PREVIEW: Comics for 10/14/2009

ARCHIE COMICS
02 - Archie Digest #258
02 - Archie & Friends #136

ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT
02 - Soulfire Volume 2 #1

BOOM! STUDIOS
02 - 28 Days Later #3
03 - The Anchor #1
03 - Farscape: Dargo's Trial #3 (of 4)
03 - Uncle Scrooge #384

DARK HORSE COMICS
03 - B.P.R.D.: 1947 #4
04 - Gantz Volume 7 TP Mature Readers
04 - Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #7
04 - Kull Volume 1: The Shadow Kingdom TP
04 - Mister X: Condemned TP
05 - Star Wars: Invasion #0 (One Shot)

DC COMICS
05 - Adventure Comics Volume 2 #3
16 - Batgirl Volume 3 #3 - added 10/13/2009
16 - Batman #691 - updated 10/14/2009
09 - Blackest Night: Batman #3 (of 3) - added 10/10/2009
11 - Booster Gold Volume 2 #25 - added 10/12/2009
16 - Final Crisis Aftermath: Escape #6 (of 6) - added 10/13/2009
18 - R.E.B.E.L.S. #9 - added 10/14/2009
16 - Red Robin #5 (1 of 4) - added 10/13/2009

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
11 - Blackbeard: Legend Of The Pyrate King #1 - updated 11/10/2009
11 - Galactica: 1980 #2 - added 10/12/2009
11 - Red Sonja Volume 4 #49 - added 10/12/2009
12 - Red Sonja Volume 7: Born Again HC - added 10/12/2009
12 - Xena vs Army Of Darkness Volume 2: What... Again? TP - added 10/12/2009

IDW PUBLISHING
12 - Act-I-Vate Primer HC - added 10/12/2009
12 - Angel: Only Human #3 - added 10/12/2009
10 - Beyond The Wall #1 - updated 10/12/2009
13 - Clive Barker's Seduth 3-D (One Shot) - added 10/12/2009
13 - Doctor Who Volume 3 #4 (2 of 4) - added 10/12/2009
13 - G.I. Joe: Origins #8 - added 10/12/2009
13 - Groom Lake TP - added 10/12/2009
14 - Hammer Of The Gods Volume 1: Mortal Enemy TP - added 10/12/2009
14 - Jon Sable Freelance: Ashes Of Eden #1 - added 10/12/2009
14 - Life Undead - added 10/12/2009
14 - Star Trek: Crew TP - added 10/12/2009
15 - Star Trek: Spock: Reflections #4 - added 10/12/2009
10 - The Transformers: All Hail Megatron #16 (of 16) - updated 10/12/2009
15 - The Veil #4 (of 4) - added 10/12/2009

IMAGE COMICS
17 - The Perhapanauts: Halloween Spooktacular (One Shot) - added 10/13/2009

MARVEL COMICS
05 - Deadpool Volume 3 #900
05 - GeNext: United #5 (of 5)
06 - Incredible Hercules #136
06 - Iron Man: Iron Protocols (One Shot)
06 - Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #16
06 - Marvel Super Hero Squad #2
07 - The Marvels Project #3
07 - Nomad: Girl Without A World #2 (of 4)
07 - Punisher: Frank Castle #75 Mature Readers
07 - Uncanny X-Men #516 (1 of 7)
08 - Uncanny X-Men: First Class #4
08 - Web Of Spider-Man Volume 2 #1
08 - X-Men Forever Volume 2 #9

MOONSTONE BOOKS
08 - Captain Action Comics #3.5

ARCHIE DIGEST #258

Publisher: Archie Comics
Writers: Dan Parent, George Gladir, various
Pencils: Dan Parent, Stan Goldberg, various.
Covers: Dan Parent

"GIVE & TAKE"
Get set for Veronica's most unusually-themed Christmas party yet, with gifts that come straight from the heart instead of the bank account!

"ALL ALONE"
Mr. Weatherbee's Christmas break isn't so cheery when he ends up a shut-in due to his fractured foot... but it isn't long before his students show up to restore his holiday spirit in this poignant tale!

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Source: Comics Continuum


ARCHIE & FRIENDS #136

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

"THE WAY TO THE HEART"
It's a kitchen catastrophe when Ms. Beazly is temporarily sidelined by an injury, but never fear -- Ms. Beazly's culinary school grad daughter, Bella, is here! All the guys go ga-ga over the chic chef, but will the food she serves be as attractive? Can Jughead simultaneously feel love in his heart and hunger in his stomach? Order up a plate of laughs by reserving this delicious issue!

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Source: Comics Continuum


SOULFIRE VOLUME 2 #1

Publisher: Aspen Entertainment
Writers: J.T. Krul
Pencils: Marcus To
Covers: Marcus To, Joe Benitez, Michael Turner (Incentive)
Inkers: Saleem Crawford
Colorists: Beth Sotelo

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

Just when you thought the magic was over…

The journey continues as the second volume to Michael Turner’s smash action adventure fantasy series, SOULFIRE, begins! With the return of magic to a world unprepared for such an inexplicable event, Malikai, Grace, and the rest of the gang struggle to recover from their Battle for the Light against Rainier. Malikai and Sonia attempt to rekindle the romance they began in the magical realm of the Everlands, but a stranger, with a special secret of her own, enters their lives and interrupts their interlude. Meanwhile, Grace and Seph discover that the creatures of magic are not necessarily safe amongst the prejudices of the modern world. And, PJ and Benoist find themselves in a destitute land where technology reigns supreme--but not very peacefully! New paths will be forged for all as the war between technology and magic once again ignites, all in the pages of SOULFIRE Vol 2 #1 – right now!

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

The magic has returned and it’s here to stay. Make sure you’re a part of the next exciting chapter in the storied SOULFIRE mythology!

SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #1 is in stores October 14th, 2009!

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Source: Newsarama


28 DAYS LATER #3

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Michael Alan Nelson
Pencils: Declan Shalvey
Covers: Tim Bradstreet, Sean Phillips

The film that changed horror forever continues here! It doesn't matter who you are or what you did, if you are infected Selena will give no mercy. Selena teaches the rest of her team the cold, hard truth of what it takes to survive in the UK after the infection has spread. Will they learn? They must.

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Source: Comics Continuum

THE ANCHOR #1

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Phil Hester
Pencils: Brian Churilla
Covers: Brian Churilla

The Anchor. Holy warrior, unholy war. Freak of nature, beast of burden, hulking outcast, medieval prize fighter, Viking raiderŠ God¹s own leg-breaker. One thousand years ago a hulking outcast sought refuge in the crumbling ruins of an ancient monastery and offered in return the one thing he had to give - his fists. Transformed into an immortal warrior monk standing at the gates of Hell itself to keep our world free from its invading armies, The Anchor is mysteriously tricked into centuries of slumber. But today, this holy warrior rises to battle all the unholy monsters unleashed during his slumber.

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Source: Comics Continuum


FARSCAPE: DARGO'S TRIAL #3 (of 4)

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Keith DeCandido, Rockne S. O'Bannon
Pencils: Caleb Cleveland
Covers: Caleb Cleveland, Jason Palmer

Part 3 of 4
D'Argo has made the worst discovery of his life. Now, he is about to be blamed for it. On the run for the murder of his wife, D'Argo finds that The Peacekeepers will stop at nothing to catch him.

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Source: Comics Continuum


UNCLE SCROOGE #384

Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writers: Erik Hedman
Pencils: Wanda Gattino
Covers: Tino Santanach, Daniel Branca

You will feel the need for greed! Follow the adventures of everyone¹s favorite-feathered penny pincher! An all-new direction for icon Uncle Scrooge, as he comes to BOOM! Kids. Building on a tradition created by some of the greatest creators the comic book world has ever seen, like Carl Barks and Don Rosa, these issues of Uncle Scrooge will follow Scrooge on new adventures that North American audiences have never seen! Join us in a bold new era for Scrooge that pays tribute to the past but heads to a new future!

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Source: Comics Continuum


B.P.R.D.: 1947 #4

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

The Bureau’s search for a vengeful vampire reaches its climax! In a strange Austrian village a terrifying party took place hundreds of years ago, and the last of the partygoers remain. Meanwhile, back in America, the young Hellboy dreams of adventure . . .

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 a wild romp through the year 1947, when Hellboy was just a boy under the tutelage of Professor Broom, and vampires secretly controlled the fate of Europe.

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

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

GANTZ VOLUME 7 TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Hiroya Oku

The life -- or is that death? -- of Kei Kurono has been completely unpredictable ever since he was transported into an inescapable condo and thrown into a high-stakes game of hunting aliens. Turns out inhabiting a carbon copy of his body after the original was splattered all over a subway only increases the adolescent problems of identity, insecurity, and horniness. Add in the constant danger of facing pissed-off aliens; the awkwardness of being reunited with a childhood friend who cries a lot; and the involuntarily chaste relationship he shares with the prettiest and best-endowed woman he's ever known; and Kei's stress level isn't dropping any time soon.

* The first two volumes of Gantz have combined to sell over 30,000 copies in less than eight months!

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

* A New York Times Bestselling series!
MATURE READERS

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Source: Dark Hose Comics


HELLBOY: THE WILD HUNT #7

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Mike Mignola, Scott Allie
Pencils: Duncan Fegredo, Patric Reynolds

In a terrifying fortress decorated with dead soldiers, Hellboy reels from recent revelations about his bloodline and his connection to British history, and to the Queen of Blood herself. But there’s little time for him to consider his destiny when Astaroth arrives, leading to a battle that will tear down the castle walls around the unconscious Alice.

This issue also includes a backup story by Scott Allie (Solomon Kane) and Patric Reynolds, featuring Henry Hood, the zealous witchfinder introduced in Hellboy: Darkness Calls!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


KULL VOLUME 1: THE SHADOW KINGDOM TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Arvid Nelson
Pencils: Will Conrad
Colorists: José Villarrubia

More comfortable with a sword than a scepter, the enigmatic Kull has recently crowned himself king and seeks to unite the once proud and powerful land of Valusia. As representatives from all corners of his kingdom seek his counsel, the warrior-king accepts a strange invitation from the Pictish emissary. Kull will need to discard ancient prejudices if he's to save the newly united Valusian empire from a clandestine enemy that once threatened to enslave and exterminate mankind! Aided by Brule -- a hotheaded Pict confidant -- Kull uncovers layers of deception and treachery in the ancient halls of the Tower of Splendor and faces the growing threat of the devious Serpent Cult!

Join us as we discover Valusia's darkest secrets and witness the first days of its mightiest king.

* Collection features a new cover by Paul Renand.

* See pages 28-29 for the conclusion to Arvid Nelson's acclaimed Rex Mundi series and the return of Zero Killer!

" . . . strong storytelling, powerful action, real emotion, great detail work, and a balls-to-the-wall sense of power from his main character." -Comic Book Resources

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


MISTER X: CONDEMNED TP

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
By: Dean Motter

Visit Radiant City, designed using the principles of psychetecture to soothe its inhabitants. But something went horribly wrong, and the city instead causes anxiety, insomnia, and madness. As ordinary citizens begin giving in to dementia and a serial killer walks the streets, a desperate City Hall commissions a drastic program of urban demolition, resulting in the deaths of an entire sect of architects. Returning from exile with a mission to recover Radiant City's original blueprints, only one man has a chance of restoring its sanity -- the enigmatic Mister X!

* "The crisp and avant-garde ideas alone make this book an arresting proposition."
-Comics Daily

* Collects the four-issue miniseries.

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Source: Dark Horse Comics

STAR WARS: INVASION #0 (One Shot)

Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Writers: Tom Taylor
Pencils: Colin Wilson
Covers: Dave Dorman
Colorists: Wes Dzioba

A Yuuzhan Vong armada has entered that galaxy far, far away, and the target is the defenseless planet Artorias. The planet’s only hope lies with the crew of a tiny ship in the armada’s path . . .

In print for the first time, this comic collects the introductory chapters for Invasion, which appeared exclusively at starwars.com. But this is not simply a collection of the online material! The creative team from the series has woven into the story an additional six pages of all-new action!

* In print for the first time, with new material!

Dave Dorman returns to Star Wars!

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Source: Dark Horse Comics


ADVENTURE COMICS VOLUME 2 #3

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

Superboy is back and hunting for Lex Luthor! He can't find Luthor on his own, and he needs help from his best friend Tim Drake, a.k.a. Robin. But Tim's now traveling the globe under the alias of Red Robin! The boys' reunion isn't all smiles and hugs, as Conner discovers that Tim has been hiding a great many secrets from the newly returned Boy of Steel. And they're secrets that could destroy their friendship!

Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, the intergalactic odd couple known as Sun Boy and Polar Boy team up to figure out what's up with the menace trying to destroy the universe.

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Source: Newsarama


DEADPOOL VOLUME 3 #900

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Jason Aaron, Mike Benson, Victor Gischler, Charlie Huston, Joe Kelly, Duane Swierczynski, Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Kyle Baker, Shawn Crystal, Sanford Greene, Rob Liefeld, Damion Scott, Chris Sraggs, Dalibor Talajic
Covers: Dave Johnson
Colorists: Kyle Baker, Shawn Crystal, Nathan Massengill, Dalibor Talajic
Letters: Joe Sabino

Special SUPER-sized, ACTION-packed 104-page special to commemorate Deadpool’s historic 900th issue! … Wait, has it really been nine-hundred issues…? Who cares! If this collection of octane-infused stories by some of comics’ hottest talent doesn’t make you want to genuflect at the Altar of Wade, nothing will. Thrill as the Merc with a Mouth squares off against probe-happy aliens, trigger-happy mimes and one seriously unhappy fanman – and that’s just half the book! Wince as Wade bares his soul (and lots more) to a shrink who’s got major squirrels in his own attic. Thrill as he travels around the globe and then some to settle a childhood bet. And chill as C.S.I. investigators at a blood-splattered crime scene attempt to piece together why this particular “unsub” needed battery cables, Crisco oil, three stacks of adult magazines and a live chicken to pull off the hit.

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Deadpool Volume 3 #900, Additional Page 5 (no text, from Major)

Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers


GENEXT: UNITED #5 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Chris Claremont
Pencils: Jonboy Meyers
Covers: Alex Garner
Colorists: Jim Charalampidis
Letters: Ed Dukeshire

"PASSAGE TO INDIA?: SHALL WE ALL GO HOME AGAIN?", Part 5 of 5
This is it! The final showdown in India! The young heroes of GeNext track down their assailants for a battle to the finish. With GAMBIT fighting by their side, will the members of GeNext survive or is this end of the next generation of X-Men?

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Source: Comic Book Resources

INCREDIBLE HERCULES #136

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente
Pencils: Reilly Brown
Covers: Rafael Albuquerque
Colorists: Guillem Mari
Letters: Simon Bowland

The face-off Herc fans have been clamoring for since his series began is here at last! God of Strength versus God of Thunder! Adamantine mace versus uru hammer! Olympian versus Asgardian! Incredible versus Mighty! That's right -- HERCULES battles THOR! The Odinson discovers the Lion of Olympus has been impersonating him and he's out to prove nothing beats the original! Then, in #137, the epic Secret Origin of Amadeus Cho concludes! He learns his connection with the original MASTER MIND EXCELLO and the identity of who really killed his parents! And once Amadeus knows this, will he look to reunite with Hercules... or destroy him?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


IRON MAN: IRON PROTOCOLS (One Shot)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Robert Vendetti
Pencils: Nelson DeCastro
Covers: Ariel Olivetti
Colorists: Val Staples
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Deep within a secret government base beneath the arctic tundra lies the “Ark”: a vault containing the genetic codes for all life on Earth. But there’s a problem—a rogue Artificial Intelligence has decided that the best way to protect the samples is to eradicate every living creature! Only Iron Man has the knowledge to stop the machine—and he’s only got an hour to do it! Join Robert Venditti—creator of The Surragates, now a major motion picture—and fan-favorite artist Nelson (X-FACTOR) as the fate of the world hangs in the balance!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MARVEL ADVENTURES: SUPER HEROES #16

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Tobin
Pencils: Denis Medri
Covers: Tom Grummett
Colorists: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Spider-Woman, Beast and Giant Girl team up to play detective when Hercules is found unconscious after falling all the way from the moon. But what was the son of Zeus doing on the moon, and how did he manage to fall off? And how did Hercules’s day full of book-signings, pinball and origami lead him, and our trio of heroic detectives, into an all-out battle against Hydra for possession of the mysterious substance known as “delirium?”

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Source: Comic Book Resources


MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD #2

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Paul Tobin
Pencils: Marcelo Dichiara
Covers: Marcelo Dichiara
Colorists: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Remember when you were a kid? And you could turn different parts of your body into a dinosaur? And you were hanging out with Iron Man and Thor and Hulk? And Captain America kept giving you a hard time about being a better Super Hero? You don’t remember that? Huh. Well, you must not be REPTIL, the newest member of the MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

THE MARVELS PROJECT #3

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Ed Brubaker
Pencils: Steve Epting
Covers: Steve McNiven, Steve Epting, Gerald Parel (Incentive)
Colorists: Dave Stewart
Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

Remember when you were a kid? And you could turn different parts of your body into a dinosaur? And you were hanging out with Iron Man and Thor and Hulk? And Captain America kept giving you a hard time about being a better Super Hero? You don’t remember that? Huh. Well, you must not be REPTIL, the newest member of the MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD!

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Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum


NOMAD: GIRL WITHOUT A WORLD #2 (of 4)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Sean McKeever
Pencils: David Baldeon
Covers: Rafael Albuquerque

Part 2 of 4
Guest-starring the high-flying FALCON! When the FLAG SMASHER strikes, it's time for Rikki Barnesto make her debut as NOMAD! But does she even want to be Nomad? And while the student body elections heat up at school, MAD DOG gets closer to sniffing out his red-headed prey!

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Source: Comic Book Resources


PUNISHER: FRANK CASTLE #75

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Gregg Hurwitz, Charlie Huston, Peter Milligan, Thomas Piccirilli, Duane Swierczynski
Pencils: Laurence Campbell, Tom Coker, Ken Lashley, Goran Parlov, Das Pastoras
Covers: Dave Johnson, Steve Dillon (Incentive)
Colorists: Daniel Freedman
Letters: Cory Petit

Special double-sized 75th issue! Several years ago, under a cloudless day in New York’s Central Park, Frank Castle’s family was slaughtered in a mob crossfire. On that day, the man known as Frank Castle died and in his place was born the Punisher, a relentless engine of vengeance. Five stories take an unflinching look at what really happened that day, providing a penetrating look into the mass of hard muscle that once was Frank Castle’s heart. You won’t look at the Punisher the same way again. Featuring Charlie Huston and Ken Lashley’s “Smallest Bit of This”…Peter Milligan and Tomm Coker’s “Father’s Day”…“Gregg Hurwitz and Das Pastoras’ “Gateway” & Thomas Piccirilli and Laurence Campell’s “Dolls”. Also featuring an 8-page preview of Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon’s upcoming PUNISHER MAX #1, “The Kingpin.”
MATURE READERS

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UNCANNY X-MEN #516 (1 of 7)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Matt Fraction
Pencils: Greg Land
Covers: Greg Land
Colorists: Justin Ponsor
Letters: Joe Caramagna

"NATION X", Part 1 of 7
He returns.

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UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #4

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Scott Gray
Pencils: David Williams
Covers: Roger Cruz
Colorists: Val Staples
Letters: Nate Piekos

Storm was expecting a wild night on the town with fellow X-Man Jean Grey, plus new friends Misty Knight and Colleen Wing – so why is she battling S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, busting into the Helicarrier and becoming Public Enemy Number One? Could the deadly, diabolical Nightshade have something to do with it? For sure, sugar! Don’t you dare miss a funkadelic-kung-fu-femme-fatale-showdown that we just had to call… “Sisters of the Dragon”!

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WEB OF SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #1

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Tom DeFalco, Marc DeMatteis
Pencils: Ronald Frenz, Val Semeiks
Covers: Pasqual Ferry, Mirco Pierfederici (Incentive)
Colorists: Bruno Hang
Letters: Dave Sharpe

Tying into upcoming events in Amazing Spider-Man including WHO IS BEN REILLY? and THE GAUNTLET! Even with all the action jam-packed into every issue of Thrice Monthly Spidey, we STILL don't have enough room to tell the wall-crawler's exploits! So BEHOLD! The brand-new, state of the art WEB OF SPIDER-MAN! THRILL! To the return of KAINE, the ill-fated Peter Parker Clone - where has he been all these years? Where is he now? And how does it tie into KRAVEN?! Then - MARVEL! At the continuing adventures of May-Day Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Girl! And More! Get caught in the web this October!

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X-MEN FOREVER VOLUME 2 #9

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Chris Claremont
Pencils: Steve Scott
Covers: Tom Grummett
Colorists: Lee Loughridge
Letters: Ed Dukeshire

"THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE SENTINELS: SENTINELS REBORN"
The thrilling conclusion to the X-Men’s South American adventure!!! The X-Men take on this newest threat while still reeling from the revelations of the last issue — and the reappearance of the Trask family! PLUS! The funeral of WOLVERINE. The X-Men put to rest their team member and friend. Penciled by Paul Smith and inked by Terry Austin!

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CAPTAIN ACTION COMICS #3.5

Publisher: Moonstone Books
Writers: Steven Grant
Pencils: Mark Sparacio
Covers: Mark Sparacio

Great jumping on point for new readers, as the book covers the whole first story arc! That's right, we have an all-new version of issue #3 -- all-new story and all-new artwork, with the story between the story! Plus, the first story arc synopsis will bring everyone caught up to speed, and some cool extra 'Captain Action Files' pages!

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BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN #3 (of 3)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Peter Tomasi
Pencils: Adrian Syaf
Covers: Andy Kubert, Bill Sienkiewicz (Incentive)

Part 3 of 3
The stunning conclusion arrives!

Batman and Robin, along with the help of Deadman, try to defend Gotham City against the onslaught of Black Lanterns. But how do you defeat an enemy whose only goal is to feed off the emotions of a city and eat the hearts of all that stand in their way?

Prepare for the answer from writer Peter J. Tomasi (GREEN LANTERN CORPS, THE MIGHTY) and up-and-comer Ardian Syaf!

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BEYOND THE WALL #1

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Matt Venne
Pencils: Gordon Purcell
Covers: Gordon Purcell

In this new miniseries, it's the third century A.D. and the tentacles of the Roman Empire have entwined the British Isles. Marcus Malleoulus, veteran of countless military campaigns, has been betrayed by the whim of a tyrant. Now, banished beyond Hadrian's Wall, he faces untold dangers as he fights his way back... determined to survive until revenge is his!

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UPDATED: 10/12/2009 - added page 6

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THE TRANSFORMERS: ALL HAIL MEGATRON #16 (of 16)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Mike Costa, Zander Cannon
Pencils: Guido Guidi, Chee
Covers: Guido Guidi, Chee, Trevor Hutchison

Part 16 of 16
FINAL ISSUE! Spike has survived the war, but can he handle RAVAGE? Bumblebee goes it alone to clean up the wreckage, but a new enemy awaits! This one sets the stage for the biggest TRANSFORMERS news since transforming cogs first came off the assembly line! What’s the news? Pick up the issue and find out!

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UPDATED: 10/12/2009 - added page 7

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