TOTAL PREVIEWS: 60 ARCHIE COMICS 02 - Archie & Friends #135 02 - Archie Digest #257 02 - Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204 ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT 02 - Soulfire Volume 2 #0 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS 03 - Female Force: Condoleezza Rice BOOM! STUDIOS 03 - Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2 (of 4) 03 - Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3 (of 4) 03 - Muppet: Robin Hood #4 (of 4) DARK HORSE COMICS 04 - Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar HC 04 - The Art Of Tony Millionaire HC 04 - B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3 04 - Emily The Strange Volume 2 TP 05 - Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #6 (of 8) 05 - Little Lulu Volume 20: Bawlplayers And Other Stories TP 05 - Savage Sword Of Conan Volume 6 TP DC COMICS 05 - Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2 17 - Blackest Night: Batman #2 (of 3) - added 09/09/2009 06 - Booster Gold Volume 2 #24 16 - Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2 - added 09/08/2009 06 - Red Robin #4 (of 4) Ongoing Series 06 - Secret Six Volume 3 #13 06 - The Shield Volume 2 #1 18 - Titans Volume 2 #17 - added 09/10/2009 DC COMICS/VERTIGO 07 - The Unwritten #5 Mature Readers DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT 16 - The Complete Dracula #3 - added 09/08/2009 16 - Red Sonja Volume 4 #48 - added 09/08/2009 HARRIS COMICS 07 - Vampirella: Second Coming #1 (of 4) IDW PUBLISHING 07 - Angel: Only Human #2 (of 4) 07 - Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4 (of 4) 08 - Fallen Angel: Reborn #3 08 - The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5 08 - Star Trek: Nero #2 08 - The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2 (of 5) IMAGE COMICS 09 - Dead@17: Afterbirth #4 (of 4) 09 - Dead Space: Extraction (One Shot) 09 - Descendant #3 (of 3) 09 - Elephantmen #21 (6 of 8) 10 - G-Man: Cape Crisis #2 (of 5) 10 - Lillim #5 (of 5) 10 - Olympus #4 (of 4) 10 - Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2 (of 3) IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW 11 - Witchblade #130 (6 of 6) MARVEL COMICS 11 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604 11 - Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus (One Shot) - updated 09/11/2009 11 - Dark Reign: The List: Avengers (One Shot) 12 - Enders Game: Command School #1 (of 5) 12 - Hulk Team-Up (One Shot) 12 - Incredible Hercules #134 12 - Kick-Ass #7 Mature Readers 13 - Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15 13 - Marvel Super Hero Squad #1 13 - The Marvels Project #2 (of 8) 13 - Models, Inc #1 14 - Nomad: Girl Without A World #1 (of 4) 14 - Punisher: Frank Castle #74 Mature Readers 14 - Thunderbolts #135 14 - Ultimate Comics Avengers #2 Ongoing Series 15 - War Of Kings: Who Will Rule (One Shot) 15 - Wolverine Vs. Thor (Marvel Digial Comics Unlimited) 15 - X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7
ARCHIE & FRIENDS #135 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Fernando Ruiz Pencils: Fernando Ruiz Covers: Fernando Ruiz "CLOTHES MAKE THE MONSTER" Things are getting spooky in Riverdale again, just in time for another Halloween adventure. As Archie and his friends get ready for the big party, they experience a shocking change – literally! This year, the costume shop has a magical effect on Archie, Betty, Veronica, Chuck and Moose… and even makes Reggie more monstrous than usual! Can boy genius Dilton work up his usual wizardry and get the gang out of this blood-curdling conundrum, or will we have to change the title of this comic to “Archie & FIENDS”?! View: Archie & Friends #135, Cover Archie & Friends #135, Page 1 Archie & Friends #135, Page 2 Archie & Friends #135, Page 3 Archie & Friends #135, Page 4 Archie & Friends #135, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCHIE DIGEST #257 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Hal Lifson, Mike Pellowski, Various Pencils: Rex Lindsey, Bob Bolling, Various Covers: Rex Lindsey "THE ARCHIES IN LONDON" This song-ful sequel to last issue’s “The Archies in New York” finds Riverdale’s famous rock band on a jaunt across the pond to follow in the footsteps of their idols, The BeatBoys! Along the way, they encounter all the sites befitting rock royalty, including Abbey Road Studios, Carnaby Street, the Dorchester Hotel and more. They also partake in British pop culture, including riding on a double-decker bus, visiting a vintage UK fashion boutique, and dancing away at an authentic ‘60s discotheque! Betty and Veronica even become chic fashion models and the group gets to perform live on the BBC! It’s a “Hard Déjà vu’s Night” for bubblegum’s premiere popsters! It’s all brought to you by no less a pop music authority than Hal Lifson, author of the swingin’ sixties coffee table tome, “Hal Lifson’s 1966!” "CLOSED BOOK" Archie teaches Reggie the value of reading… and the value of first editions! PLUS: Other new and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! View: Archie Digest #257, Cover Archie Digest #257, Page 1 Archie Digest #257, Page 2 Archie Digest #257, Page 3 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VOLUME 2 #204 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Ian Flynn Pencils: Steven Butler Covers: Spaz "HEAVY IS THE HEAD", Part 2 It’s Sonic vs. Monkey Khan yet again! But it’s more than hot-headedness this time as Sonic fights not just for his city, but to save the very cybernetic-simian he’s forced to fight! Even if Sonic can save his friend, will Khan’s dark secret destroy him anyway? Its monkey mayhem as only Archie can deliver! PLUS: “Friend in Deed Part 2”: Knuckles’ melee against a surprise traitor continues… and as the brawl rages on, so do the emotions within, as Knuckles realizes that he can win the battle but lose so much more! View: Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204, Cover Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204, Page 1 Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204, Page 2 Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204, Page 3 Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204, Page 4 Sonic The Hedgehog Volume 2 #204, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOULFIRE VOLUME 2 #0 Publisher: Apen Entertainment Writers: J.T. Krul Pencils: Marcus To, Saleem Crawford Covers: Marcus To Colorists: Beth Sotelo MICHAEL TURNER'S SOULFIRE IGNITES WITH A SECOND VOLUME!! Just when you thought the magic was over The spectacle returns in the wondrous second volume of the acclaimed fantasy adventure epic - SOULFIRE! With the events of the climactic finale of SOULFIRE volume one still resonating across the futuristic landscape of technology and the returning magic, battle lines have been drawn between the two opposing elements‹and only one will prevail! How can the world hope to survive a fight it can never win?? As a new volume of SOULFIRE begins, several familiar names are ready to bring the wonder right to you! Writer J.T. Krul returns to script the tale that SOULFIRE creator Michael Turner had originally envisioned. Artist Marcus To (of Fathom: Kiani and Soulfire: Chaos Reign fame) brings his adept penciling skills to the title while inker Saleem Crawford and colorist Beth Sotelo provide the perfect combination of style and beauty to complete the entire SOULFIRE volume 2 package. Featuring an all-new 12-page story that sets the stage for the brand-new SOULFIRE volume two #1 issue coming next month, make sure to get in on the ground floor of the next exciting SOULFIRE story arc! Complete with an additional sketchbook section, never before seen art, and a beautiful cover by series artist Marcus To, this special SOULFIRE #0 issue is not to be missed! SOULFIRE (VOL 2) #0 is in stores September 9th, 2009! View: Soulfire Volume 2 #0, Cover Soulfire Volume 2 #0, Sketch Incentive Cover Soulfire Volume 2 #0, Turner Canadian Comic Book Expo Exclusive Cover Soulfire Volume 2 #0, Page 2-3 Soulfire Volume 2 #0, Page 4 Soulfire Volume 2 #0, Page 5 Soulfire Volume 2 #0, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
FEMALE FORCE: CONDOLEEZZA RICE Publisher: Bluewater Productions Writers: Chris Ward, Nick Lyons Pencils: Ryan Howe Covers: Vinnie Tartamella This comic series has gotten national attention and press on such places as CNN, FOX NEWS & People Magazine. The highly successful Female Force comic book series continues with a new installment focusing on Condoleezza Rice. A special one-shot that chronicles Rice’s life from her childhood to her accomplished career as the 1st African American woman to hold the United States, Secretary of State position. This issue will document how Condoleezza Rice became one of the most powerful women in the past decade. View: Female Force: Condoleezza Rice, Cover Female Force: Condoleezza Rice, Page 2 Female Force: Condoleezza Rice, Page 10 Female Force: Condoleezza Rice, Page 13 Female Force: Condoleezza Rice, Page 15 Female Force: Condoleezza Rice, Page 16 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FARSCAPE: DARGO'S TRIAL #2 (of 4) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Keith R.A. DeCandido Pencils: Caleb Cleveland Covers: Jason Paulmer, Caleb Cleveland Part 2 of 4 He is a warrior. He is a Luxan. And he has a past. The tragedy behind one of Farscape’s greatest character’s is explored in this new mini-series. Before his life on Moya Ka D’Argo struggled to keep his marriage to a Sebacean woman alive under Peacekeeper pressure. And when D’Argo is under pressure… Written by FARSCAPE’s Keith R.A. DeCandido and Executive Produced by show creator Rockne S. O’Bannon. View: Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Paulmer Cover Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Cleveland Cover Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Cleveland Sketch Incentive Cover Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Inside Front Cover Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Page 1 Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Page 2 Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Page 3 Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Page 4 Farscape: Dargo's Trial #2, Page 5 Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Page 6 (from CC) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINDING NEMO: REEF RESCUE #3 (of 4) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Marie Croall Pencils: Erica Leigh Currey Covers: Amy Mebberson, Erica Leigh Currey Part 3 of 4 Nemo, Dory and Marlin continue their dangerous journey, searching for a way to rescue their dying reef! Facing incredible odds, Nemo travels the great blue sea to save the one thing that matters most of all—home. Will Nemo and company survive an eerie encounter with a giant squid? View: Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Mebberson Cover Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Currey Cover Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Inside Front Cover Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Page 1 Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Page 2 Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Page 3 Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Page 4 Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Page 5 Finding Nemo: Reef Rescue #3, Page 6 (from CC) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUPPET: ROBIN HOOD #4 (of 4) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Tim Beedle Pencils: Armand Villavert Jr Covers: David Peterson, Amy Mebberson Part 4 of 4 The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it’s the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) steals from the rich and gives to the poor. In this concluding issue, imprisoned Robin awaits the gallows. Can the Merry Men spring Robin free and defeat Prince John? If only they could find the “narrator” and discover how the story is supposed to end… Series features “A” covers from David Peterson, the Eisner Award-winning creator of MOUSE GUARD! View: Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Peterson Cover Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Mebberson Cover Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Inside Front Cover Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Page 1 Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Page 2 Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Page 3 Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Page 4 Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Page 5 Muppet: Robin Hood #4, Page 6 (from CC) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum
ACHEWOOD VOLUME 2: WORST SONG, PLAYED ON UGLIEST GUITAR HC Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Chris Onstad Riding high on the success of The Great Outdoor Fight, Achewood and Dark Horse Comics have compiled an extensively annotated collection of the first few years' worth of Achewood comics. This is no mere companion volume to the cult-classic online strip: the entire prehistory of Achewood is set forth for the first time, and all of the celebrated alt-texts are included. Additionally, author Chris Onstad has literally littered the book with observations and rudities. Time magazine named back-to-back Ignatz Award-winner Achewood its 2007 Graphic Novel of the Year, and legions of devoted fans consistently report that it makes them feel the way Bloom County and Calvin and Hobbes did when they were young. * "…the writing has enormous emotional range -- from aching sadness to some of the most brilliant, bizarre comedy happening anywhere, in any medium." - TIME Magazine's #1 Graphic Novel of 2007. * “…one of the best outcomes of this Internet blitz is the hilarious Web comic Achewood, by Chris Onstad.” – The New Yorker * Ignatz Award for "Outstanding Online Comic," 2007 and 2008! * "Onstad is our greatest living cartoonist." -Tony Millionaire (Maakies, Sock Monkey) View: Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar HC, Cover Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar HC, Page 1 Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar HC, Page 2 Achewood Volume 2: Worst Song, Played On Ugliest Guitar HC, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ART OF TONY MILLIONAIRE HC Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Tony Millionaire Prepare to set sail on a drunken fever dream of dollies, apes, and exotic mysteries that, once seen, can never be unseen! The Art of Tony Millionaire collects illustrations, comics, stories, photographs, and anecdotes from the man once referred to as "Beefy McManus" by the late rock star "Rocky Stardomes". . . the one and only Tony Millionaire! Thrill to never-before-seen illustrations that have made women gasp and grown men gasp, too! Partake in the beautiful genius of the only cartoonist in the history of mankind to have won five Eisner Awards, three Harvey Awards, and an Ignatz! Stand in awe that a 200-page book by the creator of the Cartoon Network's Drinky Crow Show will cost you only $39.95! Now, finally, more than ever . . . The Art of Tony Millionaire. * Featuring an introduction by Elvis Costello! "Millionaire's deft line drawings and soft colors are the perfect counterpoint to the bizarre workings of his mind." -Publishers Weekly. * "...In his surrealist impulse and draftsman's brio, Millionaire is the closest thing we have to George Herriman of Krazy Kat." -John Hodgman (New York Times Book Review) View: The Art Of Tony Millionaire HC, Cover The Art Of Tony Millionaire HC, Page 1 The Art Of Tony Millionaire HC, Page 2 The Art Of Tony Millionaire HC, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mike Mignola, Joshua Dysart Pencils: Fábio Moon, Gabriel Bá Covers: Mike Mignola Colorists: Dave Stewart The newest B.P.R.D. members are thrust into the jaws of a group of unsavory vampires as they search for a missing comrade in the bowels of a dilapidated old chateau. Joshua Dysart (B.P.R.D.: 1946, Unknown Soldier) and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola join forces with Eisner Award-winning artists Gabriel Bá (The Umbrella Academy) and Fábio Moon (Sugarshock) for the latest chapter in the hidden history of the B.P.R.D.! * Art by Eisner Award-winning rising stars Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá! View: B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3, Cover B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3, Page 1 B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3, Page 2 B.P.R.D.: 1947 #3, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMILY THE STRANGE VOLUME 2 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Rob Reger, Jessica Gruner Pencils: Buzz Parker, Others Whoever it was that told you not to talk to strangers needs to have a talk with Emily . . . Emily the Strange, that is. Emily knows that nothing is better than talking with strangers. In fact, the stranger the better! But that's Emily for you-she's the thirteen-year-old queen of the cultural underground, and she's too busy making up her own rules to follow anyone else's. That's how we've come up with so many insanely inspired ideas for the stories you'll find in Dark Horse's Emily the Strange Volume 2. This big, bizarre book collects the five most recent issues of Dark Horse's best-selling Emily the Strange comics, so you won't miss a single strange moment from the Rock issue, the Death issue, the Fake issue, the Revenge issue, or the Alone issue! We've all got issues, man. Isn't it time you dealt with at least these five? * Includes strange celebrity interviews with rocker Marilyn Manson, Gerard Way, and more! * An Emily the Strange feature film is in the works with Dark Horse Entertainment producing! * Collects the Rock Issue #4, The Death Issue #1, The Fake Issue #2, The Revenge Issue #3, and the Alone Issue #4. View: Emily The Strange Volume 2 TP, Cover Emily The Strange Volume 2 TP, Page 1 Emily The Strange Volume 2 TP, Page 2 Emily The Strange Volume 2 TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics
HELLBOY: THE WILD HUNT #6 (of 8) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mike Mignola, Gary Gianni Pencils: Duncan Fegredo Cover: Mike Mignola Colorists: Dave Stewart, Alex Wald With the Queen of Blood's legion of followers growing ever larger, it's clear that Hellboy needs to find some powerful allies of his own if he's to have any hope of saving humankind. As luck would have it, it seems one has found him. But this mysterious benefactor -- an ancient sorceress of legendary power and ambition -- has an agenda of her own . . . on behalf of Hellboy's ancestors! This issue also includes the action-packed conclusion of Gary Gianni's two-part return to The MonsterMen! Shocking secrets about Hellboy's bloodline revealed! View: Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #6, Cover Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #6, Page 1 Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #6, Page 2 Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #6, Page 3 Hellboy: The Wild Hunt #6, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LITTLE LULU VOLUME 20: BAWLPLAYERS AND OTHER STORIES TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Stanley Pencils: John Stanley, Irving Tripp Youthful innocence has never been so funny! Collecting Marge's Little Lulu #94-#99, Dark Horse continues its brand-new series of Lulu volumes in full color. The gang is all here as Tubby teaches Lulu to turn purple so she can get ice cream, Alvin refuses to go home until everyone says they like him, and the boys go to war over their clubhouse presidency, plus many more classics from this Golden Age goldmine! "Exemplif[ies] innocent comedy on a par with the finest Laurel and Hardy two-reelers, and Little Lulu's sunny humor, like L & H's, is so fresh and humane that it seems to belong to not just another time but another world." -Booklist * Now in full color! Perfect for all ages! View: Little Lulu Volume 20: Bawlplayers And Other Stories TP, Cover Little Lulu Volume 20: Bawlplayers And Other Stories TP, Page 1 Little Lulu Volume 20: Bawlplayers And Other Stories TP, Page 2 Little Lulu Volume 20: Bawlplayers And Other Stories TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN VOLUME 6 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Roy Thomas, Michael Fleisher, Bruce Jones Pencils: Various With writers Roy Thomas, Michael Fleisher, and Bruce Jones contributing to The Savage Sword of Conan in the early 1980s, the action-filled comics magazine continued its long, successful run exploring the lush and dangerous world of Conan's Hyboria. This volume reprints most of the black-and-white Conan tales from 1981, with the artistic talents of John Buscema, Gil Kane, Ernie Chan, Ernie Colon, Alfredo Alcala, and others adding to the uncensored excitement! The Savage Sword creative teams presented in this latest tome deliver timeless adventures featuring Robert E. Howard's beloved barbarian. * For the first time, these classic stories are being collected in a series of omnibus-style books, with over 500 pages in each volume! * Collects Savage Sword of Conan #61-#71. For the complete Conan collector! * A New York Times Bestselling series! View: Savage Sword Of Conan Volume 6 TP, Cover Savage Sword Of Conan Volume 6 TP, Page 1 Savage Sword Of Conan Volume 6 TP, Page 2 Savage Sword Of Conan Volume 6 TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADVENTURE COMICS VOLUME 2 #2 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns, Michael Shoemaker Pencils: Francis Manapul, Clayton Henry Covers: Francis Manapul Superboy is back and living out his teenage years in Smallville. But all is not as it seems in Superman's hometown. And while Conner reunites with his former girlfriend, Wonder Girl, to see if they have a future together, Lex Luthor and Brainiac form a partnership that will cause havoc throughout the DC Universe. But what do their plans have to do with Conner and the other students at Smallville High? Plus, in the Legion of Super-Heroes co-feature, which takes place in the 31st century, Lightning Lad travels to the prison planet of Takron-Galtos to confront his brother, Lighting Lord. There, Lightning Lord informs Lighting Lad of a shocking family secret that sets the pieces in motion for a war that will decide the future of the universe. View: Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Cover Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Incentive Cover Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 1 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 2 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 3 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 4 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 5 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 6 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 7 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 8 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 9 Adventure Comics Volume 2 #2, Page 10 Source: Comics Continuum
BOOSTER GOLD VOLUME 2 #24 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Dan Jurgens, Matthew Sturges Pencils: Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Mike Norton Covers: Dan Jurgens "DAY OF DEATH" Booster Gold faces off against Black Beetle for the fate of the entire Justice League. But Black Beetle isn't all he seems, and his one, true identity is revealed at last! Plus, Matt Sturges and Mike Norton take Blue Beetle out of El Paso and drop him directly into harm's way in a battle against…Black Beetle! View: Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Cover Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 1 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 2 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 3 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 4 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 5 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 6 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 7 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 8 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 9 Booster Gold Volume 2 #24, Page 10 Source: Newsarama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- RED ROBIN #4 (of 4) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Christopher Yost Pencils: Ramon Bachs Covers: Francis Manapul "THE GRAIL", Part 4 of 4 In this explosive conclusion to the debut arc, Red Robin's search leads him to the deserts of the Middle East with the League of Assassins by his side. How many lines will he cross to prove that Bruce Wayne is alive? One journey ends, but a far deadlier one begins as Red Robin learns the truth – although he may not survive to tell anyone, because back in Gotham City, Red Robin faces off with the one man who could stop his quest: Batman! ONGOING SERIES View: Red Robin #4, Cover Red Robin #4, Page 1 Red Robin #4, Page 2 Red Robin #4, Page 3 Red Robin #4, Page 4 Red Robin #4, Page 5 Red Robin #4, Page 6 Red Robin #4, Page 7 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECRET SIX VOLUME 3 #13 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Gail Simone Pencils: Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood Covers: Daniel Lu Visi "DEPTHS: FIT FOR A KING", Part 4 War breaks out on the new Devil's Island and the Six are split in half. Now they're on opposite sides and ready to die (or kill) for their cause! But what in the world are they fighting over that's strong enough – and brutal enough – to take down Wonder Woman? View: Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Cover Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Page 1 Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Page 2 Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Page 3 Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Page 4 Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Page 5 Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Page 6 Secret Six Volume 3 #13, Page 7 Source: Newsarama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SHIELD VOLUME 2 #1 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Eric Trautmann, Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Marco Rudy, Mick Gray, Greg Scott Covers: Francis Manapul, JG Jones (Incentive) Spinning out of August's "Red Circle" event from superstar writer J. Michael Straczynski comes the new ongoing adventures of the patriotic Shield and the mysterious man on the run, Inferno! Eric Trautmann (CHECKMATE) and Marco Rudy (FINAL CRISIS) take Lt. Joe Higgins, a.k.a. The Shield, into the hotspots civilians dare not go. His first mission takes The Shield to the razed country of Bialya, destroyed by the rage of Black Adam in 52. Something lurks in the mountains beyond militia activity, and The Shield must investigate! Plus, Inferno stars in a fast-paced co-feature from writer Brandon Jerwa (G.I. Joe) and artist Greg Scott (GOTHAM CENTRAL)! Who is Inferno, and why is he being pursued by the Dark Men? He'd better find out fast because Green Arrow and Black Canary have questions of their own for the new hero! View: The Shield Volume 2 #1, Manapul Cover The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 1 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 2 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 3 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 4 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 5 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 6 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 7 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 8 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 9 The Shield Volume 2 #1, Page 10 Source: Comics Continuum
THE UNWRITTEN #5 Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Writers: Mike Carey Pencils: Peter Gross Covers: Yuko Shimizu "Carey and Gross perfectly capture the zeitgeist of our Harry Potter-obsessed-chaotic-apocalyptic-times with a depth and whimsy that makes me jealous, and I can't wait to read more of THE UNWRITTEN." — Ed Brubaker In the India of the British Raj, young journalist and would-be novelist Rudyard Kipling gets an offer he can't refuse. It's an offer that will catapult him to fame, fortune and inexorable destruction. The secret history of the Unwritten begins in this stand-alone story... MATURE READERS View: The Unwritten #5, Cover The Unwritten #5, Page 1 The Unwritten #5, Page 2 The Unwritten #5, Page 3 The Unwritten #5, Page 4 The Unwritten #5, Page 5 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- VAMPIRELLA: SECOND COMING #1 (of 4) Publisher: Harris Comics Writers: Phil Hester Pencils: Daniel Sampere Covers: Arthur Suydam, Joe Jusko, Ryan Stegman, Jose Gonzalez Part 1 of 4 Like Marilyn Monroe and Betty Page, Vampirella is a cultural phenomenon now woven into society's DNA, a symbol of sensuality and power. So thinks a group of women who become increasingly and inexplicably fascinated with her, getting Vampi tattoos, researching her story and seeking each other out to celebrate her. But as a virus ravages Washington, possessing any man it comes across and liberating their darkest desires, these women feel a call from something -- or someone -- to battle this new threat. Is Vampirella real after all? View: Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Gonzalez Cover Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Jusko Cover Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Stegman Cover Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Suydam Cover Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Page 1 Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Page 2 Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Page 3 Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Page 4 Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Page 5 Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Page 6 Vampirella: Second Coming #1, Page 7 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANGEL: ONLY HUMAN #2 (of 4) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Scott Lobdell Pencils: David Messina, Mirco Pierfederici Covers: Dave Dorman, David Messina Part 2 of 4 They consider themselves the purest strain of demons-they are the Scourge! This race of demon supremacists are determined to liberate an enslaved Old One from the nether-bowels of... Texas! Fortunately Illyria and Fred are on hand to make sure that doesn't happen. That is, if she's not distracted by a passionate kiss from Fred's long ago prom date! View: Angel: Only Human #2, Messina Cover Angel: Only Human #2, Dorman Cover Angel: Only Human #2, Page 1 Angel: Only Human #2, Page 2 Angel: Only Human #2, Page 3 Angel: Only Human #2, Page 4 Angel: Only Human #2, Page 5 Angel: Only Human #2, Page 6 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASTRO BOY MOVIE ADAPTATION #4 (of 4) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Scott Tipton Pencils: E.J. Su Covers: Gabriel Rodriguez Part 4 of 4 The weekly adaptation of Astro Boy concludes here. View: Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4, Cover Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4, Page 1 Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4, Page 2 Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4, Page 3 Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4, Page 4 Astro Boy Movie Adaptation #4, Page 5 Source: Comics Continuum
FALLEN ANGEL: REBORN #3 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Peter David Pencils: J.K. Woodward Covers: J.K. Woodward, Nick Runge Across a frozen wasteland trudges Illyria, searching for the second of the three symbols of her power that will restore her to the all powerful demon goddess that she was... and the only one who can possibly stop her is the Fallen Angel. Presuming, that is, that she wants to. View: Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Woodward Cover Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Runge Cover Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Woodward Incentive Cover Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Page 1 Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Page 2 Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Page 3 Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Page 4 Fallen Angel: Reborn #3, Page 5 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAVIOR 28 #5 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: J.M. DeMatteis Pencils: Mike Cavallaro Covers: Mike Cavallaro "BOOK FIVE: DAY OF DRUMS" The saga of America's greatest hero concludes as Savior 28's killer -- and former sidekick -- sifts through the events of James Smith's final days, revealing a man whose life has been utterly destroyed... and whose death could possibly save the world." View: The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5, Cover A The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5, Cover B The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5, Page 1 The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5, Page 2 The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5, Page 3 The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5, Page 4 The Life And Times Of Savior 28 #5, Page 5 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR TREK: NERO #2 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Mike Johnson, Tim Jones Pencils: David Messina Covers: David Messina The story of the villainous Nero continues as we learn how Nero spent the years between his battle with the Kelvin and his reunion with Spock! You don't want to miss this essential chapter in the rebirth of Star Trek! View: Star Trek: Nero #2, Messina Cover Star Trek: Nero #2, Photo Incentive Cover Star Trek: Nero #2, Page 1 Star Trek: Nero #2, Page 2 Star Trek: Nero #2, Page 3 Star Trek: Nero #2, Page 4 Star Trek: Nero #2, Page 5 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TRANSFORMERS: TALES OF THE FALLEN #2 (of 5) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Simon Furman Pencils: Carlos Magno Covers: Carlos Magno, Alex Milne One of the most downright dangerous and deadly Transformers of all arrives on Earth in single-minded, stop-at-nothing pursuit of his prey. If you think this is about a Decepticon here, think again! Meet Sideswipe, the Autobots' very own lethal weapon. View: The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2, Milne Cover The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2, Magno Cover The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2, Page 1 The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2, Page 2 The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2, Page 3 The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2, Page 4 The Transformers: Tales Of The Fallen #2, Page 5 Source: Comics Continuum
DEAD@17: AFTERBIRTH #4 (of 4) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Josh Howard Pencils: Josh Howard Covers: Josh Howard MINISERIES CONCLUSION! Nara has been reunited with Asia. Together they confront Pitch and finally fulfill their role as Gemini, resulting in a shocking finale. View: Dead@17: Afterbirth #4, Cover Dead@17: Afterbirth #4, Page 1 Dead@17: Afterbirth #4, Page 2 Dead@17: Afterbirth #4, Page 3 Dead@17: Afterbirth #4, Page 4 Dead@17: Afterbirth #4, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEAD SPACE: EXTRACTION (One Shot) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Antony Johnston Pencils: Ben Templesmith Covers: Ben Templesmith Take a step further into the horrifying world of DEAD SPACE with EXTRACTION, the special edition comic of the forthcoming Wii title, from the same creative team behind the original DEAD SPACE comic! Senior Medical Officer Nicole Brennan gets the chance of a lifetime when she's assigned to the USG Ishimura... but before long, the necromorph infection breaks out and Nicole must race to unravel the horrifying clues she finds in a very special young girl! View: Dead Space: Extraction, Cover Dead Space: Extraction, Page 1 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 2 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 3 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 4 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 5 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 6 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 7 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 8 Dead Space: Extraction, Page 9 Source: Newsarama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DESCENDANT #3 (of 3) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Michael Dolce, Marcus Perry Pencils: Mariano Navarro Covers: Tyler Kirkham Part 3 of 3 In the explosive story arc finale, Rayne Santiago’s world is turned upside down as allies become enemies and Doctor Bane’s plan to exploit the Santiago DNA is primed for success. Can Rayne rise to her chosen destiny or will evil emerge victorious from the ashes of her defeat? View: Descendant #3, Cover Descendant #3, Page 1 Descendant #3, Page 2 Descendant #3, Page 3 Descendant #3, Page 4 Descendant #3, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELEPHANTMEN #21 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Richard Starkings Pencils: Boo Cook Covers: Boo Cook, Ian Churchill "DANGERIOUS LIASIONS: KILL, KILL, KILL", Part 6 of 8 Ebony prepares to spend a quiet day at home… but a MAPPO sleeper cell has other plans for him. View: Elephantmen #21, Cook Cover Elephantmen #21, Page 1 Elephantmen #21, Page 2 Elephantmen #21, Page 3 Elephantmen #21, Page 4 Elephantmen #21, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers
G-MAN: CAPE CRISIS #2 (of 5) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Chris Giarrusso Pencils: Chris Giarrusso Covers: Chris Giarrusso Part 2 of 5 Wizard Glendolf Williams has bad news for G-Man. The magic in G-Man’s cape has become dangerously unstable! And it’s going to take more than the sorcery of Glendolf to set things right! View: G-Man: Cape Crisis #2, Cover G-Man: Cape Crisis #2, Page 1 G-Man: Cape Crisis #2, Page 2 G-Man: Cape Crisis #2, Page 3 G-Man: Cape Crisis #2, Page 4 G-Man: Cape Crisis #2, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- LILLIM #5 (of 5) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Shaun Lapacek, Ian Keiser Pencils: Matrix Covers: Matrix Part 5 of 5 After thousands of years, the false gods are finally revealed to the children of Eve. Odin, Thor and Loki fight to the death for the destiny of mankind; and as blood and secrets spill, an ancient evil is unleashed with the fulfillment of the Lillim prophecy. View: Lillim #5, Cover Lillim #5, Page 1 Lillim #5, Page 2 Lillim #5, Page 3 Lillim #5, Page 4 Lillim #5, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OLYMPUS #4 (of 4) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Nathan Edmondson Pencils: Christian Ward Covers: Christian Ward Part 4 of 4 In the harrowing finale, Castor and Pollux come together on the island of Crete to face Pelops at Demeter’s temple. Realizing their only chance for saving the daughter of the goddess and stopping Pelops’ savage desires lies caged in the Underworld, the brothers must trust each other beyond all reason and make a choice that will yield either salvation or disaster. With the Gemini’s abilities and relationship put under the fiercest of tests, the story climaxes to a new height of action that will either forge the brother’s relationship with new strength or rend them apart forever. View: Olympus #4, Cover Olympus #4, Page 1 Olympus #4, Page 2 Olympus #4, Page 3 Olympus #4, Page 4 Olympus #4, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- TYRESE GIBSON'S MAYHEM #2 (of 3) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Tyrese Gibson, Mike Le, William Wilson Pencils: Tone Rodriguez Covers: Tone Rodriguez Part 2 of 3 Mayhem and Malice are back again, but this time their rival Big X has pulled out all the stops! When his regular thugs can’t get the job done, Big X calls in the world’s most notorious assassins known as The Four Corners, who force Mayhem right to the edge. Will Mayhem survive long enough to learn that there’s more to Big X than meets the eye…? View: Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2, Cover Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2, Page 1 Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2, Page 2 Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2, Page 3 Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2, Page 4 Tyrese Gibson's Mayhem #2, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers
WITCHBLADE #130 (6 of 6) Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Ron Marz Pencils: Stjepan Sejic Covers: Stjepan Sejic, Adriana Melo "WAR OF THE WITCHBLADES", Part 6 of 6 Will Sara Pezzini or Dani Baptiste emerge as the sole bearer of the Witchblade? Or will it be a completely new bearer? And who is the new Angelus? Featuring an unrevealed cover by regular artist Sejic and two variant covers by classic Witchblade artist Adriana Melo (Ms. Marvel)! View: Witchblade #130, Melo Danielle Cover Witchblade #130, Melo Sara Cover Witchblade #130, Inside Front Cover Witchblade #130, Page 1 Witchblade #130, Page 2 Witchblade #130, Page 3 Witchblade #130, Page 4 Witchblade #130, Page 5 Witchblade #130, Page 6 Witchblade #130, Page 7 Source: Newsarama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #604 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Fred Van Lente Pencils: Barry Kitson Covers: Leinil Francis Yu Inkers: Rick Ketcham, Barry Kitson, Joe Rubinstein Colorists: Jeromy Cox, Antonio Fabela Letters: Joe Caramagna Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend’s trip home, The Black Cat’s back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is STACKED as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans…and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! BRAce yourself for danger, Spidey! It’s gonna be …umm…sexy? View: Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Cover Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Page 1 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Page 2 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Page 3 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Page 4 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Page 5 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Page 6 Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #604, Page 19 (pencils, from CBR) Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: EXODUS (One Shot) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Gabriel Hardman, Paul Rivoche Covers: Dave Johnson Colorists: Elizabeth Breitweiser Letters: Tom Orzechowski The climactic conclusion to the crossover event of 2009 is here! This is it, the final battle for the Dark Avengers and the X-Men that will change the status quo for the Marvel Universe. Emma Frost’s betrayal comes home to roost. Cyclops’ plan clicks into place, but is it too late? What can the X-Men do against the Sentry and Ares? View: Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Cover Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 1 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 2 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 3 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 4 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 5 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 6 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 7 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 8 (no text) Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 9 (no text) Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 10 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 11 (no text) Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 13 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 16 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 22 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 28 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 29 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 34 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 35 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 37 Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Exodus, Page 39 UPDATED: 09/11/2009 - added pages 13,16,22,28,29,34,35,37,39; updated page 10 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- DARK REIGN: THE LIST: AVENGERS (One Shot) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Marko Djurdjevic, Mark Morales Covers: Marko Djurdjevic, Frank Cho (Incentive) Colorists: Marte Gracia Letters: Joe Caramagna In this first in a series of spectacular one-shots, the finest writers working at Marvel are teamed up with the most sensational artists to unveil the darkest chapters in the Dark Reign! Norman Osborn, fresh from the shocking finale of Utopia, sets his sights on the rest of the Marvel Universe. He sits down and makes a list. A list of things that are wrong with the world. Things that he needs to take care of. And the list includes almost every major player in the Marvel Universe. These specials are exciting game changers for all of Marvel Comics and represent the finest talents. This first chapter has a startling confrontation between members of the New Avengers and Dark Avengers. Clint Barton fans... you are not going to want to miss this one! Plus, a preview of the upcoming Dark Reign: The List titles! View: Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Djurdjevic Cover Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Cho Hero Cover Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Page 1 Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Page 2 Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Page 3 Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Page 4 Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Page 5 Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Page 6 Additional Pages: Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Additional Page 1 (no text, from CC) Dark Reign: The List: Avengers, Additional Page 2 (no text, from CC) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comics Continuum
ENDERS GAME: COMMAND SCHOOL #1 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christopher Yost Pencils: Pasqual Ferry Covers: Pasqual Ferry Colorists: Frank D'Armata Letters: Cory Petit Part 1 of 5 The second volume of New York Times bestseller Orson Scott Card's sci-fi epic begins! Ender Wiggin may be the only hope that humanity has against an alien race that threatens Earth with annihilation. He's been given his own army, and now commands 40 soldiers in a series of war games in preparation for invasion... and he's only nine years old. The classic sci-fi story heads to its incredible conclusion as Ender takes control of Dragon Army. But Ender is quickly realizing that the aliens may not be his true enemy in Battle School... his TEACHERS are. View: Enders Game: Command School #1, Cover Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 1 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 2 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 3 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 4 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 5 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 6 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 7 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 8 Enders Game: Command School #1, Page 9 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- HULK TEAM-UP (One Shot) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Marc Sumerak, Alex Zalben Pencils: Joyce Chin, Sanford Greene, Vicente Cifuentes, Nathan Massengill, Victor Olazaba Covers: Michael Golden Colorists: William Baumann, Chris Sotomayor Mutant mayhem in a Battle by the Bay! While exploring their new home in San Francisco, X-Men Iceman and Angel discover that the weirdest part of the city isn't its eclectic populace or crazy landmarks, but the monsters that pass through -- namely the Incredible Hulk! Now they've got to track down Hulk and get to the bottom of a series of earthquakes (because THAT never happens in SF...) before the Red Hulk shows up bringing his trademark good cheer to San Fran. Did we say good cheer? We meant destruction and carnage. PLUS: Dazzler rocks out at the Fillmore and Hulk's got backstage passes! Will the Pop Princess get Smashed, live in concert? View: Hulk Team-Up, Cover Hulk Team-Up, Page 1 Hulk Team-Up, Page 2 Hulk Team-Up, Page 3 Hulk Team-Up, Page 4 Hulk Team-Up, Page 5 Hulk Team-Up, Page 6 Hulk Team-Up, Page 7 Hulk Team-Up, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCREDIBLE HERCULES #134 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente Pencils: Reilly Brown, Nelson DeCastro Covers: Rafael Alberquerque Colorists: Guillem Mari Letters: Simon Bowland Mutant mayhem in a Battle by the Bay! While exploring their new home in San Francisco, X-Men Iceman and Angel discover that the weirdest part of the city isn't its eclectic populace or crazy landmarks, but the monsters that pass through -- namely the Incredible Hulk! Now they've got to track down Hulk and get to the bottom of a series of earthquakes (because THAT never happens in SF...) before the Red Hulk shows up bringing his trademark good cheer to San Fran. Did we say good cheer? We meant destruction and carnage. PLUS: Dazzler rocks out at the Fillmore and Hulk's got backstage passes! Will the Pop Princess get Smashed, live in concert? View: Incredible Hercules #134, Cover Incredible Hercules #134, Page 1 Incredible Hercules #134, Page 2 Incredible Hercules #134, Page 3 Incredible Hercules #134, Page 4 Incredible Hercules #134, Page 5 Incredible Hercules #134, Page 6 Source: Newsarama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- KICK-ASS #7 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mark Millar Pencils: John Romita Jr, Tom Palmer Covers: John Romita Jr Colorists: Dean White SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! Dave Lizewski has had better days. When he first pulled on the Super Hero suit, it was the thrill of a lifetime. Since then, he’s been banged-up, beaten, broken, bludgeoned, and all sorts of other b-words. He’s met a 9-year-old assassin and been on a super hero team-up. He’s watched people die and seen himself become an internet celebrity. But all that means nothing—compared to tonight. MARK MILLAR and JOHN ROMITA JR.’s foul-mouthed super hero saga continues! MATURE READERS View: Kick-Ass #7, Cover Kick-Ass #7, Page 1 Kick-Ass #7, Page 2 Kick-Ass #7, Page 3 Kick-Ass #7, Page 4 Kick-Ass #7, Page 5 Kick-Ass #7, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
MARVEL ADVENTURES: SUPER HEROES #15 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Tobin Pencils: Amilcar Pinna, Greg Adams Covers: Sean Galloway Colorists: Amilcar Pinna, Greg Adams Letters: Dave Sharpe Ahhh, the majesty of a Hollywood! The glamour! The glitz! Beautiful dresses! Well-tailored suits and a pair of… purple pants? When the Hulk and Tigra show up on the red carpet for Hollywood’s biggest awards night, a veritable shoo-in to win Best Documentary for the critically acclaimed “Don’t Look At The Camera: 3 days in the life of the Hulk,” it looks like it’s going to be a truly magical night… that is unless the supervillain known as Mysterio gets mad that HIS studio doesn’t win Best Special Effects and takes over the entire awards show in order to create an illusion that an alien armada is attacking New York, fooling the Hulk into thinking he’s defending the city when he’s really destroying it. But what are the chances of THAT happening. (Hint: It does.) View: Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15, Cover Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15, Page 1 Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15, Page 2 Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15, Page 3 Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15, Page 4 Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15, Page 5 Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes #15, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL SUPER HERO SQUAD #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Eugene Son, Paul Tobin Pencils: Dario Brizuela Covers: Marcelo DiChiara Colorists: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Dave Sharpe The greatest cartoon in the history of cartoons! Coming to a moving television screen near you!!!! …but until it does, why not try out the non-moving paper version? It’s just as good, but without all that pesky listening. C’mon down to SUPER HERO CITY and join IRON MAN, HULK, WOLVERINE, CAPTAIN AMERICA, SILVER SURFER, THOR and waaaaaaay more-more-more, as they battle DR. DOOM and his masters of evil for control of the SUPER-powerful Infinity Fractals! View: Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Cover Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Page 1 Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Page 2 Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Page 3 Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Page 4 Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Page 5 Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE MARVELS PROJECT #2 (of 8) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Steve Epting Covers: Steve Epting, Steve McNiven, Gerald Parel (Incentive) Colorists: Dave Stewart Letters: Chris Eliopoulos Part 2 of 8 The award-winning and best-selling team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting bring you CHAPTER TWO in this definitive tale of the origins of the Marvel heroes. As 1940 hits the world is already changing -- The Human Torch is on the run, The Angel makes his masked debut, The Sub-Mariner stalks the surface-worlders who have targeted his people -- and a young soldier named Nick Fury saves a German scientist from the Nazis and leads him to the USA. The battle-lines drawn in this race to create superhuman weapons of mass destruction still reverberate today in the Marvel Universe -- as this epic espionage thriller continues to unfold and reveal new twists View: The Marvels Project #2, Epting Cover The Marvels Project #2, McNiven Cover The Marvels Project #2, Parel Incentive Cover The Marvels Project #2, Page 1 The Marvels Project #2, Page 2 The Marvels Project #2, Page 3 The Marvels Project #2, Page 4 The Marvels Project #2, Page 5 The Marvels Project #2, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MODELS, INC #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Marc Sumerak, Paul Tobin Pencils: Jorge Molina, Vincenc Villagrasa, Serge LaPointe, Terry Pallot Covers: Scott Clark, Phil Jimenez Colorists: Wil Quintana, Val Staples, Christina Strain, Emily Warren Letters: Dave Sharpe Fashion Week is always a hectic time for models, and this year is no exception. Between escaped wolves, robbery attempts, and overly friendly police officers, Mary Jane Watson, Patsy Walker, Jill Jerold, Chili Storm and Millicent (Millie the Model) Collins are testing the limits of their endurance. But when a brilliant young set designer is found murdered with three bullet holes in his back, and Millie proves to be the prime suspect, the models are forced to play detective in order to save one of their own! View: Models, Inc #1, Clark Cover Models, Inc #1, Jimenez Cover Models, Inc #1, Page 1 Models, Inc #1, Page 2 Models, Inc #1, Page 3 Models, Inc #1, Page 4 Models, Inc #1, Page 5 Models, Inc #1, Page 6 Models, Inc #1, Page 7 Models, Inc #1, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources
NOMAD: GIRL WITHOUT A WORLD #1 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Sean McKeever Pencils: David Baldeon Covers: Rafael Alberquerque Colorists: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Chris Eliopoulos, Joe Sabino In her world, RIKKI BARNES was the modern-day BUCKY, teen sidekick to CAPTAIN AMERICA. In this world, the Cap she knew is dead, she never existed, and very little else is as she remembers. With no home, no income and no legal identity, what's a girl to do? How about tracking down the new Cap, reconnecting with her brother, and running afoul of the SECRET EMPIRE? Sounds like a plan to us! View: Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Cover Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Page 1 Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Page 2 Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Page 3 Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Page 4 Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Page 5 Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Page 6 Additional Pages: Nomad: Girl Without A World #1, Additional Page 1 (no text, from Newsarama) Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUNISHER: FRANK CASTLE #74 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Victor Gischler Pencils: Goran Parlov Covers: Dave Johnson Letters: Cory Petit SPECIAL, DOUBLE-SIZED ISSUE! Deep in the Louisiana Bayou with cannibal rednecks in hot pursuit, Frank Castle is in a world of trouble. And if Frank thought Big Earl was a handful, wait until he gets a load of Junior, the Geautreux who makes the rest of the clan look like charm school graduates. To survive, the Punisher just might have to make peace with the cargo he was hauling down the back roads in his trunk – cargo that just got free and wants a little payback. MATURE READERS View: Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Cover Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Page 1 Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Page 2 Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Page 3 Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Page 4 Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Page 5 Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Page 6 Punisher: Frank Castle #74, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THUNDERBOLTS #135 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Andy Diggle Pencils: Miguel Angel Sepulveda Covers: Francesco Mattina Colorists: Frank Martin Letters: Comicraft Norman Osborn! Black Widow II! Songbird! Nick Fury! When you finally learn how these four powderkegs intersect and collide, you will be picking your jaw off the floor! Secrets will be uncovered, agendas will be exposed, and heads will roll in the latest wicked installment of the book ComicPants.com calls "Bold and awesome. Diggle has woven a tale of underhanded evil and it truly is a great thing to behold." View: Thunderbolts #135, Cover Thunderbolts #135, Page 1 Thunderbolts #135, Page 2 Thunderbolts #135, Page 3 Thunderbolts #135, Page 4 Thunderbolts #135, Page 5 Thunderbolts #135, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mark Millar Pencils: Carlos Pacheco, Danny Miki Covers: Carlos Pacheco Colorists: Laura Martin Letters: Cory Petit "THE NEXT GENERATION", Part 2 of 6 ENTER THE RED SKULL! Reeling over his near-fatal encounter with the Skull, Captain America takes matters into his own hands in pursuit of his terrifying new adversary and his terrorist employers! Meanwhile, Nick Fury reveals the horrifying truth behind the Red Skull and kick-starts Project Avengers in earnest with the arrival of Gregory Stark, Tony’s older, richer and smarter brother! Join MARK MILLAR (ULTIMATES) and CARLOS PACHECO (X-MEN) for the next pulse-pounding issue of the biggest, baddest book of the summer! ONGOING SERIES View: Ultimate Comics Avengers #2, Cover Ultimate Comics Avengers #2, Page 1 Ultimate Comics Avengers #2, Page 2 Ultimate Comics Avengers #2, Page 3 Ultimate Comics Avengers #2, Page 4 Ultimate Comics Avengers #2, Page 5 Ultimate Comics Avengers #2, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
WAR OF KINGS: WHO WILL RULE (One Shot) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Pencils: Paul Pelletier, Andrew Hennessy Covers: Brandon Peterson Colorists: Guru eFX Letters: Joe Caramagna When the smoke settles from WAR OF KINGS #6, who will claim the throne? In the wake of the final clash between Black Bolt and Vulcan, the fates of Kree Empire and the Shi'Ar Imperium must be decided! And if the war is truly over, what are the threats swarming in the shadows? The Inhumans...the Starjammers...Darkhawk...Nova...the Imperial Guard...learn all of their fates in this special epilogue that reveals how Marvels' cosmic universe has been altered forever! And it’s all brought to you by the acclaimed creative team of WAR OF KINGS, the event that IGN.com called “pure, unfiltered awesomeness...a landmark example of how to do an event story line right!“ Plus, handbook extras of the major War of Kings players! View: War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Cover War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 1 War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 2 War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 3 War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 4 War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 5 War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 6-7 War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 15 (no text) War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 16 (no text) War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 17 (no text) War Of Kings: Who Will Rule, Page 18 (no text) Source: Newsarama, Newsarama --------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOLVERINE VS. THOR (Marvel Digial Comics Unlimited) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Frank Tieri Pencils: Paco Diaz Wolverine is in for a wild ride when he encounters his most fearsome enemies... All at once! Will Wolverine survive this all out, no-holds-barred brawl? Find out next Wednesday! View: (no text) Wolverine Vs. Thor, Page 1 Wolverine Vs. Thor, Page 2 Wolverine Vs. Thor, Page 3 Wolverine Vs. Thor, Page 4 Wolverine Vs. Thor, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN FOREVER VOLUME 2 #7 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Chris Claremont Pencils: Steve Scott, Al Vey Covers: Tom Grummett Colorists: Lee Loughridge Letters: Ed Dukeshire The X-Men embark on a whole new adventure in South America! Kitty, Jean Gray, Beast, Nightcrawler and Rogue join S.H.I.E.L.D. leader Nick Fury on an investigation into mysterious occurrences deep in the South American jungle. While investigating a familiar enemy, Fury recalls a mission from his past, when he served with an old friend, a Canadian soldier named Logan. Don’t miss this newest installment of comic legend Chris Claremont’s thrilling return to the X-Men! View: X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Cover X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Page 1 X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Page 2 X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Page 3 X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Page 4 X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Page 5 X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Page 6 X-Men Forever Volume 2 #7, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
DOOM PATROL VOLUME 5 #2 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Keith Giffen, J.M. DeMatteis Pencils: Matt Clark, John Livesay, Kevin Maguire Covers: Matt Clark It's a black hole, but it's not a black hole. If you're a Doom Patrol fan, that made perfect sense. And even if not, then you're in for one hell of a ride as the Doom Patrol face off against the most annoying alien this side of G'nort. Who's G'nort? What, do we have to spoon-feed this stuff to you? Oh, and we send the Metal Men into space. Just because. View: Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Cover Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Incentive Cover Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Page 1 Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Page 2 Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Page 3 Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Page 4 Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Page 5 Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Page 6 Doom Patrol Volume 5 #2, Page 7 Source: Comics Continuum --------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE COMPLETE DRACULA #3 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Bram Stoker, Leah Moore, John Reppion Pencils: Colton Worley, Dheeraj Verma, Malti Verma Covers: John Cassaday, Laura Martin This 40 page comic is a fully-painted series featuring a massive 32 pages of story and art per issue, each page fully-painted in a rich, moody style by Colton Worley and Dheeraj Verma, all under covers by modern master John Cassaday! Join us for this authentic and exhaustive adaptation by Moore and Reppion, who also provide bonus materials such as script pages, annotations and samplings of the original text by Stoker! View: The Complete Dracula #3, Cover The Complete Dracula #3, Page 1 The Complete Dracula #3, Page 2 The Complete Dracula #3, Page 3 The Complete Dracula #3, Page 4 The Complete Dracula #3, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources --------------------------------------------------------------------------- RED SONJA VOLUME 4 #48 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brian Reed Pencils: Diego Bernard Covers: Mel Rubi, Adriano Batista, Fabiano Neves Colorists: Adriano Lucas The current saga of Red Sonja is hurtling towards a dynamic conclusion! Brian Reed and Diego Bernard bring Sonja to the cusp as Dynamite plans for Queen Sonja!! View: Red Sonja Volume 4 #48, Batista Cover Red Sonja Volume 4 #48, Neves Cover Red Sonja Volume 4 #48, Rubi Cover Red Sonja Volume 4 #48, Page 1 Red Sonja Volume 4 #48, Page 2 Red Sonja Volume 4 #48, Page 3 Red Sonja Volume 4 #48, Page 4-5 Source: Comic Book Resources
BLACKEST NIGHT: BATMAN #2 (of 3) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Peter J. Tomasi Pencils: Adrian Syaf, John Dell Covers: Andy Kubert, Bill Sienkiewicz (Incentive) "WHO BURNS WHO", Part 2 of 3 The Dark Knight continues his journey into Blackest Night! Will the new Batman join his predecessor in the grave? Will Red Robin's reunion with his father be bitter and bloody? Can anyone escape the horror of the Black Lanterns? View: Blackest Night: Batman #2, Kubert Cover Blackest Night: Batman #2, Sienkiewicz Incentive Cover Blackest Night: Batman #2, Page 1 Blackest Night: Batman #2, Page 2 Blackest Night: Batman #2, Page 3 Blackest Night: Batman #2, Page 4 Blackest Night: Batman #2, Page 5 Blackest Night: Batman #2, Page 6 Blackest Night: Batman #2, Page 7 Source: Comics Continuum
TITANS VOLUME 2 #17 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Pat McCallum Pencils: Angel Unzueta, Wayne Faucher Colorists: Angel Unzueta "THE ONLY CONSTANT" Spotlight on Beast Boy! Gar Logan grows tired of not being taken seriously by his Titans teammates. And what he plans on doing about it will shock you! View: Titans Volume 2 #17, Cover Titans Volume 2 #17, Page 1 Titans Volume 2 #17, Page 2 Titans Volume 2 #17, Page 3 Titans Volume 2 #17, Page 4 Titans Volume 2 #17, Page 5 Titans Volume 2 #17, Page 6 Titans Volume 2 #17, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources