TOTAL PREVIEWS: 21 DARK HORSE COMICS B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame #6 (of 6) Revelations #6 (of 6) Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1 Usagi Yojimbo #90 DC COMICS Batman #649 Catwoman #51 JLA: Classified #16 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING Dragonlance Chronicles #6 Forgotten Realms: Exiles #3 DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT Red Sonja vs. Thulsa Doom #1 (of 4) - added 01/24/2006 IMAGE COMICS Sea of Red #8 Mature Readers - added 01/25/2006 Season of the Witch #3 (of 4) MARVEL COMICS Black Panther #12 (3 of 4) Books of Doom #3 (of 6) Daredevil #81 Nextwave #1 Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2 The Thing #3 (of 3) Wolverine #38 (3 of 5) X-Men #181 (2 of 2) X-Men and Power Pack #4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- B.P.R.D.: THE BLACK FLAME #6 (of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Writers: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi Artists: Guy Davis, Mike Mignola (Cover) The frog plague explodes as the Black Flame's plan comes to a blazing conclusion. The B.P.R.D., shattered by recent events, marshals its remaining forces, and Liz Sherman puts together all the bits of information she's gathered from dreams and visions to play her apocalyptic role. View: B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame #6, Cover B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame #6, Page 1 B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame #6, Page 2 B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame #6, Page 3 B.P.R.D.: The Black Flame #6, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- REVELATIONS #6 (of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Paul Jenkins Artist: Humberto Ramos Detective Charlie Northern's investigation into the suspicious death of the Pope's successor comes to its shocking conclusion, rocking Northern's faith, and lack thereof, to its very core. The dark rituals of a blasphemous cult operating beneath the Vatican are brought into the light, and Cardinal Toscianni's role in these events, which have threatened the heart of the Church, proves to be anything but expected. Learn how and why one unexplained death set off a string of homicides leading straight to Northern in this surprising final installment to Jenkins and Ramos' superlative occult murder mystery. View: Revelations #6, Cover Revelations #6, Page 1 Revelations #6, Page 2 Revelations #6, Page 3 Revelations #6, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #1 Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: John Jackson Miller Artists: Brian Ching, Travis Charest (Cover) On the planet Taris, a young Padawan named Zayne has been framed for a heinous and brutal crime against the Jedi order. Suddenly a wanted fugitive and on the run from his Jedi Masters, Zayne is forced to ally himself with the under-city's criminals, con artists, and petty thieves he'd previously vowed to bring to justice. Staying alive is the first order of business and if he's ever to clear his name, Zayne must make this new alliance work … providing he survives the experience. View: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1, Cover Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1, Page 1 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1, Page 2 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1, Page 3 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- USAGI YOJIMBO #90 Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Stan Sakai Artist: Stan Sakai Master cartoonist Stan Sakai digs into a ghost story in this issue of Usagi Yojimbo! Shortly after escaping their enslavement at the territory's edge, Usagi and the Geishu bodyguard Tomoe return to Lord Noriyuki's castle only to be greeted by a savage murder. The victim was a member of a trade delegation sent by Lord Kojima, and all evidence implicates a maid who died ten years ago! Unless Tomoe and the long-eared ronin can solve this mystery, treaty negotiations will dissolve completely … and another throat may be clawed out. What is the dark story behind the ghost of Geishu Castle? The hauntings begin in this first half of a two-part story, "The Ghost in the Well"! View: Usagi Yojimbo #90, Cover Usagi Yojimbo #90, Page 1 Usagi Yojimbo #90, Page 2 Usagi Yojimbo #90, Page 3 Usagi Yojimbo #90, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse
Note: When images don't display (usually those from Buzzscope), copy the URL into the same window that appeared -or- press the Go button next to your Address bar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BATMAN #649 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Judd Winick Artist: Eric Battle PCS scanner note -- contrary to the credits on the cover, Doug Mahnke did not draw this issue... The unpredictable Black Mask forms an uneasy alliance with the Red Hood! But can these two uncompromising masked men truly cooperate? Or will this team-up make the streets of Gotham run red with bad blood? Either way, it's sure to spell trouble for the Batman. View: Batman #649, Cover Batman #649, Page 1 Batman #649, Page 2 Batman #649, Page 3 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CATWOMAN #51 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Will Pfeifer Artist: Pete Woods Fresh off the soul-rattling revelation from last issue, Selina is livid and looking for answers — starting with none other than Batman! Her quest will bring her into conflict with the police, and at least two vehicles will be stolen in the process! Slam Bradley makes a fateful decision, while the Black Mask makes his big move against Catwoman, striking at the very heart of Selina's world in a way too terrible for words! View: Catwoman #51, Cover Catwoman #51, Page 1 Catwoman #51, Page 2 Catwoman #51, Page 3 Catwoman #51, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JLA: CLASSIFIED #16 Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Gail Simone Artists: Jose Luis García-López, Klaus Janson A harrowing new story arc begins when Wizard Top Ten Writer Gail Simone (BIRDS OF PREY), Jose Luis García-López (DC SPECIAL: RETURN OF DONNA TROY) and Klaus Janson (BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDENS) team up to send the World's Greatest Super Heroes to an emerging nation torn by revolution! The dictatorial reign of the warlord General Tuzik is brought to a halt when the JLA, acting at the request of the United Nations Security Council, storms the General's stronghold. Unfortunately, Tuzik bends the rules of international law - and escapes the free world's grasp - to initiate his greatest act of terror: creating a Justice League for his own country to help bring the world and its heroes to their knees! Who - or what - is the Hypothetical Woman that enables Tuzik to create his own twisted League Against Justice? View: JLA: Classified #16, Cover JLA: Classified #16, Page 1 JLA: Classified #16, Page 2 JLA: Classified #16, Page 3 JLA: Classified #16, Page 4 JLA: Classified #16, Page 7 (B&W - From Newsarama) JLA: Classified #16, Page 8 (B&W - From Newsarama) JLA: Classified #16, Page 9 (B&W - From Newsarama) Source: Superman Homepage and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRAGONLANCE CHRONICLES #6 Publisher: Devils Due Publishing Writer: Andrew Dabb Artist: Steve Kurth The adaptation of "Dragons of Autumn Twilight" continues! How do you decide between love and duty? When the Companions make their way to the land of the elves, Tanis is confronted by the woman he's loved since childhood - and a choice no man should have to make! Plus - a journey into the heart of Verminaard's stronghold! View: Dragonlance Chronicles #6, Kurth Cover Dragonlance Chronicles #6, Page 1 Dragonlance Chronicles #6, Page 2 Dragonlance Chronicles #6, Page 3 Dragonlance Chronicles #6, Page 4 Dragonlance Chronicles #6, Page 5 Dragonlance Chronicles #6, Page 6 Source: Devils Due Publishing
Note: When images don't display (usually those from Buzzscope), copy the URL into the same window that appeared -or- press the Go button next to your Address bar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FORGOTTEN REALMS: EXILES #3 Publisher: Devils Due Publishing Writers: R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb Artist: Tim Seeley Dark Elf Trilogy Book 2 R.A. Salvatore’s Legend of Drizzt concludes! He’s survived untold danger in the labyrinth of the Underdark. Now, Drizzt must confront the enemy he never wanted to face – the only person who ever loved him: his father… View: Forgotten Realms: Exile #3, Seeley Cover Forgotten Realms: Exile #3, Page 1 Forgotten Realms: Exile #3, Page 2 Forgotten Realms: Exile #3, Page 3 Forgotten Realms: Exile #3, Page 4 Forgotten Realms: Exile #3, Page 5 Forgotten Realms: Exile #3, Page 6 Source: Devils Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEASON OF THE WITCH #3 (of 4) Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Jai Nitz Artist: Kevin Sharpe, Steve Purcell (Cover) "AUTUMN" Jessica's inexperience in the realms of politics and war is taking its toll on her and Mazzul both. As her inner turmoil rages, King Elian sends Titus the Black Knight to finish Jessica once and for all. They meet in a battle to the death - and Jessica loses. No, really. View: Season of the Witch #3, Cover Season of the Witch #3, Page 1 Season of the Witch #3, Page 2 Season of the Witch #3, Page 3 Season of the Witch #3, Page 4 Season of the Witch #3, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLACK PANTHER #12 (3 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Reginald Hudlin Artist: Scot Eaton “Two the Hard Way” Part 3 of 4 The Panther continues his guest-star parade when he’s called down the bayou to assist Blade, the Vampire Slayer! Do we need to say more? Jump on board here, True Believer, as BLACK PANTHER revs up to an event of cataclysmic proportions. View: Black Panther #12, Cover Black Panther #12, Page 1 Black Panther #12, Page 2 Black Panther #12, Page 3 Black Panther #12, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOKS OF DOOM #3 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Ed Brubaker Artist: Pablo Raimondi Victor Von Doom has lost everything he cares about; his science, his ego, and his destiny were all left on the walls of the American University where his dreams were shattered to bits. Now Victor wanders through Eastern Europe, a man without a purpose, a man without a face. But will the Cold War era allow a man like Victor Von Doom to disappear, no matter how much he may want to? This is the story of the missing years between when Doom left America and when his armor was forged, the story of how a broken man decided to take his life back and make the world pay for his disgrace. View: Books Of Doom #3, Cover Books Of Doom #3, Page 1 Books Of Doom #3, Page 2 Books Of Doom #3, Page 3 Books Of Doom #3, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope
Note: When images don't display (usually those from Buzzscope), copy the URL into the same window that appeared -or- press the Go button next to your Address bar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DAREDEVIL #81 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Brian Michael Bendis Artist: Alex Maleev It’s the end of an era. The end of the Eisner-Award winning Bendis/Maleev run is here, and you’ll have to see it to believe it! The team that outed Matt Murdock will leave you awestruck with a major change in the life of the Man Without Fear. A major, major change. ’Nuff said! Guest-starring everyone! View: Daredevil #81, Cover Daredevil #81, Page 1 Daredevil #81, Page 2 Daredevil #81, Page 3 Daredevil #81, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEXTWAVE #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Warren Ellis Artist: Stuart Immonen RRRAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH!!! Action! Excitement! Explosions! The Highest Anti-Terrorism Effort, or H.A.T.E. (a subsidiary of the Beyond Corporation(c)) put NEXTWAVE together to fight Bizarre Weapons of Mass Destruction. When NEXTWAVE discovers that H.A.T.E. and Beyond(c) are terrorist cells themselves and that the BWMDs were intended to kill them, they are less than pleased. In fact, they are rather angry. So they make things explode. Lots of things. Starring Monica Rambeau (formerly Captain Marvel and Photon), Aaron Stack (Machine Man), Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown), monster-hunter Elsa Bloodstone and The Captain! Guest-starring Fin Fang Foom!!! If you like anything, you will LOVE NEXTWAVE!!! BOOM!! View: Nextwave #1, Cover Nextwave #1, Page 1 Nextwave #1, Page 2 Nextwave #1, Page 3 Nextwave #1, Page 4 Nextwave #1, Page 5 Nextwave #1, Page 6 Nextwave #1, Preview Page 1 (No Text) Nextwave #1, Preview Page 2 (No Text) Nextwave #1, Preview Page 3 (No Text) Nextwave #1, Preview Page 4 (No Text) Nextwave #1, Preview Page 5 (No Text) Nextwave #1, Preview Page 6 (No Text) Nextwave #1, Preview Page 7 (No Text) Nextwave #1, Preview Page 8 (No Text) Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Sean McKeever Artist: Takeshi Miyazawa Imagine that you announced your true feelings for a girl in front of half the student body and she not only rejects you, she starts spending copious amounts of time with the school dweeb! What do you do? Well, if you’re quarterback Flash Thompson, you turn yourself into that dweeb’s worst nightmare! View: Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2, Cover Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2, Page 1 Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2, Page 2 Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2, Page 3 Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2, Page 4 Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2, Page 5 Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #2, Page 6 Source: The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE THING #3 (of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Dan Slott Artist: Andrea DiVito “Fun N’ Games” Part 3 (Conclusion) The Thing vs. Hulks? When you’re on “The Deadliest Place on Earth” anything can happen—as long as it’s guaranteed to get you killed! It’s more Fun N’ Games with Nighthawk, Constrictor, and Tony Stark. View: The Thing #3, Cover The Thing #3, Page 1 The Thing #3, Page 2 The Thing #3, Page 3 The Thing #3, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope
Note: When images don't display (usually those from Buzzscope), copy the URL into the same window that appeared -or- press the Go button next to your Address bar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOLVERINE #38 (3 of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Daniel Way Artist: Javier Saltares “Origins and Endings" Part 3 of 5 The entire Marvel Universe holds its collective breath–after all this time, can it be true? Wolverine returns to his “birthplace,” the top-secret military installation known as Department H, the site of the original Weapon X project. But what is he looking for...and who is looking for him? View: Wolverine #38, Cover Wolverine #38, Page 1 Wolverine #38, Page 2 Wolverine #38, Page 3 Wolverine #38, Page 4 Wolverine #38, Page 5 Wolverine #38, Page 6 Source: The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN #181 (2 of 2) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Dan Slott Artist: Andrea DiVito Finally, the mystery of what Polaris witnessed in the recesses of space is revealed. The answer is something so twisted, so mind-bending, so outrageous, you’ll be beating yourself with a paddle for missing this issue. Part 2 (of 2)! View: X-Men #181, Cover X-Men #181, Page 1 X-Men #181, Page 2 X-Men #181, Page 3 X-Men #181, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN AND POWER PACK #4 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Marc Sumerak Artist: Gurihiru Julie finds herself starting to fall for the cutest boy in her science class... but it looks her dream date is about to turn into a nightmare! Will the X-Men’s Cyclops be able to help the remaining members of Power Pack rescue their sister and defeat the most sinister adversary they’ve ever faced? View: X-Men and Power Pack #4, Cover X-Men and Power Pack #4, Page 1 X-Men and Power Pack #4, Page 2 X-Men and Power Pack #4, Page 3 X-Men and Power Pack #4, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope
Man, I really, really, really hope this is in the same vein as the old "Tales of the Jedi" Dark Horse put out in the mid 90's.
RED SONJA VS. THULSA DOOM #1 (of 4) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Peter David, Luke Lieberman Artists: Will Conrad, Gabriele Dell'Otto (Cover) From the special back-up tale presented in issue #2 (you know the free prelude sneak peek) of the all-new Red Sonja comics comes the tale of Doom... Thulsa Doom! Taking place before the events of the original Conan #23 writers Luke Lieberman and Peter David along with Artist Will (Serenity) Conrad present this powerful and limited series. Featuring covers by Gabrielle Dell'Otto and regular Sonja artist Mel Rubi (shipping in a 50/50 ratio) this is a series no Sonja or Conan fan can be without! And with 26 pages of story and art! View: Red Sonja vs. Thusla Doom #1, Dell'Otto Cover Red Sonja vs. Thusla Doom #1, Page 1 Red Sonja vs. Thusla Doom #1, Page 2 Red Sonja vs. Thusla Doom #1, Page 3 Red Sonja vs. Thusla Doom #1, Page 4 Red Sonja vs. Thusla Doom #1, Page 5 Source: Newsarama
SEA OF RED #8 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Rick Remender, Kieron Swyer Artist: Paul Harmon After 500 years, Marco Esperanza's wait for revenge ends when he finally confronts the man on whom he blames his fate, Lesser Blackthroat. However, Marco learns that nothing is as it seems when he is confronted by a shadow from his past. FOR MATURE READERS View: Sea of Red #8, Cover Sea of Red #8, Page 6 Sea of Red #8, Page 8 Sea of Red #8, Page 9 Sea of Red #8, Page 10 Sea of Red #8, Page 11 Sea of Red #8, Page 12 Sea of Red #8, Page 13 Source: Comic Book Resources
