TOTAL PREVIEWS: 60 3 FINGER PRINTS PUBLICATION 20 - The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1 (of 3) - added 02/09/2009 ARCHIE COMICS 02 - Archie New Look Series Volume 2: Jughead The Matchmakers TP 02 - Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87 02 - Jughead #193 02 - Jughead And Friends Digest #31 03 - Pals N Gals Double Digest #128 (4 of 4) ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT 17 - Fathom Volume 3 #5 - added 01/19/2009 DARK HORSE COMICS 03 - Conan The Cimmerian #7 03 - Buffy The Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 6 TP 03 - Gantz Volume 3 TP Mature Readers 04 - Path Of The Assassin Volume 14: Bad Blood TP Mature Readers 04 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #37 (2 of 2) DC COMICS 04 - Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #21 (3 of 4) 04 - Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2 (of 2) 19 - Green Lantern Volume 4 #37 - added 01/20/2009 19 - Justice League of America Volume 2 #29 - added 01/20/2009 19 - Robin Volume 4 #182 - added 01/20/2009 19 - Supergirl Volume 5 #37 - added 01/20/2009 05 - Superman/Batman Annual #3 20 - Tiny Titans #12 - added 01/20/2009 05 - Trinity #34 (of 52) 20 - Vigilante Volume 3 #2 - added 01/20/2009 DC COMICS/WILDSTORM 05 - Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1 (of 6) 05 - Stormwatch: P.H.D. #18 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING 06 - Hack/Slash #19 06 - Spooks: Omega Team #4 DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT 17 - Army of Darkness Volume 2 #16 - added 01/19/2009 17 - Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #4 (of 4) - added 01/19/2009 17 - Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3 (of 3) - added 01/19/2009 18 - Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1 (of 2) - updated 01/28/2009 18 - The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2 - updated 01/25/2009 IDW PUBLISHING 06 - Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1 (of 5) IMAGE COMICS 06 - Elephantmen #15 (3 of 3) 18 - Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid (One-Shot) - added 01/19/2009 07 - Spawn #188 07 - Ted McKeever Library Book 2: Eddy Current The Complete Series & The Lost Finale HC IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW 20 - The Darkness Volume 3 #74 - added 06/11/2009 MARVEL COMICS 07 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584 07 - Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28 (4 of 6) 08 - Dark Avengers #1 08 - Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1 08 - Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31 08 - Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9 09 - Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32 09 - Mighty Avengers #21 (1 of 3) - updated 01/31/2009 09 - Moon Knight Volume 5 #26 09 - New Exiles #17 10 - Punisher: Frank Castle #66 Mature Readers - updated 01/25/2009 10 - Spider-Man: Noir #2 (of 4) 10 - Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7 (1 of 6) 10 - Thunderbolts #128 - updated 02/08/2009 11 - Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2 11 - War Machine Volume 2 #2 - updated 02/08/2009 11 - Weapon X: First Class #3 11 - Wolverine: Origins #32 (2 of 2) 12 - X-Factor Volume 3 #39 - updated 01/27/2009 12 - X-Men: Kingbreaker #2 12 - X-Men: Legacy #220 (1 of 5) 12 - X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5 (of 5) UDON ENTERTAINMENT 20 - Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1 - added 01/25/2009
ARCHIE NEW LOOK SERIES VOLUME 2: JUGHEAD THE MATCHMAKERS TP Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Melanie J. Morgan Pencils: Joe Staton Covers: Joe Staton Inkers: Al Milgrom Now, together under one cover for the very first time, the complete “Matchmakers” saga! The story that began in JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #139 and concluded in JUGHEAD’S DOUBLE DIGEST #142 caused quite a stir, as it brought back the “new look” of Riverdale’s fabled teens, first seen in the landmark “Bad Boy Trouble,” the epic 2007 tale that appeared in several high-profile issues of BETTY & VERONCIA DOUBLE DIGEST. The flagship characters of Archie Comics have once again gotten an extreme makeover, and the buzz has been deafening! Add to that the intrigue of Jughead actually showing interest in a girl and you’ve got a recipe for a tale of combustible proportions! It all starts when Archie, Betty, Reggie and Veronica agree that Jughead needs a break from his “fifth wheel” status. They hatch a scheme to find a girl who will interest Jughead more than food and sleep… never realizing they would actually succeed! Or have they? Comic book legends Joe Staton and Al Milgrom bring their years of experience to the Archie “new look,” handling pencils and inks respectively, and help you relive the most talked-about Jughead story of 2008 in this special collection! View: Archie New Look Series Volume 2: Jughead The Matchmakers TP, Cover Archie New Look Series Volume 2: Jughead The Matchmakers TP, Page 1 Archie New Look Series Volume 2: Jughead The Matchmakers TP, Page 2 Archie New Look Series Volume 2: Jughead The Matchmakers TP, Page 3 Archie New Look Series Volume 2: Jughead The Matchmakers TP, Page 4 Archie New Look Series Volume 2: Jughead The Matchmakers TP, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #87 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Dan Parent Pencils: Dan Parent Covers: Dan Parent BETTY & VERONICA TRADE FASHIONABLE CHIC FOR INTREPID MYSTIQUE IN THIS ACTION-PACKED ISSUE! "WHERE THE ACTION IS!" In perhaps the most aptly-titled tale of the year, Betty and Veronica deliver high-octane action and adventure as the most super secret agents ever to tackle a viperous spy… not to mention the most beautiful! Equipped by Dilton with the latest high tech crime-fighting gadgets, the girls are on the case as Archie goes missing… and the usual suspects are quickly rounded up. But will the real suspect be someone a bit more unusual? You’ll never guess! All this plus “Action Fashions,” an action movie quiz, gadget pages and more! View: Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87, Cover Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87, Page 1 Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87, Page 2 Betty & Veronica Spectacular #87, Page 3 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUGHEAD #193 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Craig Boldman Pencils: Rex Lindsey Covers: Rex Lindsey "THE JUGHEAD LIST" Jughead decides to follow in Mr. Lodge’s footsteps by creating a list of goals he simply must accomplish in his lifetime. But can Jughead cram a lifetime of goals into one week the way he’s crammed down a lifetime of burgers in one sitting? View: Jughead #193, Cover Jughead #193, Page 1 Jughead #193, Page 2 Jughead #193, Page 3 Jughead #193, Page 4 Jughead #193, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUGHEAD AND FRIENDS DIGEST #31 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Fernando Ruiz, George Gladir, Various Pencils: Fernando Ruiz, Pat Kennedy, Various Covers: Fernando Ruiz "BANANA SPLIT DECISION" It’s a split decision, and it’s decided by the readers as they get a chance to choose the direction of this story! Jughead simply doesn’t want to pay up on the empty promise he made to Ethel to take her out on a date. Readers can alternate between pages depicting two separate directions for the story: one where Jughead ducks into Dilton’s laboratory to avoid Ethel; the other where Jughead toughs it out and actually goes on the date with Ethel! Each choice leads to another and another… and is of course packed with laughs and adventure! "MYSTERY MAN" Amateur investigators Chuck and Archie have a genuine mystery on their hands: not only has Jughead gotten a top-secret job, he’s stopped wearing his trademark crown hat, too! Can this mother of all mysteries be solved?! PLUS: Other new and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! View: Jughead And Friends Digest #31, Cover Jughead And Friends Digest #31, Page 1 Jughead And Friends Digest #31, Page 2 Jughead And Friends Digest #31, Page 3 Source: Major Spoilers
PALS N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #128 (4 of 4) Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Melanie J. Morgan, Various Pencils: Tod Smith, Various Covers: Tod Smith Inkers: Al Milgrom THE THRILLING CONCLUSION TO THE “NEW LOOK” STORY, “BREAKUP BLUES” THE INTRIGUING TALE WHERE MIDGE & MOOSE’S ROMANCE HANGS IN THE BALANCE! "BREAKUP BLUES", Part 4 (of 4) For the past three issues, Archie and his friends have been dealing with the unimaginable: the breakup of Midge and Moose! In the aftermath, Midge started seeing Reggie and Moose began dating Judy Johnson. The status quo of Riverdale High’s circle of friends was severely shaken, but that didn’t stop the former couple’s friends from doing what they could to get the pair back together. Their efforts weren’t always successful, but they still haven’t given up hope. The fourth and final installment brings everything together as the kids convene at an exclusive dance club to boogie the night away… and hopefully bring Moose and Midge back together once and for all! And they’re about to get some help from an unlikely source. Will true love persevere and save the day? Be sure to reserve your copy so you can find out! The romantic intrigue is served up in the “realistic” art style that made both Betty and Veronica’s “Bad Boy Trouble” and Jughead’s “Matchmakers” some of the most talked-about Archie stories in recent years! Veteran penciller Tod Smith and journeyman inker Al Milgrom carry on that popular style in what has surely been the most explosive Archie Comics story to date! PLUS: Other new and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! View: Pals N Gals Double Digest #128, Cover Pals N Gals Double Digest #128, Page 1 Pals N Gals Double Digest #128, Page 2 Pals N Gals Double Digest #128, Page 3 Pals N Gals Double Digest #128, Page 4 Pals N Gals Double Digest #128, Page 5 Pals N Gals Double Digest #128, Page 6 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #7 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Timothy Truman Pencils: Tomás Giorello, Richard Corben Covers: Frank Cho Colorists: José Villarrubia Tim Truman's "Cimmeria" story arc comes to an explosive finale and tribal politics come to a head, as the fate of Conan's new lover is decided! Conan learns the truth about why his grandfather stayed in Cimmeria-where the old warrior became a vital member of his adopted village, yet never let go of his daydreams and wanderlust. Brecan seeks to impress his chieftain father and end current clan tensions and disputes, but his "solution" creates even more problems and puts him at odds with an enraged Conan. Everything ties together here, as the first Conan the Cimmerian arc crescendos into a flurry of swords and emotion! "The artists team up to create a pitch-perfect sword and sorcery aesthetic which easily ranks the book amongst the best of comparable books on the stands." -ign.com View: Conan The Cimmerian #7, Cover Conan The Cimmerian #7, Page 1 Conan The Cimmerian #7, Page 2 Conan The Cimmerian #7, Page 3 Conan The Cimmerian #7, Page 4 Conan The Cimmerian #7, Page 5 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OMNIBUS VOLUME 6 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Christopher Golden, Daniel Brereton, Andi Watson, Doug Petrie Pencils: Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, Joe Bennett, Ryan Sook, Rick Ketcham, and others The Buffy Omnibus series continues with Volume Six--delving further into Season Four of the acclaimed television series, and launching readers into the heart of Season Five. Buffy and Angel, who's now a resident of Los Angeles, must reunite to fight new foes, but Buffy's current flame, Riley Finn, isn't too keen on the former lovers reuniting under any circumstances. Meanwhile, things begin to heat up between Willow and Tara. * Dark Horse has completely revitalized the Buffy franchise with their Buffy Season Eight series, selling over 135,000 copies of the first two Season Eight graphic novels! "There's plenty of humor and action here. Lots of strange (and strangely fun) violence. And, for Slayer fans, Omnibus is an opportunity to run down memory lane and relive those early, exciting Slayer days." - comicbookbin.com View: Buffy The Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 6 TP, Cover Buffy The Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 6 TP, Page 9 Buffy The Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 6 TP, Page 10 Buffy The Vampire Slayer Omnibus Volume 6 TP, Page 11 Source: Dark Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GANTZ VOLUME 3 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Hiroya Oku What would you do if you were given a second chance on life from a catatonic man stuffed inside a computerized sphere? Well that's exactly what the survivors of the first round of Gantz's wicked game have to figure out. Kei, Masaru, and the buxom Kishimoto try to reinsert themselves into their old lives. However, before any of them begin to take comfort in this fact, they're all transported back to the inescapable condo where the whole mess started. Then a new group of civilians are added into the mix. In the disorientation of the new arrivals, Gantz spills the beans on their new alien extermination target. Now, the stage is set for the next round of Gantz's little contest, but how can you win a game if you are already dead? * Each volume comes shrink-wrappec and carries an 18+ content advisory. MATURE READERS View: Gantz Volume 3 TP, Cover Gantz Volume 3 TP, Page 1 Gantz Volume 3 TP, Page 2 Gantz Volume 3 TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics
PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 14: BAD BLOOD TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Kazuo Koike Pencils: Goseki Kojima Covers: Goseki Kojima Assassins have been cast as the sensual and shadowy villains throughout history, but their exploits have never been so fully realized as they are within the pages of Path of the Assassin. From the most intense sword fight, to a silent poisoning, no job has been too much for the infamous Hattori Hanzo. Now, the stage is set for Tokugawa Ieyasu's destiny to be fulfilled, and with Hanzo watching his back, can anything stop him from uniting Japan? For the past fourteen volumes Hanzo's long walk down the tightrope of political intrigue and human melodrama has been bloody, dramatic, and awe inspiring. Every page filled with the densely researched and poignant delivery you've come to expect from the godfathers of samurai manga. Lone Wolf and Cub creators Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima, experts of gekiga samurai manga, deliver the penultimate volume of Path of the Assassin. * Each volume comes shrink-wrapped and carries an 18+ content advisory. "Path of the Assassin is just what samurai epic fans are looking for." -ActiveAnime.com MATURE READERS View: Path Of The Assassin Volume 14: Bad Blood TP, Cover Path Of The Assassin Volume 14: Bad Blood TP, Page 4 Path Of The Assassin Volume 14: Bad Blood TP, Page 5 Path Of The Assassin Volume 14: Bad Blood TP, Page 6 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #37 (2 of 2) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Jackson Miller Pencils: Bong Dazo Covers: Dan Scott Colorists: Michael Atiyeh "PROPHET MOTIVE", Part 2 of 2 Former Padawan Zayne Carrick's new life takes a turn for the worse as a con gone wrong puts his friends in a deadly predicament! Fleecing the corrupt financial exchange on Metellos 3 seemed like a victimless crime to Zayne's friends Jarael and Rohlan-until they became the victims! Now prisoners of a galactic criminal syndicate, Jarael and Rohlan must find a way to survive long enough for Zayne and his conniving cohort Gryph to rescue them! Make sure to be there as the conclusion to "Prophet Motive" propels Knights of the Old Republic into a brand-new galaxy of adventures! View: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #37, Cover Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #37, Page 1 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #37, Page 2 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #37, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD VOLUME 3 #21 (3 of 4) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: David Hine Pencils: Doug Braithwaite Covers: Doug Braithwaite Inkers: Bill Reinhold Colorists: Art Lyon Letters: Rob Leigh "WITHOUT SIN", Part 3 of 4 It's Lantern vs. Lantern as Hal Jordan comes to blows with his bizarre alien counterpart! Back on Earth, Green Arrow struggles to save the children of Arcadia Orphanage from further horrific experimentation! View: The Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #21, Cover The Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #21, Page 1 The Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #21, Page 2 The Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #21, Page 3 The Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #21, Page 4 The Brave And The Bold Volume 3 #21, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINAL CRISIS: SUPERMAN BEYOND #2 (of 2) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Grant Morrison Pencils: Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy Covers: J.H. Williams III, Doug Mahnke Part 2 of 2 The epic voyage beyond reality concludes in this heart-stopping finale as the multiverse-spanning quest for the elixir of the supergods reaches its end on the shores of a battlefield beyond imagination! But first, the Supermen of five worlds must lay bare the darkest secret of the multiverse, expose the shocking origin of the Monitors and come face to face with a seemingly unstoppable evil fuelled by the power of 52 living universes! As the sun sets on existence itself, Mandrakk, the dark Monitor, is awakening! Can Superman prevail against the ultimate enemy of life and find his way home before utter darkness falls across the cosmos? With a startling 3-D section and 3-D glasses, twists and turns that have to be seen to be believed and cosmic action on a mind-shattering scale, SUPERMAN BEYOND ties directly to FINAL CRISIS and cannot be missed! View: Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2, Williams III Cover Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2, Mahnke Cover Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2, Page 1 Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2, Page 2 Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2, Page 3 Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2, Page 4 Final Crisis: Superman Beyond #2, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
SUPERMAN/BATMAN ANNUAL #3 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Len Wein Pencils: Chris Batista, Mick Gray Covers: Bernie Wrightson "COMPOUND FRACTURE!" In the grand tradition of past SUPERMAN/BATMAN Annuals, this year's tale re-imagines the classic World's Finest villainy of the Composite Superman as only the co-creator of Swamp Thing could! Part Superman, part Batman, this patchwork behemoth plans on living out the lives of both heroes. But can Lois and Robin survive the horrific experience as they face the creature with two brains? With a monstrous cover from horror master Bernie Wrightson! View: Superman/Batman Annual #3, Cover Superman/Batman Annual #3, Page 1 Superman/Batman Annual #3, Page 2 Superman/Batman Annual #3, Page 3 Superman/Batman Annual #3, Page 4 Superman/Batman Annual #3, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRINITY #34 (of 52) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher, Mike Norton and Ande Parks Covers: Shane Davis, Richard Friend Part 34 of 52 There's war on Earth, war in space and war in another dimension. And at the heart of it all stands a desperate mission to track down and save Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman by some of their most devoted family and friends. But to save the Trinity, the rescue squad will have to defy gods as the fate of Earth hangs in the balance. View: Trinity #34, Cover Trinity #34, Page 1 Trinity #34, Page 2 Trinity #34, Page 3 Trinity #34, Page 4 Trinity #34, Page 13 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MYSTERIUS: THE UNFATHOMABLE #1 (of 6) Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Tom Fowler Covers: Tom Fowler Part 1 of 6 "Will all patrons please be seated? Tonight you will witness supernatural feats that no mortal mind can comprehend! Your very senses will reel as Mysterius the Great takes the stage after years in absentia! And now please welcome his newest stalwart, the brave and beautiful assistant who will accompany our host on a journey beyond the boundaries of science and reason...the Lovely Delfi! Now, all join hands..." Acclaimed creators Jeff Parker (X-Men: The First Class, Agents of Atlas) and Tom Fowler (GREEN ARROW, CAPER) make their WildStorm debut with this exciting, offbeat new miniseries! View: Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1, Cover Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1, Page 1 Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1, Page 2 Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1, Page 3 Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1, Page 4 Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1, Page 5 Mysterius: The Unfathomable #1, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STORMWATCH: P.H.D. #18 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Ian Edginton, Christos Gage Pencils: Leandro Fernández, Francisco Paronzini, Phil Noto Covers: Leandro Fernández While StormWatch has been trying to rebuild the world, Jackson King has been keeping close tabs on The Authority. And when one of his undercover agents is discovered by the super-team, it'll force his hand! Meanwhile, Christos Gage and Phil Noto conclude the Christie Blaze backup! View: Stormwatch: P.H.D. #18, Cover Stormwatch: P.H.D. #18, Page 1 Stormwatch: P.H.D. #18, Page 2 Stormwatch: P.H.D. #18, Page 3 Stormwatch: P.H.D. #18, Page 4 Stormwatch: P.H.D. #18, Page 5 Source: Newsarama
HACK/SLASH #19 Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Tim Seeley Pencils: Kevin Mellon Covers: Tim Seeley, Chuck BB The killer from Nef continues his pursuit of Chris, Lisa, and Pooch. Meanwhile, new developments in Cassie and Georgia’s relationship threaten to change Cassie’s life forever—and as a direct consequence, Vlad’s as well! The Hack/Slash world will never be the same by the time this issue concludes. Includes a brand-new Lovebunny & Mr. Hell strip! View: Hack/Slash #19, Seeley Cover Hack/Slash #19, Page 1 Hack/Slash #19, Page 2 Hack/Slash #19, Page 3 Hack/Slash #19, Page 4 Hack/Slash #19, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPOOKS: OMEGA TEAM #4 Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Larry Hama Pencils: Adam Archer Covers: Adam Archer, Tim Seeley In the fourth issue of Larry Hama’s original series, The Omega Team chases Lilith to Paris, where things get deadly. When they arrive, they are faced with a deadly Golem that threatens to destroy the team and their chances of bringing the evil witch’s nefarious plan to a halt. View: Spooks: Omega Team #4, Archer Cover Spooks: Omega Team #4, Page 1 Spooks: Omega Team #4, Page 2 Spooks: Omega Team #4, Page 3 Spooks: Omega Team #4, Page 4 Spooks: Omega Team #4, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN MOVIE PREQUEL: DEFIANCE #1 (of 5) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Chris Mowry Pencils: Alex Milne Covers: Alex Milne, Josh Nizzi Part 1 of 5 The second official prequel to next summer’s TRANSFORMERS movie begins here! In “DEFIANCE,” writer Chris Mowry and artist Dan Khanna tell a tale that delves back to the very origins of CYBERTRON and the beginnings of the war between AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS. This first issue introduces new threats and sets up the reasons for the conflict that leads directly into next summer’s sequel to the smash-hit film! View: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Nizzi Cover Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Milne Cover Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Milne Wraparound Incentive Cover Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Page 1 Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Page 2 Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Page 3 Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Page 4 Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen Movie Prequel: Defiance #1, Page 5 Source: Comics Continuum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELEPHANTMEN #15 (3 of 3) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Richard Starkings Pencils: Ian Churchill, Boo Cook, Steve Buccellato Covers: Boo Cook, Tim Sale Letters: JG Roshell, Comicraft "WORLDS COLLIDE", Part 3 of 3 FUNGICIDE! The spore war ends, but not without casualties. Plus: STILL LIFE -- Steve Buccellato illustrates the introduction of Vanity Case; Hip Flask's life will never be the same again. Special flip cover by HEROES artist Tim Sale! View: Elephantmen #15, CookCover Elephantmen #15, Sale Cover Elephantmen #15, Page 1 Elephantmen #15, Page 2 Elephantmen #15, Page 3 Elephantmen #15, Page 4 Elephantmen #15, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
SPAWN #188 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Todd McFarlane, Brian Holguin Pencils: Whilce Portacio, Todd McFarlane Covers: Whilce Portacio THE ENDGAME CONTINUES! "ENDGAME", Part 4 Over the past several issues, SPAWN has experience the most dramatic series of twists in its long history. Events that have rocked the status quo and echoed from the heights of Heaven to the pit of Hell. But what does it all mean? A young reporter following an obscure lead thinks heis stumbled upon the answer. As incredible as his suspicions may be, the truth is something far beyond his imagination. Brought to you by TODD McFARLANE, WHILCE PORTACIO and BRIAN HOLGUIN. View: Spawn #188, Cover Spawn #188, Page 1 Spawn #188, Page 2 Spawn #188, Page 3 Spawn #188, Page 4 Spawn #188, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TED MCKEEVER LIBRARY BOOK 2: EDDY CURRENT THE COMPLETE SERIES & THE LOST FINALE HC Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Todd McFarlane, Brian Holguin Pencils: Whilce Portacio, Todd McFarlane Covers: Whilce Portacio Eddy Current is insane. At least that's what the world deems him to be. The very same world he intends to save. A window of opportunity opens, literally, allowing our hero to escape the asylum he calls home. Bed-check isn't until 6 am, giving him 12 hours of freedom to accomplish his hero-given quest. Joined by a massive wall-of-a-woman called Nun, Eddy will live an adventure... filled with the depths of humanities darkest crevices, as well as the heights and power of friendship and redemption. This volume features all 12 issues, plus unused art, and a slew of extras. Collected under one cover for the first time! View: Ted McKeever Library Book 2: Eddy Current The Complete Series & The Lost Finale HC, Cover Ted McKeever Library Book 2: Eddy Current The Complete Series & The Lost Finale HC, Page 1 Ted McKeever Library Book 2: Eddy Current The Complete Series & The Lost Finale HC, Page 2 Ted McKeever Library Book 2: Eddy Current The Complete Series & The Lost Finale HC, Page 3 Ted McKeever Library Book 2: Eddy Current The Complete Series & The Lost Finale HC, Page 4 Ted McKeever Library Book 2: Eddy Current The Complete Series & The Lost Finale HC, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #584 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Marc Guggenheim Pencils: John Romita Jr Covers: John Romita Jr Inkers: Klaus Janson Colorists: Dean White Letters: Cory Petit CHARACTER ASSASSINATION BEGINS! The climax to the last year’s worth of Spider-man stories starts with a bang as questions are answered and Spidey’s new world is rocked to its core. Who's the person terrorizing people as Menace? Who's behind the Spider-Tracer Killings? Who's going to be the Mayor of New York City? After more than 365 (Brand New) Days, Marc Guggenheim and John Romita Jr. have all the answers in the first chapter of "Character Assassination" -- a story over a year in the making! View: Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584, Cover Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584, Page 1 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584, Page 2 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584, Page 3 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584, Page 4 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584, Page 5 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #584, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASTONISHING X-MEN VOLUME 3 #28 (4 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Warren Ellis Pencils: Simone Bianchi Covers: Simone Bianchi Inkers: Simone Bianchi, Andrea Silvestri Colorists: Simone Peruzzi Letters: Chris Eliopoulos "GHOST BOX", Part 4 of 6 Big action. Big Science. And a Big Mystery to solve! The superstar team of Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi take the X-Men on a mission that will take them into mind-bending and previously uncharted territory -- one that will test them -- and their leader Cyclops -- to their very core. View: Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Cover Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 1 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 2 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 3 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 4 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 5 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 6 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 7 Astonishing X-Men Volume 3 #28, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources
DARK AVENGERS #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Mike Deodato Covers: Mike Deodato, Marko Djurdjevic Inkers: Mike Deodato Colorists: Rainier Beredo Letters: Dave Lanphear THE DARK REIGN IS HERE! The start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr. View: Dark Avengers #1, Cover Dark Avengers #1, Page 1 Dark Avengers #1, Page 2 Dark Avengers #1, Page 3 Dark Avengers #1, Page 4 Dark Avengers #1, Page 5 Dark Avengers #1, Page 6 Dark Avengers #1, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR. DOOM AND THE MASTERS OF EVIL #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Tobin Pencils: Patrick Scherberger Covers: Roger Cruz ALL NEW TALES!!! You’ve gotta ask yourself: If Doctor Doom’s the most evil guy ever, how much more evil’s it gonna get when he puts a whole TEAM of VILLAINS to work? It's the series where the bad guys get their say, and the Sinister Six are saying they aren't sinister enough! So, what's the solution? How about Kraven stealing a vibranium staff from the Louvre? Sweet! And how about Electro designs a new suit to better channel his powers? Great idea! And how about ramping up Mysterio's powers by breaking into Stark Industries to steal a miniaturized super-component, battling both Iron Man and Dr. Strange in the process? View: Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Cover Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Page 1 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Page 2 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Page 3 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Page 4 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Page 5 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Page 6 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #1, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GHOST RIDER VOLUME 5 #31 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jason Aaron Pencils: Tan Eng Huat Covers: Arthur Suydam Colorists: Jose Villarrubia Letters: Joe Caramagna "LAST STAND OF THE SPIRITS OF VENGENCE" The last time we saw Deputy Kowalski, he'd had his hand chopped off and eaten by a crazed cannibal and been Penance Stared by an enraged Johnny Blaze. Now he's back, armed with a hellfire shotgun and gunning for vengeance against the Ghost Rider. And as if that wasn't bad enough, there's also the little matter of the final war for heaven, as Danny Ketch leads the warrior angels of the Black Host against Blaze and his ragtag band of rebels. Is this really the end for the Spirits of Vengeance? View: Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Cover Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Page 1 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Page 2 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Page 3 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Page 4 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Page 5 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Page 6 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #31, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOLUME 2 #9 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Pencils: Bong Dazo Covers: Clint Langley Inkers: Rick Magyar Colorists: Wil Quintana Letters: Joe Caramagna "PRISON BREAK" Star-Lord...trapped in jail...in the Negative Zone Prison...under attack from King Blastaar and his barbarian hordes! Will Rocket Raccoon and his new Guardians arrive in time to save their leader? Given their recent run of luck, probably not! Plus, cool art by Star Wars penciler Bong Dazo staggering revelations about Adam Warlock – as events continue to build to WAR OF KINGS! Surely you must be there for the next chapter of the series that has WeeklyComicBookReview.com raving: “If you aren’t reading GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY yet, now is the time to get a taste of the awesome that is Rocket Raccoon and the gang.” View: Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Cover Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Page 1 Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Page 2 Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Page 3 Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Page 4 Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Page 5 Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Page 6 Guardians Of The Galaxy Volume 2 #9, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
MARVEL ADVENTURES: THE AVENGERS #32 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Tobin Pencils: Matteo Lolli Covers: Salvador Espin Inkers: Colorists: Letters: Dave Sharpe "THE BIG PAY OFF" No matter how powerful you are, how heroic you are, or how beloved you are, you still have to pay taxes. And when the IRS comes knocking on the door to Avengers Tower, it causes all sorts of problems. Luckily, the Avengers can avoid the problematic filing of their real names by helping the IRS collect back taxes on a few deadbeats. Unfortunately, those deadbeats include Bullseye, Man-Bull, the Absorbing Man, Whirlwind, and a certain highly-successful web-designer named Oog---and these guys DON'T want to pay! Action! Adventure! Taxes? View: Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Cover Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Page 1 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Page 2 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Page 3 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Page 4 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Page 5 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Page 6 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #32, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIGHTY AVENGERS #21 (1 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dan Slott Pencils: Khoi Pham Covers: Khoi Pham Inkers: Danny Miki Colorists: Dean White Letters: Dave Lanphear "EARTH'S MIGHTIEST: THE SMARTEST MAN IN THE ROOM", Part 1 of 3 IT ALL STARTS HERE! A new roster! One of the team's most powerful foes! And one of the most popular and requested Avengers returns to the fold! When darkness reigns and chaos falls, there's no room for compromise, no time to run and hide. The world needs EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES! But after the events of Secret Invasion, is HANK PYM ready to rejoin their ranks? And what is the secret that haunts him, a secret dating back to the earliest days of the original team? Join Dan Slott and Khoi Pham for a new age of ALL OUT AVENGERS ACTION! Special giant-sized issue! 36 pages of all-new story and art! Guest starring: NEW AVENGERS, DARK AVENGERS, YOUNG AVENGERS, and CLASSIC AVENGERS! View: Mighty Avengers #21, Cover Mighty Avengers #21, Page 1 Mighty Avengers #21, Page 2 Mighty Avengers #21, Page 3 Mighty Avengers #21, Page 4 Mighty Avengers #21, Page 5 Mighty Avengers #21, Page 6 Mighty Avengers #21, Page 10 (no text, from Major) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 11 (no text, from Major) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 12 (penciles, from MySpace) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 13 (penciles, from MySpace) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 14 (penciles, from MySpace) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 15 (no text, from Major) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 16 (no text, from Major) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 17 (no text, from Major) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 31 (from MySpace) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 32 (from MySpace) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 33 (from MySpace) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 34 (from MySpace) Mighty Avengers #21, Page 35 (from MySpace) UPDATED: 01/31/2009 - added pages 31-35 Source: Comic Book Resources, MySpace Comic Books, Major Spoilers, MySpace Comic Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOON KNIGHT VOLUME 5 #26 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mike Benson Pencils: Jefte Palo Covers: Gabriele Dell'Otto Colorists: Lee Loughridge "DOWN SOUTH", Part 1 Out of the frying pan…into the inferno. Marc Spector may be dead, but Moon Knight is very much alive. Hiding out in the dark underbelly of Mexico City, trouble quickly finds the fugitive vigilante when a mysterious millionaire begs him to ensure the safe return of his kidnapped daughter. Problem is, the girl is in the clutches of corrupt cops that are currently in the crosshairs of a vigilante whose methods make even Khonshu blink. The Punisher has come down to Mexico, and God help anyone who gets between him and his prey. View: Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Cover Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 1 Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 2 Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 3 Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 4 Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 5 Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 6 Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 7 Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Page 8 Additional Pages: Moon Knight Volume 5 #26, Additional Page 1 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW EXILES #17 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Chris Claremont Pencils: Tim Seely Covers: Alex Garner Inkers: Vicenc Villagrasa Colorists: Wil Quintana Letters: Tom Orzechowski "WHO DIES NEXT?" The heart wants what the heart wants and the sadistic Slaymaster wants Psylocke’s heart…literally! The Elizabeth Braddock of Earth-616 has slipped through his nefarious fingers one too many times, but he’s finally cornered her on a world targeted by Empress Hydra for extermination! As the dimensions buckle and the end-of-all looms nigh, it’s a showdown for the record books—and only one will walk away! An issue so shocking we had to call it “Who Dies Next?”! View: New Exiles #17, Cover New Exiles #17, Page 1 New Exiles #17, Page 2 New Exiles #17, Page 3 New Exiles #17, Page 4 New Exiles #17, Page 5 New Exiles #17, Page 6 New Exiles #17, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
PUNISHER: FRANK CASTLE #66 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Chris Claremont Pencils: Tim Seely Covers: Alex Garner Inkers: Vicenc Villagrasa Colorists: Wil Quintana Letters: Tom Orzechowski "SIX HOURS TO KILL: THE WEAK END", Part 1 The Punisher always knew he’d die on the job. But he didn’t know he’d have an expiration date. After busting up a slave ring in downtown Philadelphia, Frank Castle has been tricked, trapped, gassed, strapped to a table and injected with a serum that will turn him into a 220-pound corpse by dawn -- six hours from now. The people who grabbed him want him to do a simple little job and then they’ll give him the antidote -- simple, right? Guess again. The Punisher is nobody’s errand boy. There’s only one thing he wants to do before he dies: Take as many bastards as he can with him. MATURE READERS View: Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Cover Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 1 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 2 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 3 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 4 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 5 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 6 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 7 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 8 Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 12 (inks) Punisher: Frank Castle #66, Page 18 (inks) UPDATED: 01/25/2009 - added pages 12, 18 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIDER-MAN: NOIR #2 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky Pencils: Carmine Di Giandomenico Covers: Patrick Zircher, Dennis Calero Colorists: Carmine Di Giandomenico Letters: Dave Lanphear Part 2 of 4 With great power, come great responsibility…and a leather overcoat, and a revolver. It’s Spider-Man as you’ve never seen him before! Writers David Hine and Fabrice Sapolsky and artist Carmine Di Giandomenico descend into the seamy, trash-strewn underbelly of Depression-era New York, and soar to the bloated heights of corruption and greed, to tell the unfamiliar story of Peter Parker, a conscientious but powerless young man given the ability to take on the Goblin’s mob! Will the crusading photojournalist Ben Urich and the slinky femme fatale. View: Spider-Man: Noir #2, Zircher Cover Spider-Man: Noir #2, Calero Cover Spider-Man: Noir #2, Page 1 Spider-Man: Noir #2, Page 2 Spider-Man: Noir #2, Page 3 Spider-Man: Noir #2, Page 4 Spider-Man: Noir #2, Page 5 Spider-Man: Noir #2, Page 6 Spider-Man: Noir #2, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SQUADRON SUPREME VOLUME 3 #7 (1 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Howard Chaykin Pencils: Marco Checchetto Covers: Mike Deodato Colorists: Matt Milla Letters: Joe Caramagna "ONE FINE DAY", Part 1 of 6 America—devastated in a war of superhumans, abandoned by her greatest heroes...and rebuilt by Nick Fury. After last issue’s shocking ending, the master manipulator will face a few old friends—friends who have some interesting ideas about the world of tomorrow. But does Fury have a place in it? Join writer Howard Chaykin as he welcomes superstar-in-the-making Marco Checchetto as the Squadron enters a bold new era! View: Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Cover Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Page 1 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Page 2 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Page 3 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Page 4 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Page 5 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Page 6 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #7, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THUNDERBOLTS #128 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Andy Diggle Pencils: Roberto De La Torre Covers: Francesco Matt Mattina, Clint Langley (Incentive) Colorists: Matt Milla Letters: Comicraft From the ashes of Secret Invasion, an all-new era for the Thunderbolts erupts, with repercussions felt right across the Marvel Universe! Yelena Belova (a.k.a. Black Widow II) leads the irredeemable Ant-Man and the sinister Ghost in a daring mission to take down the U.S. President aboard Air Force One! But even as Norman Osborn tightens his grip on power, he must battle toe-to-toe against his deadliest foe: the Green Goblin! Wait, what...? Be there as writer Andy Diggle (The Losers) and artist Roberto De La Torre (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN) flip everyone’s favorite team of villains upside down! View: Thunderbolts #128, Langley Incentive Cover Thunderbolts #128, Mattina Cover Thunderbolts #128, Page 1 Thunderbolts #128, Page 2 Thunderbolts #128, Page 3 Thunderbolts #128, Page 4 Thunderbolts #128, Page 5 Thunderbolts #128, Page 6 Thunderbolts #128, Page 7 (from MySpace) Thunderbolts #128, Page 8 (from MySpace) Thunderbolts #128, Page 9 (from MySpace) Thunderbolts #128, Page 10 (from MySpace) Thunderbolts #128, Page 11 (from MySpace) Thunderbolts #128, Page 24 (no text, from Newsarama) UPDATED: 02/08/2009 - added page 24 Source: Comic Book Resources, MySpace Comic Books, Newarama
UNCANNY X-MEN ANNUAL VOLUME 2 #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Matt Fraction Pencils: Mitch Breitweiser Covers: Yanick Paquette Colorists: Matt Milla Letters: Comicraft Emma Frost has never been a simple person, nor has she had a simple past. The Hellfire Club. The Hellions. Generation X. Genosha. But you haven’t seen it all. Did you know about her history with Namor? With Tony Stark? With Norman Osborn? The X-Men have often operated on the outside of the Marvel Universe; that stops now and in this annual. View: Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Cover Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 4 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 5 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 6 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 7 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 8 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 9 Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 24 (no text) Uncanny X-Men Annual Volume 2 #2, Page 28 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAR MACHINE VOLUME 2 #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Greg Pak Pencils: Leonardo Manco Covers: Adi Granov Letters: Joe Caramagna In the blasted heart of occupied Aqiria, the mercenaries of Eaglestar International literally write the laws, committing heinous atrocities with no repercussions. But today, the loopholes are closing -- around their necks! Who will pay the final price when the skies explode with the arrival of the world's only eight foot tall, hundred-gun-equipped, shoulder-rocket-mounted, titanium-vibranium-alloy-armored, kill-number-counting, one-man-army for truth, justice, and good old-fashioned payback? And what does last issue's mind-blowing ending mean for Jim Rhodes, the shattered man inside this shocking new War Machine? View: War Machine Volume 2 #2, Cover War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 1 War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 2 War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 3 War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 4 War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 5 War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 6 War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 9 (inks, from MySpace) War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 16 (inks, from MySpace) War Machine Volume 2 #2, Page 22-23 (no text, from Newsarama) UPDATED: 02/08/2009 - updated pages 22-23 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEAPON X: FIRST CLASS #3 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Marc Sumerak Pencils: Mark Robinson Covers: Michael Ryan Inkers: Rob Campanella Colorists: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Dave Sharpe "THE DEVIL INSIDE", Part 3 Wolverine finally has all the answers he wanted about his days at the Weapon X facility... but he's also discovered why those memories were so deeply buried to begin with! Will his quest for the truth unleash an even greater danger upon those around him? The only way to make sure it doesn't is by facing off against his greatest enemy - himself! Plus: Gambit has just been hired for the biggest job of his young life - a heist at the Weapon X facility! Bonne chance, mon ami! View: Weapon X: First Class #3, Cover Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 1 Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 2 Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 3 Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 4 Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 5 Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 6 Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 7 Weapon X: First Class #3, Page 8 Additional Pages: Weapon X: First Class #3, Additional Page 1 (no text) Weapon X: First Class #3, Additional Page 2 (no text) Weapon X: First Class #3, Additional Page 3 (no text) Weapon X: First Class #3, Additional Page 4 (no text) Weapon X: First Class #3, Additional Page 5 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #32 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Daniel Way Pencils: Yanick Paquette Covers: Yanick Paquette Inkers: Serge LaPointe Colorists: Nathan Fairbairn Letters: Cory Petit "THE FAMILY BUSINESS", Part 2 of 2 Wolverine and Daken go toe-to-toe with one of the most sadistic villains in the Marvel Universe: CYBER! Looking to settle scores on many fronts, Cyber has returned to wreak havoc! How will Wolverine defeat the one man he’s ever feared…and how can he trust his son not to betray him? View: Wolverine: Origins #32, Cover Wolverine: Origins #32, Page 1 Wolverine: Origins #32, Page 2 Wolverine: Origins #32, Page 3 Wolverine: Origins #32, Page 4 Wolverine: Origins #32, Page 5 Wolverine: Origins #32, Page 6 Wolverine: Origins #32, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
X-FACTOR VOLUME 3 #39 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Peter David Pencils: Valentine De Landro Covers: Mike McKone Inkers: Jonathan Sibal Colorists: Jeromy Cox Letters: Cory Petit "MULTIPLE BIRTH" Witness the most important event in the lives of Jaime Madrox and Siren—the birth of their baby! What will happen to X-Factor—and what will be the meaning for mutantkind!...All we can guarantee are that the answers are not what you expect—but that’s what makes it X-Factor! Don’t miss what is sure to be one of the most talked-about books of 2009! View: X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Cover X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 1 X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 2 X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 3 X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 4 X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 5 X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 6 X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 7 X-Factor Volume 3 #39, Page 8 (no text) UPDATED: 01/27/2009 - added page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN: KINGBREAKER #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christopher Yost Pencils: Dustin Weaver Covers: Brandon Peterson Marvel Girl, Korvus and Lilandra are the only resistance to Vulcan’s reign, but Vulcan aims to end their rebellion. With Havok, Polaris and rest of the Starjammers in prison, they don’t stand to get much help. The Shi’Ar Empire is expanding under Emperor Vulcan’s reign… Come see the road to the WAR OF KINGS! View: X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Cover X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 1 X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 2 X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 3 X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 4 X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 5 X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 6 X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 7 X-Men: Kingbreaker #2, Page 8 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN: LEGACY #220 (1 of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mike Carey Pencils: Scot Eaton, Covers: Brandon Peterson Inkers: Andrew Hennessy Colorists: Frank D'Armata Letters: Lee Bermejo "SALVAGE", Part 1 of 5 It’s the moment that X-Fans have been waiting for — Rogue makes her return to the X-Books. But while Xavier seeks out Rogue, who is searching for him? Hunter becomes hunted and friend becomes foe, in a story that will change your favorite Southern Belle forever. Part 1 (of 5) View: X-Men: Legacy #220, Cover X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 1 X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 2 X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 3 X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 4 X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 5 X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 6 X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 7 X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 11 (no text) X-Men: Legacy #220, Page 17 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN: MANIFEST DESTINY #5 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mike Carey, Frank Tieri, Various Pencils: Michael Ryan, Takeshi Miyazawa, Various Covers: Humberto Ramos Part 5 of 5 The final issue of the hit X-Men anthology mini-series is here! See the pulse pounding conclusion of Mike Carey (X-MEN: LEGACY) and Michael Ryan’s (RUNAWAYS) Iceman story? What does Mystique want and why is she coming to Iceman? Also stories featuring the return of Avalanche and a rockin’ story starring your favorite glam-X-lady Dazzler! View: (unsure about page numbers) X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Cover X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 1A X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 2A X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 3A X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 8A (no text) X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 4B (no text) X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 5B (no text) X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 7B (no text, from Newsarama) X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 1C X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 2C X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 3C X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 1D X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 2D X-Men: Manifest Destiny #5, Page 3D Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, Comic Book Resources
FATHOM VOLUME 3 #5 Publisher: Aspen Entertainment Writers: J. T. Krul Pencils: Ale Garza, Sal Regla Covers: Ale Garza, Randy Green Colorists: John Starr The Navy’s leader Chris Calloway, loses a very special prize, but also learns of a powerful new variable in his war against the Blue. Aspen and Chance deal with the aftermath of their encounter with Calloway and his new and improved Tigersharks. Plus, the Black continue their deadly onslaught on the surface world as they seek retribution for the humans’ attacks on their way of life. This issue’s ending will set an all-new precedent in the FATHOM universe—one which will be felt forever. Brought to you by the same FATHOM creative team of artist Ale Garza, writer J.T. Krul, inker Sal Regla and colorist John Starr. The deadly tides of change rise above the surface as the exciting third volume of the best selling action adventure series, FATHOM continues! FATHOM #5 is GUARANTEED in stores January 21st, 2008! View: Fathom Volume 3 #5, Garza Cover Fathom Volume 3 #5, Green Cover Fathom Volume 3 #5, Page 1 Fathom Volume 3 #5, Page 2 Fathom Volume 3 #5, Page 3 Fathom Volume 3 #5, Page 4 Fathom Volume 3 #5, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 2 #16 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Jim Kuhoric, Mike Raicht Pencils: Scott Cohn Covers: Stjepan Sejic Colorists: Ivan Nunes In the mountains, the Necronomicon has turned those around it into an undead and diseased land... with Ash still on guard, he must take the fight back to the forces of evil, even as he realizes that his solitary life may well come to a dramatic end! Written by Mike Raicht with James Kuhoric and featuring the art of Scott Cohn (all under a Stjepan Sejic!) View: Army of Darkness Volume 2 #16, Cover Army of Darkness Volume 2 #16, Page 1 Army of Darkness Volume 2 #16, Page 2 Army of Darkness Volume 2 #16, Page 3 Army of Darkness Volume 2 #16, Page 4-5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS #4 (of 4) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Jonathan Lau Covers: Dennis Calero Colorists: Romulo Fajardo Jr Part 4 of 4 Featuring 32 pages of story and art (in a 40-page comic) depicting Dynamite's first all-new cast of Galactica characters! Written by Brandon Jerwa, with art by Jonathan Lau and covers by Dennis (Legion of Super-heroes) Calero, our first-ever all-original Battlestar Galactica mini-series comes to an explosive conclusion! View: Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #4, Cover Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #4, Page 1 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #4, Page 2 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #4, Page 3 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #4, Page 4 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #4, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GARTH ENNIS' BATTLEFIELDS: THE NIGHT WITCHES #3 (of 3) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Garth Ennis Pencils: Russ Braun Covers: John Cassaday Colorists: Tony Aviña Part 3 of 3 Anna finds both love and tragedy, as the savage Russian winter tightens its grip on friend and foe alike. Third Squad fight battles below zero, while Kurt is unable to ignore the horror of his comrades' actions any longer. Germans and Night Witches come face to face in the worst possible way, colliding in a final storm of blood and bullets that leaves even the survivors scarred forever- as the first story in the Battlefields series reaches its horrifying conclusion. View: Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3, Cover Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3, Page 1 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3, Page 2 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3, Page 3 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3, Page 4 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3, Page 5 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Night Witches #3, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
HIGHLANDER ORIGINS: THE KURGAN #1 (of 2) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Carlos Rafael Covers: Stephen Segovia, Carlos Rafael Colorists: Carlos Lopez Part 1 of 2 Highlander mastermind Brand Jerwa returns to the mythos with a special 2 issue mini-series event telling the origin of the barbaric Kurgan for the first time ever! Joined by artist Carlos Rafael and lead cover artist Stephen Segovia, Highlander ORIGINS: KURGAN #1 (OF 2) is the definitive tale of the immortal Kurgan, Connor MacLeod's most deadly foe! Never what you expect, Dynamite's Highlander continues to thrill old and new fans alike! 40 pages featuring 32 pages of story and art! View: Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Segovia Cover Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Rafael Cover A Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Rafael Cover B Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 4 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 5 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 6 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 7 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 8 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 9 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 13 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 16 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 17 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 22 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 23 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 26 Highlander Origins: The Kurgan #1, Page 30 UPDATED: 01/28/2009 - added pages 13,16,17,22,23,26,30 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO VOLUME 2 #2 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brett Matthews, Neil Turitz Pencils: Vatche Mavlian Covers: John Cassaday Colorists: Romulo Fajardo Jr In "Reston" writers Brett Matthews and Neil Turitz are joined by illustrator Vatche Mavlian for a haunting tale of monsters and broken dreams... all in the once bustling mining town of Reston, where things are decidedly not what they seem. 40 pages featuring 32 pages of story and art! View: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Cover The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 1 The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 2 The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 3 The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 4 The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 5 The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 6 The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 12 (from Newsarama) The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 13 (from Newsarama) The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 14 (from Newsarama) The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 15 (from Newsarama) The Lone Ranger and Tonto Volume 2 #2, Page 16 (from Newsarama) UPDATED: 01/25/2009 - added pages 12-16 Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRANK FRAZETTA'S MOON MAID (One-Shot) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Jay Fotos Pencils: Tim Vigil Covers: Frank Frazetta, Tim Vigil JAY FOTOS (FRANK FRAZETTA’S DEATH DEALER, Locke and Key) and Tim Vigil (FRANK FRAZETTA’S DARK KINGDOM, Faust) team up for an epic tale inspired by one of FRANK FRAZETTA’S most beloved paintings: Moon Maid! On the dead moon of Kyra, a sheltered young Maid is torn between good and evil. As she comes of age and the equinox draws closer, the Maid learns her true identity and what purpose she has in the universe. The only trick is learning who she can trust... and how to survive her destiny! View: Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Frazetta Cover Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Page 1 Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Page 2 Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Page 3 Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Page 4 Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Page 5 Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Page 6 Frank Frazetta's Moon Maid, Page 7 Source: Newsarama
GREEN LANTERN VOLUME 4 #37 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns Pencils: Ivan Reis, Oclair Albert Covers: Shane Davis, Sandra Hope "RAGE OF THE RED LANTERNS", Part 3 The prelude to "The Blackest Night" marches on with "Rage of the Red Lanterns" part 3! Hal Jordan continues his journey into the deepest depths of Ysmault, unlocking the strange secrets behind Atrocitus's crimson power and witnessing a bizarre prophecy all his own. View: Green Lantern Volume 4 #37, Cover Green Lantern Volume 4 #37, Page 1 Green Lantern Volume 4 #37, Page 2 Green Lantern Volume 4 #37, Page 3 Green Lantern Volume 4 #37, Page 4 Green Lantern Volume 4 #37, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA VOLUME 2 #29 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Dwayne McDuffie Pencils: Ed Benes Covers: Ed Benes "STAR STRUCK!" A "Faces of Evil"issue! Dr. Light's powers are fully restored, but at what cost? Meanwhile, with the Shadow Cabinet out of the way, Shadow Thief is more powerful than ever. But even if the JLA manages to stop him, there's still the little problem of Starbreaker, who is one step closer to consuming the sun. View: Justice League of America Volume 2 #29, Cover Justice League of America Volume 2 #29, Page 1 Justice League of America Volume 2 #29, Page 2 Justice League of America Volume 2 #29, Page 3 Justice League of America Volume 2 #29, Page 4 Justice League of America Volume 2 #29, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBIN VOLUME 4 #182 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Freddie E. Williams II Covers: Brian Stelfreeze "SEARCH FOR A HERO" The stunning conclusion to "Search for a Hero"and a "Faces of Evil"issue! In order to stop Anarky, do you impose order with an iron fist or embrace chaos? Or can Robin find a different way? After "Batman R.I.P.,"Gotham City demands a better class of hero, and the new Robin is going to give them exactly what they deserve... View: Robin Volume 4 #182, Cover Robin Volume 4 #182, Page 1 Robin Volume 4 #182, Page 2 Robin Volume 4 #182, Page 3 Robin Volume 4 #182, Page 4 Robin Volume 4 #182, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERGIRL VOLUME 5 #37 (1 of 5) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Sterling Gates Pencils: Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne Covers: Joshua Middleton "WHO IS SUPERWOMAN?", Part 1 of 5 A "Faces of Evil"issue! After her encounter with the mysterious Superwoman, Supergirl is left with two burning questions: who is Superwoman, and what gives her the right to wear the symbol of the House of El? The answers lead Supergirl into the darkest depths of New Krypton and drastically alter the Superman Family forever! View: Supergirl Volume 5 #37, Cover Supergirl Volume 5 #37, Page 1 Supergirl Volume 5 #37, Page 2 Supergirl Volume 5 #37, Page 3 Supergirl Volume 5 #37, Page 4 Supergirl Volume 5 #37, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
THE 3 GEEKS: SLAB MADNESS #1 (of 3) Publisher: 3 Finger Prints Publication Writers: Rich Koslowski Pencils: Rich Koslowski Covers: Rich Koslowski Part 1 of 3 The 3 Geeks are back in yet another madcap romp as they take on the CGC! See what madness ensues when an elated Allen builds a dome out of his slabbed comics and achieves "slab enlightenment!" And what is the real secret behind the CGC? You'll never look at your graded comics the same again! View: The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Cover The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Page 1 The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Page 2 The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Page 3 The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Page 4 The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Page 5 The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Page 8 The 3 Geeks: Slab Madness #1, Page 9 ADDED: 02/09/2009 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TINY TITANS #12 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Art Baltazar, Franco Pencils: Art Baltazar Covers: Art Baltazar In this special "Faces of Mischief" issue, see what happens in the average day of the faculty of Sidekick Elementary as we follow the antics of Principal Slade and Trigon. The Tiny Titans have their own ideas of what goes on in the Teacher's Lounge — but how close are they to the truth? View: Tiny Titans #12, Cover Tiny Titans #12, Page 1 Tiny Titans #12, Page 2 Tiny Titans #12, Page 3 Tiny Titans #12, Page 4 Tiny Titans #12, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIGILANTE VOLUME 3 #2 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Marv Wolfman Pencils: Rick Leonardi, John Stanisci Covers: Andrew Robinson "BURN, BABY, BURN" A "Faces of Evil"issue! In order to uncover information about a traitor within the DC Universe, Vigilante allows himself to be captured and brought to jail to confront a terrorist cell and learn the name of the turncoat. But when the conspiracy deepens, Vigilante soon finds himself in way over his head and fighting for his life, trapped behind bars. But it's the inmates who should be afraid. Vigilante plans on being their worst nightmare! Continuing this exciting new ongoing series! View: Vigilante Volume 3 #2, Cover Vigilante Volume 3 #2, Page 1 Vigilante Volume 3 #2, Page 2 Vigilante Volume 3 #2, Page 3 Vigilante Volume 3 #2, Page 4 Vigilante Volume 3 #2, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE DARKNESS VOLUME 3 #74 Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Phil Hester Pencils: Jorge Lucas Covers: Frazer Irving To reclaim his soul from the demonic Sovereign, Jackie must defeat his last champion - a trailer park meth lord who happens to be immortal. Cut off from his full power, Jackie travels to the dark underbelly of the American heartland to execute a man who cannot die. Black Teeth continues the startling “Crooked” storyline and sets up the game-changing events that will alter The Darkness forever. The count down continues to the 75th issue overall of The Darkness! View: The Darkness Volume 3 #74, Cover The Darkness Volume 3 #74, Page 1 The Darkness Volume 3 #74, Page 2 The Darkness Volume 3 #74, Page 3 The Darkness Volume 3 #74, Page 4 The Darkness Volume 3 #74, Page 5 The Darkness Volume 3 #74, Page 6 ADDED: 06/11/2009 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS: CHUN LI #1 Publisher: UDON Entertainment Writers: Ken Siu-Chong Pencils: Omar Dogan Covers: Omar Dogan, Ken Lau The leading lady of street fighting gets her own series, in Street Fighter Legends: Chun-Li! This 4-issue miniseries focuses on a young Chun-Li as a fresh Interpol recruit. She's taking on Shadaloo with her partner Po-Lin, and may just run into M.Bison, Sagat, and other Street Fighter mainstays along the way! Expect car chases, leg drops, shoot outs, and kicks to the face in this martial-arts-meets-cop-film comic series! View: Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Dogan Cover Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Lau Cover Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Page 1 Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Page 2 Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Page 3 Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Page 4 Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Page 6 (no text, from CBR) Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Page 7 (no text, from CBR) Street Fighter Legends: Chun Li #1, Page 8 (no text, from CBR) ADDED: 01/25/2009 Source: UDON Entertainment, Comic Book Resources
