TOTAL PREVIEWS: 37 AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT Public Enemy #1 DARK HORSE COMICS Berserk Volume 12 TP Mature Readers Blade Of The Immortal #115 (4 of 6) Mature Readers Conan #30 Mature Readers Star Wars: Rebellion #4 Sudden Gravity TP Usagi Yojimbo Volume 20: Glimpses Of Death TP DC COMICS Checkmate #4 Ongoing Series Superman/Batman #28 Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1 (of 8) - added 07/22/2006 DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS Sloth HC Mature Readers DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING the Lost Squad #5 (of 6) HEROIC PUBLISHING Roy Thomas Anthem #3 IDW PUBLISHING The Transformers: Stormbringer #1 (of 4) Zombies!: Feast #2 IMAGE COMICS Ant #7 (3 of 5) - added 07/21/2006 24 Seven GN Elephantmen #1 - updated 01/03/2007 Girls #15 Mature Readers - added 07/21/2006 The Red Diaries TP IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW Bearers Of The Blade Special (One-Shot) Witchblade #100 MARKOSIA ENTERPRISES LTD. Done to Death #1 (of 5) Mature Readers MARVEL COMICS Cable & Deadpool #30 (1 of 3) Civil War: X-Men #1 (of 4) Daily Bugle: Civil War Newspaper Special Edition Halo Graphic Novel HC Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters #1 (of 6) Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3 Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1 New X-Men #28 (1 of 4) Runaways #18 (5 of 5) Ultimate X-Men #72 (1 of 3) Uncanny X-Men #476 (2 of 12) X-Factor #9 X-Men: Fairy Tales #3 (of 4) VIRGIN COMICS The Shadu #1 - updated 12/22/2006
PUBLIC ENEMY #1 (of 6) Publisher: American Mule Entertainment Writers: Chuck D Pencils: Adam Wallenta Cover: Adam Wallenta "WELCOME TO THE TERRORDOME" Part 1 of 6 The evil Executives and their New World Order are about to unleash their master plan for world domination. Before they can succeed though, they must eliminate a young boy named Vincent who holds the key to their ultimate secret weapon. Unfortunately for the Executives, Vincent is a Public Enemy fan. In a desperate attempt to destroy their enemies, the Executives devise a plan that will eliminate Vincent, Public Enemy and their Underground Railroad allies in one clean swoop. This is the beginning of an epic battle for peace and justice as Public Enemy and the Underground Railroad fight the powers that be to keep the American people free from tyranny and oppression. View: (no text) Public Enemy #1, Cover Public Enemy #1, Page 1 Public Enemy #1, Page 2-3 Public Enemy #1, Page 4 Public Enemy #1, Page 5 Public Enemy #1, Page 6 Public Enemy #1, Page 8 Public Enemy #1, Page 9 Public Enemy #1, Page 11 Public Enemy #1, Page 18 Public Enemy #1, Page 20-21 Public Enemy #1, Page 28 Public Enemy #1, Page 29 Public Enemy #1, Page 30 Additional Pages - unsure about page numbers Public Enemy #1, Additional Page 1 Public Enemy #1, Additional Page 2 Public Enemy #1, Additional Page 3 Public Enemy #1, Additional Page 4 Source: Comic Book Resources and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BERSERK VOLUME 12 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Kentaro Miura Pencils: Kentaro Miura Cover: Kentaro Miura The Band of the Hawks' rescue of their leader, Griffith, has brought them no ease. Broken beyond healing, a frail ghost of his former glory, Griffith is now more an object of pity than a man, and the Hawks, who've grimly hung together under duress and death during his absence, are now on the verge of splintering to the winds. But Griffith's dreams and ambitions, built on the bodies of his troops and the countless enemies they have slain, have not gone unnoticed in the spirit realm, and though Griffith has nowhere to go as a man, he may yet have a future . . . a future borne on jet-black wings in the company of the demon lords of the Godhand! MATURE READERS View: Berserk Vol. 12 TP, Cover Berserk Vol. 12 TP, Page 1 Berserk Vol. 12 TP, Page 2 Berserk Vol. 12 TP, Page 3 Berserk Vol. 12 TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #115 (4 of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Hiroaki Samura Pencils: Hiroaki Samura Cover: Hiroaki Samura "ON THE PERFECTION OF ANATOMY" Part 4 of 6 After the last issue's shocking death, Burando's grip on reality slips a bit more, and he struggles to continue his research while in a depressed stupor. Habaki Kagimura isn't letting his prize doctor off the hook, though. Kagimura pushes for new tests with a new felon. Word of his experiments in immortality is spreading through Edo's jails, and Manji's cocky cellmate is a willing volunteer who has no idea what pain is in store for him. Hiroaki Samura's samurai drama continues its dark descent into a horrific world of torture and "modern Japanese medicine," as the secrets of Manji's mystical kessen-chu are slowly revealed. MATURE READERS View: Blade Of The Immortal #115, Cover Blade Of The Immortal #115, Page 1 Blade Of The Immortal #115, Page 2 Blade Of The Immortal #115, Page 3 Blade Of The Immortal #115, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONAN #30 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Mike Mignola Pencils: Cary Nord Cover: Tony Harris Colorist: Dave Stewart Conan battles a gelatinous abomination older than history itself in this continuation of Robert E. Howard's "The Hall of the Dead" adapted by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and drawn by Cary Nord. Grasping, groping tentacles meet cold, hard steel as Conan struggles to avoid the churning gullet of an adversary unlike any he's faced before. In an abandoned city long lost to the hearts and memories of man, where will the Cimmerian turn for refuge? The haunting dead of this ancient place offer no solace, but they want nothing more than for Conan to join their dank and lifeless company. MATURE READERS View: Conan #30, Cover Conan #30, Page 1 Conan #30, Page 2 Conan #30, Page 3 Conan #30, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
STAR WARS: REBELLION #4 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Rob Williams Pencils: Brandon Badeaux Cover: Brandon Badeaux Colorist: Wil Glass "MY BROTHER, MY ENEMY" Luke Skywalker faces a squad of stormtroopers when he attempts to bring his boyhood friend Imperial officer Janek "Tank" Sunber over to the Rebellion. Was Tank's plan to defect discovered by the Empire before he could get away, or are the troopers a plot to trick the Alliance into letting Sunber into the heart of their operations? It might not even matter, because while Luke is off on his renegade rescue mission, the Rebel Fleet comes under attack-from inside the command ship! View: Star Wars: Rebellion #4, Cover Star Wars: Rebellion #4, Page 1 Star Wars: Rebellion #4, Page 2 Star Wars: Rebellion #4, Page 3 Star Wars: Rebellion #4, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUDDEN GRAVITY TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Greg Ruth Pencils: Greg Ruth Cover: Greg Ruth Built on a site of great and forgotten power, the mammoth Bentham International Hospital was to be the very definition of modern medical science at its best. But over the years, the spectres and dark secrets of the Hospital began to bore away at its heart, leaving its foundations cracked and vulnerable to the oldest of horrors and nightmares. When a prominent Commissioner of the City's Housing and Urban Development Department is brought in for evaluation after murdering her family, the haunted secrets of the hospital begin to unravel, leaving no one untouched. Julius, the prosthetic boy in room 13 is waking up. The black eggs are found. The lines between the patients and the doctors is blurring. This is where the end begins. Every cure is paid with a curse and every sin is birthed anew as the once brilliant light of modern medicine forsakes the world for the shadows it can no longer hide. View: Sudden Gravity TP, Cover Sudden Gravity TP, Page 1 Sudden Gravity TP, Page 2 Sudden Gravity TP, Page 3 Sudden Gravity TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 20: GLIMPSES OF DEATH TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Stan Sakai Pencils: Stan Sakai Cover: Stan Sakai Wandering ronin Usagi Yojimbo is alone once again, having emerged from his travels with young Jotaro. His brief respite from danger was not destined to last long, for adventure in feudal Japan waits for no one! In this volume of the internationally acclaimed series, master storyteller Stan Sakai treats readers to intriguing tales of Usagi on his own and catches up with a bevy of fan-favorite characters - "whodunit" maestro Inspector Ishida has another puzzling mystery to solve, bounty hunters Gen and Stray Dog are each on the tail of the possessed swordswoman Inazuma, bodyguard Tomoe has a new political rival in Lord Noriyuki's court, and Priest Sanshobo's temple is plagued by a vile demon! Throughout these stories we follow Usagi as he is roped into a covert smuggling operation, escorts a cantankerous old woman through dangerous territory, assists an inventor with a visionary flying machine, and once again encounters a vengeful young samurai. View: Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 20: Glimpses Of Death TP, Cover Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 20: Glimpses Of Death TP, Page 1 Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 20: Glimpses Of Death TP, Page 2 Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 20: Glimpses Of Death TP, Page 3 Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 20: Glimpses Of Death TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKMATE #4 (of 4) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Greg Rucka Pencils: Jesús Saíz Cover: Lee Bermejo "THE GAME OF KINGS" Part 4 of 4 A Kobra traitor is revealed and an international metahuman battle joined as "The Game of Kings" concludes! ONGOING SERIES View: (no text) Checkmate #4, Cover (from DC Comics) Checkmate #4, Page 2-3 Checkmate #4, Page 4 Checkmate #4, Page 5 Checkmate #4, Page 6 Source: Newsarama and DC Comics
SUPERMAN/BATMAN #28 (1 of 5) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Mark Verheiden Pencils: Ethan Van Sciver Cover: Ethan Van Sciver "THE ENEMIES AMONG US" Part 1 of 5 The Martian Manhunter attacks Batman! Parasite and Titano return! And Superman's allegiance will be tested as writer Mark Verheiden (SUPERMAN) and Ethan Van Sciver (GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH) begin an epic 5-part arc involving many of the DCU's alien heroes, including members of the Green Lantern Corps! View: Superman/Batman #28, Cover Superman/Batman #28, Page 2 Superman/Batman #28, Page 3 Superman/Batman #28, Page 4 Superman/Batman #28, Page 5 Superman/Batman #28, Page 6 Superman/Batman #28, Page 7 Source: The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SLOTH HC Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Writers: Gilbert Hernandez Pencils: Gilbert Hernandez Cover: Gilbert Hernandez From Gilbert Hernandez, the award-winning co-creator of Love and Rockets - the series that defined alternative comics - comes SLOTH, Hernandez's first original graphic novel, presented in breathtaking black and white by Vertigo. Troubled teenager Miguel Serra becomes a walking urban legend after he wills himself into a coma and wakes up one year later virtually unchanged - except for his sloth-like pace. Discover how a haunted lemon orchard, a mysterious goatman and murder collide as Miguel, his girlfriend Lita and their friend Romeo take on the teenage wasteland of suburbia. Will it be love or rock-and-roll suicide? Find out in SLOTH, a surrealistic romantic drama in the spirit of David Lynch that takes the art of sequential storytelling to new heights in its use of light and shadow. MATURE READERS View: Sloth HC, Cover Sloth HC, Page 1 Sloth HC, Page 2 Sloth HC, Page 3 Sloth HC, Page 4 Sloth HC, Page 5 Sloth HC, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LOST SQUAD #5 (of 6) Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Chris Kirby Pencils: Alan Robinson Cover: Alan Robinson With the true nature of the SYBIL device revealed, the Squad's battle plans change from search and destroy to a rescue mission. The boys detour to a small Belgian town and receive a hostile reception as their presence draws the full might of the German forces, spearheaded by the dreaded SPYDER tanks, looking for SYBIL. View: the Lost Squad #5, Cover the Lost Squad #5, Page 1 the Lost Squad #5, Page 2 the Lost Squad #5, Page 3 the Lost Squad #5, Page 4 the Lost Squad #5, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROY THOMAS ANTHEM #3 Publisher: Heroic Publishing Writers: Roy Thomas Pencils: Jorge Santamaria Garcia Cover: Jorge Santamaria Garcia Colorist: Michael Kelleher Letters: Albert Deschesne "KEEPING SECRETS" WORLD WAR II -- YOU ONLY THINK YOU KNOW WHO WON! A dying American warns Anthem of a sinister secret behind the secret weapons that enabled the Axis powers to turn the tide of battle in World War II. And at last, the origins of the young heroes of Project Anthem. PLUS! Don't miss this issue's special bonus feature: A Golden Age LIBERTY GIRL adventure by Shi's Billy Tucci! View: Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Cover Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 1 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 2 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 3 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 4 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 5 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 6 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 7 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 8 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 9 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 10 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 11 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 12 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 13 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 14 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 15 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 16 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 17 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 18 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 19 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 20 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 21 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 22 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 23 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 24 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 25 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 26 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 27 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 28 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 29 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 30 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 31 Roy Thomas Anthem #3, Page 32 Source: Heroic Publishing
THE TRANSFORMERS: STORMBRINGER #1 (of 4) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Simon Furman Pencils: Don Figueroa Cover: Don Figueroa Colorist: Josh Burcham Letters: Tom B. Long For those of you craving unchecked, cover-to-cover giant robot action (guaranteed no humans!) on an epic scale, look no further than this special space epic. So far, in "Infiltration," we’ve had tantalizing hints about the state of play elsewhere in the TRANSFORMERS universe, but now we look in on Cybertron itself, unlocking a dark, dark chapter in the planet’s history, one that is about to hit the Autobots and Decepticons again… full force! By the Beast Wars team supreme of Simon Furman and Don Figueroa. This special four-part series will tell one complete, self-contained cosmic epic. What’s more, each issue will feature a wraparound cover from Figueroa, all four of which combine to present one huge image, and a variant cover from Fig, too. View: The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Wraparound Cover (from Newsarama) The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Variant Cover (from IDW Publishing) The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Variant Cover (from IDW Publishing) The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Inside Cover and Page 1 The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Page 2-3 The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Page 4-5 The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Page 6-7 The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Page 8-9 The Transformers: Stormbringer #1, Page 10-11 Source: Newsarama, TFW2005's Mr. Roboto, and IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ZOMBIES!: FEAST #2 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Shane McCarthy Pencils: Chris Bolton Cover: Chris Bolton, Ted McKeever Colorist: Josh Burcham Letters: Tom B. Long Eight of the country's most vicious criminals are on the loose but something far worse is waiting for them as they make their way to the safety of the small town of South Ridge. It's natural born killers against an inhuman horde with a guarantee that not everyone will last till nightfall!. Art and all five covers, which connect to form one horrific image, will be provided by George A. Romero’s Land of the Dead cover artist Chris Bolton. View: Zombies!: Feast #2, Cover Zombies!: Feast #2, Wrap Cover Zombies!: Feast #2, Page 1 Zombies!: Feast #2, Page 4 Zombies!: Feast #2, Page 9 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24 SEVEN GN Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Various Pencils: Various Cover: Adam Hughes 24seven features a who's who of today's best writers and artists from comics, film and animation, telling tales of robots in the city that never sleeps. In the vein of FLIGHT, these stories run a cross-genre gamut, from robot zombies to a prison break to a bizarre feud between a Siamese DJ team. 24seven has romance, action, horror...everything you want, all told by a cross-section of the most diverse writers and artists you'll find on the print page. View: 24 Seven GN, Cover (from Comic Book Resources) 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 1 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 2 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 3 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 4 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 5 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 6 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 7 24 Seven GN, "The Fireman" Page 8 Additional Pages - unsure about page numbers/story 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 1 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 2 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 3 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 4 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 5 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 6 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 7 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 8 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 9 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 10 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 11 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 12 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 13 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 14 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 15 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 16 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 17 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 18 24 Seven GN, Additional Page 19 Source: Newsarama, Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ELEPHANTMEN #1 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Richard Starkings Pencils: Moritat Cover: Jose Ladrönn, Moritat (flip-cover) "SEE THE ELEPHANT" They were genetically engineered to be supra-human weapons of mass destruction, but now they must walk amongst the people they were created to destroy. Hip Flask and Ebony Hide count amongst their number: Elephantmen. Even when befriended by a small girl, Hide is still haunted by his past and is forced to recognize that suspicion and contempt will always be his constant companions. View: Elephantmen #1, Cover Elephantmen #1, Page 1 Elephantmen #1, Page 2 Elephantmen #1, Page 3 Elephantmen #1, Page 4 Elephantmen #1, Page 5 Elephantmen #1, Page 6 Elephantmen #1, Page 7 Elephantmen #1, Page 8 Elephantmen #1, Page 9 Elephantmen #1, Page 10 Elephantmen #1, Page 11 Elephantmen #1, Page 12 Elephantmen #1, Page 13 Elephantmen #1, Page 14 Elephantmen #1, Page 15 Elephantmen #1, Page 16 Elephantmen #1, Page 17 Elephantmen #1, Page 18 Elephantmen #1, Page 19 Elephantmen #1, Page 20 Elephantmen #1, Page 21 Elephantmen #1, Page 22 UPDATED: 01/03/2007 - complete issue Source: Newsarama
THE RED DIARIES TP Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Gary Reed Pencils: Laurence Campbell, Chris Jones, Larry Shuput Cover: Ken Meyer Jr. Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy, the Mob, Fidel Castro, J. Edgar Hoover, the CIA...it was a conspiracy of secrets, a conspiracy of murder. All was revealed in Marilyn's diaries, her Red Diaries, and it is about to blow everything out into the open. COLLECTS: Red Diaries #1-4 View: The Red Diaries TP, Cover (from Image Comics) The Red Diaries TP, Page 1 The Red Diaries TP, Page 2 The Red Diaries TP, Page 6 The Red Diaries TP, Page 8 The Red Diaries TP, Page 9 Source: Comic Book Resources and Image Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEARERS OF THE BLADE SPECIAL (ONE-SHOT) Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Various Pencils: Various Over the years, many people have attempted to wield the Witchblade but few have succeeded. More often, the Witchblade has found its own bearers and their entwined paths have led to world-changing events. Compiled here is a timeline of the Witchblade and information on the bearers we know about along with an inside look at the newest beautiful face in Witchblade. View: Bearers of The Blade Special, Cover Bearers of The Blade Special, Page 2 Bearers of The Blade Special, Page 3 Bearers of The Blade Special, Page 4 Bearers of The Blade Special, Page 5 Bearers of The Blade Special, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITCHBLADE #100 Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Ron Marz Pencils: Mike Choi, Adriana Melo Cover: Marc Silvestri, Michael Turner/Keu Cha, Mike Choi, Gonzo Animated, Joseph Linsner (Incentive) Colorist: Sonia Oback Witchblade reaches its 100th issue with a milestone story that will shake the book to its very core! New York City Police detective Sara Pezzini has been the wielder of the mystic weapon known as the Witchblade since issue #1. But Sara realizes nothing lasts forever as she faces a friend turned deadly enemy ... and only one of them will survive! Writer Ron Marz has been building to this story since the beginning of his acclaimed run, bringing closure to the past and setting the stage for the future. Outgoing penciler Mike Choi pulls out all the stops in his Witchblade swansong, joined by new regular artist Adriana Melo. Plus, a shocking ending you have to read to believe! The winds of change are blowing, bringing in a new era of Witchblade greatness! View: Witchblade #100, Silvestri Cover Witchblade #100, Turner Cover Witchblade #100, Choi Cover Witchblade #100, Gonzo Animated Cover Witchblade #100, Linsner Cover Witchblade #100, Page 1 Witchblade #100, Page 2 Witchblade #100, Page 3 Witchblade #100, Page 4 Witchblade #100, Page 5 Witchblade #100, Page 6 Witchblade #100, Page 7 Witchblade #100, Page 8-9 Witchblade #100, Page 10 (no text) Witchblade #100, Page 11 (no text) Witchblade #100, Page 12 (no text) Witchblade #100, Page 14 (no text) Witchblade #100, Page 17 (no text) Witchblade #100, Page 18 (no text) Source: Comic Book Resources and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONE TO DEATH #1 (of 5) Publisher: Markosia Enterprises Ltd. Writers: Andrew Foley Pencils: Fiona Staples Cover: Fiona Staples A serial-killing book editor out to kill a genre, one writer at a time. An incompetent vampire on a blood-thirsty rampage through a world of faux-darkness. The most famous vampire novelist alive...for the moment. When the three of them cross paths, it's going to get ugly, and it wasn't exactly pretty to begin with. May the best monster win..." MATURE READERS View: Done to Death #1, Cover Done to Death #1, Page 10 Done to Death #1, Page 11 Done to Death #1, Page 12 Done to Death #1, Page 14 Source: Newsarama
CABLE & DEADPOOL #30 (1 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Staz Johnson Cover: Roberto Campus Inker: Cam Smith Colorist: Gotham Entertainment Group Letters: Cory Petit CIVIL WAR Tie-in! "THE HERO HUNTER" Part 1 of 3 With CIVIL WAR tearing the Marvel Universe apart, only one man can sew it back together... DEADPOOL?! Well, who else would make the perfect mercenary Hero-Hunter? In an effort to do his part, Deadpool crosses paths with the GREAT LAKES AVENGERS, and slices and dices his way to DAREDEVIL-THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR! What happens when the Merc with a Mouth faces the Sightless Scarlet Sentry? And where does CABLE stand in all this? Where he always does... pretending he’s above the fray. Then why is he having a secret meeting with CAPTAIN AMERICA...? View: (no text) Cable & Deadpool #30, Cover Cable & Deadpool #30, Page 8 Cable & Deadpool #30, Page 10 Cable & Deadpool #30, Page 11 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIVIL WAR: X-MEN #1 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: David Hine Pencils: Yanick Paquette Cover: Juan Doe Colorist: High Letters: Joseph Caramagna CIVIL WAR Tie-in! Enough is enough! The tension between the X-Men, the 198, and the O*N*E has finally reached a breaking point. As the Marvel Universe is ripped apart by the Civil War, the X-Men also find themselves crumbling from the inside out. Will they fold-up and admit defeat, or will the X-Men finally start to fight back? Find out here! View: Civil War: X-Men #1, Cover Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 1 Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 2 Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 3 Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 4 Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 5 Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 6 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 7 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 8 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Civil War: X-Men #1, Page 12-13 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DAILY BUGLE: CIVIL WAR NEWSPAPER SPECIAL EDITION Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Peter David, J. Michael Straczynski, various Pencils: Mike Mayhew The sides have been chosen and the Civil War has begun! As heroes battle heroes, putting their lives on the line to fight for what they believe in, there’s only one source to keep you informed on the happenings of the biggest Marvel event of the year: the Daily Bugle! This is the very newspaper the citizens of the Marvel Universe read to keep informed! With a very special editorial by J. Jonah Jameson and news, gossip, and opinions from the best writers he hasn’t fired yet, this is the place to go to for Civil War secrets you won’t see anywhere else! That’s right: the Bugle has an exclusive on this story-and art! View: Daily Bugle: Civil War Newspaper Special Edition, Cover (from Marvel) Daily Bugle: Civil War Newspaper Special Edition, Page 1 Daily Bugle: Civil War Newspaper Special Edition, Page 2 Source: PopCultureShock and Marvel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HALO GRAPHIC NOVEL HC Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Lee Hammock (The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor), Brett Lewis (Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa), Tsutomu Nihei (Breaking Quarantine), Jay Faerber (Armor Testing), Pencils: Simon Bisley (The Last Voyage of the Infinite Succor), Jean "Moebius" Giraud (Second Sunrise Over New Mombasa), Tsutomu Nihei (Breaking Quarantine), Ed Lee & Andrew Robinson (Armor Testing), Doug Alexander, Rick Berry, Geof Darrow, Glenn Fabry, Scott Fisher, Sterling Hundley, George Pratt, Greg Staples, Justin Sweet, Tsutomu Nihei, John Van Fleet, Kent Williams and several Bungie artists Cover: Phil Hale Marvel Comics, Bungie Studios, and Microsoft Game Studios are pleased to announce the creation of the Halo Graphic Novel. The Halo Graphic Novel (HGN) is an all-new hardcover anthology, consisting of one lengthy story and three shorter stories set within the Halo universe--all adding to the Halo mythos. In addition, there will be a collection of gallery pages featuring Halo inspired artwork from a variety of artists. By joining forces with an experienced industry veteran Marvel as the publisher and recruiting some of the comic industry's most talented artists and writers, Bungie Studios hopes not only to expand upon the incredibly popular Halo storyline but also to raise the bar and set a new standard for what a graphic novel can and should be. View: Halo Graphic Novel HC, Cover Halo Graphic Novel HC, Page 3 Halo Graphic Novel HC, Page 4 Halo Graphic Novel HC, Page 5 Halo Graphic Novel HC, Page 10 Halo Graphic Novel HC, Page 11 Source: PopCultureShock
JACK KIRBY'S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #1 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Lisa Kirby, Steve Robertson Pencils: Mike Thibodeaux Cover: Jack Kirby Inker: Karl Kesel Colorist: Wil Quintana Letters: Dave Lanphear Part 1 of 6 An All-New series featuring characters and concepts created by Jack "King" Kirby! In this double-sized first issue, meet the Berkleys, your typical suburban California family. But when young Garrett Berkley discovers his parents’ secret—that the science fiction stories his father writes aren’t fiction at all, but autobiography—he’s blasted into a whole new universe of adventure, mystery and danger. Now, Jack Berkley must put down his pen, reassemble his old team, and take up the mantle of being a Galactic Bounty Hunter for one final mission! View: (no text) Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters #1, Cover Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters #1, Page 7 Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters #1, Page 8 Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters #1, Page 9 Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters #1, Page 13 Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters #1, Page 20 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL ADVENTURES: THE AVENGERS #3 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Manuel Garcia Cover: Aaron Lopresti Inker: Scott Koblish Colorist: Val Staples Letters: Dave Sharpe He served alongside Allied Forces in World War Two and serves with the super team The Avengers today-- the legend of Captain America spans generations. Now an evil from his earliest days has come through the ages to exact vengeance on the Captain-- and anyone who might stand with him. View: Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3, Cover Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3, Page 1 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3, Page 2 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3, Page 3 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3, Page 4 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3, Page 5 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #3, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL WESTERNS: WESTERN LEGENDS #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker, Karl Kesel, Fred Van Lente Pencils: Tom Coker, Carmine Di Giandomenico, Homs Cover: Eric Powell Inker: Tom Coker Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth Letters: Dave Lanphear Three all-new tales of the Mighty Marvel West! Do you remember the MAN CALLED HURRICANE? Over a hundred bounty hunters and cowboys looking for revenge do. The “Fastest Man in the West“ doesn’t have much of a choice but to face them at once. Question is, does he have enough bullets? By Jeff Parker and Tomm Coker. RED WOLF is a considered superstition by many, but a group of thugs are about to find out how much is fiction and how much is true. Surviving their challenge is another thing all together for RED WOLF. By Karl Kesel and Carmine Di Giandomenico. Major Brett Saber is known as the MAN FROM FORT RANGO, hard-nosed leader of a rag-tag group of frontier soldiers. His unruly men are no match for a deadly band of Indians intent on holding their stronghold, but a mythical man-beast poses a deadlier threat to both sides. By Fred Van Lente and Homs. PLUS: Re-presenting the origin of RAWHIDE KID by Jack "King" Kirby! View: Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Cover Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Page 1 Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Page 2 Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Page 3 Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Page 4 Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Page 5 Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Page 6 Additional Pages - unsure about page numbers Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Additional Page 1 (no text, from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Additional Page 2 (no text, from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Additional Page 3 (no text, from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Additional Page 4 (no text, from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Additional Page 5 (no text, from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Additional Page 6 (no text, from Newsarama) Marvel Westerns: Western Legends #1, Additional Page 7 (no text, from Newsarama) Source: Comic Book Resources and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW X-MEN #28 (1 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Craig Kyle, Chris Yost Pencils: Paco Medina Cover: Paco Medina Inker: Juan Vlasco Colorist: Brian Reber Letters: Dave Sharpe "NIMROD" Part 1 of 4 The New X-Men have been killed, blown up, and absolutely decimated. Now, they’re on the offensive! But after all they’ve been through, will they have the strength to defeat their toughest enemy yet? Hey, maybe the New Avengers could help! View: (no text) New X-Men #28, Cover New X-Men #28, Page 1 New X-Men #28, Page 2 New X-Men #28, Page 3 New X-Men #28, Page 4 New X-Men #28, Page 5 New X-Men #28, Page 6 New X-Men #28, Page 15 New X-Men #28, Page 19 Source: Comic Book Resources and Comic Book Resources
RUNAWAYS #18 (5 of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Vaughan Pencils: Adrian Alphona Cover: Marcos Martin Inker: Craig Yeung Colorist: Christina Strain Letters: Randy Gentile "PARENTAL GUIDANCE" Part 5 of 5 The shocking conclusion of "Parental Guidance" results in the death of a Runaway. ‘Nuff said, true believers. View: (no text) Runaways #18, Cover Runaways #18, Page 1 Runaways #18, Page 19 Runaways #18, Page 20 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE X-MEN #72 (1 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Tom Raney Cover: Tom Raney Inker: Scott Hanna Colorist: Justin Ponsor Letters: Randy Gentile "MAGICAL" Part 1 of 3 He’s a media darling, a vital part of the X-Men dynamic and the newest member of the team. His name - The Magician! Watch him live up to his name in ways you could never conceive. There is more - much, much more about this new mutant than any suspect. Plus - the fallout from the Shi’ar’s test on Jean Grey has drastically unanticipated consequences. View: Ultimate X-Men #72, Cover Ultimate X-Men #72, Page 1 Ultimate X-Men #72, Page 2 Ultimate X-Men #72, Page 3 Ultimate X-Men #72, Page 4 Ultimate X-Men #72, Page 5 Source: The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNCANNY X-MEN #476 (2 of 12) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Billy Tan Cover: Billy Tan Inker: Danny Miki Colorist: Frank D'Armata Letters: Chris Eliopoulos "THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE" Part 2 of 12 A brand new era for the Uncanny X-Men begins here! Fresh off X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, Ed Brubaker takes the helm of Marvel’s mighty mutants. Billy Tan joins Ed for a story that won’t just affect earth, but will rock the foundations of the entire galaxy! Vulcan is out for revenge and has his sites set on the Shi’Ar Empire! Get ready for the ride of your life! A perfect starting point for any new reader! View: Uncanny X-Men #476, Cover Uncanny X-Men #476, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men #476, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men #476, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men #476, Page 4 Uncanny X-Men #476, Page 14 (no text, from The Comic Fanatic) Uncanny X-Men #476, Page 15 (no text, from The Comic Fanatic) Source: PopCultureShock and The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-FACTOR #9 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Peter David Pencils: Dennis Calero Cover: Ryan Sook Inker: Dennis Calero Colorist: Jose Villarrubia Letters: Cory Petit CIVIL WAR Tie-in! Jamie Madrox comes face to face with the thing that terrifies him the most: Having to make a decision. The divisiveness of CIVIL WAR has spread to his own team, as half of them want to cooperate with the government, while the other half wants to take a stand against it. It’s Jamie’s decision that may well decide whether X-Factor stands or cracks apart...and things aren’t being helped by Quicksilver, who offers Rictor the opportunity to get his powers back -- but at what price? Guest starring QUICKSILVER! View: (no text) X-Factor #9, Cover X-Factor #9, Page 1 X-Factor #9, Page 2 X-Factor #9, Page 9 X-Factor #9, Page 10 X-Factor #9, Page 15 Source: Comic Book Resources
X-MEN: FAIRY TALES #3 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: C. B. Cebulski Pencils: Kei Kobayashi Cover: Claire Wendling Letters: Chris Eliopoulos Part 3 of 4 Our storytellers turn their attention to the American South this month and tap the terrifying traditions of New Orleans in a retelling of the romance of Rogue and Gambit. When a voodoo priestess named Mystique meets a young girl who can speak with the spirits of the recently deceased, she tries to bend the girl’s will and use her abilities for evil. They soon learn it’s unwise to upset the ghosts and ghouls of the South, and it’s up to a mysterious Cajun stranger to set things right! View: (no text) X-Men: Fairy Tales #3, Cover X-Men: Fairy Tales #3, Page 1 X-Men: Fairy Tales #3, Page 2 X-Men: Fairy Tales #3, Page 3 X-Men: Fairy Tales #3, Page 4 X-Men: Fairy Tales #3, Page 5 X-Men: Fairy Tales #3, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SHADU #1 Publisher: Virgin Comics Writers: Gotham Chopra Pencils: Jeevan Kang Cover: Jeevan Kang I was once a "Sadhu" - what, in the East, they call mystics. I was sitting on the threshold of moksha - spiritual liberation or enlightenment. But I’m not one anymore. Because I lusted after something else, something just as primal and ubiquitous. It’s called revenge. View: The Shadu #1, Cover The Shadu #1, Inside Cover The Shadu #1, Page 1 The Shadu #1, Page 2 The Shadu #1, Page 3 The Shadu #1, Page 4-5 The Shadu #1, Page 6 The Shadu #1, Page 7 The Shadu #1, Page 8 The Shadu #1, Page 9 The Shadu #1, Page 10 The Shadu #1, Page 12 The Shadu #1, Page 13 The Shadu #1, Page 14 The Shadu #1, Page 15 The Shadu #1, Page 17 The Shadu #1, Page 18 The Shadu #1, Page 19 The Shadu #1, Page 22 The Shadu #1, Page 23 The Shadu #1, Page 24 The Shadu #1, Page 25 The Shadu #1, Page 26 The Shadu #1, Page 27 The Shadu #1, Page 29 The Shadu #1, Page 30 The Shadu #1, Page 31 The Shadu #1, Page 32 The Shadu #1, Inside Back Cover UPDATED: 12/22/2006 - complete issue Source: Newsarama
ANT #7 (3 of 5) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Mario Gully Pencils: Mario Gully Cover: Mario Gully "MOVING ON" Part 3 of 5 Defeated and crushed, Hannah must face Coldsnap again if she is to recover her lost limb. Meanwhile the rent is due and Dre is pressuring Hannah to move. Gadget Man has a plan but can he be trusted? View: Ant #7, Cover Ant #7, Page 1 Ant #7, Page 2 Ant #7, Page 3 Ant #7, Page 4 Ant #7, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GIRLS #15 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Joshua Luna Pencils: Jonathan Luna Cover: Jonathan Luna There are two types of girls. Predator. And prey. MATURE READERS View: Girls #15, Cover Girls #15, Page 1 Girls #15, Page 2 Girls #15, Page 3 Girls #15, Page 4 Girls #15, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #1 (of 8) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti Pencils: Daniel Acuña Cover: Daniel Acuña This ain't your father's Freedom Fighters! Meet the all-new Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb and the Ray - members of the government task force known as SHADE - in a new 8-issue miniseries based on concepts by Grant Morrison, written by the acclaimed team of Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray (Jonah Hex, Crisis Aftermath: Battle For Blüdhaven) and featuring the art of rising superstar Daniel Acuña (JLA and Outsiders covers)! These Freedom Fighters are the country's first line of defense against super-powered threats and terrorists. But when the government has become corrupt, how far will they have to go to protect the country? And what of Uncle Sam? Has the embodiment of the spirit of America really been forced underground? View: Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1, Cover Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1, Page 1 Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1, Page 2 Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1, Page 3 Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1, Page 4 Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1, Page 5 Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1, Page 6 Source: Newsarama
