covers from David Peterson, the Eisner Award-winning creator of MOUSE GUARD!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum

ACHEWOOD VOLUME 2: WORST SONG, PLAYED ON UGLIEST GUITAR HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Chris Onstad

Riding high on the success of The Great Outdoor Fight, Achewood and Dark Horse Comics have compiled an extensively annotated collection of the first few years' worth of Achewood comics. This is no mere companion volume to the cult-classic online strip: the entire prehistory of Achewood is set forth for the first time, and all of the celebrated alt-texts are included. Additionally, author Chris Onstad has literally littered the book with observations and rudities. Time magazine named back-to-back Ignatz Award-winner Achewood its 2007 Graphic Novel of the Year, and legions of devoted fans consistently report that it makes them feel the way Bloom County and Calvin and Hobbes did when they were young.

* "…the writing has enormous emotional range -- from aching sadness to some of the most brilliant, bizarre comedy happening anywhere, in any medium." - TIME Magazine's #1 Graphic Novel of 2007.

* “…one of the best outcomes of this Internet blitz is the hilarious Web comic Achewood, by Chris Onstad.” – The New Yorker

* Ignatz Award for "Outstanding Online Comic," 2007 and 2008!

* "Onstad is our greatest living cartoonist." -Tony Millionaire (Maakies, Sock Monkey)

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE ART OF TONY MILLIONAIRE HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Tony Millionaire

Prepare to set sail on a drunken fever dream of dollies, apes, and exotic mysteries that, once seen, can never be unseen! The Art of Tony Millionaire collects illustrations, comics, stories, photographs, and anecdotes from the man once referred to as "Beefy McManus" by the late rock star "Rocky Stardomes". . . the one and only Tony Millionaire! Thrill to never-before-seen illustrations that have made women gasp and grown men gasp, too! Partake in the beautiful genius of the only cartoonist in the history of mankind to have won five Eisner Awards, three Harvey Awards, and an Ignatz! Stand in awe that a 200-page book by the creator of the Cartoon Network's Drinky Crow Show will cost you only $39.95! Now, finally, more than ever . . . The Art of Tony Millionaire.

* Featuring an introduction by Elvis Costello!

"Millionaire's deft line drawings and soft colors are the perfect counterpoint to the bizarre workings of his mind." -Publishers Weekly.

* "...In his surrealist impulse and draftsman's brio, Millionaire is the closest thing we have to George Herriman of Krazy Kat."
-John Hodgman (New York Times Book Review)

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mike Mignola, Joshua Dysart
Pencils: Fábio Moon, Gabriel Bá
Covers: Mike Mignola
Colorists: Dave Stewart

The newest B.P.R.D. members are thrust into the jaws of a group of unsavory vampires as they search for a missing comrade in the bowels of a dilapidated old chateau.

Joshua Dysart (B.P.R.D.: 1946, Unknown Soldier) and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola join forces with Eisner Award-winning artists Gabriel Bá (The Umbrella Academy) and Fábio Moon (Sugarshock) for the latest chapter in the hidden history of the B.P.R.D.!

* Art by Eisner Award-winning rising stars Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


EMILY THE STRANGE VOLUME 2 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner
Pencils: Buzz Parker, Others

Whoever it was that told you not to talk to strangers needs to have a talk with Emily . . . Emily the Strange, that is. Emily knows that nothing is better than talking with strangers. In fact, the stranger the better! But that's Emily for you-she's the thirteen-year-old queen of the cultural underground, and she's too busy making up her own rules to follow anyone else's. That's how we've come up with so many insanely inspired ideas for the stories you'll find in Dark Horse's Emily the Strange Volume 2. This big, bizarre book collects the five most recent issues of Dark Horse's best-selling Emily the Strange comics, so you won't miss a single strange moment from the Rock issue, the Death issue, the Fake issue, the Revenge issue, or the Alone issue! We've all got issues, man. Isn't it time you dealt with at least these five?

* Includes strange celebrity interviews with rocker Marilyn Manson, Gerard Way, and more!

* An Emily the Strange feature film is in the works with Dark Horse Entertainment producing!

* Collects the Rock Issue #4, The Death Issue #1, The Fake Issue #2, The Revenge Issue #3, and the Alone Issue #4.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

HELLBOY: THE WILD HUNT #6 (of 8)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mike Mignola, Gary Gianni
Pencils: Duncan Fegredo
Cover: Mike Mignola
Colorists: Dave Stewart, Alex Wald

With the Queen of Blood's legion of followers growing ever larger, it's clear that Hellboy needs to find some powerful allies of his own if he's to have any hope of saving humankind. As luck would have it, it seems one has found him. But this mysterious benefactor -- an ancient sorceress of legendary power and ambition -- has an agenda of her own . . . on behalf of Hellboy's ancestors!

This issue also includes the action-packed conclusion of Gary Gianni's two-part return to The MonsterMen!

Shocking secrets about Hellboy's bloodline revealed!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


LITTLE LULU VOLUME 20: BAWLPLAYERS AND OTHER STORIES TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: John Stanley
Pencils: John Stanley, Irving Tripp

Youthful innocence has never been so funny! Collecting Marge's Little Lulu #94-#99, Dark Horse continues its brand-new series of Lulu volumes in full color. The gang is all here as Tubby teaches Lulu to turn purple so she can get ice cream, Alvin refuses to go home until everyone says they like him, and the boys go to war over their clubhouse presidency, plus many more classics from this Golden Age goldmine!

"Exemplif[ies] innocent comedy on a par with the finest Laurel and Hardy two-reelers, and Little Lulu's sunny humor, like L & H's, is so fresh and humane that it seems to belong to not just another time but another world." -Booklist

* Now in full color!

Perfect for all ages!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOLUME 6 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Roy Thomas, Michael Fleisher, Bruce Jones
Pencils: Various

With writers Roy Thomas, Michael Fleisher, and Bruce Jones contributing to The Savage Sword of Conan in the early 1980s, the action-filled comics magazine continued its long, successful run exploring the lush and dangerous world of Conan's Hyboria. This volume reprints most of the black-and-white Conan tales from 1981, with the artistic talents of John Buscema, Gil Kane, Ernie Chan, Ernie Colon, Alfredo Alcala, and others adding to the uncensored excitement! The Savage Sword creative teams presented in this latest tome deliver timeless adventures featuring Robert E. Howard's beloved barbarian.

* For the first time, these classic stories are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over 500 pages in each volume!

* Collects Savage Sword of Conan #61-#71.

For the complete Conan collector!

* A New York Times Bestselling series!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


ADVENTURE COMICS VOLUME 2 #2

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Geoff Johns, Michael Shoemaker
Pencils: Francis Manapul, Clayton Henry
Covers: Francis Manapul

Superboy is back and living out his teenage years in Smallville. But all is not as it seems in Superman's hometown. And while Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, to see if they have a future together, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe. But what do their plans have to do with Conner and the other students at Smallville High?

Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, which takes place in the 31st century, Lightning Lad travels to the prison planet of Takron-Galtos to confront his brother, Lighting Lord. There, Lightning Lord informs Lighting Lad of a shocking family secret that sets the pieces in motion for a war that will decide the future of the universe.

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Source: Comics Continuum

BOOSTER GOLD VOLUME 2 #24

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Dan Jurgens, Matthew Sturges
Pencils: Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Mike Norton
Covers: Dan Jurgens

"DAY OF DEATH"
Booster Gold faces off against Black Beetle for the fate of the entire Justice League. But Black Beetle isn't all he seems, and his one, true identity is revealed at last! Plus, Matt Sturges and Mike Norton take Blue Beetle out of El Paso and drop him directly into harm's way in a battle against…Black Beetle!

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Source: Newsarama


RED ROBIN #4 (of 4)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Christopher Yost
Pencils: Ramon Bachs
Covers: Francis Manapul

"THE GRAIL", Part 4 of 4
In this explosive conclusion to the debut arc, Red Robin's search leads him to the deserts of the Middle East with the League of Assassins by his side. How many lines will he cross to prove that Bruce Wayne is alive? One journey ends, but a far deadlier one begins as Red Robin learns the truth – although he may not survive to tell anyone, because back in Gotham City, Red Robin faces off with the one man who could stop his quest: Batman!
ONGOING SERIES

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Source: Comics Continuum


SECRET SIX VOLUME 3 #13

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

"DEPTHS: FIT FOR A KING", Part 4
War breaks out on the new Devil's Island and the Six are split in half. Now they're on opposite sides and ready to die (or kill) for their cause! But what in the world are they fighting over that's strong enough – and brutal enough – to take down Wonder Woman?

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Source: Newsarama


THE SHIELD VOLUME 2 #1

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Eric Trautmann, Brandon Jerwa
Pencils: Marco Rudy, Mick Gray, Greg Scott
Covers: Francis Manapul, JG Jones (Incentive)

Spinning out of August's "Red Circle" event from superstar writer J. Michael Straczynski comes the new ongoing adventures of the patriotic Shield and the mysterious man on the run, Inferno! Eric Trautmann (CHECKMATE) and Marco Rudy (FINAL CRISIS) take Lt. Joe Higgins, a.k.a. The Shield, into the hotspots civilians dare not go. His first mission takes The Shield to the razed country of Bialya, destroyed by the rage of Black Adam in 52. Something lurks in the mountains beyond militia activity, and The Shield must investigate!

Plus, Inferno stars in a fast-paced co-feature from writer Brandon Jerwa (G.I. Joe) and artist Greg Scott (GOTHAM CENTRAL)! Who is Inferno, and why is he being pursued by the Dark Men? He'd better find out fast because Green Arrow and Black Canary have questions of their own for the new hero!

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Source: Comics Continuum

THE UNWRITTEN #5

Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo
Writers: Mike Carey
Pencils: Peter Gross
Covers: Yuko Shimizu

"Carey and Gross perfectly capture the zeitgeist of our Harry Potter-obsessed-chaotic-apocalyptic-times with a depth and whimsy that makes me jealous, and I can't wait to read more of THE UNWRITTEN." — Ed Brubaker

In the India of the British Raj, young journalist and would-be novelist Rudyard Kipling gets an offer he can't refuse. It's an offer that will catapult him to fame, fortune and inexorable destruction. The secret history of the Unwritten begins in this stand-alone story...
MATURE READERS

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Source: Comics Continuum


VAMPIRELLA: SECOND COMING #1 (of 4)

Publisher: Harris Comics
Writers: Phil Hester
Pencils: Daniel Sampere
Covers: Arthur Suydam, Joe Jusko, Ryan Stegman, Jose Gonzalez

Part 1 of 4
Like Marilyn Monroe and Betty Page, Vampirella is a cultural phenomenon now woven into society's DNA, a symbol of sensuality and power. So thinks a group of women who become increasingly and inexplicably fascinated with her, getting Vampi tattoos, researching her story and seeking each other out to celebrate her. But as a virus ravages Washington, possessing any man it comes across and liberating their darkest desires, these women feel a call from something -- or someone -- to battle this new threat. Is Vampirella real after all?

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Source: Comics Continuum


ANGEL: ONLY HUMAN #2 (of 4)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Scott Lobdell
Pencils: David Messina, Mirco Pierfederici
Covers: Dave Dorman, David Messina

Part 2 of 4
They consider themselves the purest strain of demons-they are the Scourge! This race of demon supremacists are determined to liberate an enslaved Old One from the nether-bowels of... Texas!

Fortunately Illyria and Fred are on hand to make sure that doesn't happen. That is, if she's not distracted by a passionate kiss from Fred's long ago prom date!

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Source: Comics Continuum


ASTRO BOY MOVIE ADAPTATION #4 (of 4)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Scott Tipton
Pencils: E.J. Su
Covers: Gabriel Rodriguez

Part 4 of 4
The weekly adaptation of Astro Boy concludes here.

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Source: Comics Continuum

FALLEN ANGEL: REBORN #3

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Peter David
Pencils: J.K. Woodward
Covers: J.K. Woodward, Nick Runge

Across a frozen wasteland trudges Illyria, searching for the second of the three symbols of her power that will restore her to the all powerful demon goddess that she was... and the only one who can possibly stop her is the Fallen Angel. Presuming, that is, that she wants to.

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Source: Comics Continuum


THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAVIOR 28 #5

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: J.M. DeMatteis
Pencils: Mike Cavallaro
Covers: Mike Cavallaro

"BOOK FIVE: DAY OF DRUMS"
The saga of America's greatest hero concludes as Savior 28's killer -- and former sidekick -- sifts through the events of James Smith's final days, revealing a man whose life has been utterly destroyed... and whose death could possibly save the world."

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Source: Comics Continuum


STAR TREK: NERO #2

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Mike Johnson, Tim Jones
Pencils: David Messina
Covers: David Messina

The story of the villainous Nero continues as we learn how Nero spent the years between his battle with the Kelvin and his reunion with Spock! You don't want to miss this essential chapter in the rebirth of Star Trek!

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Source: Comics Continuum


THE TRANSFORMERS: TALES OF THE FALLEN #2 (of 5)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Simon Furman
Pencils: Carlos Magno
Covers: Carlos Magno, Alex Milne

One of the most downright dangerous and deadly Transformers of all arrives on Earth in single-minded, stop-at-nothing pursuit of his prey. If you think this is about a Decepticon here, think again! Meet Sideswipe, the Autobots' very own lethal weapon.

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Source: Comics Continuum

DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH #4 (of 4)

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

MINISERIES CONCLUSION!
Nara has been reunited with Asia. Together they confront Pitch and finally fulfill their role as Gemini, resulting in a shocking finale.

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Source: Major Spoilers


DEAD SPACE: EXTRACTION (One Shot)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Antony Johnston
Pencils: Ben Templesmith
Covers: Ben Templesmith

Take a step further into the horrifying world of DEAD SPACE with EXTRACTION, the special edition comic of the forthcoming Wii title, from the same creative team behind the original DEAD SPACE comic! Senior Medical Officer Nicole Brennan gets the chance of a lifetime when she's assigned to the USG Ishimura... but before long, the necromorph infection breaks out and Nicole must race to unravel the horrifying clues she finds in a very special young girl!

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Source: Newsarama


DESCENDANT #3 (of 3)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Michael Dolce, Marcus Perry
Pencils: Mariano Navarro
Covers: Tyler Kirkham

Part 3 of 3
In the explosive story arc finale, Rayne Santiago’s world is turned upside down as allies become enemies and Doctor Bane’s plan to exploit the Santiago DNA is primed for success. Can Rayne rise to her chosen destiny or will evil emerge victorious from the ashes of her defeat?

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ELEPHANTMEN #21

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Richard Starkings
Pencils: Boo Cook
Covers: Boo Cook, Ian Churchill

"DANGERIOUS LIASIONS: KILL, KILL, KILL", Part 6 of 8
Ebony prepares to spend a quiet day at home… but a MAPPO sleeper cell has other plans for him.

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G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #2 (of 5)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Chris Giarrusso
Pencils: Chris Giarrusso
Covers: Chris Giarrusso

Part 2 of 5
Wizard Glendolf Williams has bad news for G-Man. The magic in G-Man’s cape has become dangerously unstable! And it’s going to take more than the sorcery of Glendolf to set things right!

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LILLIM #5 (of 5)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Shaun Lapacek, Ian Keiser
Pencils: Matrix
Covers: Matrix

Part 5 of 5
After thousands of years, the false gods are finally revealed to the children of Eve. Odin, Thor and Loki fight to the death for the destiny of mankind; and as blood and secrets spill, an ancient evil is unleashed with the fulfillment of the Lillim prophecy.

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OLYMPUS #4 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Nathan Edmondson
Pencils: Christian Ward
Covers: Christian Ward

Part 4 of 4
In the harrowing finale, Castor and Pollux come together on the island of Crete to face Pelops at Demeter’s temple. Realizing their only chance for saving the daughter of the goddess and stopping Pelops’ savage desires lies caged in the Underworld, the brothers must trust each other beyond all reason and make a choice that will yield either salvation or disaster. With the Gemini’s abilities and relationship put under the fiercest of tests, the story climaxes to a new height of action that will either forge the brother’s relationship with new strength or rend them apart forever.

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TYRESE GIBSON'S MAYHEM #2 (of 3)

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

Part 2 of 3
Mayhem and Malice are back again, but this time their rival Big X has pulled out all the stops! When his regular thugs can’t get the job done, Big X calls in the world’s most notorious assassins known as The Four Corners, who force Mayhem right to the edge. Will Mayhem survive long enough to learn that there’s more to Big X than meets the eye…?

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Source: Major Spoilers