PREVIEW: Comics for 10/21/2009

GARTH ENNIS' THE COMPLETE BATTLEFIELDS VOLUME 1 HC

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Garth Ennis
Pencils: Russ Braun, Peter Snejbjerg, Carlos Ezquerra
Covers: John Cassaday
Colorists: Tony Aviña, Rob Steen

The war that tore the world apart.

Three tales of lost innocence, tragedy and suspense set during the Second World War, by writer Garth Ennis and artists Russ Braun, Peter Snejbjerg and Carlos Ezquerra.

As the German army smashes deep into Soviet Russia and the defenders of the Motherland retreat in disarray, a new bomber squadron arrives at a Russian forward airbase. Its crews will risk fiery death on lethal night missions against the invader- but for these pilots, the consequences of capture will be even worse. For the crews of the 599th NIght Bomber Regiment are women. In the deadly skies of the Eastern front, they will become a legend- known, to friend and foe alike, as The Night Witches.

1942: in the tropical splendour of the South China Sea, as war spreads across the far east, a young woman finds herself in paradise- and then in hell. Nurse Carrie Sutton is caught up in the Japanese invasion of Singapore, suffering horrors beyond her worst imaginings. Now she attempts to start her life anew, buoyed up by a growing friendship with a young pilot- and, incredibly, a chance for revenge. But even victory can be a hollow prize, as Carrie discovers to her cost- in Dear Billy.

After D-Day came the battle for Normandy, when untried Allied soldiers met the seasoned veterans of the German Army. As Panzer units and SS troops turn the French countryside into a killing ground, a lone British tank crew struggles to rejoin their squadron. Lost behind enemy lines, their only hope lies in their veteran commander, Corporal Stiles- but can even this wily old trooper lead The Tankies to victory against Germany's fearsome Tiger tank?

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Source: Comic Book Resources


THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO VOLUME 2 #3

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Brett Matthews. Jonathan M. Abrams
Pencils: Vatche Mavlian
Covers: John Cassaday
Colorists: Marcelo Pinto

The Lone Ranger writer Brett Mathews is re-joined by artist Vatch (LONE RANGER & TONTO #2) Mavlian along with co-writer Jon Abrams and cover artist John Cassaday for a unique tale of the Ranger, Tonto and a travelling circus of most unique properties.

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Source: Comic Book Resources


SAVAGE TALES OF RED SONJA TP

Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Writers: Ron Marz, Michael Avon Oeming, Christos Gage, Joshua Ortega, Various
Pencils: Ron Adrian, Joyce Chin, Pablo Marcos, Stephen Sadowski, Various
Covers: Arthur Suydam
Colorists: Various

The greatest untold tales of Red Sonja and Hyboria are collected here for the very first time as Dynamite presents the SAVAGE TALES OF RED SONJA!

Including never-before-collected materials from the Savage Tales comic book series, the Red Sonja Annuals and Giant-Size Red Sonja comics, this massive collection features an incredible array of talent and thrilling adventure!

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Source: Comic Book Resources

AZRAEL VOLUME 2 #1

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Christopher Yost
Pencils: Ramon Bachs
Covers: Jock, Frazer Irving (Incentive)

"ANGEL IN THE DARK"
Following the events of 'The Eighth Deadly Sin' in Batman Annual #27 and Detective Comics Annual #11, the new monthly series starring Death's Dark Knight begins! Michael Lane is a man in search of redemption, but does serving the Order of Purity as God's Angel of Justice bring him closer to achieving his goal -- or simply send him further down a road paved with good intentions? When a hired killer comes to Gotham City seeking revenge for crimes committed decades in the past, Azrael faces an impossible conflict: What if God's justice forces the hero to claim one of God's servants?

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Source: Comics Continuum


BATMAN: THE UNSEEN #2 (of 5)

Publisher: DC Comics
Writers: Moench
Pencils: Kelley Jones
Covers: Kelley Jones

"TRANSLUX", Part 2 of 5
The fan-favorite Bat-team of Doug Moench and Kelley Jones reunite to introduce the newest member of Batman’s rogues gallery in this twice-monthly, 5-issue miniseries! Horrible and unexplained murders have Gotham City held captive. Bizarre deaths have been occurring throughout the city, but the perpetrator is unknown. Even when the crimes have been committed in view of witnesses, all that is seen is a glimpse of a weird, skinless “meat-man” who seems to fade away after the crimes. Gotham’s only hope is their Dark Knight Detective, but how can Batman find and fight an Invisible Man?

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Source: Newsarama


POWER GIRL VOLUME 2 #6 (3 of 3)

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

"SPACE GIRLS GONE WILD!", Part 3 of 3
The trio of sexy alien marauders continues their rampage across Earth, and Power Girl makes her last stand against these seemingly unstoppable foes. But even Power Girl has her limits."

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Source: Comics Continuum


ANGEL VS FRANKENSTEIN (One Shot)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: John Byrne
Pencils: John Byrne
Covers: John Byrne

Byrne returns to Angel for this special one-shot featuring a new spin on a classic horror confrontation. Out of darkness and nightmare he comes for what he claims is rightfully his -- but Angelus is there before him. Two legendary monsters. One goal. Who will claim the prize?

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Source: Comics Continuum

G.I. JOE VOLUME 4 #10

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Chuck Dixon
Pencils: SL Gallant
Covers: Howard Chaykin, Robert Atkins

BATTLEGROUND: SPRINGFIELD! Snake Eyes goes mano y mano with COBRA for the first time and it's a fight that may leaved a whole town in ruins! Brutal, one-on-one action that will stop your heart! Also, Destro meets Dr. Mindbender at Sector Zero. And the Joes uncover yet another horrifying revelation about their newest enemy.

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Source: Newsarama, Comics Continuum


THE LAST RESORT #3

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray
Pencils: Giancarlo Caracuzzo
Covers: Darwyn Cooke

Things go from bad to WTF in a matter of minutes as Dean tries to keep the group together... but, as we all know, control is an illusion. This issue features rabid lions, an angry hotel staff, drug trafficking, and enough severed body parts to fill a Volkswagen! Definitely not for the kiddies.
MATURE READERS

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Source: Comics Continuum


STAR TREK: NERO #3

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Mike Johnson, Tim Jones
Pencils: David Messina
Covers: David Messina, Photo (Incentive)

From Star Trek writer/producers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman and the creative team behind the best-selling Star Trek: Countdown. The third installment of Nero warps ahead with the villain continuing his quest for vengeance against Spock and the Federation!

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Source: Comics Continuum


THE TRANSFORMERS: TALES OF THE FALLEN #3 (of 5)

Publisher: IDW Publishing
Writers: Chris Mowry
Pencils: Carlos Magno
Covers: Alex Milne, Carlos Magno

Part 3 of 5
Jetfire returns! What's his connection to the villainous Fallen? What is he running from? And can he find redemption? All good questions. And the answers aren't going to turn out like you think!

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Source: Newsarama, Comics Continuum

THE STAND: SOUL SURVIVORS #1 (of 5)

Publisher: Marvel Comics
Writers: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Pencils: Mike Perkins
Covers: Lee Bermejo, Mike Perkins (Incentive)

Part 1 of 5
The critically-lauded creative team of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Mike Perkins return to deliver their most thrilling story yet! Nick Andros is fed up of haunted visions from the sinister Randall Flagg, but the only person that can help him is hundreds of corpse littered miles away! Other survivors of Captain Trips keep popping up, but not all of them welcome…

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Source: Major Spoilers


THE STUFF OF LEGEND #2

Publisher: Th3Rd World Studios
Writers: Mike Raicht, Brian Smith
Pencils: Charles P Wilson III

As World War II rages in the real world, an unseen battle for a young boy's soul takes place in a shadowy realm known as The Dark. Kidnapped by The Boogeyman, a group of loyal toys continues their quest to rescue their master. But uncertain of where to turn to next, and hunted by The Boogeyman's forces, the group seeks shelter in the township of Hopscotch. Will the kind people of Hopscotch provide clues to the location of the boy or is there a much more sinister game afoot?

"...this looks like an absolute home run." - Brian K. Vaughan (Lost, Y: The Last Man)

"The art is fantastic and what looks at first blush to be a simple story quickly reveals itself to be layered, emotional, and complex... I didn't just want to get the next issue, I needed to get it..." Joe Kelly (Amazing Spider-Man)

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Source: Newsarama


LENORE VOLUME 1: NOOGIES HC (Color Edition)

Publisher: Titan Books
By: Roman Dirge

Take a trip into the dark, surreal world of a little dead girl with a knack for (often) unintentional mayhem in this remastered, newly-colored gothic classic! Lenore might only be small, but her talent for mischief — and occasional wanton destruction — is anything but. Featuring stories about limbless cannibals, clock monsters, cursed vampire dolls, taxidermied friends, an obsessed would-be lover and more fuzzy animal mutilations than should be legal, never has the term ‘something for everyone’ seemed more sinister and bizarre. A massive cult hit on both sides of the Atlantic, Lenore is one of the funniest, darkest, cutest, creepiest characters on the marketplace today.

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ADDED: 11/11/2009

Source: Comic Book Resources


ESCAPE FROM WONDERLAND #2

Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment
Writers: Raven Gregory
Pencils: Daniel Leister
Colorists: Nei Ruffino

As Calie treks through the ever-changing Wonderland terrain she comes face to face with a monstrous creature that may have deeper ties to her past than she realizes. Calie must find a way to reach out to the once human being in order for her to find her infant daughter. Meanwhile, Johnny finds he does not see eye to eye with the one calling the shots as a rift begins to develop between the two.

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ADDED: 03/06/2010

Source: Newsarama