PREVIEW: Comics for 09/23/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie & Friends All-Stars Volume 1: Veronicas Passport TP
02 - Archie's Double Digest #202 (3 of 4)
02 - Jughead #197
02 - Sonic Universe #8 (4 of 4)

BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
03 - Lionsgate Films: Leprechaun #4
03 - William Shatner Presents: Tek War #3

BOOM! STUDIOS
03 - Eureka Volume 2: Dormant Gene TP
03 - Farscape: Gone & Back #3 (of 4)
04 - Monsters Inc: Laugh Factory #2 (of 4)
04 - Muppet Peter Pan #1 (of 4)
04 - Muppet Show Treasure Of Peg-Leg Wilson #3 (of 4)

DARK HORSE COMICS
04 - 3 Story: The Secret History Of The Giant Man HC
05 - The Chronicles Of Conan Volume 18 Isle Of The Dead And Other Stories TP
05 - Conan The Cimmerian #14
05 - Eden: It's An Endless World! Volume 12 TP Mature Readers
05 - The Goon Volume 9: Calamity Of Conscience TP
06 - Indiana Jones Adventures Volume 2 TP
06 - Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project Volume 2 TP
06 - The Umbrella Academy Volume 2: Dallas HC
06 - Will Eisner's The Spirit Archives Volume 27: The New Adventures HC
07 - Zero Killer #5

DC COMICS
18 - Detective Comics #857 (4 of 4) - added 09/22/2009
18 - Final Crisis Aftermath: Dance! #5 (of 6) - added 09/22/2009
17 - Justice League Of America Volume 2 #37 (3 of 3) - added 09/21/2009
07 - Power Girl Volume 2 #5 (2 of 3)
07 - Supergirl Volume 5 #45 (2 of 4)
20 - Superman/Batman #64 - added 09/23/2009
07 - Superman: Secret Origin #1 (of 6)
20 - Vigilante Volume 3 #10 - added 09/23/2009
08 - The Web Volume 2 #1

DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING
08 - Hack/Slash #25

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
08 - Buck Rogers Volume 4 #4
08 - Project Superpowers Chapter 2 #3 - updated 09/22/2009
09 - Zorro Volume 6 #16

IDW PUBLISHING
18 - American McGee's Grimm #5 (of 5) - added 09/22/2009
18 - Doctor Who: Black Death/White Life - added 09/22/2009
09 - Star Trek: Spock: Reflections #3 - updated 09/22/2009

IMAGE COMICS
09 - '76 #5 (of 8)
19 - Invincible #66 (1 of 2) - added 09/22/2009
09 - Madman Atomic Comics #17
10 - Underground #1 (of 4)

IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
10 - The Darkness Accursed Volume 2 TP
10 - The Darkness/Pitt #2 (of 3)

MARVEL COMICS
10 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #606
11 - Anita Blake: The Laughing Corpse Book 2: Necromancer #5 (of 5)
11 - Avengers: The Initiative #28
11 - Dark Reign: The List: X-Men (One Shot)
11 - Dark X-Men: The Confession (One Shot)
12 - Ender's Shadow: Command School #1 (of 5)
12 - Fantastic Force Volume 2 #4 (of 4)
12 - Fantastic Four Volume 3 #571
12 - Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #18
13 - Immortal Weapons #3 (of 5)
13 - Incredible Hercules #135
13 - Incredible Hulk Volume 3 #602
13 - Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #45 (4 of 5)
14 - New Avengers #57
14 - Nova Volume 4 #29 (1 of 2)
14 - Riftwar #4 (of 5)
14 - Spider-Woman Volume 4 #1
15 - Uncanny X-Men #515
15 - Wolverine: First Class #19
15 - Wolverine: Old Man Logan Giant-Size #1
15 - Wolverine: Origins #40 (4 of 4)

ONI PRESS
20 - Labor Days Volume 2: Just Another Damn Day GN - added 09/23/2009
16 - Salt Water Taffy Seaside Adventures Of Jack And Benny Volume 3: Truth About Dr True GN - updated 09/23/2009
19 - Wasteland #26 - added 09/22/2009

RED 5 COMICS
16 - Beautiful Creatures #1 (of 2)

ARCHIE & FRIENDS ALL-STARS VOLUME 1: VERONICAS PASSPORT TP

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Hal Smith, George Gladir, Kathleen Webb, Chris Allan, Mark Waid
Pencils: Dan Parent

Pack your bags and renew your passport – it’s time to take a trip with Veronica! Several, in fact! Traveling is a way of life for this jet-setting rich girl, and now you can relive some of Veronica’s most memorable journeys in this trade paperback collection. Just make sure you’re ready for anything – in addition to seeing all the great historical sites and tourist attractions, Veronica’s been known to get involved with mysteries and adventures…not to mention a local boy or two! It’s worldwide romance and intrigue with Veronica, Mr. Lodge, family friend Lady Smitty and special guest stars. Thrill to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum in France! Marvel at the Pantheon and Colosseum in Rome! Tour a Bollywood studio and the city of Bombay in India! Scale the heights of the Empire State Building and cross the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City! These are just a few of the marvelous landmarks you’ll learn about as you share hilarious travels with Veronica! Includes fabulous pin-ups of fashions from each destination!

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ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #202 (3 of 4)

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Melanie J. Morgan
Pencils: Norm Breyfogle
Covers: Norm Breyfogle

PART THREE OF THE LATEST, POIGNANT “NEW LOOK” TALE!

"GOODBYE FOREVER", Part 3 of 4
When Archie’s dad gets a new job, the Andrews have to leave town… and all of his friends are distraught to see him go! Longing to spend quality time with Archie before he departs, his friends help Archie oversee his Boy Scout troop as they clean the park and do their part for the environment. It becomes a trip down memory lane as they recount one tale after another of their times together. Later, as the Andrews family goes house-hunting, the memories continue between Archie and his parents. It becomes more and more apparent how much the fabric of Riverdale has been woven into the family’s life. With emotions running high, can they go through with the move? It’s the most poignant “New Look” story yet , rendered in the “realistic” art style that made Betty and Veronica’s “Bad Boy Trouble” and “My Father’s Betrayal,” Jughead’s “Match Makers,” and Moose and Midge’s “Break-up Blues” some of the most-talked about Archie stories in recent years! Multiple award-winning and nominated artist Norm Breyfogle brings his fine-tuned talents to this heart-tugging tale, brought to you by “New Look” scribe Melanie J. Morgan.

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Source: Major Spoilers


JUGHEAD #197

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

"THE MONEY GRAB"
Money’s tight, and Jughead is critical of the way his parents manage his allowance, but he’ll gain a new appreciation for money management after being put in charge of Veronica’s purse strings!

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SONIC UNIVERSE #8 (4 of 4)

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Ian Flynn
Pencils: Tracy Yardley
Covers: Tracy Yardley

THE PULSE-POUNDING CONCLUSION TO THE “MOBIUS: 30 YEARS LATER” EPIC!

"THE FUTURE FREEDOM FIGHTERS", Part 4 of 4
Our look at Mobius: 30 Years Later wraps up in this titanic issue! An unstoppable force threatens to destroy Angel Island and the world. It’s up to a new generation of Freedom Fighters to save the day! Is this the triumphant return of the legendary heroes, or will their first mission be their last? Don’t miss the grand finale as we go back to the future!

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Source: Major Spoilers

LIONSGATE FILMS: LEPRECHAUN #4

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

The horror icon series from LIONSGATE FILMS continues. Is this the end for our heroes? Is this the beginning of the end for their adventures? Or, perhaps, is the end of the beginning as humans and Leprechaun most over-come their differences and face a old evil?

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Source: Major Spoilers


WILLIAM SHATNER PRESENTS: TEK WAR #3

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

Finding Dr. Leon Kittridge is proving more elusive and more costly to find than Jake Cardigan ever thought. Recovering from a blast that nearly killed him, Jake’s determination to find answers leads him to old acquaintances and deadly consequences. In this third chapter of the TekWar series, based on the best selling novels by William Shatner, the stakes have gotten considerably higher and new shocking revelations about the secrets of Tek and Jake’s quest for vindication are unveiled.

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Source: Major Spoilers


EUREKA VOLUME 2: DORMANT GENE TP

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Andrew Cosby, Jaime Paglia, Jonathan L. Davis
Pencils: Mark Dos Santos

Sci-Fi Channel’s smash hit show returns in this new trade compiling all the issues of the critically acclaimed, fan-favorite series masterminded by the creators of the show and told completely in continuity! EUREKA creators Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia are joined by writer Jonathan L. Davis (THE DUKES OF HAZZARD) with a story centering on the kids of Eureka High. Can Zoe find out why all her classmates are going goth? Read this volume and find out.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


FARSCAPE: GONE & BACK #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith DeCandido
Pencils: Tommy Patterson
Covers: Joe Corroney, Dennis Calero

Part 3 of 4
What does John Crichton do when he faces a new Scorpius, one who has always considered John an ally? He uses his new “friend” to find Aeryn Sun, a faceless Peacekeeper among millions, but one who can be so much more than that. More FARSCAPE adventure from the show’s creator Rockne S. O’Bannon.

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum

MONSTERS INC: LAUGH FACTORY #2 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Paul Benjamin
Pencils: Amy Mebberson
Covers: Amy Mebberson

Part 2 of 4
When Monsters, Inc. starts losing productivity, a new energy crisis could be in the offing for Monsteropolis! Mike and Sully soon discover that someone is scaring kids targeted for laugh energy…and frightened kids don’t have much to laugh about! If Mike and Sully can’t stop this menace, Monsters, Inc will be out of business!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


MUPPET PETER PAN #1 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Grace Randolph
Pencils: Amy Mebberson
Covers: David Peterson, Amy Mebberson, Shelli Paroline (Incentive)

Part 1 of 4
The timid Kermie Pan resides in the magical realm of Neverswamp, where the pushy fairy Piggytink tries to toughen him up! One night, while searching for his shadow, Kermie Pan and Piggytink encounter the Darling children, who run away to Neverswamp and encourage Kermie Pan to battle Captain Gonzo! Features A covers by Eisner-award winning MOUSE GUARD artist David Petersen!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


MUPPET SHOW TREASURE OF PEG-LEG WILSON #3 (of 4)

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

Part 3 of 4
Roger Langridge’s celebrated run on THE MUPPET SHOW comic continues! Scooter learns that a cache of treasure 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! And why is Kermit acting like he’s too cool for school?

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


3 STORY: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE GIANT MAN HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Matt Kindt
Pencils: Matt Kindt
Covers: Matt Kindt

What would it be like to stand head and shoulders above everyone else -- and to keep growing? Unable to interact with a fragile world that isn't built to withstand your size? To live in a house that doesn't fit you anymore -- with a wife who doesn't either?

Craig Pressgang's life is well documented in his official CIA biography, Giant Man: Pillar of America, but the heroic picture it paints is only half the story. The continuous growth caused by Craig's strange medical condition brings a variety of problems as he becomes more isolated and unknowable. Told in three eras by three women with unique relationships with Craig, 3 Story follows his sad life from his birth to the present.

* Kindt's Super Spy was Wizard's "Indie Book of the Year"!

* Features special enhanced die-cut cover.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

THE CHRONICLES OF CONAN VOLUME 18 ISLE OF THE DEAD AND OTHER STORIES TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Bruce Jones, Steven Grant
Pencils: John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Mark Silvestr, Alfredo Alcala, Val Mayerik

Taking over writing duties on Conan the Barbarian in the early 1980s, Bruce Jones brought his humor and horror sensibilities -- as well as his knack for telling great short stories -- to the title, invigorating John Buscema, who returned to work on the series with Conan #136. In The Chronicles of Conan: Isle of the Dead and Other Stories, these two comic-book titans lead Conan on a thrilling tour of Hyboria -- from the monster-infested Bossonian Marshes to the hideous slave markets of Belthem -- as Conan encounters strange, supernatural foes, beguiling women, and overconfident rulers.

* Stories like "The River of Death," "Titan's Gambit," and the two-part "Spider Isle" adventure are meticulously restored and recolored, and Jones and Buscema are joined by such talents as Ernie Chan, Mark Silvestri, Val Mayerik, Alfredo Alcala, and others.

* This volume collects Conan the Barbarian issues #135 to #142, including all original series covers.

* Since rekindling the Conan franchise in 2004, Dark Horse has sold over 350,000 Conan graphic novels!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #14

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Tim Truman, Ben Truman
Pencils: Joe Kubert, Tim Truman
Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner

After Conan left Cimmeria and entered into a successful career as a brutal mercenary, he became the leader of Princess Yasmela's Khorajan army. In the calm after a successful campaign, Conan quickly tires of his pampered life as the princess's protector and lover. While Joe Kubert shows us what trouble a restless barbarian can get into on royal palace grounds, Tim Truman takes us back to the Cimmerian village of Conan's youth -- where a surviving Skrae creature claws its way toward Fialla, Conan's mother.

* This standalone story, called "Home for the Hunt," has ties to both the "Cimmeria" story arc from 2008 and the current "Black Colossus" arc!

* With a nod to the past and hint at what's to come, this issue is perfect for both longtime readers and for intrigued fans who are looking for a "jumping on" point.

Legendary artist Joe Kubert's first sequential Conan work!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


EDEN: IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD! VOLUME 12 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Hiroki Endo
Pencils: Hiroki Endo
Covers: Hiroki Endo

Still investigating the Australian Wilhelm Corporation and its connection to the murders of several police officers, Miriam and Wendy track down some key figures in the conspiracy, who begin to die mysterious deaths of their own. Also in Australia, Propater's seemingly unstoppable cyborg assassin, the one who mutilated Nathan, finally finds Elijah -- and this beast proves to be quite a match for Elijah's new bodyguard, Letheia Aletheia! Elijah's kidnapped sister reveals some startling family secrets, and her relationship with the elusive and powerful being known as "Maya" continues to grow.

* Comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory.

* "This story is savage, relentless, and totally intoxicating. No one is ever safe, and no one is spared." -Anime on DVD
MATURE READERS

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE GOON VOLUME 9: CALAMITY OF CONSCIENCE TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Eric Powell
Pencils: Eric Powell
Cover: Eric Powell

Multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of The Goon Eric Powell teams with acclaimed colorist Dave Stewart to bring this tale of humor, horror, and heartbreak to a close. Prepare for the usual weirdness, as only Powell and The Goon can provide: the living dead (children, priests, and pretty ladies), pretty living ladies, gypsies, backwoods children . . . "dogs" . . . crazy-weird cats, pimps peddling animal love, animals on the receiving end of said animal love . . . evil Shredded Wheat-men, more-evil undead burlesque-house owners, guys with tails, a woky (a woky?) . . . and more!

* The Goon Volume 9 collects the final installment of Goon Year (issues #28-#31)!

* " . . . mobsters and zombies in a world that looks like Sin City channeled by E. C. Segar's Popeye universe." -Los Angeles Times

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

INDIANA JONES ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mark Evanier
Pencils: Ethan Beavers

When sixteenth-century stone carvings of animals start to go missing from museums across the globe, authorities think it's a simple case of burglary. But Indiana Jones and Marcus Brody think otherwise. Legend has it that the statues serve as a key to finding a mysterious ruby, which is said to make its bearer invincible. It's up to Indy to find the statues and the ruby before it falls into the wrong hands!

* Kid friendly and brimming with the very best parts of Indiana Jones, this book is perfect for anyone looking for stunning visuals, thrill-a-minute storytelling, and one unmistakable archaeologist!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: THE SHINJI IKARI RAISING PROJECT VOLUME 2 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Osamu Takahashi
Pencils: Osamu Takahashi

Even as Gendo plots to submit his entire staff to aerobics training, the sinister SEELE has sent Kaworu Nagisa to sabotage Gendo and Yui's more private objectives . . . which means he's soon enrolling in Shinji's class! Such a pretty boy starts turning heads inside homeroom 2-A . . . even Shinji's -- which causes Rei and Asuka to agree to join forces, on the grounds that Kaworu's presence could cause trouble for NERV. The irony is that, even if that's just their excuse -- they're right!

* Since it first hit Japanese TV screens in 1995, the multimedia Neon Genesis Evangelion phenomenon has never faded. The phenomenon has only spread further in the last decade with the North American release of the Evangelion series on DVD and its subsequent airing on Adult Swim.

* Each volume of Neon Genesis Evangelion features bonus color pages, your Evangelion fan art and letters, and special reader giveaways!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY VOLUME 2: DALLAS HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Gerard Way
Pencils: Gabriel Bá
Covers: Gabriel Bá, Dave Stewart (Limited Edition)
Colorists: Dave Stewart

The team is despondent following the near apocalypse created by one of their own and the death of their beloved mentor Pogo. So it's a great time for another catastrophic event to rouse the team into action. Trouble is -- each member of the team is distracted by some very real problems of their own. The White Violin is bedridden due to an unfortunate blow to the head. Rumor has lost her voice -- the source of her power. Spaceboy has eaten himself into a near-catatonic state, while Number Five dives into some shady dealings at the dog track and The Kraken starts looking at his littlest brother as the key to unraveling a mysterious series of massacres . . . all leading to a blood-drenched face-off with maniacal assassins, and a plot to kill JFK!

* Chosen as Book Expo America's 2009 Hot Graphic Novel for Libraries and Teens!

* The first volume of The Umbrella Academy has sold over 45,000 copies!

* "It's the X-Men for cool people." -Grant Morrison (All Star Superman)

* 2009 Eisner Award nominees
Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá-Best Graphic Album (The Umbrella Academy Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite)
Gabriel Bá-Best Cover Artist, Best Penciller/Inker
James Jean-Best Cover Artist
Dave Stewart-Best Coloring

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Source: Dark Horse Comics, Dark Horse Comics


WILL EISNER'S THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOLUME 27: THE NEW ADVENTURES HC

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Various
Pencils: Various
Covers: Dave Gibbons

In 1997, almost six decades after the character's first appearance in 1940, legendary artist and writer Will Eisner gave permission for a new series of stories to be commissioned featuring his signature creation, resurrected detective Denny Colt, also known as the Spirit, written and drawn by the most famous names in the comics industry. The call went out, and the response was nothing short of remarkable, with contributions from such creators as Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons (in one of their rare collaborations since Watchmen), Neil Gaiman (The Sandman), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), and Eddie Campbell (From Hell), amongst others.

In these pages you'll find new tales of Central City's protector versus familiar villains such as the Octopus and Sand Saref; witness his undying love for Ellen Dolan, daughter of Commissioner Dolan, the only man to know his secret identity; and glimpse what might be the Spirit's fate in an uncertain future.

* This collection features stories from the following best-selling, multi-award-winning creators from around the world: Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons, Neil Gaiman, Eddie Campbell, Mike Allred, John Ostrander, Tom Mandrake, Paul Chadwick, Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson, Joe R. Lansdale, John Wagner, Carlos Ezquerra, and many others.

* Designed to tie-in with DC's critically-acclaimed twenty-six volume Spirit Archives series.

* Cover by Watchmen artist and co-creator Dave Gibbons.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

ZERO KILLER #5

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Arvid Nelson
Pencils: Matt Camp
Colorists: Dave Stewart

It's been more than thirty years since H-bombs ravaged New York City, and a mysterious metal briefcase has gone missing in the ruins. The two strongest military organizations still around are in a desperate battle to get that case back. A powerful African prince offers the Big Nuclear Apple's hardest bounty hunter, the mysterious Zero, a free ride to the land of his dreams if he can track it down -- but that means returning to Zero's old stomping grounds, the Twin Towers. Things start going incredibly awry once the exiled Zero starts prowling his former turf. He'll have to face some old enemies -- and some old ghosts -- if he's going to get out alive, with or without the briefcase! A brutal fight to the death, a flaming mountain of marijuana, and a heartwarming reunion await every bad girl and boy in Zero Killer's fifth chapter -- "Nuclear Family"!

Arvid Nelson's alternate-history thriller returns!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


POWER GIRL VOLUME 2 #5 (2 of 3)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray
Pencils: Amanda Conner
Covers: Amanda Conner, Guillem March (Incentive)

"SPACE GIRLS GONE WILD!", Part 2 of 3
As the trio of sexy alien marauders continue their rampage across Earth, Power Girl tries to figure out how to stop 'em! But with aliens this gorgeous, readers won't ever want them to leave!

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Source: Comics Continuum


SUPERGIRL VOLUME 5 #45 (2 of 4)

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

Continuing from ACTION COMICS #881

"THE HUNT FOR REACTRON", Part 2 of 4
Can Supergirl rely on her seemingly unstable childhood friend to help her track down her father's assassin? Or will she ultimately get burned by Flamebird?

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Source: Comics Continuum


SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #1 (of 6)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Geoff Johns
Pencils: Gary Frank, Jon Sibal
Covers: Gary Frank

Part 1 of 6
Hot on the heels of their acclaimed run on ACTION COMICS, superstars Geoff Johns and Gary Frank reunite to present a 6-issue event that spells out the definitive origin of Superman for the 21st century – and it all starts with a gigantic 48-page issue! Chronicling Clark Kent's journey from the cornfields of Smallville to the skyscrapers of Metropolis, you'll witness a whole new look at the beginnings of Lex Luthor, the Legion of Super-Heroes, Lois Lane, Metallo, Jimmy Olsen, the Parasite and more! It's a look at the mythic past of the Man of Steel with an eye toward the future!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

THE WEB VOLUME 2 #1

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Angela Robinson, John Rozum
Pencils: Roger Robinson, Hilary Barta, Tom Derenick, Bill Sienkiewicz
Covers: Stanley Lau, J.G. Jones (Incentive)

"SPINNING THE FUTURE", Part 1
Spinning out of August's "Red Circle" event from superstar writer J. Michael Straczynski comes the new ongoing adventures of the selfish rich-boy hero the Web, and the mysterious-undying Hangman. Writer/director Angela Robinson (D.E.B.S.) and artist Roger Robinson (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS) spin the tales of The Web, a man who has only recently come to understand the burden of true heroism. He's fighting crime on his own terms, and for his first mission he's hunting down the men responsible for killing his brother!

Plus, the Hangman stars in his own co-feature with a touch of urban noir from writer John Rozum (DETECTIVE COMICS) and artists Tom Derenick and Bill Sienkiewicz, the team behind REIGN IN HELL! The Hangman haunts the streets of San Francisco and touches lives as he works to discover whether his powers are a blessing or a curse.

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Source: Comics Continuum


HACK/SLASH #25

Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing
Writers: Tim Seeley
Pencils: Bryan Baugh
Covers: Tim Seeley, Stefano Caselli

Cassie and Vlad make their way into the Cedar Island Reserve, only to find they've entered the hunting ground of something that isn't quite natural! Our heroes are used to taking on one slasher at a time... how will they stand up to hundreds of monsters?!

Also, Chris deals with last issue's terrifying revelation, and a new villain plots destruction at a bar in Chicago!

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Source: Devil's Due Publishing


BUCK ROGERS VOLUME 4 #4

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Scott Beatty
Pencils: Carlos Rafael
Covers: John Cassaday, Carlos Rafael

It is ray guns and jet packs galore in this next exciting issue of Buck Rogers! Fans are still reeling from the explosive events of our first three issues, and now...

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Source: Comics Continuum


PROJECT SUPERPOWERS CHAPTER 2 #3

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

The Superpowers continue to battle one of their own in the continuing adventures of Dynamite's powerful superhero odyssey! Featuring the first appearance of Truth & Dare! Also features the painted origin sequence (two big pages) of Man-Cat!

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UPDATED: 09/22/2009 - added Segovia cover

Source: Comics Continuum, Major Spoilers

ZORRO VOLUME 6 #16

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Matt Wagner
Pencils: Francesco Francavilla
Covers: Matt Wagner, John K. Snyder III

The explosive second chapter of the 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!

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Source: Comics Continuum


STAR TREK: SPOCK: REFLECTIONS #3

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Scott Tipton, David Tipton
Pencils: David Messina, Federica Manfredi
Covers: David Messina, David A Williams (Incentive)

Ambassador Spock’s mysterious journey continues! As Spock makes his way toward Earth, he thinks back on another previously untold tale from his past, this time featuring James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy and the crew of the original U.S.S. Enterprise! From the team that brought you STAR TREK: MIRROR IMAGES, and the artist of STAR TREK: COUNTDOWN!

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UPDATED: 09/22/2009 - added inside front cover, page 6

Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


'76 #5 (of 8)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: B. Clay Moore, Seth Peck
Pencils: Ed Tadem, Tigh Walker
Covers: Tigh Walker

Part 5 of 8
In Jackie Karma, Jackie and Marcus are drawn deeper into what seems to be a hidden conspiracy, as the players in the story begin to come together, and we first meet the Soul Brigade, ass-kicking soul band/street fighters. In Cool, Leon deals with stripper on the run Cherry Baum, and Pete finds himself dodging mob bullets. Fired directly at him. From point blank range.

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Source: Comics Continuum


MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #17

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

"TWEENAGE WASTELAND", Conclusion
The Grand Finale! Frank 'Madman' Einstein and the Atomics meet Red Rocket 7 as they join forces with the surviving members of the fabulous psychedelic pop band,The Gear, after their lead singer has mysteriously disappeared. This is the climactic cosmic conclusion to this Madnman series and will open the door for the next Madman epic in the months to come. This issue contains several ginchy extras including all-new pin-ups by Dave Cooper, Craig Thompson, Dave Johnson and others!"

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Source: Comics Continuum

UNDERGROUND #1 (of 4)

Publisher: Image Comics
Writers: Jeff Parker
Pencils: Steve Lieber
Covers: Steve Lieber

Part 1 of 4
As WHITEOUT readies to hit theaters worldwide, artist STEVE LIEBER returns to the adventure genre with a new thriller, pairing with acclaimed writer JEFF PARKER (AGENTS OF ATLAS, EXILES)!

Park Ranger and avid caver Wesley Fischer is on a one-woman mission to stop Stillwater Cave from being turned into a tourist trap, but public opinion is not on her side. When locals begin blasting in the cave, Wes and a fellow ranger investigate – and a confrontation spirals into a deadly chase deep under the Kentucky mountains!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE DARKNESS ACCURSED VOLUME 2 TP

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Phil Hester
Pencils: Jorge Lucas, Michael Broussard, Joe Benitez, Dale Keown, Ryan Sook, Steve Firchow, Lee Carter, Matt Timson, Stjepan Sejic
Covers: Michael Broussard

Weakened and battered after a conflict with The Darkness itself, Jackie Estacado flees Sierra Muñoz and heads back to the States. But the road home is no easy journey as he runs afoul of Mexican witches, wannabe gangsters and even Aphrodite IV! Jackie soon discovers his battle with The Darkness cast his soul into Hell while leaving his body and mind on Earth. Enter The Sovereign, an arch-demon who promises to reunite Jackie’s body and soul, but at a price that may be worse than Hell itself. Plus, witness a possible future ruled by The Darkness run amok in a spectacular story drawn by a list of all-star artists!

Collects The Darkness Vol. 3 #7-10 and the double-sized The Darkness #75 (essentially issue #11 before the Legacy Numbering took effect), plus a cover gallery and behind-the-scenes extras!

“Bold, uncompromising and utterly thrilling. Under the skillful direction of Phil Hester, Michael Broussard and Jorge Lucas, The Darkness has risen to the top of my read pile.” – Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Invincible)

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE DARKNESS/PITT #2 (of 3)

Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow
Writers: Paul Jenkins
Pencils: Dale Keown
Covers: Dale Keown, Bagus Hutomo

Dale Keown’s Pitt returns with a vengeance!

Jackie Estacado, the bearer of The Darkness, and Pitt are planning their next move against The Infected, when the problem comes to their doorstep! Reuniting The Darkness writer Paul Jenkins (Captain America, Mythos) and Pitt creator Dale Keown (Hulk: The End) and features two covers by series artist Keown and a variant cover by Bagus Hutomo of IFS (Shrapnel: Artesia Rising).

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Source: Newsarama


AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #606

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Joe Kelly
Pencils: Mike McKone
Covers: J. Scott Campbell
Inkers: Andy Lanning
Colorists: Chris Chuckry
Letters: Joe Caramagna

Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend’s trip home, The Black Cat’s back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is STACKED as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans…and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! BRAce yourself for danger, Spidey! It’s gonna be …umm…sexy?

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Source: Newsarama