TOTAL PREVIEWS: 61 ARCHIE COMICS 02 - Archie #596 02 - Archie Double Digest #198 02 - Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP 02 - Sonic Universe #3 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS 03 - Female Force: Michelle Obama (One Shot) BOOM! STUDIOS 03 - Eureka: Dormant Gene #1 (of 4) - updated 04/28/2009 03 - Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1 (of 4) 03 - Mr. Stuffins #1 (of 3) 04 - The Muppet Show #2 (of 4) CARTOON BOOKS 04 - Rasl #4 DABEL BROTHERS PUBLICATIONS 04 - Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1 DARK HORSE COMICS 04 - Conan The Cimmerian #10 05 - Little Lulu Volume 19: The Alamo And Other Stories TP 05 - Oh My Goddess! Colors TP 05 - Path Of The Assassin Volume 15: One Who Rules The Dark Mature Readers 05 - Star Wars Adventures Volume 1: Han Solo And The Hollow Moon Of Khorya TP 06 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Volume 6: Vindication TP 06 - Star Wars: Legacy #35 (2 of 2) DC COMICS 06 - Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12 (of 12) 06 - Green Lantern Volume 4 #40 (2 of 4) 07 - Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26 07 - Superman #687 07 - Superman/Batman #59 (3 of 3) 07 - Teen Titans Volume 3 #70 (3 of 5) 08 - Trinity #48 (of 52) 16 - Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31 (6 of 8) - added 04/27/2009 DC COMICS/VERTIGO 17 - Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7 Mature Readers - added 05/01/2009 DC COMICS/WILDSTORM 08 - Gears of War #6 DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT 16 - Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1 - added 04/27/2009 16 - Masquerade #3 - added 04/27/2009 08 - Sherlock Holmes #1 - updated 04/27/2009 IDW PUBLISHING 08 - G.I. Joe: Origins #3 IMAGE COMICS 17 - Amber Atoms #3 - added 05/02/2009 09 - Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC 09 - The Astounding Wolf-Man #15 17 - Madman Atomic Comics #15 - added 04/28/2009 09 - Mr. Universe (One Shot) 09 - Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2 (of 7) 10 - Proof #19 - updated 04/28/2009 IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW 10 - Rising Stars Compendium TP 10 - Witchblade #126 MARVEL COMICS 16 - Amazing Spider-Man Family #5 - added 04/27/2009 10 - Avengers/Invaders #10 (of 12) 11 - Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms (One Shot) 11 - Dark Avengers #4 - updated 04/27/2009 11 - Dark Reign: The Cabal (One Shot) 11 - Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4 12 - Ender's Game: Battle School #5 (of 5) 12 - Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35 12 - Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2 12 - Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38 13 - Nova Volume 4 #24 13 - Runaways Volume 3 #9 13 - Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10 13 - Thunderbolts #131 (4 of 4) 14 - Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5 (of 6) 14 - Uncanny X-Men #509 - updated 04/27/2009 14 - War Machine Volume 2 #5 14 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1 RED 5 COMICS 17 - Neozoic Volume 1 TP - added 04/28/2009 TITAN BOOKS 15 - Tank Girl 1 (Remastered Edition) Available April 28, 2009
ARCHIE #596 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: George Gladir, Bill Golliher Pencils: Stan Goldberg Covers: Stan Goldberg "THE BIG FLIP" After nearly 70 years of being indecisive over Betty and Veronica, Jughead offers Archie a simple solution: merely flip a coin! "TELLER I LOVE HER!" The new bank teller steals Archie’s heart… but that’s not all she pilfers! "GORY STORY" Archie takes on a project he can really sink his “fangs” into – making a documentary about vampires! Features the “Monster Museum” last seen in ARCHIE & FRIENDS #106. "CHANGING TIMES" Mr. Weatherbee shows the class of ’84 how much things have changed… but for Archie and Jughead, the more things change, the more they stay the same! View: Archie #596, Cover Archie #596, Page 1 Archie #596, Page 2 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #198 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: John Rose, Mike Pellowski, Various Pencils: Jeff Shultz, Bob Bolling, Tim Kennedy, Various Covers: Jeff Shultz "ALL WET" Archie has a “big fish” story to tell… all about the big mess he made at the new seafood restaurant! "ROLL THE DICE" Waiters on wheels are back in style… but when Archie’s your server you might want to take insurance on your meal! "NAME GAMES" A tree by any other name would still rain chestnuts down all over town! BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! View: Archie Double Digest #198, Cover Archie Double Digest #198, Page 1 Archie Double Digest #198, Page 2 Archie Double Digest #198, Page 3 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCHIE HIGH SCHOOL CHRONICLES VOLUME 1: FRESHMAN YEAR TP Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Batton Lash Pencils: Bill Galvan Covers: Bill Galvan Archie and his friends have forever been stuck in the latter portion of high school, but now, after many long years, the story of how “the gang” all met up is finally being told in this, the first edition of “The High School Chronicles!” This pioneering storyline, captured in issues #587-591 of ARCHIE and now again in this graphic novel reprint, brings us the beginning of the “eternal love triangle,” the introduction of Mr. Weatherbee as principal of Riverdale High, the formation of Moose and Midge’s relationship (and Reggie’s subsequent schemes to split them up), and other Archie staples! It’s all brought to you by fan-favorite writer Batton Lash of “Wolff & Byrd” and “Archie Meets the Punisher” fame, along with popular Archie Comics artist, Bill Galvan. So get your Homecoming dress, pack your brand-new backpack, and pick up your school map to find your way to the biggest Archie story of the year! View: Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP, Cover Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP, Page 1 Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP, Page 2 Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP, Page 3 Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP, Page 4 Archie High School Chronicles Volume 1: Freshman Year TP, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SONIC UNIVERSE #3 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Ian Flynn Pencils: Tracy Yardley Covers: Tracy Yardley THE LATEST HIT SONIC SERIES RETURNS WITH ITS THIRD ACTION-PACKED ISSUE! "OLD SOLDIERS" Shadow is sent into the remote mountains to find E-102 Gamma. At the same time, Dr. Robotnik launches the over-powered E-123 Omega to hunt down and destroy the rogue robot! It’s a race against time to see if Shadow can save Gamma and offer him asylum – if Gamma even wants to be saved! It’s the latest installment of this exciting new series presenting unifying continuity while spotlighting the many characters from Sonic’s various video games and animated series. View: Sonic Universe #3, Cover Sonic Universe #3, Page 1 Sonic Universe #3, Page 2 Sonic Universe #3, Page 3 Sonic Universe #3, Page 4 Sonic Universe #3, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers
FEMALE FORCE: MICHELLE OBAMA (One Shot) Publisher: Bluewater Productions Writers: Meal Bailey Pencils: Ryan Howe Covers: Vinnie Tartamella This one-shot features the newest First Lady, Michelle Obama. A mother, political force and now... the new First Lady, it's obvious that Michelle Obama has lived a life many have only dreamed of. Continuing Bluewater's examination of strong female figures in politics, this visual biography will examine Michelle's life in detail to help find her context in modern history. View: Female Force: Michelle Obama, Cover Female Force: Michelle Obama, Page 1 Female Force: Michelle Obama, Page 2 Female Force: Michelle Obama, Page 3 Female Force: Michelle Obama, Page 4 Source: Comics Continuum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EUREKA: DORMANT GENE #1 (of 4) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Andrew Cosby, Jonathan L. Davis Pencils: Mark Dos Santos Covers: Mark Dos Santos Part 1 of 4 Sci-Fi Channel's smash hit show returns for another series masterminded by the creators of the show, told completely in continuity! Eureka creators Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia are joined by writer Jonathan L. Davis in bringing all-new stories from everybody¹s favorite town of eccentric geniuses! View: Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Cover A Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Cover B Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Cover C (from Major) Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Inside Front Cover (from Major) Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Page 1 Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Page 2 Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Page 3 Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Page 4 Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Page 5 Eureka: Dormant Gene #1, Page 6 UPDATED: 04/28/2009 - added Cover C, inside front cover Source: Comics Continuum, Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FARSCAPE: D'ARGO'S LAMENT #1 (of 4) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Rockne S. O’Bannon, Keith DeCandido Pencils: Neil Edwards Covers: Michael Dipascale, Will Sliney "IF YOU CAN BE AN IDIOT, I CAN BE AN IDIOT", Part 1 of 4 Ka D’argo lives on — only in this pulse-pounding FARSCAPE mini-series set in continuity during season 3 between episodes “Revenging Angel” and “Fractures”! Follow the adventures of John Crichton’s best friend D’argo as he’s forced to not only save the day and end planetary war, he’s got to do it all with mouthy Princess Jool along for the ride. And that means trouble! View: Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Dipascale Cover Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Sliney Cover Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Dipascale Incentive Cover Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Inside Front Cover Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Page 1 Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Page 2 Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Page 3 Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Page 4 Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Page 5 Farscape: D'Argo's Lament #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MR. STUFFINS #1 (of 3) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Johanna Stokes, Andrew Cosby Pencils: Axel Medellin, Drew Rausch Covers: David Peterson, Joe Abraham "MY TEDDY BEAR'S A SECRET AGENT!", Part 1 of 3 When a scientist succeeds in creating Artificial Intelligence, he discovers to his horror that the government plans on making it a weapon. On the run, he hides the program inside a mechanical toy bear. An unsuspecting family buys the toy bear and a little boy discovers a new best friend – a cute, cuddly toy bear who’s got all the moves of James Bond! Chaos, fun, and mayhem ensue, from the creator of EUREKA Andrew Cosby and EUREKA writer Johanna Stokes! All over the country, the original edition of MR. STUFFINS #1 has sold out at convention after convention as fans asked, “When will issue #2 come out?” Well, true believer, the bear is back in a completely re-drawn and re-colored first issue with all new art from hot newcomer Axel Medellin, and most importantly for retailers, guaranteed this time to be on-time and on-schedule! Series Features “A” covers By MOUSE GUARD’s David Petersen. View: Mr. Stuffins #1, Peterson Cover Mr. Stuffins #1, Abraham Cover Mr. Stuffins #1, Inside Front Cover Mr. Stuffins #1, Page 1 Mr. Stuffins #1, Page 2 Mr. Stuffins #1, Page 3 Mr. Stuffins #1, Page 4 Mr. Stuffins #1, Page 5 Mr. Stuffins #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
THE MUPPET SHOW #2 (of 4) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Roger Langridge Pencils: Roger Langridge Covers: Roger Langridge Part 2 of 4 Acclaimed creator Roger Landridge continues his madcap romp across The Muppet Show stage! In this hilarious issue, Fozzie’s comedy act is even more terrible than normal! When he asks for Gonzo’s help with his routine, Fozzie might just break more than his funny bone! View: The Muppet Show #2, Cover A The Muppet Show #2, Cover B The Muppet Show #2, Inside Front Cover The Muppet Show #2, Page 1 The Muppet Show #2, Page 2 The Muppet Show #2, Page 3 The Muppet Show #2, Page 4 The Muppet Show #2, Page 5 The Muppet Show #2, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RASL #4 Publisher: Cartoon Books Writers: Jeff Smith Pencils: Jeff Smith Covers: Jeff Smith Rasl's world is closing in around him and the only way to regain control is to leave it! The multi-dimensional art thief returns to the parallel universe where Dylan isn't Dylan, where he makes startling discoveries about his past -and about the nature of reality itself! Rasl and the lizard-faced killer battle it out as the the origins of the science behind Rasl's inter-dimensional engines are revealed. Rasl himself is faced with a choice: surrender his secrets or spend eternity chasing the lizard-faced assassin through parallel worlds trying to save the people he loves. View: Rasl #4, Cover Rasl #4, Page 1 Rasl #4, Page 2 Rasl #4, Page 3 Rasl #4, Page 4 Rasl #4, Page 5 Rasl #4, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEAN KOONTZ'S NEVERMORE #1 Publisher: Dabel Brothers Publications Writers: Dean Koontz, Keith Champagne Pencils: Andy Smith Covers: Andy Smith Colorists: Andrew Dalhouse Letters: Bill Tortolini Love makes us do crazy things. Meet Robert Godric, who in a desperate attempt to bring back his wife, Nora, who died of an aggressive brain cancer, invents a way to travel to parallel earths and searches for a living Nora on the infinite number of Earths. Inadvertently, he and his team encounter an alien hivelike race—the Hydra—that is conquering Earth after Earth after Earth. If the Hydra find our version by following Godric back to it, our civilization will not survive the invasion. Created exclusively for comics by Dean Koontz, Nevermore is a brand new story from the masterful pen of New York Times Bestselling author Dean Koontz and featuring an adaptation by comic book writer Kieth Champagne and gorgeous illustrations by artist Andy Smith, Dean Koontz's Nevermore is a story that is filled with love, loss, View: Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Cover Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 1 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 2 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 3 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 4 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 5 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 6 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 7 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 8 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 9 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 10 Dean Koontz's Nevermore #1, Page 11 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONAN THE CIMMERIAN #10 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Timothy Truman Pencils: Tomás Giorello Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner Colorists: José Villarrubia As the "Black Colossus" story arc continues, this issue focuses on Natohk, as he builds his army of desert tribesmen, bloodthirsty nomads, and demons to begin his invasion of Hyboria! Natohk has his sights set on the border city of Khoraja first, and he sends his fearsome horde to take it and begin their full assault on Koth -- a country filled with petty, quarreling rulers. Heading toward Khoraja with the rest of Amalric's mercenaries, Conan is still learning the ways of military discipline and strategy, impressing his leader while also making some enemies among Amalric's foot soldiers. Princess Yasmela is Khoraja's remaining sovereign. Haunted by terrifying apparitions and demonic visits, she prays to Mitra for help as Natohk's forces near her war-torn country and her near-defenseless city. View: Conan The Cimmerian #10, Cover Conan The Cimmerian #10, Page 1 Conan The Cimmerian #10, Page 2 Conan The Cimmerian #10, Page 3 Conan The Cimmerian #10, Page 4 Conan The Cimmerian #10, Page 5 Conan The Cimmerian #10, Page 6 Conan The Cimmerian #10, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
LITTLE LULU VOLUME 19: THE ALAMO AND OTHER STORIES TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Stanley Pencils: John Stanley, Irving Tripp Containing the never-before-collected Marge's Little Lulu #88-#93 in full color, this volume features masterworks by comic-book legends John Stanley and Irving Tripp that haven't been seen since they first hit spinner racks over fifty years ago! Perfect for anyone who loves to laugh, these timeless tales of Lulu Moppet, Tubby Tompkins, and the rest of the neighborhood kids will be appreciated by adults and children alike for the unrivaled quality of their craft and hilarity of their hijinks! * For the first time anywhere, Dark Horse presents two hundred pages of classic Little Lulu comics in their original colors for a paltry $14.95! View: Little Lulu Volume 19: The Alamo And Other Stories TP, Cover Little Lulu Volume 19: The Alamo And Other Stories TP, Page 1 Little Lulu Volume 19: The Alamo And Other Stories TP, Page 2 Little Lulu Volume 19: The Alamo And Other Stories TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OH MY GODDESS! COLORS TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Kosuke Fujishima What's inside? Let's start with what's outside: a metallic gold embossed cover with french flaps, featuring the Goddess sisters on the front, and Belldandy and her angel Holy Bell on the interior. Then the contents kick off with a wacky intro to the Oh My Goddess! saga, in the form of an eight-page "fan" manga by Neon Genesis Evangelion Angel designer Yoshitou Asari! Then, OMG! Colors's namesake: four classic Oh My Goddess! stories, each focusing on a different goddess, and colorized under Kosuke Fujishima's supervision. Finally, an exhaustive "Encyclopedia" section cross-references the people, places, and things of the first thirty volumes of OMG!, including the differences between the two English versions, and many in-jokes about the series never before revealed! * The ultimate celebration for the Oh My Goddess! fan, Oh My Goddess! Colors is a beautiful, oversize retrospective on Kosuke Fujishima's Oh My Goddess!, the longest-running manga series in English! "Oh My Goddess! Is an eternally charming manga series with magical humor and a big heart." -ActiveAnime.com View: Oh My Goddess! Colors TP, Cover Oh My Goddess! Colors TP, Page 1 Oh My Goddess! Colors TP, Page 2 Oh My Goddess! Colors TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 15: ONE WHO RULES THE DARK Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Kazuo Koike Pencils: Goseki Kojima Covers: Goseki Kojima Koike and Kojima's tale of how the ninja Hattori Hanzo helped Tokugawa Ieyasu become the shogun who united Japan is in its fifteenth and final volume. All of the action, suspense, political intrigue, and love will come to an end. But before Ieyasu can claim his position, there will be much misery, murder, and tragedy on this already blood-soaked road. The path to the shogunate is a long and arduous journey, made easier by such a vassal as Hattori Hanzo, but in this last volume of Path of the Assassin, Koike and Kojima will tell us just how difficult that journey can be. "Instead of the many stories of the episodic Samurai Assassin, Koike and Kojima are unfolding a huge story arc, with comparable artfulness." -Booklist MATURE READERS View: Path Of The Assassin Volume 15: One Who Rules The Dark, Cover Path Of The Assassin Volume 15: One Who Rules The Dark, Page 3 Path Of The Assassin Volume 15: One Who Rules The Dark, Page 4 Path Of The Assassin Volume 15: One Who Rules The Dark, Page 5 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS ADVENTURES VOLUME 1: HAN SOLO AND THE HOLLOW MOON OF KHORYA TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Jeremy Barlow Pencils: Rick Lacy Covers: Rick Lacy Inkers: Matthew Loux Colorists: Michael Atiyeh No one ever said being a smuggler was easy! Before they ever met Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca had already lived a lifetime of adventures. In this action-packed tale, Han and Chewie are caught between gangsters and the Empire, and their only help is Han's former partner -- who may be worse than either! Star Wars Adventures is a new series of graphic novellas designed for readers of all ages! View: Star Wars Adventures Volume 1: Han Solo And The Hollow Moon Of Khorya TP, Cover Star Wars Adventures Volume 1: Han Solo And The Hollow Moon Of Khorya TP, Page 1 Star Wars Adventures Volume 1: Han Solo And The Hollow Moon Of Khorya TP, Page 2 Star Wars Adventures Volume 1: Han Solo And The Hollow Moon Of Khorya TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics
STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC VOLUME 6: VINDICATION TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Jackson Miller Pencils: Brian Ching, Bong Dazo Inkers: Joe Pimentel Colorists: Michael Atiyeh Fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's quest to clear his name is finally concluded in this novel-length story! Zayne and his con-artist companion Gryph commit to a new course in exposing the dark actions of the secret Jedi Covenant. Yet doing so takes them not only to the homeworld of one of Zayne's murdering Masters, but into the most highly guarded place on the planet -- a storehouse of Sith artifacts! But his days as a renegade won't end there! Zayne's search for justice will continue to Coruscant, where he'll confront his Master, Lucien Draay, and the members of the Jedi Covenant in a showdown that will end his days as a fugitive in one way . . . or another. * Continues the story set nearly four thousand years before the rise of the Empire and the fall of Anakin Skywalker (and seven years prior to the events in the Knights of the Old Republic video game). * Collects issues #29 - #35 * Combined sales of the first four volumes of the Dark Horse Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series have reached over 75,000 copies! View: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Volume 6: Vindication TP, Cover Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Volume 6: Vindication TP, Page 1 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Volume 6: Vindication TP, Page 2 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Volume 6: Vindication TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: LEGACY #35 (2 of 2) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Ostrander Pencils: Jan Duursema Inkers: Dan Parsons Colorists: Brad Anderson Part 2 of 2 The fallout from the battle on Had Abbadon is being felt throughout the galaxy. On Coruscant, Moffs Nyna Calixte and Morlish Veed contemplate the news and wonder what it means for their plans to rule the Empire; while across the galaxy, deposed Emperor Roan Fel mourns what has been lost. Meanwhile "Bantha" Rawk aids Cade in a dangerous plan to save a friend. The conclusion to "Storms" will set a new path for Legacy -- the galaxy has been reborn . . . again! View: Star Wars: Legacy #35, Cover Star Wars: Legacy #35, Page 1 Star Wars: Legacy #35, Page 2 Star Wars: Legacy #35, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BATMAN: GOTHAM AFTER MIDNIGHT #12 (of 12) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Steve Niles Pencils: Kelley Jones Covers: Kelley Jones 12 of 12 Blood will run and people will scream in the final chapter of this mysterious and macabre maxiseries! The Dark Knight takes on the monstrous Midnight for the fate of Gotham City, but things do not end well for either hero or villain, and neither Batman nor Gotham will ever be the same after Midnight... View: Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Cover Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Page 1 Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Page 2 Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Page 3 Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Page 4 Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Page 5 Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Page 6 Batman: Gotham After Midnight #12, Page 7 Source: Comics Continuum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GREEN LANTERN VOLUME 4 #40 (2 of 4) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns Pencils: Philip Tan Covers: Philip Tan, Rodolfo Migliari (Incentive) Inkers: Jonathan Glapion "AGENT ORANGE", Part 2 of 4 The prelude to "The Blackest Night" continues as the war of light explodes across the Vega System. It's the Green Lantern Corps vs. the bizarre Orange Lantern Corps led by the most disgusting, filthiest, vilest being in the universe. But now that Agent Orange has been disturbed, what does that mean to the rest of the universe? Plus, John Stewart battles alongside his newest ally...Fatality? View: Green Lantern Volume 4 #40, Tan Cover Green Lantern Volume 4 #40, Page 1 Green Lantern Volume 4 #40, Page 2 Green Lantern Volume 4 #40, Page 3 Green Lantern Volume 4 #40, Page 4 Green Lantern Volume 4 #40, Page 5 Green Lantern Volume 4 #40, Page 6-7 Source: IGN Comics
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA VOLUME 3 #26 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns Pencils: Dale Eaglesham Covers: Alex Ross Inkers: Nathan Massengill Featuring three painted covers by Alex Ross depicting the entire Justice Society of America! In a very special day-in-the-life story of the JSA titled "Black Adam Ruined My Birthday," the team celebrates the birthday of one of their own – Stargirl! Don't miss this momentous issue. View: Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26, Middle Cover Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26, Page 1 Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26, Page 2 Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26, Page 3 Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26, Page 4 Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26, Page 5 Justice Society of America Volume 3 #26, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERMAN #687 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: James Robinson Pencils: Renato Guedes Covers: Andrew Robinson Inkers: Wilson Magalháes "POWER AND WEAKNESS" Mon-El has agreed to be Metropolis's new champion – unfortunately Metropolis wants nothing to do with him! In the wake of the events in the "New Krypton" saga, Mon-El faces fierce anti-Kryptonian sentiments from a city that assumes he's Kryptonian. Oh, and there's also the not-so-small problem of Rampage. Meanwhile, the Guardian and his Science Police must deal with the Prankster's new wave of murderous fun. And Black Lightning and Steel face the repercussions of a world without Superman. View: Superman #687, Cover Superman #687, Page 1 Superman #687, Page 2 Superman #687, Page 3 Superman #687, Page 4 Superman #687, Page 5 Source: MySpace Comic Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERMAN/BATMAN #59 (3 of 3) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning, Mike Johnson Pencils: Whilce Portacio Covers: Whilce Portacio Inkers: Richard Friend "NANOPOLIS", Part 3 of 3 It's an out-of-control Superman vs. The Dark Knight, with the lives of both men hanging in the balance! View: Superman/Batman #59, Cover Superman/Batman #59, Page 1 Superman/Batman #59, Page 2 Superman/Batman #59, Page 3 Superman/Batman #59, Page 4 Superman/Batman #59, Page 5 Superman/Batman #59, Page 6 Source: MySpace Comic Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEEN TITANS VOLUME 3 #70 (3 of 5) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Sean McKeever Pencils: Joe Bennett Covers: Andrew Robinson Inkers: Jack Jadson "DEATHTRAP", Part 3 of 5 Straight from the pages of VIGILANTE #5, the team gets roped into Jericho's insane plot to take out both Titans teams. But how can they fight back against a menace who can possess their bodies? Continued in TITANS #13, on sale in May! View: Teen Titans Volume 3 #70, Cover Teen Titans Volume 3 #70, Page 1 Teen Titans Volume 3 #70, Page 2 Teen Titans Volume 3 #70, Page 3 Teen Titans Volume 3 #70, Page 4 Teen Titans Volume 3 #70, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
TRINITY #48 (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 and John Dell and Jesus Merino Part 48 of 52 Earth – and all of reality – is under assault from space, magic forces, other dimensions and more! But if Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman changed forever, does it mean salvation for everybody else – or disaster? The Trinity leads DC's heroes and some surprising allies in a sprawling battle to save reality! Featuring Krona, Morgaine Le Fey, the Crime Syndicate, Despero, Enigma, the JLA and loads of other DC heroes and villains! View: Trinity #48, Cover Trinity #48, Page 1 Trinity #48, Page 2 Trinity #48, Page 3 Trinity #48, Page 4 Trinity #48, Page 5 Trinity #48, Page 6 Trinity #48, Page 7 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GEARS OF WAR #6 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Joshua Ortega Pencils: Liam Sharp Covers: Brandon Badeaux The action-packed prequel to Gears of War 2 concludes its opening arc with a bang! Delta finds their mission in shambles with numerous members dead! Could things possibly get worse? View: Gears of War #6, Cover Gears of War #6, Page 1 Gears of War #6, Page 2 Gears of War #6, Page 3 Gears of War #6, Page 4 Source: Comics Continuum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHERLOCK HOLMES #1 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Leah Moore, John Reppion Pencils: Aaron Campbell Covers: John Cassaday Inkers: Aaron Campbell Colorists: Tony Aviña Genre "TRIAL OF SHERLOCK HOLMES" Continuing their new exploration of literary icons, Dynamite Entertainment presents the ultimate mystery as they unveil Sherlock Holmes! Written by Leah Moore and John Reppion with reverence and a modern edge, artist Aaron Douglas completes the Victorian mood under the striking and iconic John Cassaday covers. Issue #1 begins the “Trial of Sherlock Holmes” which presents the great detective with an all-too personal quandary and explores the nature of the man and his world with a mix of refined ambiance, carefully crafted mystery and chilling suspense! View: Sherlock Holmes #1, Cover Sherlock Holmes #1, Page 1 (from CBR) Sherlock Holmes #1, Page 2 (from CBR) Sherlock Holmes #1, Page 3 (from CBR) Sherlock Holmes #1, Page 4 Sherlock Holmes #1, Page 5 Sherlock Holmes #1, Page 6 Sherlock Holmes #1, Page 7 UPDATED: 04/27/2009 - added pages 1-3 Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- G.I. JOE: ORIGINS #3 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Larry Hama Pencils: Mike Hawthorne Covers: Andrea DiVito, Tom Feister Introducing the newest member to the JOE team! HEAVY DUTY signs up and takes aim—but at who? Meanwhile, the stage has been set for a harrowing battle between the fledgling G.I. JOE team and the mysterious new villain CHIMERA—but is there more to him behind the mask? View: G.I. Joe: Origins #3, DiVito Cover G.I. Joe: Origins #3, Feister Cover G.I. Joe: Origins #3, DiVito Incentive Cover G.I. Joe: Origins #3, Page 1 G.I. Joe: Origins #3, Page 2 G.I. Joe: Origins #3, Page 3 G.I. Joe: Origins #3, Page 4 G.I. Joe: Origins #3, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
APES AND BABES ART OF FRANK CHO HC Publisher: Image Comics Pencils: Frank Cho Covers: Frank Cho From the award-winning creator of LIBERTY MEADOWS, ZOMBIE KING and JUNGLE GIRL, comes APES AND BABES: THE ART OF FRANK CHO. This 144-page full color collection will showcase FRANK CHO's past and present illustrations and you will see why he's considered one of the top masters of the female form and fantastic beasts. View: Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Cover Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Page 1 Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Page 2 Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Page 3 Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Page 4 Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Page 5 Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Page 6 Apes And Babes Art Of Frank Cho HC, Page 7 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ASTOUNDING WOLF-MAN #15 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Jason Howard Covers: Jason Howard Prison Rampage! While locked away, Gary Hampton experiences his moon rage –- are the guards of Stronghold Prison equipped to handle a completely out of control Wolf-Man? And how does this affect the diabolical world ending plans of THE FACE? View: The Astounding Wolf-Man #15, Cover The Astounding Wolf-Man #15, Page 1 The Astounding Wolf-Man #15, Page 2 The Astounding Wolf-Man #15, Page 3 The Astounding Wolf-Man #15, Page 4 The Astounding Wolf-Man #15, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MR. UNIVERSE (One Shot) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Vassilis Gogtzilas, K.I. Zachopoulos Pencils: Vassilis Gogtzilas Covers: Vassilis Gogtzilas Everybody needs Mr. Universe -* the superhero whose adventures ring throughout the cosmos! Day and night, he watches over the city, offering help to the helpless! Without the luxury of a secret identity, unable to remain invisible among the crowds, he continues to fulfill his duty! Mr. Universe! The restless superhero! At least, that¹s what Tommy thought... View: Mr. Universe, Cover Mr. Universe, Page 1 Mr. Universe, Page 2 Mr. Universe, Page 3 Mr. Universe, Page 4 Mr. Universe, Page 5 Source: Image Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHONOGRAM 2: THE SINGLES CLUB #2 (of 7) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Kieron Gillen Pencils: Jamie McKelvie Covers: Jamie McKelvie Part 2 of 7 Getting over an ex is never easy. When they've laid a phonomantic curse on you, it borders on the impossible. In the second of seven stand-alone stories set in a single club, PHONOGRAM's cynical heart cracks wide open. PLUS two complete back-up stories with art from EMMA VIECELI (HAMLET, COMIC BOOK TATTOO) and DANIEL HEARD (COMIC BOOK TATTOO, CHIMPLANTS)." View: Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2, Cover Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2, Page 1 Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2, Page 2 Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2, Page 3 Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2, Page 4 Phonogram 2: The Singles Club #2, Page 5 Source: Image Comics
PROOF #19 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Alex Grecian Pencils: Riley Rossmo Covers: Riley Rossmo "JULIA", Part 2 There's a killer loose in Victorian England and Scotland Yard suspects Proof's friends. Is the killer a circus performer? Meanwhile, the woman Proof loves chooses another man! View: Proof #19, Cover Proof #19, Page 1 Proof #19, Page 2 Proof #19, Page 3 Proof #19, Page 4 Proof #19, Page 5 Proof #19, Page 6 (from Major) UPDATED: 04/28/2009 - added page 6 Source: Image Comics, Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RISING STARS COMPENDIUM TP Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: J. Michael Straczynski, Fiona Avery Pencils: Brent Anderson, Keu Cha, David Finch, Karl Moline, Various When Rising Stars first debuted in 1999, people hailed its fresh take on the superhero mythos, grounding the fantastic in reality. The groundbreaking series by acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5, Thor) spawned three spin-off mini-series and has influenced successful TV shows like The 4400 and Heroes. Now, every issue of Rising Stars, from the #0 to the last issue of the last mini-series, is collected into one comprehensive softcover. This edition includes Rising Stars #1-24, #0 issue, #½ issue, Prelude issue, Rising Stars: Bright, Rising Stars: Voices of the Dead and Rising Stars: Untouchable. View: Rising Stars Compendium TP, Cover Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 1 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 2 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 3 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 4 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 5 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 6 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 7 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 8 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 9 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 10 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 11 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 12 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 13 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 14 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 15 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 16 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 17 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 18 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 19 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 20 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 21 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 22 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 23 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 24 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 25 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 26 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 27 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 28 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 29 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 30 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 31 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 32 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 33 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 34 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 35 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 36 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 37 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 38 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 39 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 40 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 41 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 42 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 43 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 44 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 45 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 46 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 47 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 48 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 49 Rising Stars Compendium TP, Page 50 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITCHBLADE #126 Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Ron Marz Pencils: Stjepan Sejic Covers: Stjepan Sejic, Tim Seeley The momentous “War of the Witchblades” story arc continues! Events have been building to this storyline for two years, and by the time it’s all over, everyone the Witchblade touches will be changed forever. The rift between wielders Sara Pezzini and Dani Baptiste deepens into all-out hostility. Meanwhile, the mysterious manipulator who has been pulling the strings in Sara and Dani’s lives finally reveals himself, and chaos follows in his wake. View: Witchblade #126, Seeley Cover B Witchblade #126, Sejic Cover A Witchblade #126, Sejic Cover C Witchblade #126, Page 1 Witchblade #126, Page 2 Witchblade #126, Page 3 Witchblade #126, Page 4 Witchblade #126, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVENGERS/INVADERS #10 (of 12) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger Pencils: Steve Sadowski, Patrick Berkenkotter Covers: Alex Ross, Mitch Breitweiser (Incentive) Colorists: Inlight Letters: Todd Klein Part 10 of 12 The true enemy stands revealed and in a twisted past with no order, two teams of heroes make their way under the Atlantic ocean to confront the enemies of freedom who are planning their next move behind a wall built around Europe. But even with the help of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos, plus Black Panther, it may be too late to stop the end of everything. View: Avengers/Invaders #10, Ross Cover Dark Avengers #4, Breitweiser Incentive Cover Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 1 Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 2 Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 3 Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 4 Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 5 Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 6 Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 7 Avengers/Invaders #10, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum
CAPTAIN AMERICA THEATER OF WAR: A BROTHER IN ARMS (One Shot) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Jenkins Pencils: John McCrea Covers: Mitch Breitweiser On the night of March 25th, 1945, twenty-three men of the Second Battalion of the United States Army Rangers undertook one of the most daring raids of World War Two, led by none other than Captain America. But it doesn’t go the way anyone planned, when a German soldier is taken as a prisoner of war and placed in Cap’s care. In his second installment, Paul Jenkins (CAPTAIN AMERICA: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL) explores the fact and fiction of World War II Captain America, and the good soldiers that followed him into the darkest of days. An all-new story of the original Captain America! View: Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Cover Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 1 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 2 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 3 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 4 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 5 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 6 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 7 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 8 Captain America Theater Of War: A Brother In Arms, Page 9 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DARK AVENGERS #4 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Jenkins Pencils: John McCrea Covers: Mitch Breitweiser, Stefano Caselli (Incentive) The Dark Avengers’ first mission shows Norman Osborn all the plusses and minuses of the choices he has made for his team. So changes must be made. Some come, some go, and not everyone is happy about it. Also, the Cabal reunites for the first time since the Dark Reign began, and they are REALLY not happy. View: Dark Avengers #4, Breitweiser Cover Dark Avengers #4, Caselli Incentive Cover (from Continuum) Dark Avengers #4, Page 1 Dark Avengers #4, Page 2 Dark Avengers #4, Page 3 Dark Avengers #4, Page 4 Dark Avengers #4, Page 5 Dark Avengers #4, Page 6 Dark Avengers #4, Page 7 (from Newsarama) UDPATED: 04/27/2009 - added page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum, Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DARK REIGN: THE CABAL (One Shot) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jonathan Hickman, Matt Fraction, Peter Milligan Pencils: Adi Granov, Kyle Hotz Covers: Daniel Acuna Doctor Doom! Emma Frost! The Hood! Namor the Sub-Mariner! Loki! They’re the members of Norman Osborn’s secret Cabal of villainy, united in common cause as they move to change the very landscape of the Marvel Universe! Now, in five all-new stories, learn how each member of this sinister syndicate intends to capitalize on the situation—and perhaps how they intend to deal with each other should it prove necessary! View: Dark Reign: The Cabal, Cover Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 1 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 2 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 3 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 4 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 5 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 6 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 7 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 8 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 9 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 10 Dark Reign: The Cabal, Page 11 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR. DOOM AND THE MASTERS OF EVIL #4 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Tobin Pencils: Patrick Scherberger Covers: Roger Cruz She predates the birth of man. She manipulates matter at will. She can merge with the shadows. She’s Selene, the original vampire, known as the Black Queen, and in her possession is something Dr. Doom desperately needs, but she’s not going to give it up without a fight. Luckily for Doom, he’s brought along a few friends, like Princess Python, Magneto, and a platoon of Sentinels reprogrammed into Witch-Hunters! View: Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Cover Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 1 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 2 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 3 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 4 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 5 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 6 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 7 Dr. Doom And The Masters Of Evil #4, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources
ENDER'S GAME: BATTLE SCHOOL #5 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christopher Yost Pencils: Pasqual Ferry Covers: Pasqual Ferry The first volume of New York Times bestseller Orson Scott Card's sci-fi epic comes to its conclusion! Ender Wiggin has fought his way through countless battles, and risen in the ranks of Battle School... but as his eighth birthday passes, he's losing another battle. Ender has slipped into despair, and the teachers of Battle School know that Ender will be lost to them forever unless they do something. But how do you convince one of the deadliest children in the universe he's not a monster? It all leads to ENDER'S GAME: COMMAND SCHOOL. View: Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Cover (from Marvel) Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 1 Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 2 Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 3 Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 4 Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 5 Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 6 Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 7 Ender's Game: Battle School #5, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources, Marvel Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL ADVENTURES: THE AVENGERS #35 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Tobin Pencils: Casey Jones Covers: David Williams Letters: Dave Sharpe Hawkeye needs a date for an Avengers picnic, but just once he’d like to meet a regular girl who doesn’t punch holes through walls or jet off to Saturn for the weekend. But how does one go about meeting a normal girl when living the life of a super hero? The solution seems to be an online dating service called Lover’s Leap, but when Hawkeye accidentally downloads a wealth of sensitive Avengers information onto the website, which (dang!) turns out to be a scam site run by Batroc the Leaper, it’s going to take the combined fighting might of the Avengers to get Hawkeye out of this jam! Well, at least some of the Avengers. Please don’t tell the others about this, okay? View: Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Cover Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Page 1 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Page 2 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Page 3 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Page 4 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Page 5 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Page 6 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #35, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL ASSISTANT-SIZED SPECTACULAR #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Chris Eliopoulos, Jason Aaron, Chris Yost, Chris Giarrusso, Adam Warren, Wyatt Cenac, Brian Patchett Pencils: Various Covers: David Williams Rejects, benchwarmers, lovable losers, and might-be Avengers…assemble! In the beloved tradition of Assistant Editors’ Month, we the staffers are sick and tired of our bosses telling nothing but Wolverine stories, Spider-Man stories, Captain America stories…and we’re taking matters into our own oddball hands! Little guys can be heroes, too…and when this motley crew of misfits gets their shot – in stories featuring Elsa Bloodstone, American Eagle, D-Man, the daughter of Galactus, Mini Marvel cake-eating Hawkeye, Candidate Luke Cage, and more – it could be the start of something big! Don’t miss this two-issue anthology of also-rans who might – just MIGHT – ascend to the A-list! (Fingers crossed. Really we’re just hoping this doesn’t get us fired.) View: (no text, unsure about page numbers) Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Cover (combined with #1) Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page A1 Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page A2 Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page A6 Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page C1 Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page C2 Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page C6 Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page 1 Marvel Assistant-Sized Spectacular #2, Page 2 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MS. MARVEL VOLUME 2 #38 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Reed Pencils: Rebekkrah Isaacs Covers: Phil Jimenez, Paolo Rivera "MEET THE NEW BOSS..." FROM THE PAGES OF DARK AVENGERS! Now it can be revealed. After the fall of Carol Danvers, the villainous Moonstone has now taken up the mantle of the world’s greatest super-heroine. And don’t worry…she’s gonna save the hell out of you. View: Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Jimenez Cover Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Rivera Incentive Cover Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 1 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 2 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 3 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 4 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 5 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 6 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 7 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 8 Ms. Marvel Volume 2 #38, Page 16 (no text, from MySpace) Source: Comic Book Resources, MySpace Comic Books
NOVA VOLUME 4 #24 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Pencils: Andrea Di Vito Covers: Daniel Acuna A WAR OF KINGS tie-in! "THIS WORLD AND THE NEXT" As the Shi’Ar and the Kree’s cataclysmic battle explodes across the cosmos, Richard Rider is forced to fight the one opponent he never wanted to: the ancient power that made him Nova in the first place! Yes, it’s time for another of Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning’s trademark jaw-dropping plot swerves! Plus: Please welcome new series artist Andrea DiVito (ANNIHILATION) to the book that Aint It Cool News says is packed with “twists and turns, thrills and scares, cool stuff and awesomely jaw-droppingly cool stuff!” View: Nova Volume 4 #24, Cover Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 1 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 2 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 3 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 4 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 5 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 6 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 7 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 8 Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 9 (no text, from Newsarama) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 10 (no text, from Newsarama) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 11 (no text, from Newsarama) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 12 (no text, from Newsarama) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 13 (no text, from Newsarama) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 14 (no text, from Newsarama) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 15 (no text, from Newsarama) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 16 (no text, from MySpace) Nova Volume 4 #24, Page 17 (no text, from MySpace) Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama, MySpace Comic Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RUNAWAYS VOLUME 3 #9 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Terry Moore Pencils: Takeshi Miyazawa Covers: Humberto Ramos, David La Fuente (Incentive) "ROCK ZOMBIES" Chase’s boss, evil shock-jock Val Rhymin, has raised a magical army of plastic-surgery zombies and is taking over Los Angeles by force. Only the Runaways can stop him. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of Terry Moore’s (Strangers in Paradise, Echo) run, pardon the pun, on RUNAWAYS! View: Runaways Volume 3 #9, Ramos Cover Runaways Volume 3 #9, La Fuente Incentive Cover Runaways Volume 3 #9, Page 1 Runaways Volume 3 #9, Page 2 Runaways Volume 3 #9, Page 3 Runaways Volume 3 #9, Page 4 Runaways Volume 3 #9, Page 5 Runaways Volume 3 #9, Page 6 Runaways Volume 3 #9, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SKAAR: SON OF HULK #10 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Greg Pak Pencils: Ron Lim Covers: Alex Garner Colorists: Elizabeth Breitweiser Letters: Joe Caramagna Where the Hulk smashed, the Son of Hulk slaughters. Where the Hulk found wisdom, the Son of Hulk knows only wrath. But can the shining sojourner known as the Silver Surfer reveal the father to the son and awaken the man within the monster? And can Skaar in turn thwart the Surfer from leading his master Galactus to feast upon Planet Sakaar and its ancient Old Power? Shocking revelations and terrifying twists await as Skaar and the Silver Surfer face off one last time -- with the fate of billions in the balance! View: Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Cover Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Page 1 Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Page 2 Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Page 3 Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Page 4 Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Page 5 Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Page 6 Skaar: Son Of Hulk #10, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THUNDERBOLTS #131 (4 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Andy Diggle Pencils: Bong Dazo, Jose Pimentel Covers: Francesco Matt Mattina, Clint Langley (Incentive) Letters: Comicraft Tie-in to “DARK REIGN” "MAGNUM OPUS", Part 4 of 4 SPECIAL CROSSOVER WITH DEADPOOL! The maniacal Merc with a Mouth has Norman Osborn’s Thunderbolts in his crosshairs – and they’ve got him in theirs! The nastiest fight of ’09 explodes here, and you’ve got the front row seat for all the ultra violence that Andy Diggle (DARK REIGN: HAWKEYE) and Bong Dazo can dish up in the book that Aint It Cool News says “continues to impress”! View: Thunderbolts #131, Mattina Cover Thunderbolts #131, Langley Incentive Cover Thunderbolts #131, Page 1 Thunderbolts #131, Page 2 Thunderbolts #131, Page 3 Thunderbolts #131, Page 4 Thunderbolts #131, Page 5 Thunderbolts #131, Page 6 Thunderbolts #131, Page 7 Thunderbolts #131, Page 8 Thunderbolts #131, Page 9 (no text, from MySpace) Thunderbolts #131, Page 15 (no text, from MySpace) Source: Comic Book Resources, MySpace Comic Books
ULTIMATE WOLVERINE VS HULK #5 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Damon Lindelof Pencils: Leinil Francis Yu Covers: Leinil Francis Yu "AS TOLD IN FIVE PARTS", Part 5 of 6 The slugfest continues as a new heavy hitter comes a callin’, the ultra-sexy Ultimate She-Hulk!!! Who is this mysterious jade giantess and, more importantly, who’s she puttin’ the hurt on first??!! Damon Lindelof, the co-creator of the hit TV series LOST, and superstar artist Leinil Francis Yu (Secret Invasion) bring you the next two installments of this gut-wrenching, spine-tingling, head-splattering series! View: Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Cover Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Page 1 Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Page 2 Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Page 3 Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Page 4 Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Page 5 Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Page 6 Ultimate Wolverine vs Hulk #5, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNCANNY X-MEN #509 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Matt Fraction Pencils: Greg Land, Jay Leisten Covers: Greg Land Colorists: Justin Ponsor Letters: Joe Caramagna The X-Men get up to the delicate art of living as the Sisterhood plan their imminent demise. The Science Team gets to work, trying very hard not to kill one another first. Simon Trask gains traction in the California state legislature, muscling PROPOSITION X to an emergency ballot vote. If it passes, mutants past and present, powered and otherwise, won't be allowed to breed... all this and a friend returns as a foe and ready for murder. Oh, things are getting ugly. View: Uncanny X-Men #509, Cover Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 4 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 5 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 6 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 7 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 8 Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 9 (no text) Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 13 (no text) Uncanny X-Men #509, Page 19 (no text) UPDATED: 04/27/2009 - added pages 9,13,19 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAR MACHINE VOLUME 2 #5 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Greg Pak Pencils: Leonardo Manco Covers: Francesco Matt Mattina, Fiona Staples (Incentive) Letters: Joe Caramagna A DARK REIGN TIE-IN! War Machine faces the biggest fight of his life when his new best friend, Ares, God of War, reveals his dark side! That’s right, everything you’ve seen Ares do before was him in a good mood! Meanwhile, Norman Osborn makes our one-man-army an offer that he might not be able to refuse! To save his soul, will Jim Rhodes work for the devil himself? Find out in the book that has IGN saying, "Leonardo Manco's beautiful art matches the subject matter perfectly…(for the) shoot'em up comic with the sci-fi twist." View: War Machine Volume 2 #5, Mattina Cover War Machine Volume 2 #5, Staples Incentive Cover War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 1 War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 2 War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 3 War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 4 War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 5 War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 6 War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 7 War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 8 (no text) War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 15 (no text) War Machine Volume 2 #5, Page 21 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christopher Yost Pencils: Mark Texiera Covers: Mark Texiera Colorists: Mark Texiera The X-MEN ORIGINS series continues here, with the most popular X-Man in the spotlight. From the first time he popped his claws, to the moment he joined the X-Men, Wolverine has had a rough life. See every gruesome detail here! This is a perfect gift for the people in your life who are looking forward to the X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE movie! View: X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Cover X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 1 X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 2 X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 3 X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 4 X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 5 X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 6 X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 7 X-Men Origins: Wolverine #1, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources
TANK GIRL 1 (Remastered Edition) Publisher: Titan Books By: Alan Martin, Jamie Hewlett From the depths of the outback she charges, astride her fabulous tank! It’s... Tank Girl! Join everybody’s favourite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blitzes her way through a dazzling array of bizarre adventures, including bounty hunting, delivering colostomy bags to Australian presidents, kangaroo boxing... and many more outrageous and mind-warping thrills! With a new introduction from Alan Martin, and rarely seen material from Jamie Hewlett, this is the first in a series of ultimate collections. Presented for the first time in chronological order and in glorious black and white — as nature intended! AVAILABLE APRIL 28, 2009 View: Tank Girl 1, Cover Tank Girl 1, Page 1 Tank Girl 1, Page 2 Tank Girl 1, Page 3 Tank Girl 1, Page 4 Tank Girl 1, Page 5 Source: MySpace Comic Books
WONDER WOMAN VOLUME 3 #31 (6 of 8) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Gail Simone Pencils: Aaron Lopresti, Matt Ryan Covers: Aaron Lopresti, Scott Kolins (Incentive) "RISE OF THE OLYMPIAN!: UPRISING", Part 6 of 8 Two warrior cultures collide as Diana finally faces off against the invulnerable champion of Zeus known as Achilles – the demi-god warrior reincarnated to replace Wonder Woman! Also, we learn more about the monstrous creature Genocide as a key member of the supporting cast hovers near death. The story that changes Diana's status quo forever continues! View: Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Lopresti Cover Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Kolins Incentive Cover Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Page 1 Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Page 2 Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Page 3 Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Page 4 Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Page 5 Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Page 6 Wonder Woman Volume 3 #31, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GARTH ENNIS' BATTLEFIELDS: THE TANKIES #1 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Garth Ennis Pencils: Carlos Ezquerra Covers: John Cassaday, Gary Leach After D-Day came the battle for Normandy, when largely untried Allied soldiers met the seasoned veterans of the German army. As Panzer units and SS troops turn the French countryside into a killing ground, a lone British tank crew struggle to rejoin their squadron. Cut off behind enemy lines, their only hope lies in their fearsome commander, Corporal Stiles- but no one in the crew can stand him, and Stiles isn't too fond of them either. And there are Tigers lurking in the undergrowth... Garth Ennis teams up with Judge Dredd co-creator Carlos Ezquerra the his third installment of the DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT's Battlefields series. Featuring covers by John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men) and Garry Leach (Dan Dare)! View: Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1, Cassaday Cover Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1, Leach Cover Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1, Page 1 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1, Page 2 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1, Page 3 Garth Ennis' Battlefields: The Tankies #1, Page 4 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MASQUERADE #3 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Phil Hester Pencils: Carlos Paul Covers: Alex Ross, Carlos Paul Colorists: Debora Carita "SECRET PASSAGES" The mystery of the disappearing heroes deepens as Masquerade continues to flash back to her past and explore the mysteries of the present! A direct tie-in to the best-selling and acclaimed PROJECT SUPERPOWERS series from Dynamite and Ross! Written by Phil Hester, illustrated by Carlos Paul and overseen by Alex Ross - who also provides the incredible main cover of this issue! View: Masquerade #3, Ross Cover Masquerade #3, Paul Cover Masquerade #3, Page 1 Masquerade #3, Page 2 Masquerade #3, Page 3 Masquerade #3, Page 4 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #5 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Tom Defalco Pencils: Ron Frenz Covers: Ron Frenz Inkers: Sal Buscema Colorists: Bruno Hang Never send a man to do a girl’s job! That’s right, Spider-Fans, Mayday Parker, the spectacular SPIDER-GIRL joins the Family this month and she’s here to stay to answer one crucial question: Who is GWEN REILLY? Elsewhere, take another trip to the neighborhood battlefield of Forest Hills, Queens, with Aunt May – THE AMAZING SPIDER MA’AM! And back in our universe, Spidey teams up with brand new foe SCREWBALL in a race against the clock to rescue a young child, and in the Private Life Of Peter Parker, new pal Carlie Cooper shows Pete how a real cop solves crimes--it’s Ladies’ month here in the family, so stop on by! View: Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Cover Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 1 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 2 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 3 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 4 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 5 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 6 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 7 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 8 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 9 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 10 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 11 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 12 Amazing Spider-Man Family #5, Page 13 Source: Newsarama
UNKNOWN SOLDIER VOLUME 4 #7 Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Writers: Joshua Dysart Pencils: Alberto Ponticelli Covers: Dave Johnson The book IGN called "contender for best new series of the year," as well as the praise-winner from Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis, G4 TV, The Onion, and Ain't It Cool News features a special stand-alone story: Locals believe the sub-Sahara bush that Moses now calls home to be haunted by the world's darker inclinations. But Is Moses preparing for a standoff with that evil... or is he the spirit itself? Don't miss this special jumping-on point issue, featuring the debut of new cover artist Dave Johnson! MATURE READERS View: Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7, Cover Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7, Page 1 Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7, Page 2 Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7, Page 3 Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7, Page 4 Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7, Page 5 Unknown Soldier Volume 4 #7, Page 6 ADDED: 05/01/2009 Source: MySpace Comic Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMBER ATOMS #3 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Kelly Yates Pencils: Kelly Yates, Michael E. Wiggam Covers: Kelly Yates Devastated by the death of a family member, Amber "borrows" a ship to chase down the aliens responsible. Meanwhile worlds away, charismatic King Yamoon is elected President of the United Worlds. However, at his inauguration the true villain behind the havoc in Amber's life reveals his sinister plan for the galaxy. View: Amber Atoms #3, Cover Amber Atoms #3, Page 1 Amber Atoms #3, Page 1 Amber Atoms #3, Page 1 Amber Atoms #3, Page 1 Amber Atoms #3, Page 1 ADDED: 05/02/2009 Source: Image Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MADMAN ATOMIC COMICS #15 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Michael Allred Pencils: Michael Allred Covers: Michael Allred "MISTER GRINNING SOUL!" A crazed cel phone salesman is being compelled to kill by some unseen force. Frank "Madman" Einstein and his groovy pals, the Atomics, receive "the call" to stop the horror. View: Madman Atomic Comics #15, Cover Madman Atomic Comics #15, Page 2-3 Madman Atomic Comics #15, Page 4 Madman Atomic Comics #15, Page 5 Madman Atomic Comics #15, Page 6 Madman Atomic Comics #15, Page 7 Madman Atomic Comics #15, Page 8 Madman Atomic Comics #15, Page 9 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEOZOIC VOLUME 1 TP Publisher: Red 5 Comics Writers: Paul Ens Pencils: J. Korim Covers: J. Korim Colorists: Jessie Lam Letters: Troy Peteri "WITHIN THESE WALLS" In a gritty sci-fi fantasy world where dinosaurs did not become extinct, human history has unfolded side-by-side with the giant reptiles. The greatest of the dinosaur slayers are known as the Predator Defense League. When an act of kindness causes thousands of the beasts to destroy the walls of Monanti City, it leaves culture vs. culture, mammal vs. reptile, friend vs. friend and father vs. daughter. Collects the hard-to-find critically-celebrated series, Neozoic #1 - #8. View: Neozoic Volume 1 TP, Cover Neozoic Volume 1 TP, Page 6 Neozoic Volume 1 TP, Page 7 Neozoic Volume 1 TP, Page 8 Neozoic Volume 1 TP, Page 9 Neozoic Volume 1 TP, Page 10 Source: Major Spoilers
