PREVIEW: Comics for 05/01/2010 (FCBD Edition)

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    TOTAL PREVIEWS: 33

    APE ENTERTAINMENT
    02 - KiZOIC Presents: Shrek & The Penguins of Madagascar (Gold) - updated 04/30/2010

    ARCHAIA STUDIO PRESS
    02 - Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock (Gold)

    ARCHIE COMICS
    02 - Archie's Summer Splash! #1 (Gold) - updated 04/30/2010
    02 - Sonic: The Hedgehog (Silver) - updated 04/30/2010

    ASPEN COMICS
    03 - Worlds of Aspen (Silver)

    ASYLUM PRESS
    03 - Fearless Dawn (Silver)

    BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS
    03 - S.E. Hinton / Fame (Silver)

    BOOM! STUDIOS
    03 - Toy Story #1 (Gold) - updated 04/30/2010
    04 - Irredeemable #1 (Silver) - updated 04/30/2010

    BONGO COMICS
    04 - Bongo: Free-For-All (Silver)

    DARK HORSE COMICS
    04 - Doctor Solar/Magnus (Gold) - updated 04/30/2010

    DC COMICS
    10 - DC Kids Mega Sampler 2010 (Silver) - added 04/30/2010
    04 - War of the Supermen #0 (Gold) - updated 04/30/2010

    DEL REY COMICS
    05 - Del Rey Showcase (Silver)

    DRAWN & QUARTERLY
    05 - YOW! The John Stanley Library (Gold) - updated 04/30/2010

    DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
    05 - Green Hornet #1 (Silver) - updated 04/30/2010

    FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
    05 - Weathercraft! (Silver)

    GEMSTONE PUBLISHING
    06 - The Overstreet Guide (Silver)

    IDW PUBLISHING
    06 - G.I. Joe #155 ½ (Gold)
    06 - Library of American Comics #0 (Silver)

    IMAGE COMICS
    06 - Fractured Fables (Gold) - updated 04/30/2010

    IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW
    07 - Artifacts #0 (Silver) - updated 08/31/2010

    MAERKLE PRESS
    07 - Love and Capes #13 (Silver)

    MARVEL COMICS
    07 - Iron Man/Thor (Gold)
    07 - Iron Man: Supernova (Silver)

    NEC PRESS
    08 - The Tick #1 (Silver)

    ONI PRESS
    08 - Oni Press Free-For-All! (Silver) - updated 04/30/2010
    08 - The Sixth Gun #1 (Silver) - updated 04/30/2010

    RADICAL PUBLISHING
    08 - Radical: Bigger Books! (Silver)

    RED 5 COMICS
    09 - Atomic Robo (Silver)

    STORM LION
    09 - Freedom Formula: Speed Metal (Silver)

    TH3RD WORLD STUDIOS
    09 - The Stuff of Legend/Mortal Instruments Preview (Silver) - updated 05/17/2010

    TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
    09 - Owly And Friends (Silver)
     
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    KIZOIC PRESENTS: SHREK & THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (Gold)

    Publisher:
    Ape Entertainment
    Writers: Dan Parent
    Pencils: Dan Parent

    Ape Entertainment proudly offers KiZOIC Presents: Shrek & The Penguins of Madagascar! Featuring four stories by the artists and writers of the up-coming Shrek and Penguins of Madagascar comic books, these stories are guaranteed to tickle your funny bone and leave you begging for more! All-ages fun for everyone!

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    KiZOIC Presents: Shrek & The Penguins of Madagascar, Shrek Page 3 (from CBR)
    KiZOIC Presents: Shrek & The Penguins of Madagascar, Penguins Page 1 (from CBR)
    KiZOIC Presents: Shrek & The Penguins of Madagascar, Penguins Page 2 (from CBR)
    KiZOIC Presents: Shrek & The Penguins of Madagascar, Penguins Page 3 (from CBR)
    KiZOIC Presents: Shrek & The Penguins of Madagascar, Penguins Page 4 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added Shrek pages 1-3, Penguins pages 1-4

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources

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    MOUSE GUARD/FRAGGLE ROCK (Gold)

    Publisher:
    Archaia Studio Press
    Writers: David Petersen, Nichol Ashworth, Sam Humphries
    Pencils: David Petersen, Jake Myler, Jeremy Love
    Covers: David Petersen, Jake Myler

    Archaia is proud to present three amazing all-new stories in one fantastic flip book: David Petersen’s award-winning MOUSE GUARD and Jim Henson’s beloved FRAGGLE ROCK share the spotlight on Free Comic Book day!

    In the spring of 1153, the Mouse Guard deal with the onset of the spring thaw and the havoc it wreaks on their territories. As they scatter to clean, and hunt and glean, they also search for their missing redfur…

    Meanwhile, it’s time to dance your cares away as Archaia and The Jim Henson Company invite you to return to FRAGGLE ROCK. Join Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober and Red for a brand-new series of hilarious and heartfelt adventures written and drawn by some of the most imaginative creators in comics. In the Free Comic Book Day issue are two, brand-new mini adventures!

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    Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock, Mouse Guard Page 4
    Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock, Fraggle Rock Page 1
    Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock, Fraggle Rock Page 2
    Mouse Guard/Fraggle Rock, Fraggle Rock Page 3

    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    ARCHIE'S SUMMER SPLASH! #1 (Gold)

    Publisher:
    Archie Comics
    Writers: Dan Parent
    Pencils: Dan Parent
    Covers: Dan Parent

    "WHOSE BEACH IS IT ANYWAY?"
    Sun, sand, swimsuits and cool rockin’ tunes — no, it’s not a cinematic “beach party” blast from the past, but a whole new summer splash from Archie and his friends! In this fun-filled free issue, Cheryl and her snooty friends from Pembrooke form an all-girl group to compete head on with the Archies at a summer beach music festival. Will Cheryl’s group be a tuneful treat, or mistaken for bellowing whales?

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    Archie's Summer Splash! #1, Page 1 (from CBR)
    Archie's Summer Splash! #1, Page 2 (from CBR)
    Archie's Summer Splash! #1, Page 3 (from CBR)
    Archie's Summer Splash! #1, Page 4 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-4

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources

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    SONIC: THE HEDGEHOG (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Archie Comics
    Writers: Ian Flynn
    Pencils: James Fry, Jim Amash
    Covers: Tracey Yardley

    "HIDE & SEEK & DESTROY!"
    Dr. Eggman has vanished - or has he? As Sonic searches for clues, he stumbles across an old weapon from the bygone days of his childhood. Will Dr. Eggman allow Sonic to be destroyed by this threat from yesteryear? Will Sonic discover the truth behind his old rival's disappearance? All the answers lie in this free issue!

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    Sonic: The Hedgehog, Page 3 (from CC)
    Sonic: The Hedgehog, Page 4 (from CC)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-4

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comics Continuum
     
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    WORLDS OF ASPEN (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Aspen Comics
    Writers: David Wohl, JT Krul, David Schwartz, Vince Hernandez
    Pencils: Joe Benitez, Scott Clark, Marcus To, Eduardo Francisco, Alex Konat
    Covers: Michael Turner

    A special compilation issue featuring four exciting outtakes from several of Aspen's hottest titles including Soulfire (Vol 2), and Executive Assistant: Iris! Also showcased are two of Aspen's newest titles, Fathom: Blue Descent and Mindfield!!

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    Additional Pages:
    Worlds of Aspen, Additional Page 1-2 (from Newsarama)
    Worlds of Aspen, Additional Page 3 (from Newsarama)
    Worlds of Aspen, Additional Page 4 (from Newsarama)
    Worlds of Aspen, Additional Page 5 (from Newsarama)
    Worlds of Aspen, Additional Page 6 (from Newsarama)

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Newsarama

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    FEARLESS DAWN (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Asylum Press
    Writers: Steve Mannion, Various
    Pencils: Steve Mannion, Various

    Featuring a sampling of new and upcoming Asylum Press titles! Steve Mannion's Fearless Dawn features our favorite new heroine battling a troop of mutants; Black Powder, a bloody frontier adventure by Dwayne Harris; Warlash: Origins is a tale of Bladeviper by Royal McGraw and J.C. Wong; Farmhouse by Elizabeth J. Musgrave and Szymon Kudranski, a tale of a drifter who falls in love with an artist undergoing an experimental art therapy; armored hero vs. brain-eating monsters in Warlash: Zombie Mutant Genesis by Frank Forte; and a look at Jason Paulos' EEEK!, a retro-style horror anthology.

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    Source: Free Comic Book Day

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    S.E. HINTON / FAME (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Bluewater Productions
    Writers: CW Cooke, Dan Rafter
    Pencils: Various
    Covers: Vinnie Tartamella

    S.E. Hinton, author of the The Outsiders, was - and still is - one of the most popular and best known writers of Young Adult fiction. And now Bluewater Productions proudly announces an exciting new partnership with the best-selling in this special FCBD preview issue, showcasing the new titles from Hinton. Plus: Your first look at the new biography series FAME, featuring Lady Gaga!

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    Source: Free Comic Book Day

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    TOY STORY #1 (Gold)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Jesse Blaze Snider
    Pencils: Nathan Watson
    Covers: Nathan Watson

    With Toy Story 3 hitting theaters this summer, don’t miss this opportunity to get kids hooked on comics with a FREE issue from the ongoing Toy Story series from BOOM Kids! More all-new adventures featuring the world's favorite toys with Woody, Buzz and the gang!

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    Toy Story #1, Page 3 (from CBR)
    Toy Story #1, Page 4 (from CBR)
    Toy Story #1, Page 5 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-5

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources
     
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    IRREDEEMABLE #1 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    BOOM! Studios
    Writers: Mark Waid
    Pencils: Peter Krause
    Covers: John Cassaday

    Last year's comic book industry event is this year's best way to get more readers hooked on Mark Waid's best-selling original title, Irredeemable, the series that dared to ask the question: what if the world's greatest hero decided to become the world's greatest villain? And 12 issues later, that question has been answered with a best-selling comic series, two best-selling trade collections and Incorruptible, the companion series.

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    Irredeemable #1, Page 3 (from CBR)
    Irredeemable #1, Page 4 (from CBR)
    Irredeemable #1, Page 5 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-5

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources

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    BONGO: FREE-FOR-ALL (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Bongo Comics
    Writers: Matt Groening, Various
    Pencils: Matt Groening, Various

    Last year's comic book industry event is this year's best way to get more readers hooked on Mark Waid's best-selling original title, Irredeemable, the series that dared to ask the question: what if the world's greatest hero decided to become the world's greatest villain? And 12 issues later, that question has been answered with a best-selling comic series, two best-selling trade collections and Incorruptible, the companion series.

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    Bongo: Free-For-All, Cover
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    Source: Free Comic Book Day

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    DOCTOR SOLAR/MAGNUS (Gold)

    Publisher:
    Dark Horse Comics
    Writers: Jim Shooter
    Pencils: Dennis Calero, Various
    Covers: Raymond Swanland

    The dawn of a new age of superhero excitement begins on Free Comic Book Day as Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the return of two of the most legendary characters in the annals of comics: Doctor Solar, Man of the Atom and Magnus, Robot Fighter — re-imagined for the 21st century by comics legend, writer Jim Shooter! This FCBD extravaganza offers all-new Solar and Magnus stories, each heralding new series launches in summer 2010, and featuring interior art by fan-favorite Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir) and cover art by Raymond Swanland!

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    Doctor Solar/Magnus, Page 3
    Doctor Solar/Magnus, Page 4
    Doctor Solar/Magnus, Page 5
    Additional Pages:
    Doctor Solar/Magnus, Additional Page 1
    Doctor Solar/Magnus, Additional Page 2

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added additional pages 1,2

    Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources

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    WAR OF THE SUPERMEN #0 (Gold)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics
    Writers: James Robinson
    Pencils: Eddy Barrows, Ruy José
    Covers: J.G. Jones

    A war is coming, and all that stands between Earth and 100,000 vengeful supermen is one Superman! The conflict between Superman and General Zod erupts into all-out war this summer in a series that will shatter the worlds of Superman, Supergirl and the entire DC Universe — all brought to you by the hit creative team of James Robinson and Eddy Barrows! This special #0 issue featuring all-new material previews the conflicts to come while spotlighting a savage strike on Metropolis and the world — an attack that will shake Superman to his very core. After this, there’s no turning back — the War of the Supermen is here!

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    War of the Supermen #0, Page 4
    War of the Supermen #0, Page 5

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 4,5; updated pages 1-3

    Source: Comics Continuum
     
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    DEL REY SHOWCASE (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Del Rey Comics
    Writers: Various
    Pencils: Various

    Featuring previews of Del Rey's upcoming comics and graphic novels including: The Last Airbender by Dave Roman, Alison Wilgus, and Nina Matsumoto; The Talisman: A Collision of Worlds by Stephen King, Peter Straub, and Tony Shasteen; Odd is On Our Side by Dean Koontz, Fred Van Lente, and Queenie Chan; Pride, Prejudice, and Zombies: The Graphic Novel by Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith, Tony Lee, and Cliff Richards.

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    Del Rey Showcase, Cover
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    Source: Free Comic Book Day

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    YOW! THE JOHN STANLEY LIBRARY (Gold)

    Publisher:
    Drawn & Quarterly
    Writers: John Stanley
    Pencils: John Stanley

    D&Q delivers another wholly original and boisterous FCBD issue that will entertain readers of all ages! YOW! The John Stanley Library spotlights the world's greatest all-ages cartoonist, John Stanley, in a beautiful package designed by Seth. YOW! features new stories from the John Stanley Library: Melvin Monster, Nancy and 13 Going On 18, plus a story from the legendary one-shot Choo Choo Charlie and a Tubby story!

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    YOW! The John Stanley Library, Page 1 (from CBR)
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    YOW! The John Stanley Library, Page 4 (from CBR)
    YOW! The John Stanley Library, Page 5 (from CBR)
    YOW! The John Stanley Library, Page 6 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-6

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources

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    GREEN HORNET #1 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Dynamite Entertainment
    Writers: Kevin Smith
    Pencils: Jonathan Lau, Ariel Padilla, Aaron Campbell
    Covers: Alex Ross

    Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the return of the Green Hornet! In 2010, Dynamite will unveil three brand-new Green Hornet series, starting with the worldwide debut of Kevin Smith's vision for the masked crusader (based on his unproduced screenplay)! Get a first look with this special edition featuring not only Smith's version, but the award-winning work of creators Matt Wagner and Brett Matthews as well! All in one Free Comic Book Day comic event!

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    Green Hornet #1, Page 1 (from CBR)
    Green Hornet #1, Page 2 (from CBR)
    Green Hornet #1, Page 3 (from CBR)
    Green Hornet #1, Page 4 (from CBR)
    Green Hornet #1, Page 5 (from CBR)
    Green Hornet #1, Page 6 (from CBR)
    Green Hornet #1, Page 7 (from CBR)
    Green Hornet #1, Page 8 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-8

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources

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    WEATHERCRAFT! (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Fantagraphics Books
    Writers: Jim Woodring
    Pencils: Jim Woodring
    Covers: Jim Woodring

    Are you ready? Because your life is about to change! Perception as you know it will cease! Fantagraphics proudly presents Jim Woodring's Weathercraft! Every other free comic book will pale in comparison to our powerful and supernatural print-barge for both the enlightened and perplexed masses. Marvel at the toothy preview of Jim Woodring's first original graphic novel, do your detective work with exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews, and gasp at rare out-of-print images, comics and transmissions, all from Jimland! Beware! Manhog lurks near...

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    Source: Free Comic Book Day
     
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    THE OVERSTREET GUIDE (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Gemstone Publishing

    How do you collect comics? How do you take care of the comics you buy? How do you grade comics? How do you sell your comics? How do you evaluate their worth? The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide answers the questions and more facing new collectors and experienced enthusiasts alike!

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    Source: Free Comic Book Day

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    G.I. JOE #155 ½ (Gold)

    Publisher:
    IDW Publishing
    Writers: Larry Hama

    This is what you really want! Larry Hama continues his original and ground-breaking G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero saga with the VERY NEXT ISSUE (but, you know, 15 years later). G.I. Joe has closed its doors, leaving COBRA to pillage, burn, and plunder!

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    G.I. Joe #155 ½, Page 4
    G.I. Joe #155 ½, Page 5
    G.I. Joe #155 ½, Page 6
    G.I. Joe #155 ½, Page 7

    Source: Newsarama

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    LIBRARY OF AMERICAN COMICS #0 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    IDW Publishing

    Presenting excerpts from the greatest comic strips of all time - from action/adventure to high drama, to fall-on-the-floor hilarious! IDW and the Library of American Comics present 32 pages of previews from upcoming volumes including Archie by Bob Montana, Secret Agent Corrigan by Al Williamson, Blondie by Chic Young, The Complete Bloom County Library by Berkeley Breathed, Rip Kirby by Alex Raymond, Polly and Her Pals by Chris Sterrett, Dick Tracy by Chester Gould, and Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray.

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    Source: Free Comic Book Day

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    FRACTURED FABLES (Gold)

    Publisher:
    Image Comics
    Writers: Bryan Talbot, Doug TenNapel, Alexander Grecian, Derek McCulloch, Ted McKeever
    Pencils: Camilla d'Errico, Doug TenNapel, Christian Ward, Anthony Peruzzo, Ted McKeever
    Covers: Mike and Laura Allred

    This special FCBD offers a small taste of the new hardcover anthology from Silverline Books due later in the year. An all-star cast of writers and artists have been assembled to turn familiar fairy tales and nursery rhymes on their ear to make kids LAUGH! These humorous interpretations will delight any reader, regardless of their age!

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    Fractured Fables, Page 4 (from CBR)
    Fractured Fables, Page 5 (from CBR)
    Fractured Fables, Page 6 (from CBR)
    Fractured Fables, Page 7 (from Major)
    Fractured Fables, Page 15 (from Major)
    Fractured Fables, Page 20 (from Major)
    Fractured Fables, Page 26 (from Major)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 3-6

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources Major Spoilers
     
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    ARTIFACTS #0 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Image Comics/Top Cow
    Writers: Ron Marz
    Pencils: Top Cow's Finest
    Covers: Stjepan Sejic

    Building on the success of First Born and Broken Trinity, Top Cow finally reveals the secrets of all 13 Artifacts - which include The Darkness, Witchblade, Angelus, Magdalena's Spear of Destiny, and more. Launching a massive 13-issue event beginning in July 2010, this series will literally define and redefine the nature of the Top Cow Universe! The final identity of the remaining hidden Artifacts will be revealed, characters will perish, and the very existence of the Top Cow Universe will be at stake. And it begins here!

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    Artifacts #0, Page 16
    Artifacts #0, Page 17
    Artifacts #0, Page 18
    Artifacts #0, Page 19
    Artifacts #0, Page 20
    Artifacts #0, Page 21

    UPDATED: 08/31/2010 - complete issue

    Source: Comic Book Resources

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    LOVE AND CAPES #13 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Maerkle Press
    Writers: Thomas F. Zahler
    Pencils: Thomas F. Zahler
    Covers: Thomas F. Zahler

    The wedding and the honeymoon are over for comicdom's favorite super couple, so what's next? Getting settled, starting their new life… and finding out what really happened at the reception. It's a whole new start for "Love and Capes", and a great lead-in to the second trade coming from IDW in summer 2010!

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    Love and Capes #13, Page 1 (from CBR)
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    Love and Capes #13, Page 3 (from CBR)
    Love and Capes #13, Page 4 (from CBR)
    Love and Capes #13, Page 5 (from CBR)

    Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources

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    IRON MAN/THOR (Gold)

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Matt Fraction
    Pencils: John Romita, Jr
    Covers: John Romita, Jr

    The perfect jumping-on point for any and all readers...and it's FREE! When rogue mega-billionaires with world-destroying technology threaten the safety of the entire world...and the moon...Thor and Iron Man join forces! In time for the exciting launch of new stories and a bold new direction for Invincible Iron Man and Thor, superstars Matt Fraction and John Romita Jr. team up to bring you two of Marvel's heaviest hitters like you've never seen them before! A major new direction for the Marvel Universe kicks off HERE - on Free Comic Book Day!

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    Iron Man/Thor, Page 2-3
    Iron Man/Thor, Page 4
    Iron Man/Thor, Page 5
    Iron Man/Thor, Page 6
    Additional Pages:
    Iron Man/Thor, Additional Page 1
    Iron Man/Thor, Additional Page 2
    Iron Man/Thor, Additional Page 3
    Iron Man/Thor, Additional Page 4

    Source: Newsarama, Newsarama

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    IRON MAN: SUPERNOVA (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Marvel Comics
    Writers: Paul Tobin
    Pencils: Craig Rousseau
    Covers: Ed McGuinness

    What happens when an armored billionaire teams up with a hot-headed, cosmic-powered teen to fight a trio of massively-powered super-apes? Find out when Iron Man and Nova take on Red Ghost and The Super-Apes! Out-numbered, the Golden Avenger and the Human Rocket will have to trust an apparent traitor in the gorillas' midst if they are to survive and save an entire city. Will they succeed or are they being played? Find out in this all-new, action-packed adventure, which happens to be FREE!

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    THE TICK #1 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    NEC Press
    Writers: Ben Edlund
    Pencils: Ben Edlund
    Covers: Ben Edlund

    In honor of this year's Free Comic Book Day, and to commemorate the first appearance of The Tick 24 years ago, NEC Press offers this special re-presentation of Ben Edlund's legendary first issue of The Tick, in a special Free Comic Book Day special edition! The complete original first comic book appearance of The Tick, as it originally hit the stands in 1986!

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    ONI PRESS FREE-FOR-ALL! (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Oni Press
    Writers: Chris Schweizer, Matthew Loux, Ray Fawkes
    Pencils: Chris Schweizer, Matthew Loux, Ray Fawkes

    Coming your way this Free Comic Book Day: the Oni Press Free-For-All! This all-ages anthology packs in three exclusive terrific tales from The Crogan Adventures by Chris Schweizer, Salt Water Taffy by Matthew Loux and the all-new series, Possessions, by Ray Fawkes!

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    Oni Press Free-For-All!, Page 3 (from CBR)
    Oni Press Free-For-All!, Page 4 (from CBR)
    Oni Press Free-For-All!, Page 5 (from CBR)
    Oni Press Free-For-All!, Page 6 (from CBR)
    Oni Press Free-For-All!, Page 7 (from CBR)
    Oni Press Free-For-All!, Page 8 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-8

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    THE SIXTH GUN #1 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Oni Press
    Writers: Cullen Bunn
    Pencils: Brian Hurtt
    Covers: Brian Hurtt

    During the darkest days of the Civil War, wicked cutthroats came into possession of six pistols of otherworldly power. In time, the Sixth Gun - the most dangerous of the weapons - vanished. When the gun resurfaces in the hands of an innocent girl, dark forces reawaken. Vile men thought long dead set their sights on retrieving the gun and killing the girl. Only Drake Sinclair, a gunfighter with a shadowy past, stands in their way!

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    The Sixth Gun #1, Page 6 (from CBR)
    The Sixth Gun #1, Page 7 (from CBR)

    UPDATED: 04/30/2010 - added pages 1-7

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    RADICAL: BIGGER BOOKS! (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Radical Publishing
    Writers: Various
    Pencils: Various

    During the darkest days of the Civil War, wicked cutthroats came into possession of six pistols of otherworldly power. In time, the Sixth Gun - the most dangerous of the weapons - vanished. When the gun resurfaces in the hands of an innocent girl, dark forces reawaken. Vile men thought long dead set their sights on retrieving the gun and killing the girl. Only Drake Sinclair, a gunfighter with a shadowy past, stands in their way!

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    ATOMIC ROBO (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Red 5 Comics
    Writers: Brian Clevinger, Various
    Pencils: Scott Wegener, Various

    Eisner Award-nominated Atomic Robo knows that the rain forests of South America hide many secrets...but none so deadly as "The Terror Bird"! Forgotten by time, these prehistoric apex predators are primed to devastate the modern world! (The word 'terror' is right there in its name!) Plus! Previews of 2010 adventures of Red 5 favorites and some new faces!

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    FREEDOM FORMULA: SPEED METAL (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Storm Lion
    Writers: Edmund Shern ,Brandon Jerwa, Andrew Dabb, Tony Lee
    Pencils: Puppeteer Lee, Zid, Leah Liu, Zhaoweiyi
    Covers: Puppeteer Lee

    Metal twisting tales of the meanest, fastest mechs in all-out heart-pounding action, the legend of the Freedom Formula races starts here in this collection of must-read stories. Spinning out of last year's acclaimed mini-series and soon to be a major motion picture from New Regency with Bryan Singer (Superman Returns).

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    THE STUFF OF LEGEND/MORTAL INSTRUMENTS PREVIEW (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Th3rd World Studios

    Don't be left in "The Dark" this year, as Th3rd World Studios presents not only a recap of the toys' first adventure from The Stuff of Legend Volume I, The Dark, but also a first look at Volume 2, The Jungle coming in June. Also, get your first look at Th3rd World's adaptation of Cassandra Clare's New York Times best-selling novel, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, a young adult fantasy series in which a young teen girl discovers a shadowy world filled with demon-hunting warriors.

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    The Stuff of Legend/Mortal Instruments Preview, Page 10-11
    The Stuff of Legend/Mortal Instruments Preview, Page 12-13

    UPDATED: 05/17/2010 - pages 1-13

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    OWLY AND FRIENDS (Silver)

    Publisher:
    Top Shelf Productions
    Writers: Andy Runton, James Kochalka, Christian Slade
    Pencils: Andy Runton, James Kochalka, Christian Slade

    Top Shelf is proud to join the 2010 Free Comic Book Day celebration with not one, but three all-ages tales! In this FCBD edition, we'll not only present an all-new Owly adventure by Andy Runton, but also two other all-new, all-ages adventures from Owly's friends: Johnny Boo by James Kochalka and Korgi by Christian Slade. Perfect for everyone in the family, this time around with a great cover by Christian Slade!

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    DC KIDS MEGA SAMPLER 2010 (Silver)

    Publisher:
    DC Comics
    Writers: Landry Walker, Art Baltazar, Franco, Sholly Fisch
    Pencils: Eric Jones, Art Baltazar, Mike Norton, Dario Brizuela
    Covers: Art Baltazar

    This sampler is the perfect place to check out the sensational line of titles aimed at readers of all ages! It includes exciting, all-new stories starring Batman: The Brave & The Bold, Tiny Titans, Billy Batson & the Magic of Shazam! and Super Friends!

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    Went and picked up some free comics today. Got the Tick, GI Joe, both Iron Mans, both of the DC, the Green Hornet, Atomic Robo, and a few others. I didn't get them all because I wasn't interested in everything, figured I'd just leave those for others.

    And I ended up spending some cash too while I was at it. Picked up the hardcover tpb Flash: Rebirth. Some GL comics. Happened across a random black battle beast from C2E2 for 2 bucks! Good day.
     
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    Got my grandfather to pick me up The Tick, Irredeemable, and Toy Story, as there was a limit on 3 comics.

    Really interested in Irredeemable, might pick up the rest of the series if this one is any good.
     
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    I picked up one of each of the FCBD freebies and look forward to reading them. I don't think I've ever started picking up a series because of the FCBD issues, but it's nice to read them and see what's out there. The store I went to is also doing a promotion where, if you return to the shop with any FCBD freebie during the month of May, they'll give you 10% off any other comic, graphic novel or back issue. Limit 33 discounted items per customer. This is actually the only store I've been to that's really done much for FCDB other than having free issues. They had 40% off all back issues, 25% off any "Volume 1" TPB, a box of 50% off TPBs (nothing anyone would ever want to buy, but hey...), some featured guests and a guy in a Spider-Man outfit. Of the other two shops I stopped at today, one just had the free books and no other sales, and the other store wasn't participating in FCBD at all.

    I also picked up a bunch of other stuff besides the free issues. Got the new Green ("Will"), Blue ("Hope"), Indigo ("Compassion") and Violet ("Love") Lantern shirts, giving me a complete set...until they come out with a White Lantern shirt. Picked up the Kyle and Black Hand figures from DCD BN Wave 4, the entire "Reign of the Supermen" storyline (except one issue) from the back issue bin and all of Warren Ellis' issues of DV8.
     
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    Just Superman #0 at my LCS. I wasn't given any others this year.

    My LCS didn't seem to be too busy. He said he only gets FCBD issues now for his regulars cause the others just come in for the freebies and never return.

    I did have to do an online order at GCC so I'll also be getting both Marvels and Irredeemable this coming week.