PREVIEW: Comics for 12/24/2008

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    ARCHIE COMICS
    02 - Archie #592
    02 - Archie Digest #250
    02 - Sonic X #40

    BOOM! STUDIOS
    02 - Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1 (of 4)
    03 - Farscape #1 (of 4)
    03 - Galveston #2 (of 4)
    03 - H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep HC
    03 - Necronomicon #4 (of 4)
    04 - The Remnant #1 (of 4) - updated 12/20/2008
    04 - Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1 (of 4)
    04 - Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3 (of 4)

    DARK HORSE COMICS
    04 - Gigantic #2
    05 - Indiana Jones And The Tomb Of The Gods #3 (of 4)
    05 - Mister X: Condemned #1 (of 4)
    05 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars Volume 2: Crash Course TP
    05 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #36 (1 of 2)
    06 - Star Wars Omnibus: Rise Of The Sith TP
    06 - Umbrella Academy: Dallas #2
    06 - Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #116

    DC COMICS
    13 - Batman #683 (1 of 2) - added 12/20/2008
    16 - Billy Batson And The Magic Of SHAZAM #3 (of 4) - added 12/23/2008
    06 - Trinity #30 (of 52)
    07 - Vigilante Volume 3 #1 - updated 12/23/2008
    16 - Wonder Woman Volume 3 #27 - added 12/23/2008

    DC COMICS/VERTIGO
    16 - Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #3 Mature Readers - added 12/23/2008

    DC COMICS/WILDSTORM
    16 - The Ferryman #4 (of 5) - added 12/23/2008
    07 - Gears Of War #3 (of 6)
    17 - Push #3 (of 6) - added 12/23/2008
    17 - Top 10 Season 2 #3 (of 4) - added 12/23/2008
    17 - Wildcats Volume 5 #6 - added 12/23/2008

    DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
    15 - Army Of Darkness: Ash's Christmas Horror (One Shot) - added 12/22/2008
    15 - Red Sonja Volume 4 #40 - added 12/22/2008

    IMAGE COMICS
    13 - Guerillas #3 (of 9) - added 12/20/2008
    13 - Howard Chaykin's American Flagg! Definitive Collection Volume 1 TP - added 12/20/2008
    13 - Invincible #57 (1 of 2) - added 12/20/2008

    IMAGE COMICS/SHADOWLINE COMICS
    14 - Savage #3 - added 12/20/2008

    IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
    07 - Darkness Volume 3 #9 (#73) - updated 12/20/2008

    MACHINEGUN BOB COMICS
    17 - No Enemy, But Peace (One-Shot) - added 01/08/2009

    MARVEL COMICS
    07 - Captain America Theater Of War: America First! #1
    08 - Daredevil Volume 2 #114
    08 - Ghost Rider: Danny Ketch #3
    08 - Immortal Iron Fist #21
    08 - Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #6
    09 - Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #34
    09 - New Avengers #48
    09 - New Warriors Volume 4 #19
    09 - Nova Volume 4 #20
    10 - Patsy Walker: Hellcat #4
    10 - Punisher: War Zone Volume 2 #3
    10 - Runaways Volume 3 #5
    10 - She-Hulk 2 #36
    11 - Skaar: Son Of Hulk #6
    11 - Thor Volume 3 #12
    11 - Ultimate Spider-Man #129
    11 - Ultimatum #2 (of 5)
    12 - What If? Spider-Man: Back In Black
    12 - Wolverine: First Class #10
    12 - Wolverine: Origins #31 (1 of 2)

    NBM GRAPHIC NOVELS
    17 - Nocturnal Conspiracies: Nineteen Dreams GN - added 01/23/2009
     
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    ARCHIE #592

    Publisher:
    Archie Comics
    Writers: George Gladir, Craig Boldman
    Pencils: Stan Goldberg
    Covers: Stan Goldberg

    "THE DEMO"
    A salesmen tries to sell Archie and Jughead an interactive sports video game, but the teens consider acting out the action with the wireless device as just “going through the motions” compared to their real life memories.

    "SNOW WOE"
    Will Archie and Chuck’s entries in the winter photo contest wow the judges or be met with a “chilly” reception?

    "TROUBLE BY THE FOOT"
    Klutzy Archie’s clodhoppers have trampled everything in Lodge Mansion… including Mr. Lodge’s feet!

    "A TOUCHY SUBJECT"
    The gang contemplates what life would be like if everything could be accessed via touch screen.

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    ARCHIE DIGEST #250

    Publisher:
    Archie Comics
    Writers: Hal Lifson, Kathleen Webb, Various
    Pencils: Rex Lindsey, Pat Kennedy, Various
    Covers: Rex Lindsey

    "THE ARCHIES IN BEVERLY HILLS"
    When pop star Jessica Simmers asks The Archies to play her high school reunion, the teens are headed for the California sun! While there, they partake of the many Hollywood sights and meet other celebrities, too! This star-studded story comes courtesy of famed “pop archaeologist” and celebrity news columnist Hal Lifson.

    "ANY PORT IN A STORM"
    It’s a cold winter night, and Archie must choose between the chewy, warm cookies at Betty’s house, or the toasty, warm fireplace at Veronica’s mansion!

    PLUS: Other new and classic tales!

    BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!

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    Source: Major Spoilers

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    SONIC X #40

    Publisher:
    Archie Comics
    Writers: Ian Flynn
    Pencils: David Hutchison
    Covers: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
    Inkers: Terry Austin

    "THE END"
    A peaceful gathering of Sonic and his friends remains anything but when Shadow the Hedgehog and Metal Sonic crash the party – literally! Even Dr. Eggman is reeling in horror over the souped-up Metal Sonic, but that doesn’t stop him from forming an alliance to attack the blue blur. Meanwhile, Shadow remains inextricably linked to Metal, the only one who can help him find his correct place in the universe. It’s a mélange of friends, foes and overlapping alliances… and Sonic and his friends are caught in the middle! This issue’s title is only the beginning, as it leads into a brand-new series called SONIC UNIVERSE that promises to chronicle the outcome of the Shadow and Metal Sonic conflict, as well as the further adventures of the entire Sonic-verse!

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    Sonic X #40, Cover
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    Source: Major Spoilers

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    FALL OF CTHULHU: APOCALYPSE #1 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Michael Alan Nelson
    Pencils: Mat Santolouco
    Covers: Jeffrey Spokes
    Colorists: Eduardo Medeiros
    Letters: Matt Gagnon

    Part 1 of 4
    The Apocalypse is upon us! Since the beginning of the FALL OF CTHULHU storyline, readers have been anxiously awaiting the moment when all the tale’s threads begin to tie together into the ultimate war between gods and men. As of now, they wait no longer. Let the Apocalypse begin!

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    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Cover A
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    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Inside Cover
    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Page 1
    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Page 2
    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Page 3
    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Page 4
    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Page 5
    Fall Of Cthulhu: Apocalypse #1, Page 6

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    FARSCAPE #1 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Rockne O'Bannon, Keith R.A. DeCandido
    Pencils: Tommy Patterson
    Covers: Joe Corroney, Dennis Calero, Zach Howard, Will Sliney ('con Exclusives)
    Colorists: Andrew Dalhouse
    Letters: Ed Dukeshire

    Part 1 of 4
    TV’s Sci Fi masterpiece FARSCAPE returns! FARSCAPE creator Rockne O’Bannon continues his creation in comic book form right where the Peacekeeper Wars left off! Find out what’s in store for John Crichton, Aeryn Sun, Rygel, Chiana, and the rest of the Moya crew! Do the comics tie into Sci-Fi Channel’s upcoming webisodes? You know it, ‘Scapers! Don’t frelling miss this!

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    Farscape #1, Page 1
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    Farscape #1, Page 3
    Farscape #1, Page 4
    Farscape #1, Page 5
    Farscape #1, Page 6

    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    GALVESTON #2 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Johanna Stokes
    Pencils: Todd Herman
    Covers: Greg Scott, Kody Chamberlain
    Colorists: Digikore Studios, Andres Lozano
    Letters: Marshall Dillon

    Part 2 of 4
    Really, just about the last thing you expect walking down the streets of Galveston, Texas in the 1800’s is a crazy French pirate with cannons mounted to the top of his mansion- but Jean LaFitte is the law in that part of Texas, like it or not, and together with his pal Jim Bowie, they rule the land! It’s Deadwood with pirates, man. Pirates! Features two alternate covers.

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    Galveston #2, Page 4
    Galveston #2, Page 5
    Galveston #2, Page 6

    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    H.P. LOVECRAFT'S NYARLATHOTEP HC

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: H.P. Lovecraft
    Pencils: Chuck BB
    Covers: Chuck BB

    BOOM! gives horror legend H.P. Lovecraft’s original prose poem NYARLATHOTEP new life in this handsome hardcover, featuring illustrations by Eisner winning Chuck BB (Black Metal)! This is a must-have for Lovecraft fans. Lovecraft’s original prose poem is reprinted in its entirety and visually interpreted by one of comics’ most exciting new talents.

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    H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep HC, Cover
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    H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep HC, Page 7
    H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep HC, Page 8
    H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep HC, Page 9
    H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep HC, Page 10
    H.P. Lovecraft's Nyarlathotep HC, Page 11

    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    NECRONOMICON #4 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: William Messner-Loebs
    Pencils: Andrew Ritchie
    Covers: J.K. Woodward
    Colorists: Andrew Ritchie
    Letters: Marshall Dillon

    Part 4 of 4
    The fate of the world hangs in the balance as a lowly college student must fight to keep the Necronomicon’s magic from unleashing the vengeance of the Old Ones—and turning the entire Middle East into a raging cauldron of mystical power that will rule the Earth! Don’t miss this shocking conclusion!

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    Necronomicon #4, Scott Cover
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    Necronomicon #4, Page 3
    Necronomicon #4, Page 4
    Necronomicon #4, Page 5
    Necronomicon #4, Page 6

    Source: Comic Book Resources
     
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    THE REMNANT #1 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Stephen Baldwin, Andrew Cosby, Caleb Monroe
    Pencils: Julian Totino Tedesco
    Covers: Paul Azaceta, Julian Totino Tedesco
    Colorists: Digikore Studios, Andres Lozano
    Letters: Marshall Dillon

    Part 1 of 4
    Actor Stephen Baldwin and writer Andrew Cosby (creator of Sci-Fi Channel’s EUREKA) unleash THE REMNANT at BOOM! Studios! When natural disasters erupt around the world and people start to vanish, C.I.A. agent David Sacker is pulled into a dangerous mystery that will challenge everything he knows about reality. Featuring sensational interior art by hot newcomer artist Julian Totino Tedesco! Cover by Paul Azaceta.

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    The Remnant #1, Azaceta Cover
    The Remnant #1, Tedesco Cover (from CBR)
    The Remnant #1, Inside Cover
    The Remnant #1, Page 1
    The Remnant #1, Page 2
    The Remnant #1, Page 3
    The Remnant #1, Page 4
    The Remnant #1, Page 5

    UPDATED: ADDED 12/20/2008 - Tedesco Cover

    Source: Major Spoilers, Comic Book Resources

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    WARHAMMER 40K: DEFENDERS OF ULTRAMAR #1 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Graham McNeill
    Pencils: Eric Jimenez, Jordan Gunderson, Tony Parker, Kevin Hopgood, Various
    Covers: Kieran Oats, Anthony Williams, Caleb Cleveland
    Colorists: Veronica Gandini
    Letters: Johnny Lowe

    Part 1 of 4
    Discover one of the fiercest fighting Chapters in the Universe: The Ultramarines 4th Company! Sergeant Learchus must take twenty-five newly recruited Battle Brothers on their first engagement, as they embark on an investigation of the lost patrol ship Guilliman’s Honour. What was a routine mission becomes much more when 4th Company encounters one of the Imperium’s deadliest enemies!Writer Graham McNeill (THE ULTRAMARINE OMNIBUS) and artist Kevin Hopgood (co-creator of Marvel Comic’s U.S. WAR MACHINE) embark on a new chapter in the Empire’s Imperium’s fight for supremacy!

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    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Oats Cover
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Williams/Oats Cover
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Cleveland Cover
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Inside Cover
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Page 1
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Page 2
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Page 3
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Page 4
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Page 5
    Warhammer 40K: Defenders Of Ultramar #1, Page 6

    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    WARHAMMER: CROWN OF DESTRUCTION #3 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Kieron Gillen
    Pencils: Dwayne Harris
    Covers: Karl Richardson, Ryan Stegman, Kieran Oats
    Colorists: Dwayne Harris
    Letters: Johnny Lowe

    Part 3 of 4
    As the Skaven chitter ominously around the tattered Empire army, Greatsword Frohlich finally wrestles answers from the Necromancer Brecht. The reason behind the Clan Skyre scurrying forth with their foul warpstone engines is revealed! There are worse things than Skaven abroad in the Empire…

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    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Richardson Cover
    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Richardson Cover
    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Stegman/Oats Cover
    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Inside Cover
    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Page 1
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    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Page 3
    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Page 4
    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Page 5
    Warhammer: Crown Of Destruction #3, Page 6

    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    GIGANTIC #2

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    Writers: Rick Remender
    Pencils: Eric Nguyen
    Covers: Eric Nguyen
    Colorists: Matthew Wilson

    You are an actor on a planet-sized stage. You don't know it, but Gigantic does, and he's willing to risk your life to open your eyes. With the universe-controlling network known as the UBC hot on his tail, Gigantic makes a desperate plea to the citizens of his homeworld to discontinue their support of the evil corporation that rules them. In a fight for the life of his brother, the mystery society at the core of the Earth is revealed.

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    Gigantic #2, Cover (from DH)
    Gigantic #2, Page 1
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    Gigantic #2, Page 5
    Gigantic #2, Page 6

    Source: Dark Horse Comics, Comic Book Resources
     
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    INDIANA JONES AND THE TOMB OF THE GODS #3 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    Writers: Rob Williams
    Pencils: Steve Scott
    Covers: Tony Harris
    Colorists: Michael Atiyeh
    Inkers: Nathan Massengill

    Part 3 of 4
    Breakneck adventure doesn't let you stop for breath in this continuation of Indiana Jones's search for ancient artifacts and treasures!

    Once again, archaeologist and self-stated preserver of history Dr. Henry Jones Jr. is on the trail of something colossal. With exotic locations, natural disasters, wild animals, ever-pesky Nazis, and a beautiful fortune hunter, Indy's quest for the Tomb of the Gods could be his most amazing and historically disturbing escapade ever!

    This way for a touch of history and a lot of gripping adventure--Indiana Jones is not your average archaeologist!

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    Indiana Jones And The Tomb Of The Gods #3, Cover
    Indiana Jones And The Tomb Of The Gods #3, Page 1
    Indiana Jones And The Tomb Of The Gods #3, Page 2
    Indiana Jones And The Tomb Of The Gods #3, Page 3

    Source: Dark Horse Comics

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    MISTER X: CONDEMNED #1 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    By: Dean Motter

    Part 1 of 4
    Twenty-five years ago, Mister X debuted with a concept so clever and a character so captivating that it influenced an entire generation of comics fans and creators. Today, Motter reclaims the reins and sets out to inspire a whole new generation with Mister X: Condemned, a completely fresh introduction to the elusive Mister X and his dystopian home--Somnopolis, the City of Nightmares.

    With influences from Film Noir to German Expressionism, this story of a city gone mad and the never-sleeping man who's obsessed with saving it will amaze anyone interested in masterpiece storytelling born from the vision of a single iconoclastic creator.

    * One of the most iconic characters of alternative comics--Mister X--is reborn in a new four-part series by his original creator, legendary designer Dean Motter!

    "Perhaps the first legitimate combination of science fiction and German Expressionism seen in comics." -Frank Miller

    "A sharp mixture of Raymond Chandler, Blade Runner, Peyton Place, and a post-punk Dante's Inferno." -Blitz magazine

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    Mister X: Condemned #1, Cover
    Mister X: Condemned #1, Page 1
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    Mister X: Condemned #1, Page 3
    Mister X: Condemned #1, Page 4
    Mister X: Condemned #1, Page 5
    Mister X: Condemned #1, Page 6

    Source: MySpace Comic Books

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    STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS VOLUME 2: CRASH COURSE TP

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    Writers: Henry Gilroy
    Pencils: Matt Fillbach, Shawn Fillbach
    Covers: Ramon Perez
    Colorists: Ronda Pattison

    In the latest galaxy-spanning Clone Wars adventure, Anakin Skywalker and his young Padawan Ahsoka Tano go undercover in the cutthroat world of podracing in hopes of crushing a diabolical Separatist spy ring. Watch out, Jedi--speed kills!

    * This new series is a compliment to Lucasfilm's highly anticipated CGI-animated The Clone Wars movie, and television programs that will air on The Cartoon Network and TNT!

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    Star Wars: The Clone Wars Volume 2: Crash Course TP, Cover
    Star Wars: The Clone Wars Volume 2: Crash Course TP, Page 1
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    Source: Dark Horse Comics

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    STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #36 (1 of 2)

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    Writers: John Jackson Miller
    Pencils: Dan Scott
    Covers: Dan Scott
    Inkers: Bong Dazo
    Colorists: Michael Atiyeh

    "PROPHET MOTIVE", Part 1 of 2
    The beginning of a whole new era for loner Jedi Zayne Carrick launches our clever, clumsy hero, his con-artist best friend Gryph, and the bold Jarael into the kind of seat-of-your-pants adventure only Star Wars can provide!

    The perfect starting point for new readers, this story kicks off the next phase in Zayne's life with a long-shot swindle gone wrong! Gryph's got a plan to part some shady-dealing Chev from their unjustly earned credits, but he'll need more than a disguise to protect him when they catch on to his game!

    A New Era for the Old Republic!

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    Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #36, Cover
    Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #36, Page 1
    Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #36, Page 2
    Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #36, Page 3
    Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #36, Page 4

    Source: Dark Horse Comics
     
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    STAR WARS OMNIBUS: RISE OF THE SITH TP

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    Writers: Various
    Pencils: Various

    Before the name of Skywalker--or Vader--achieved fame across the galaxy, the Jedi Knights had long preserved peace and justice . . . as well as preventing the return of the Sith.

    Collected in this newest Star Wars Omnibus are tales leading up to The Phantom Menace. First--previously uncollected and out of print--Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi save a sinking ship in The Aurorient Express and investigate an unexpected death in Last Stand on Ord Mantell. The origins of bounty hunter Aurra Sing are revealed in "Aurra's Song." Then, in Jedi Council and Prelude to Rebellion we follow two key Jedi Masters, Mace Windu and Ki-Adi-Mundi as they face new foes that will try the Jedi ways to the very limit. And finally, in Darth Maul, the terrifying Sith apprentice leaves a trail of death in his efforts to keep the secrets of his Master.

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    Star Wars Omnibus: Rise Of The Sith TP, Cover
    Star Wars Omnibus: Rise Of The Sith TP, Page 1
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    Source: Dark Horse Comics

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    UMBRELLA ACADEMY: DALLAS #2

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    Writers: Gerard Way
    Pencils: Gabriel Bá
    Covers: Gabriel Bá
    Colorists: Dave Stewart

    While Spaceboy watches reality TV and Number Five lies low in a seedy motel, a threat against the Umbrella Academy begins to rouse the team, who've been rather uninspired since the catastrophic events from 2007's best-selling Apocalypse Suite. Only one member of the team understands the danger that lies ahead-the massacre in Costello's Diner has raised some suspicions of what's happened, and what's to come. At the heart of this, the Umbrella Academy feels the loss of Pogo, the chimp that had held them together since childhood, and resort to remedies that won't help, and, sadly, won't cure boredom.

    2008 Eisner Award winner-Best Limited Series and Best Cover Artist!

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    Umbrella Academy: Dallas #2, Cover (from DH)
    Umbrella Academy: Dallas #2, Page 1
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    Umbrella Academy: Dallas #2, Page 3
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    Source: Dark Horse Comics, Comic Book Resources

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    USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 3 #116

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    By: Stan Sakai

    "THE OUTLAW"
    The outlaw Taniguchi is the bounty of the day, and hunters Gen and Stray Dog once again find themselves joining forces to better their chances of catching their common prey. Agreeing that the first to capture Taniguchi should receive the lion's share of the reward, the two part ways in an attempt to cover as much territory as possible.

    Yet when Gen is the first to find the outlaw, he discovers that-much to his dismay-Taniguchi is essentially a decent guy, undeserving of death! What will this money-loving, sentimental cutthroat do?

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    Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #116, Cover
    Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #116, Page 1
    Usagi Yojimbo Volume 3 #116, Page 2
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    Source: Dark Horse Comics

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    TRINITY #30 (of 52)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics
    Writers: Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza
    Pencils: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens
    Covers: Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino

    Part 30 of 52
    The Dark Trinity, having revealed a traitor in their midst, attempts to take the newly ordered world by storm with a new recruit by their side! Meanwhile, find out exactly where the original Trinity – Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – are and what's become of them and the strange new world they inhabit!

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    Trinity #30, Cover
    Trinity #30, Page 1
    Trinity #30, Page 2
    Trinity #30, Page 3
    Trinity #30, Page 4
    Trinity #30, Page 13

    Source: Newsarama
     
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    VIGILANTE VOLUME 3 #1

    Publisher:
    DC Comics
    Writers: Marv Wolfman
    Pencils: Rick Leonardi
    Covers: Walter Simonson, Andrew Robinson

    In New York City, crime is on the rise, and terror fills the streets. Gang warfare is escalating, and metahumans are being drafted into battle. Through the corruption and lawlessness, one man emerges to right the wrongs as only he can. So when a Super Hero conspiracy plot is brought to light, the Vigilante returns to find the traitor and mete out his own brand of justice – with extreme prejudice! Join us as writer Marv Wolfman (NEW TEEN TITANS, CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS) continues the street-level adventures of the mysterious new crime fighter he introduced in the pages of NIGHTWING.

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    UPDATED: 12/23/2008 - added pages 1,5; updated pages 2-4

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    GEARS OF WAR #3 (of 6)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics/Wildstorm
    Writers: Joshua Ortega
    Pencils: Liam Sharp
    Covers: Brandon Badeaux

    "HALLOW", Part 3 of 6
    After surviving harrowing assaults from the invading Locust Horde, Jace Stratton and Delta Squad are dispatched to Montevado. Their mission: investigate mysterious seismic activity unlike anything COG command has witnessed. Is it increased Locust activity – or is this the start of something more sinister?

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    DARKNESS VOLUME 3 #9 (#73)

    Publisher:
    Image Comics/Top Cow
    Writers: Phil Hester
    Pencils: Jorge Lucas
    Covers: Jorge Lucas, Dale Keown

    "CROOKED: THE ROAD TO HELL", Part 2
    Jackie Estacado is in Hell...literally! Jackie’s soul has been condemned to eternal damnation and his assigned tormentor happens to be an ages-old enemy who bears a centuries-long grudge against The Darkness. But this enemy has a proposition for Jackie, a bargain that may prove more terrible than Hell itself. Meet The Sovereign.
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    UPDATED: 12/20/2008 - added Lucas cover

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    CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR: AMERICA FIRST! #1

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Howard Chaykin
    Pencils: Howard Chaykin
    Covers: Howard Chaykin
    Colorists: Edgar Delgado

    In this second installment of a series exploring the storied history of America's greatest champion, Howard Chaykin pulls back the Iron Curtain on one of Captain America's wiliest nemeses -- Soviet Russia and her never-ending parade of spies, saboteurs, fifth columnists…so many we had to make this story double-sized! Before his role in “The Death of Captain America,” no one was more patriotic than the Cap of the Fifties, even if he does have Steve Rogers’ shoes to fill. Unfortunately, Nick Fury, a newly minted operative of the CIA, isn't about to let him off the hook that easily. But Cap and Fury better start working together, or they'll find themselves buried in Reds! PLUS: a bonus reprinting of a classic Cap tale from the fabulous fifties!

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    Source: Comic Book Resources
     
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    DAREDEVIL VOLUME 2 #114

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Ed Brubaker
    Pencils: Michael Lark
    Covers: Marko Djurdjevic, Lee Bermejo (Incentive)
    Inkers: Stefano Gaudiano
    Colorists: Matt Hollingsworth
    Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

    "LADY BULLSEYE", Part 4
    With Lady Bullseye on his trail, Daredevil must protect an old blind man who holds the key to the Hand's destruction! It's an all-out kung-fu ninja battle in the heart of New York City, and everyone who can kick is invited! By Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark.

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    GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH #3

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Simon Spurrier
    Pencils: Javier Saltares
    Covers: Clint Langley
    Inkers: Tom Palmer
    Colorists: Dan Brown

    Rats! Rampages! Revelations! With the mystery and madcappery ratcheting up a spike-encrusted notch, Danny Ketch finally receives some of the answers he’s been hunting. What’s the true origin of the Spirit of Vengeance? What’s its true history? What pointy-toothed terror is back from death to gnaw at his soul? And what the hell is he doing one mile beneath the Antarctic icecap with only a talking magpie for company? Saltares and Spurrier serve-up a history lesson that’ll shake the way you see the Ghost Rider mythos forever. Vvvveeeengeaaance!

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    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    IMMORTAL IRON FIST #21

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Duane Swierczynski
    Pencils: Travel Foreman
    Covers: Juan Doe
    Letters: Dave Lanphear

    Danny Rand was not the first Immortal Iron Fist…and he won’t be the last! The year – 3099. The place – a distant planet first colonized a millennium ago by the People’s Republic of China. Now, a humanity oppressed by a totalitarian technological tyrant has just one hope for salvation – the kung-fu freedom-fighting of the Immortal Iron Fist! But his coming is nothing more than a prophecy and a silent prayer…and even if the Iron Fist does arrive, he must first defeat the most powerful weapon the evil robot empire has…Robo Fat-Cobra! Hot off the heels of Duane Swierczynski and Travel Foreman’s rip-roaring “MORTAL IRON FIST” arc comes an all-new look at the future legacy of the Immortal Iron Fist...with a jaw-dropping cover by Juan Doe!

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    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    MARVEL ADVENTURES: SUPER HEROES #6

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Fred Van Lente
    Pencils: Matteo Lolli
    Covers: Clayton Henry
    Inkers: Christian Dalla Vecchia
    Letters: Nate Piekos

    Here he comes, True Believers -- the astonishing ANT-MAN! The man with two, count 'em, TWO super powers! Who is he? How did he get both the ability to shrink to less than an inch tall and speak directly to ants? Why does he use those abilities to aid all mankind? SHUT UP -- Don't answer that! Those are rhetorical questions! Any answers you come up with can't possibly be as awesome as the real ones ... SO BUY THIS COMIC NOW!!!

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    Source: Comic Book Resources
     
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    MS. MARVEL VOLUME 2 #34

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Brian Reed
    Pencils: Paulo Siqueira
    Covers: David Yarden
    Inkers: Amilton Santos
    Colorists: Chris Sotomayor
    Letters: Dave Sharpe

    Carol Danvers is fighting a one-woman war against the CIA, and her only ally is... Spider-Man?! Spidey stumbles into Carol's world of international espionage and may not come out in one piece.

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    NEW AVENGERS #48

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Brian Michael Bendis
    Pencils: Billy Tan
    Covers: Billy Tan
    Inkers: Matt Banning
    Colorists: Justin Ponsor
    Letters: Comicraft

    The Invasion is over! But who are the New Avengers!??! The first major roster change since the very first issue!! See here who the New Avengers are and what their place in the Dark Reign is!

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    NEW WARRIORS VOLUME 4 #19

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Kevin Grevioux
    Pencils: Reilly Brown
    Covers: Nic Klein
    Letters: Joe Caramagna

    Donyell Taylor has a decision to make. Hoping to save the life of his brother, Donyell attempted to travel back in time…but accidentally found himself in the future instead. A future where everything he’s fought against has come to pass: Iron Man has taken the Superhuman Registration Act to new heights, imposing his rule over a good chunk of the free world and making outlaws of the super heroes. But when Donyell finds his brother alive and well in the most unlikely place, might he give up everything he’s fought for—including his New Warriors—and give in to this future to get what he really wants?

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    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    NOVA VOLUME 4 #20

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
    Pencils: Wellington Alves
    Covers: Steve Uy, Mike Deodato Jr
    Inkers: Scott Hanna
    Colorists: Guru-EFX
    Letters: Cory Petit

    Guest-starring the original New Warriors…and the Nova Corps?! Whether Rich Rider likes it or not, the Nova Corps has been re-founded, and planet Earth doesn't seem ready for its futuristic policing methods! Now the Human Rocket is on a collision course with some of his oldest friends and ex-teammates... the original New Warriors! Plus: a sucker punch ending that will make you gasp "I don’t believe they did that!" It’s all in the next issue of the book that has Aint It Cool News raving “This is now Marvel’s benchmark comic.”

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    Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources
     
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    PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT #4

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Kathryn Immomen
    Pencils: David LaFuente Garcia
    Covers: Stuart Immonen
    Colorists: John Rauch
    Letters: Dave Lanphear

    Hellcat is still on the case, tracking the missing heir of an Eskimo witch coven. But hot on the trail of Pete the Yeti, whose rocket powered spruce is making her life difficult. But with the aid of a giant magical wolf named Manslayer and a giant talking Mayan calendar made of stone, she just might survive her trek through the last frontier. If she doesn’t drown in a wave of snow bunnies first.

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    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    PUNISHER: WAR ZONE VOLUME 2 #3

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Garth Ennis
    Pencils: Steve Dillon
    Covers: Steve Dillon
    Colorists: Matt Hollingsworth
    Letters: Rus Wooton

    "THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI", Part 3
    The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”

    It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil.

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    RUNAWAYS VOLUME 3 #5

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Terry Moore
    Pencils: Humberto Ramos
    Covers: Humberto Ramos
    Inkers: Dave Meikis
    Colorists: Christina Strain
    Letters: Joe Caramagna

    "DEAD WRONG, Part 5
    The chase is on! The Majesdanians have returned and want blood. Can the Runaways run fast enough to escape? Will Karolina and Xavin ever look at each other the same way again? Can Chase get out of his new job early enough to help them?

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    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    SHE-HULK 2 #36

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Peter David
    Pencils: Pasquale Qualano
    Covers: Mike Deodato Jr
    Letters: Dave Sharpe

    From the pages of HULK, it's Invisible Woman, Thundra, and Valkyre - The Lady Liberators! She-Hulk's fellow heroines hold She-Hulk back from delivering ultimate justice? And is our gamma-powered glamazon becoming more savage than sensational?

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    Source: Comic Book Resources
     
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    SKAAR: SON OF HULK #6

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Greg Pak
    Pencils: Ron Garney
    Covers: Ron Garney
    Inkers: Jackson Guice
    Letters: Joe Caramagna

    Skaar's first great adventure reaches a titanic end with earth-shattering consequences as Axeman Bone returns to battle the Son of Hulk at the gates of Okini! Plus -- the origin of Old Sam! The true face of Princess Omaka, Hero Protector of Sakaar! And a certain key acquaintance of the Hulk himself makes a shocking appearance! And as if that ain't already more savage, sword-swinging excitement than mere mortals such as we can handle, here's one more shocker for you -- Skaar says more than "GRRRAAAA!"

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    THOR VOLUME 3 #12

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: J. Michael Straczynski
    Pencils: Olivier Coipel
    Covers: Olivier Coipel
    Inkers: Mark Morales
    Colorists: Laura Martin
    Letters: Chris Eliopoulos

    Sinister things are afoot in Asgard. Loki claims to have only the best of intentions, but her manipulations have seated a new prince on the throne, the brave Balder…and her snake’s tongue has planted seeds of doubt in the ears of Asgardians to question the leadership of the mighty Thor. What insidious treachery will the cunning Loki spring on the noble heroes? And what dreaded effect could it have on the innocent townspeople of neighboring Broxton, Oklahoma?

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    ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #129

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Brian Michael Bendis
    Pencils: Stuart Immonen
    Covers: Stuart Immonen
    Inkers: Wade Von Grawbadger
    Colorists: Justin Ponsor
    Letters: Cory Petit

    Ultimatum is upon us!! Big changes are afoot and with them comes the much anticipated return of ULTIMATE SPIDER-WOMAN! But is she friend or foe?? Guest- starring the Human Torch and Kitty Pryde!

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    ULTIMATUM #2 (of 5)

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Jeph Loeb
    Pencils: David Finch
    Covers: David Finch, Ed McGuinness (Incentive)
    Inkers: Danny Miki
    Colorists: Jason Keith
    Letters: Richard Starkings

    Part 2 of 5
    The end is here! Or, is it a new beginning? Massive climatic disturbances are wreaking havoc with the planet — underwater volcanic eruptions, tidal waves crashing over whole cities and snowstorms burying entire countries—and even the assemblage of the Ultimate U’s mightiest is no match for this worldwide destruction! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Ultimates, the Hulk and more, find out whose lives are at stake in this defining moment of truth for the Ultimate Universe. Brought to you by award-winning scribe Jeph Loeb and superstar artist David Finch, this is the must-have book that will set the stage in the Ultimate U for years to come. If you want to get in on the most astounding changes taking place in all of comics, this is the place to be. You have been told!

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    WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Steven Grant, C.B. Cebulski
    Pencils: Gus Vazquez, Patrick Spaziante
    Covers: Ron Garney, Marko Djurdjevic
    Inkers: Gus Vazquez
    Letters: Cory Petit

    On a terrible day not long ago, a single bullet tore into Peter Parker's beloved Aunt May, triggering a cascade of helplessness, revenge and desperation that finally cost Peter the life he had always known and almost cost Spider-Man everything he had ever stood for. But what if the bullet had found a different target? If Spider-Man was willing to break all his rules for the woman who raised him, how far would he go for the woman he loves? "What If Mary Jane Had Been Shot Instead Of Aunt May?" Featuring Part 4 of a special five part back-up story, 'What if the Runaways Became the Young Avengers?' In this issue... Enter Kang!

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    WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #10

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Fred Van Lente
    Pencils: David Williams
    Covers: David Williams
    Letters: Simon Bowland

    Even a man with a healing factor, adamantium claws and enhanced senses to get him through a fight may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and need the help of Jack Russell, WEREWOLF-BY-NIGHT!

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    WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #31 (1 of 2)

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Daniel Way
    Pencils: Yanick Paquette
    Covers: Mike Deodato Jr
    Colorists: Rainier Beredo
    Letters: Cory Petit

    "THE FAMILY BUSINESS", Part 1 of 2
    After the stunning revelations of last issue, Daken now knows that he is merely a pawn and that his hatred of his father, Wolverine, is based upon a lie. Now, Daken and Wolverine—father and son—unite to track down the most fearsome being Daken has ever known. But they’re not the only ones looking for him…

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    Source: Comic Book Resources
     
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    BATMAN #683 (1 of 2)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics
    Writers: Grant Morrison
    Pencils: Lee Garbett
    Covers: Alex Ross, Tony Daniel (Incentive)
    Letters: Simon Bowland

    Part 1 of 2
    This special two-part tale narrated by Sir Alfred Pennnyworth reflects upon the life and times of Gotham City's most celebrated citizen – and hints at what's next for The Dark Knight. Grant Morrison delivers a story of past memories, present heartache and future promises. A spectacular, unforgettable farewell to The Dark Knight, mixing memory, dream and speculation as Alfred closes the casebook on the greatest crimefighter of all time. With guest appearances by Batman friends and foes from every era of Batman's history, this epic adventure cannot be missed.

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    GUERILLAS #3 (of 9)

    Publisher:
    Image Comics
    Writers: Brahm Revel
    Pencils: Brahm Revel
    Covers: Brahm Revel

    Part 3 of 9
    The chimps are being chased by the U.S. military and hunted by the Viet Cong. Turns out Viet Nam isn’t a very safe place to be a monkey... See what happens next in GUERILLAS #3!

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    HOWARD CHAYKIN'S AMERICAN FLAGG! DEFINITIVE COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP

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

    AMERICAN FLAGG! — created, written and illustrated by HOWARD CHAYKIN and winner of numerous awards and honors, including nine Eagle Awards — now available as a trade paperback collecting the series’ first seven issues!

    Collects AMERICAN FLAGG! #1-7

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    INVINCIBLE #57 (1 of 2)

    Publisher:
    Image Comics
    Writers: Robert Kirkman
    Pencils: Ryan Ottley, Fco Plascencia
    Covers: Ryan Ottley, Fco Plascencia

    Part 1 of 2
    GUEST-STARRING THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN!

    In part one of a two-part crossover, Invincible sets off on a mission to bring the fugitive Wolf-Man to justice. To be continued in THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #11.

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    SAVAGE #3

    Publisher:
    Image Comics/Shadowline Comics
    Writers: Jeff Frank, Steve Niles, Dan Wickline
    Pencils: Mike Mayhew
    Covers: Mike Mayhew

    Lost in the woods, his leg savagely wounded by a creature that can't exist, Peter desperately clings to the last shreds of his sanity. Meanwhile, in order for Sam to save an innocent life, he must transform from hunter to monster and fight a pack of bloodthirsty werewolves to the death! This is when the fur really starts to fly...

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    ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASH'S CHRISTMAS HORROR (One Shot)

    Publisher:
    Dynamite Entertainment
    Writers: Elliott R. Serrano
    Pencils: Dave Simons
    Covers: Dave Simons, Nick Bradshaw
    Colorists: Ivan Nunes, Rael Sidharta

    Everyone loves the holidays, right? Wrong! If you've ever worked S-Mart retail in December, you know it's a special hell filled with something even worse than Deadites... dumbass holiday shoppers. And when the Necronomicon gets a hold of some classic holiday entertainment, it sends Ash through a voyage of twisted Christmas visions that beat him senseless and initiate something deeper in Ash. "It's a blunderful life" for everyone's favorite big chinned Chosen One and this year he's going to face something tougher than the Deadite Santas and zombie elves. He'll find a piece of his soul that was swallowed long ago...

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    RED SONJA VOLUME 4 #40

    Publisher:
    Dynamite Entertainment
    Writers: Brian Reed
    Pencils: Walter Geovani
    Covers: Fabiano Neves, Patrick Berkenkotter, Paul Renaud
    Colorists: Vinicius Andrade

    Red Sonja is BACK! But what does that mean? Red Sonja learns many answers concerning her life's recent mysteries in this latest issue from Brian Reed and Walter Geovani , but she also learns her adventures in this strange new world are just beginning!

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    BILLY BATSON AND THE MAGIC OF SHAZAM #3 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics
    Writers: Mike Kunkel
    Pencils: Mike Kunkel
    Covers: Mike Kunkel

    Part 3 of 4
    Sometimes you just have one of those days. Billy just wants to stay Captain Marvel all the time and not change back into his normal self. That is, until Mary reminds him of a problem–he has detention! Meanwhile, Theo Adam now has the 7 Deadly Evils serving him as sidekicks. And he's not making matters any easier when he kidnaps Billy in hopes of stealing his power-granting magic word. When Mary finds Billy captured, she sets out to save him as Mary Marvel. But, things aren't always that simple when Theo Adam is around.

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    WONDER WOMAN VOLUME 3 #27

    Publisher:
    DC Comics
    Writers: Gail Simone
    Pencils: Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan
    Covers: Aaron Lopresti, Frank Quitely (Incentive)

    "RISE OF THE OLYMPIAN: A SENSE OF LOSS", Part 2
    The Society's ultimate weapon, Genocide, remains on the loose and on a murderous rampage while Wonder Woman has to deal with the ramifications, both mental and physical, of failing to stop the threat. Meanwhile, the Amazons make their long-awaited return to a home they barely recognize, and a god makes a promise to Athena that will change the landscape of the DC Universe forever – and that's just the stuff we can tell you about!

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    UNKNOWN SOLDIER VOLUME 4 #3

    Publisher:
    DC Comics/Vertigo
    Writers: Joshua Dysart
    Pencils: Alberto Ponticelli
    Covers: Igor Kordey

    Taken hostage, Moses and several children march deeper into the Ugandan bush. Now, the pacifist doctor's only chance of surviving will be to embrace the mysterious soldier that lurks inside of him…and turn fully to the path of violence.
    MATURE READERS

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    THE FERRYMAN #4 (of 5)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics/Wildstorm
    Writers: Marc Andreyko
    Pencils: Jonathan Wayshak
    Covers: Jonathan Wayshak

    Part 4 of 5
    It's the penultimate issue of the miniseries from the mind of legendary movie producer Joel Silver! Gideon Thorne learns the ancient origin of The Other, and the shocking truth ties into just why the satanic Webster wants Gideon exterminated.

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    PUSH #3 (of 6)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics/Wildstorm
    Writers: Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman
    Pencils: Bruno Redondo
    Covers: Mario Alberti

    Part 3 of 6
    Hunted by a team from Division, Ezra evades his own people after they deem him a threat they must eliminate! Fortunately, he discovers he's not the only Division member with grave doubts about the company.

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    TOP 10 SEASON 2 #3 (of 4)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics/Wildstorm
    Writers: Zander Cannon
    Pencils: Gene Ha
    Covers: Gene Ha

    Part 3 of 4
    Enjoy an extra-dimensional weekend trip with Sgt. Hector Monsoon and Lt. Peregrine's husband as the two head out in order to improve themselves. And back in Neopolis, Girl 2 starts her patrol with her new partner Joe Pi and quickly finds how much is required of a patrol officer. Meanwhile, Dust Devil and Shock-Headed Peter's new informant turns out to have the goods, and they make a surprising arrest.

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    WILDCATS VOLUME 5 #6

    Publisher:
    DC Comics/Wildstorm
    Writers: Christos Gage
    Pencils: Neil Googe, Phil Noto
    Covers: Neil Googe

    "PROMISED LAND", Part 1
    New players hit the scene in Los Angeles and threaten the Wildcats – Lord Defile and the Daemonites! Can these ancient enemies coexist in the post-apocalyptic city?

    And Christos Gage kicks off a new backup story featuring the sexy, deadly Christie Blaze with the aid of artist Phil Noto!

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    NO ENEMY, BUT PEACE (One-Shot)

    Publisher:
    Machinegun Bob Comics
    Writers: Richard C. Meyer
    Pencils: Martin Montiel Luna
    Covers: Martin Montiel Luna

    No Enemy, But Peace is the true story of Sergeant Marco Martinez, a former gang-banger who found his true calling as a rifleman in the Marines. When his best friend and squad leader is injured during his first firefight, Sgt. Martinez rallies his embattled squad while single-handedly taking down a bunker full of jihadists. Written by Sgt. Richard C. Meyer, who served in the same unit as Sgt. Martinez and was present during the battle, this is the first comic produced by Iraq War veterans about the war itself.

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    ADDED: 01/08/2009

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    NOCTURNAL CONSPIRACIES: NINETEEN DREAMS GN

    Publisher:
    NBM Graphic Novels
    Writers: David B.
    Pencils: David B.
    Covers: David B.

    The best-selling author of Epileptic and one of Europe's new generation of comics artists invites readers to experience nineteen of the most imaginative dreams he has ever experienced! Strange- scary- beautiful- funny- and with a sense all their own- these are the private tales of the inner psyche.

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    ADDED: 01/23/2009

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