TOTAL PREVIEWS: 42 BOOM! STUDIOS Talent #3 (of 4) - added 09/13/2006 DARK HORSE COMICS Blade Of The Immortal #117 (6 of 6) Mature Readers Crying Freeman Volume 3 TP New Edition Mature Readers Escapists #3 (of 6) Reiko The Zombie Shop Volume 4 TP Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #3 (of 4) Star Wars: Legacy #3 DARK HORSE COMICS/DH PRESS BOOKS Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB DC COMICS 52 Week #19 (of 52) Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #210 (4 of 5) Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #29 (2 of 4) Green Lantern #13 (4 of 4) - added 09/25/2006 JLA: Classified #27 (2 of 6) Martian Manhunter #2 (of 8) DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS Fables #53 Pride of Baghdad HC DC COMICS/WILDSTORM A Man Called Kev #3 (of 5) Mature Readers DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night Volume 2 #2 (of 3) G.I. Joe: America's Elite #15 HEROIC PUBLISHING Flare #35 Flare Adventures #17 IDW PUBLISHING Doomed Magazine #3 Super Deluxe Hero Happy Hour: The Lost Episode The Transformers: Infiltration TP The Transformers: Spotlight - Shockwave IMAGE COMICS Casanova #4 Mature Readers Girls #17 Mature Readers Phonogram #2 (of 6) Truth Justin & The American Way #4 (of 5) IMAGE COMICS/SHADOWLINE COMICS Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1 - updated 10/22/2006 MARVEL COMICS Annihilation #2 (of 6) Captain America #21 (4 of 4) Claws #2 (of 3) - updated 09/12/2006 Incredible Hulk #98 (3 of 4) Ms. Marvel #7 - added 09/12/2006 New Excalibur #11 (2 of 3) New X-Men #30 (3 of 4) Thunderbolts #106 - updated 09/12/2006 Ultimate X-Men #74 (3 of 3) Wolverine: Origins #6 (1 of 5) ONI PRESS Wasteland #3 (1 of 2) Mature Readers UDON ENTERTAINMENT Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP - added 09/13/2006
BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #117 (6 of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Hiroaki Samura Pencils: Hiroaki Samura Covers: Hiroaki Samura "ON THE PERFECTION OF ANATOMY", Part 6 of 6 The conclusion of the "On the Perfection of Anatomy" story arc, and. . .the return of Giichi! Monthly readers will be surprised to see the state Giichi in! Rin and Hyakurin have found one of their missing friends, but do they really want to know what he's been up to since the Mugai-ryü disbanded? Will he still be the warrior he once was, especially after the injuries he sustained in Samura's "Trickster" storyline? Rin, tortured over Manji's disappearance, is determined to check every clue and look into every lead, but disturbing Edo Castle is tantamount to suicide. This issue also continues Hiroaki Samura's hilarious "Biography" piece, accompanied by hard-to-find Samura pinups--extras found only in this monthly series! MATURE READERS View: Blade Of The Immortal #117, Cover Blade Of The Immortal #117, Page 1 Blade Of The Immortal #117, Page 2 Blade Of The Immortal #117, Page 3 Blade Of The Immortal #117, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CRYING FREEMAN VOLUME 3 TP NEW EDITION Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Kazuo Koike Pencils: Ryoichi Ikegami Covers: Ryoichi Ikegami A failed assassination attempt brings into Freeman's possession Muramasa, the Devil's Sword, an ancient samurai blade that brings misfortune and death to any who possess it. Wishing to spare Freeman and tame the sword's malevolent spirit, Tiger Orchid, Freeman's wife, takes the blade to Kowloon to train with a legendary swordmaster. But she'll need to find him in Kowloon Castle, a slum so riddled with crime and destitution that it officially doesn't exist. But its dangers are all too real, and even a possessed sword may not be enough to stop a gun-toting criminal army bent on selling Tiger Orchid into slavery! Written by the legendary Kazuo Koike, creator of Lone Wolf and Cub, and illustrated by the incomparable Ryoichi Ikegami, Crying Freeman is adult manga at its most challenging: dark, violent, morally complex, erotically charged, and regarded worldwide as one of the classics of adult graphic fiction. MATURE READERS View: Crying Freeman Volume 3 TP New Edition, Cover Crying Freeman Volume 3 TP New Edition, Page 1 Crying Freeman Volume 3 TP New Edition, Page 2 Crying Freeman Volume 3 TP New Edition, Page 3 Crying Freeman Volume 3 TP New Edition, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ESCAPISTS #3 (of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Brian K. Vaughan Pencils: Brian Rolston, Jason Alexander Covers: John Cassaday Fan-favorite, Wizard Top Ten, and quintuple Eisner Award nominee Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) returns with sensational artists Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, MEK) and Jason Alexander (Damn Nation, Gotham Central) to present the third part of this captivating Escapist miniseries! Case Weaver is getting reckless after Denny's costume-clad punch-out made the national news. This time, she and Max break into the Cleveland Plain Dealer's office in the middle of the night, in an attempt to give their new Escapist title as much press as the publicity stunt. But with the night watchman closing in via their only route out, the only pressing they might get from the Plain Dealer could be charges! Also in this issue, the relationship between Max and Case develops alongside the pages of their relaunch, as Luna Moth leads our intrepid hero on a steamy chase in the rain. There's good and bad news as the creative team reads their first review and gets back numbers on issue one . . . will this make them or break them? View: Escapists #3, Cover Escapists #3, Page 1 Escapists #3, Page 2 Escapists #3, Page 3 Escapists #3, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- REIKO THE ZOMBIE SHOP VOLUME 4 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Rei Mikamoto Pencils: Rei Mikamoto Covers: Rei Mikamoto Reiko Himezono may make good money as a Zombie Shop-a person who can raise the dead and summon obedient zombie servants straight from Hell itself-but is all that cash worth all the trouble? Reiko has had to deal with crazed serial killers, vicious werewolves, and plenty of monsters, not to mention her wicked twin sister, Riruka! Unfortunately for Reiko, her next challenge may well be her toughest yet! When she put an end to beautiful psychopath Saki Yurikawa's reign of terror, she had no idea that Saki's little sister Midori was waiting in the wings, all set to re-open the floodgates of tragedy and catastrophe all by herself! Reiko may have thought she was finished with the Yurikawa family, but blood is thicker than water, after all, and is it ever going to fly when Reiko and Midori square off! View: Reiko The Zombie Shop Volume 4 TP, Cover Reiko The Zombie Shop Volume 4 TP, Page 1 Reiko The Zombie Shop Volume 4 TP, Page 2 Reiko The Zombie Shop Volume 4 TP, Page 3 Reiko The Zombie Shop Volume 4 TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
SCARLET TRACES: THE GREAT GAME #3 (of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Ian Edginton Pencils: D'Israeli Covers: D'Israeli Gifted photographer Charlotte Hemming has crash-landed on Mars . . . in the middle of a war! On a covert mission to discover the British government's activities on the red planet, Hemming, A.K.A. "Catherine Prosper" of Ministry Intelligence, escaped the attack on her transport shuttle only by the ejection of her life pod. What is it about this battle that has consumed the lives of so many soldiers, and what does Prime Minister Spry have up his nasty little sleeve? As the last great battle in the War of the Worlds rages around her, and the Martians close in, she stumbles across the secret history of the planet . . . and an even greater revelation that could spell the extinction of all human life on Earth! View: Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #3, Cover Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #3, Page 1 Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #3, Page 2 Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #3, Page 3 Scarlet Traces: The Great Game #3, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: LEGACY #3 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Ostrander Pencils: Jan Duursema Covers: Adam Hughes Inks: Dan Parsons Colorist: Brad Anderson A man struggles with a dilemma: to claim his rightful heritage and save the galaxy, he will have to turn his back on his only kin and abandon them to a dark fate. Elsewhere, a long-kept secret gnaws at a ruthless bounty hunter. Revealing it could mean certain death for him and his companions, but ignoring it just might drive him mad. An unpredictable third installment in the series that reveals the never-before-seen future of the Star Wars universe! A galaxy of intrigue and danger, romance and adventure awaits! View: Star Wars: Legacy #3, Cover Star Wars: Legacy #3, Page 1 Star Wars: Legacy #3, Page 2 Star Wars: Legacy #3, Page 3 Star Wars: Legacy #3, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON: TIME'S BLACK LAGOON NOVEL MMPB Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/DH Press Books Writers: Paul Di Filippo In 1954, an expedition found what seemed to be a missing link in the evolutionary chain: an ancient, immensely powerful amphibian creature. Scientists tried to tame it, break its will, and even change its very being with surgery and torture, but the beast rebelled, killing nearly all in its way. But was the creature truly a throwback, a freak survivor of some prehistoric era-or was it something more? Six decades later, one scientist attempts to find out, using a time machine to journey into the past. What he finds not only shatters his vision of what the Creature might be, but could change the history of the human race forever. Paul Di Filippo reinvents the Creature with a tale of time travel, horror, and mystery that blends Cold War science fiction with today's cutting edge cyberpunk. View: Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Cover Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Page 10 Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Page 11 Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Page 12 Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Page 13 Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Page 14 Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Page 15 Creature From The Black Lagoon: Time's Black Lagoon Novel MMPB, Page 16 Source: DH Press Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52: WEEK #19 (of 52) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdown: Keith Giffen Pencils: Various Backup: Mark Waid, Brian Bolland Covers: J.G. Jones WEEK 19: "What if I told you I could - using Booster's DNA - bioengineer a superhero identity for you?" Plus, the Origin of Animal Man by Waid and Brian Bolland! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman... but not a year without heroes. View: 52: Week #19, Cover 52: Week #19, Page 5 52: Week #19, Page 7 Related Links: 52 the comic Source: Newsarama amd Newsarama
BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #210 (4 of 5) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Bruce Jones Pencils: Ariel Olivetti Covers: Ariel Olivetti "DARKER THAN DEATH", Part 4 of 5 Bruce Wayne accedes to the kidnappers' demands, but it may still be too late to save their hostage from certain death! Has Batman finally failed? View: Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #210, Cover Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #210, Page 1 Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #210, Page 2 Batman: Legends of The Dark Knight #210, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRESTORM: THE NUCLEAR MAN #29 (2 of 4) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Stuart Moore Pencils: Jamal Igle Covers: Brian Stelfreeze Inks: Keith Champagne Colorist: David Baron Letters: Ken Lopez "IN MY FATHER'S HOUSE", Part 2 of 4 The epic storyline "In My Father's House" continues as Firestorm, Firehawk and the mysterious glowing man face off against an army of cyborgs. But that's not the worst of it, as Jason Rusch must confront an even bigger problem: his father! Plus: a surprise villain returns! View: Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #29, Cover Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #29, Page 1 Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #29, Page 2 Firestorm: The Nuclear Man #29, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JLA: CLASSIFIED #27 (2 of 6) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Howard Chaykin Pencils: Killian Plunkett, Tom Nguyen Covers: Killian Plunkett Colorist: I.L.L Letters: Kenny Lopez "SECRET HISTORY, SECRET TRUST", Part 2 of 6 The Justice League honors the U.N.'s request as Wonder Woman and Aquaman are spotted preventing natural disasters far from the warring countries they've been banned from entering... but who makes up the mysterious task force surveying the volitile situation in person? View: JLA: Classified #27, Cover JLA: Classified #27, Page 1 JLA: Classified #27, Page 2 JLA: Classified #27, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARTIAN MANHUNTER #2 (of 8) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: A.J. Lieberman Pencils: Al Barrionuevo, Bit Covers: Al Barrionuevo, Bit Inks: Victor Llama Colorist: John Kalisz Letters: Jared K. Fletcher Part 2 of 8 For years, Martian Manhunter believed himself the last survivor of his race — but the discovery of a Martian artifact on Earth has brought that into serious question! His quest to discover the origin of that relic leads him to a stunning discovery, the ramifications of which will forever change the way he sees himself, humanity and his destiny! View: Martian Manhunter #2, Cover Martian Manhunter #2, Page 1 Martian Manhunter #2, Page 2 Martian Manhunter #2, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe
FABLES #53 (2 of 4) Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Writers: Bill Willingham Backup Story: Joshua Middleton Pencils: Mark Buckingham Covers: James Jean Inks: Steve Leialoha Colorist: Lee Loughridge Letters: Ted Klein "SONS OF THE EMPIRE: THE FOUR PLAGUES", Part 2 of 4 Geppetto's conference of imperial leaders continues in the Homelands as they discuss the ultimate fate of Fabletown. The Nome King wants war, Prince Hansel wants reprisals, and the Snow Queen wants a program of assassination. Will anyone argue for diplomacy? Plus, a backup story by Joshua Middleton! View: Fables #53, Cover Fables #53, Page 1 Fables #53, Page 2 Fables #53, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRIDE OF BAGHDAD HC Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Writers: Brian K. Vaughan Pencils: Niko Henrichon Covers: Niko Henrichon From one of America's most acclaimed comics writers - a startlingly original look at life on the streets of Baghdad during the Iraq War inspired by true events. In his award-winning work on Y: THE LAST MAN and EX MACHINA (one of Entertainment Weekly's 2005 Ten Best Fiction titles), writer Brian K. Vaughan has displayed an understanding of both the cost of survival and the political nuances of the modern world. Now, in this provocative graphic novel, Vaughan examines life on the streets of war-torn Iraq. The experience is made all the more evocative by the lush, spectacular artwork of Niko Henrichon. In the spring of 2003, a pride of lions escaped from the Baghdad Zoo during an American bombing raid. Lost and confused, hungry but finally free, the four lions roamed the decimated streets of Baghdad in a desperate struggle for their lives. In documenting the plight of the lions, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD raises questions about the true meaning of liberation — can it be given, or is it earned only through self-determination and sacrifice? And in the end, is it truly better to die free than to live life in captivity? Based on a true story, Vaughan and Henrichon have created a unique and heartbreaking window into the nature of life during wartime, illuminating this struggle as only the graphic novel can. MATURE READERS View: Pride of Baghdad HC, Cover (from Vertigo Comics) Pride of Baghdad HC, Page 1 Pride of Baghdad HC, Page 2 Pride of Baghdad HC, Page 3 Pride of Baghdad HC, Page 5 Related Links: Pride of Baghdad MySpace - add as a friend for exclusive 10 page preview Source: Newsarama and Vertigo Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A MAN CALLED KEV #3 (of 5) Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Garth Ennis Pencils: Carlos Ezquerra Covers: Glenn Fabry Part 3 of 5 In the 1991 Gulf War, Kev Hawkins and his SAS team saw something they shouldn't have - something no one should ever have to think about. Fifteen years later, Kev's days are numbered - all because of a mission called Bravo Four Zero. MATURE READERS View: A Man Called Kev #3, Cover A Man Called Kev #3, Page 1 A Man Called Kev #3, Page 2 A Man Called Kev #3, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DRAGONLANCE: CHRONICLES - DRAGONS OF WINTER NIGHT VOLUME 2 #2 (of 3) Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman Adapter: Andrew Dabb Pencils: Steve Kurth Covers: Steve Kurth, Tyler Walpole Part 2 of 3 Continuing the adaptation of Weis & Hickman’s much-loved Dragons of Winter Night novel! The Companions are torn asunder as one of them embarks upon a suicidal quest! And with Krynn dividing into warring factions, The Companions’ only real allies have become deadly enemies! View: Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night Volume 2 #2, Kurth Cover Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night Volume 2 #2, Page 1 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night Volume 2 #2, Page 2 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night Volume 2 #2, Page 3 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night Volume 2 #2, Page 4 Dragonlance: Chronicles - Dragons of Winter Night Volume 2 #2, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing
G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #15 Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Joe Casey Pencils: Josh Medors Covers: Tony Akins Cobra Commander continues his machinations! The new agents of G.I. Joe prepare for a mission of unprecedented danger and controversy! Stalker, Scarlett and Snake-Eyes confront General Colton about a dark secret! An agent leaves, another returns! Plus: more on Duke! All this... and a poker game? You can’t afford to miss this issue! View: G.I. Joe: America's Elite #15, Cover G.I. Joe: America's Elite #15, Page 1 G.I. Joe: America's Elite #15, Page 2 G.I. Joe: America's Elite #15, Page 3 G.I. Joe: America's Elite #15, Page 4 G.I. Joe: America's Elite #15, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLARE #35 Publisher: Heroic Publishing Writers: Steve Perrin, Willson Hill (Flare); Wilson Hill, Dick Giordano (Tigress) Pencils: Gordon Purcell, Terry Pallot Covers: Henry Martinez Colorist: Mike Estlick (Flare); Melchman (Tigress) Letters: Albert Deschesne Together again for the very first time! Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of our glittering goddess of the light's first appearance in comics with her first honest-to-goodness teamup with her electric little sister, Sparkplug. It's Flare's final showdown with a maddened Max Krueger and the manipulative Lady Darkon, by Steve Perrin, Gordon Purcell, and Terry Pallot. Also in this issue, from out of the pages of Tales of the Champions, it's a special bonus TIGRESS adventure, by Wilson Hill and Dick Giordano, featuring a guest appearance by everyone's favorite WitchGirl, the naughty BLACK ENCHANTRESS! View: Flare #35, Cover Flare #35, Page 1 Flare #35, Page 2 Flare #35, Page 3 Flare #35, Page 4 Flare #35, Page 5 Flare #35, Page 6 Flare #35, Page 7 Flare #35, Page 8 Flare #35, Page 9 Flare #35, Page 10 Flare #35, Page 11 Flare #35, Page 12 Flare #35, Page 13 Flare #35, Page 14 Flare #35, Page 15 Flare #35, Page 16 Flare #35, Page 17 Flare #35, Page 18 Flare #35, Page 19 Flare #35, Page 20 Flare #35, Page 21 Flare #35, Page 22 Flare #35, Page 23 Flare #35, Page 24 Flare #35, Page 25 Flare #35, Page 26 Flare #35, Page 27 Flare #35, Page 28 Flare #35, Page 29 Flare #35, Page 30 Flare #35, Page 31 Flare #35, Page 32 Source: Heroic Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FLARE ADVENTURES #17 Publisher: Heroic Publishing Writers: Dennis Mallonee (Flare Adventures); Wilson Hill, Ruben Montecinos (Commander Fantastic) Pencils: Mark Propst Covers: Frank Brunner Colorist: Melchman Letters: David Cody Weiss (Flare Adventures); Albert Deschesne (Commander Fantastic) Flare Adventures returns in August with a riotous retelling of Flare's very first encounter with the savage Tigress, by Dennis Mallonee and Mark Propst, with a guest appearance by Lady Arcane! Also in this issue: It's an all-new adventure featuring the long-awaited debut of Commander Fantastic and the All-Girl Hero League, by Wilson Hill and Ruben Montecinos! View: Flare Adventures #17, Cover Flare Adventures #17, Page 1 Flare Adventures #17, Page 2 Flare Adventures #17, Page 3 Flare Adventures #17, Page 4 Flare Adventures #17, Page 5 Flare Adventures #17, Page 6 Flare Adventures #17, Page 7 Flare Adventures #17, Page 8 Flare Adventures #17, Page 9 Flare Adventures #17, Page 10 Flare Adventures #17, Page 11 Flare Adventures #17, Page 12 Flare Adventures #17, Page 13 Flare Adventures #17, Page 14 Flare Adventures #17, Page 15 Flare Adventures #17, Page 16 Flare Adventures #17, Page 17 Flare Adventures #17, Page 18 Flare Adventures #17, Page 19 Flare Adventures #17, Page 20 Flare Adventures #17, Page 21 Flare Adventures #17, Page 22 Flare Adventures #17, Page 23 Flare Adventures #17, Page 24 Flare Adventures #17, Page 25 Flare Adventures #17, Page 26 Flare Adventures #17, Page 27 Flare Adventures #17, Page 28 Flare Adventures #17, Page 29 Flare Adventures #17, Page 30 Flare Adventures #17, Page 31 Flare Adventures #17, Page 32 Source: Heroic Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOOMED MAGAZINE #3 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Robert Bloch, Matheson, Schow, F. Paul Wilson Pencils: MacDonald, Muniz, Owen, Ashley Wood Covers: Jeremy Geddes, Ashley Wood Ms. Doomed is back, to haunt your dreams with four more takes of woe in IDW’s b&w horror-mag revival, Doomed. This time out, Robert Bloch’s “Fat Chance,” Matheson’s “Children of Noah,” F. Paul Wilson’s “Pelts,” and Schow’s “Visitation” all get the eerie, creepy treatment. Plus: a remembrance of Robert Bloch by Jack Ketchum, a prose tale, and more. Ashley Wood, who received an Eisner nom for a past Doomed tale, and painter Jeremy Geddes once again provide covers for IDW’s horror magazine revival. View: Doomed Magazine #3, Cover Doomed Magazine #3, Page 1 Doomed Magazine #3, Page 2 Doomed Magazine #3, Page 3 Doomed Magazine #3, Page 4 Doomed Magazine #3, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing
SUPER DELUXE HERO HAPPY HOUR: THE LOST EPISODE Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Dan Taylor Pencils: Chris Fason Covers: Chris Fason "THE FALL AND RISE OF KINGFISH" Available at last - the long-lost episode, "The Fall and Rise of Kingfish", with bonus material and special features! Return to every hero’s favorite watering hole, The Hideout Bar & Grill, and join Guardian, Night Ranger, Scout, Rusty the Bartender and the rest of the regulars as they defend First City from the marauding Shadow-Soldiers from Dimension Z. Happy hour turns sour as one of their own loses their life in the line of duty and the group has to come to terms with the loss of a colleague. This re-mastered "lost episode" includes never-before-seen specially enhanced scenes, interviews with the cast, outtake and blooper scenes, and additional bonus material. Written by Dan Taylor with art by Chris Fason. View: Super Deluxe Hero Happy Hour: The Lost Episode, Cover Super Deluxe Hero Happy Hour: The Lost Episode, Page 1 Super Deluxe Hero Happy Hour: The Lost Episode, Page 2 Super Deluxe Hero Happy Hour: The Lost Episode, Page 3 Super Deluxe Hero Happy Hour: The Lost Episode, Page 4 Super Deluxe Hero Happy Hour: The Lost Episode, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TRANSFORMERS: INFILTRATION TP Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Simon Furman Pencils: E.J. Su Covers: E.J. Su Earth: 2006, and the fate of the planet is already sealed, its destiny decided... by the marauding mechanical beings known as DECEPTICONS. In their way stand an embattled crew of seven hardy AUTOBOT warriors, sworn to prevent the impending Armageddon at any cost, and an unlikely trio of human misfits, pulled kicking and screaming into a hitherto hidden world of pain and hurt. The can of worms is open, the genie out of bottle... and nothing will ever be the same again! Before ESCALATION begins next month, see how it all started - the saga of the war-torn robots in disguise, the TRANSFORMERS! View: The Transformers: Infiltration TP, Cover The Transformers: Infiltration TP, Page 1 The Transformers: Infiltration TP, Page 2 The Transformers: Infiltration TP, Page 3 The Transformers: Infiltration TP, Page 4 The Transformers: Infiltration TP, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TRANSFORMERS: SPOTLIGHT - SHOCKWAVE Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Simon Furman Pencils: Nick Roche Covers: Nick Roche, James Raiz Presenting a series of one-shots, focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the TRANSFORMERS Universe. The spotlight falls on SHOCKWAVE as the coldly logical DECEPTICON undertakes a plan of devastating scope and ambition, one that will send shockwaves through the entire saga, including the Stormbringer and Escalation series and beyond! Guest-starring... the DINOBOTS! By Simon Furman (The Transformers: Stormbringer) and Nick Roche (Transformers: Generations). View: The Transformers: Spotlight - Shockwave, Roche Cover The Transformers: Spotlight - Shockwave, Page 1 The Transformers: Spotlight - Shockwave, Page 2 The Transformers: Spotlight - Shockwave, Page 3 The Transformers: Spotlight - Shockwave, Page 4 The Transformers: Spotlight - Shockwave, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASANOVA #4 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Matt Fraction Pencils: Gabriel Ba Covers: Gabriel Ba Fourteen years ago, a man began to meditate. His goal: reincarnate as the Supersammasambuddha for fun and profit. Now, on the eve of his great awakening and reincarnation as a god, Casanova Quinn is preparing to steal him. And how do you steal a god? Trust us. It’s totally awesome. MATURE READERS View: Casanova #4, Cover Casanova #4, Page 1 Casanova #4, Page 2 Casanova #4, Page 3 Casanova #4, Page 4 Casanova #4, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe
GIRLS #17 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Joshua Luna Pencils: Jonathan Luna Covers: Jonathan Luna Castrated. MATURE READERS View: Girls #17, Cover Girls #17, Page 1 Girls #17, Page 2 Girls #17, Page 3 Girls #17, Page 4 Girls #17, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHONOGRAM #2 (of 6) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Keiron Gillen Pencils: Jamie McKelvie Covers: Jamie McKelvie "CANT IMAGINE THE WORLD WITHOUT ME", Part 2 of 6 Someone won't let Britannia, sacred Mod-goddess of Britpop, rest in peace. If David Kohl can't find out whom, his very existence is forfeit. Clues? He hasn't any until he sees the solemn ghost of an old girlfriend. For David, ghosts are normal. Ghosts of living girls, however, are something very different... View: Phonogram #2, Cover Phonogram #2, Page 1 Phonogram #2, Page 2 Phonogram #2, Page 3 Phonogram #2, Page 4 Phonogram #2, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRUTH JUSTIN & THE AMERICAN WAY #4 (of 5) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Scott Kurtz, Aaron Williams Pencils: Giuseppe Ferrario Covers: Giuseppe Ferrario "THE WEDDING IS OFF!", Part 4 of 5 Justin's been fired, the dresses and suits were burned to a crisp and the super-suit STILL won't come off. Out on the streets, Justin vows to win Bailey back, but how? What's FBI Agent McGee planning for this most un-happy couple? And can Justin finally get the suit to behave long enough to save the day? View: Truth Justin & The American Way #4, Cover Truth Justin & The American Way #4, Page 1 Truth Justin & The American Way #4, Page 2 Truth Justin & The American Way #4, Page 3 Truth Justin & The American Way #4, Page 4 Truth Justin & The American Way #4, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAM NOIR: SAMURAI DETECTIVE #1 Publisher: Image Comics/Shadowline Comics Writers: Eric A. Anderson, Manny Trembley Pencils: Manny Trembley Covers: Manny Trembley "PAYBACK IS A NICHE" On the third floor of a cluttered low-rent office, Sam Noir met his destiny. Destiny wore a dress, and she was the best thing to walk into Sam’s life... right up until they snuffed her out, that is. They nixed his betty, and now he’s gonna nix them. Once he finds out who "they" are. View: Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Cover Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 1 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 2 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 3 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 4 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 5 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 6 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 7 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 8 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 9 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 10 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 11 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 12 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 13 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 14 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 15 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 16 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 17 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 18 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 19 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 20 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 21 Sam Noir: Samurai Detective #1, Page 22 UPDATED: 10/22/2006 - added paged 11-22 Source: Newsarama and Newsarama
ANNIHILATION #2 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Keith Giffen Pencils: Andrea Di Vito Covers: Gabriele Dell’Otto Inks: Andrea Di Vito Colorist: Laura Villari Letters: Cory Petit Part 2 of 6 The United Front led by NOVA, RONAN and DRAX have held, but only just. ANNIHILUS’ forces have been fought to a standstill. But can any defense withstand the devastating attack of RAVENOUS and the CENTURIONS? That’s right, brand new characters! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Annihilation #2, Cover Annihilation #2, Page 1 Annihilation #2, Page 2 Annihilation #2, Page 3 Annihilation #2, Page 4 (from PopCultureShock) Annihilation #2, Page 5 (from PopCultureShock) Source: Wizard Universe and PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CAPTAIN AMERICA #21 (4 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Steve Epting Covers: Steve Epting Inks: Steve Epting Colorist: Frank D'Armata Letters: Randy Gentile "TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BLITZ", Part 4 of 4 The "TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BLITZ" rockets to its conclusion, as Captain America and the man he once called his partner, The Winter Soldier, finally come face-to-face again in the fight to save London! Fan-favorite creators Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting made this Wizard’s book of the Year for 2005, and this action-packed issue shows you exactly what all the fuss is about. NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Captain America #21, Cover Captain America #21, Page 1 Captain America #21, Page 2 Captain America #21, Page 3 Captain America #21, Page 4 (from PopCultureShock) Captain America #21, Page 5 (no text, from PopCultureShock) Captain America #21, Page 6 (no text, from PopCultureShock) Source: Wizard Universe and PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLAWS #2 (of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: James Palmiotti, Justin Gray Pencils: Joseph Michael Linsner Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner Inks: Joseph Michael Linsner Colorist: Jason Keith Letters: Jeff Eckleberry "CLAWS", Part 2 of 3 Shanghai’d and transported to a remote desert island, Wolverine and the Black Cat find themselves the unwilling prey of a team of filthy-rich hunters armed with high-tech weapons. Navigating an obstacle course of bullets, arrows, grenades, bombs, knives, rockets and giant killer robots, the deadly duo desperately search for an escape route, unaware that the games’ deadly ringmaster (whose identity is sure to raise eyebrows) hasn’t yet unleashed the main event. Brought to you by the team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray and superstar artist Joe Linsner. View: Claws #2, Cover Claws #2, Page 1 Claws #2, Page 2 Claws #2, Page 3 Claws #2, Page 4 Claws #2, Page 5 Claws #2, Page 6 Claws #2, Page 7 (no text, from The Comic Fanatic) Claws #2, Page 8 (no text, from The Comic Fanatic) UPDATED: 09/12/2006 - added pages 7 and 8 Source: Graham Crackers Comics and The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCREDIBLE HULK #98 (3 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Greg Pak Pencils: Aaron Lopresti Covers: Ladrönn Inks: Danny Miki Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Randy Gentile "PLANET HULK: ANARCHY", Part 3 of 4 It’s Warbound versus Warbound on Planet Sakaar! The Hulk has survived the horrors of the Maw and the Great Arena by pledging an oath of brotherhood with his fellow gladiators. But can he truly trust them - and himself? Which of the Hulk’s gladiator allies challenges his rule? And can their Warbound oath survive? Also this issue: Learn the secret history of the Emperor’s mysterious Shadow Guard Lieutenant -- and marvel at the shocking showdown between the Lieutenant and the Hulk! The "Planet Hulk" Anarchy storyline nears its heart-stopping conclusion! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Incredible Hulk #98, Cover Incredible Hulk #98, Page 1 Incredible Hulk #98, Page 2 Incredible Hulk #98, Page 3 Incredible Hulk #98, Page 4 (from PopCultureShock) Incredible Hulk #98, Page 5 (from PopCultureShock) Source: Wizard Universe and PopCultureShock
NEW EXCALIBUR #11 (2 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: FRANK TIERI Pencils: MICHAEL RYAN Covers: MICHAEL RYAN Inks: RICK KETCHAM Colorist: PETER PANTAZIS Letters: TOM ORZECHOWSKI "THE LAST DAYS OF CAMELOT", Part 2 of 3 It’s time-travel time! New Excalibur is called upon to save King Arthur and his legendary Camelot from total destruction. But what exactly is it that has devastated this once mighty realm? Believe us, it’s not what you think! Guest starring Black Knight! View: New Excalibur #11, Cover New Excalibur #11, Page 1 New Excalibur #11, Page 2 New Excalibur #11, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW X-MEN #30 (3 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Craig Kyle, Christopher Yost Pencils: Paco Medina Covers: Paco Medina Inks: Juan Vlasco Colorist: Brian Reber Letters: Dave Sharpe "NIMROD", Part 3 of 4 It’s the penultimate chapter of the New X-Men’s year of hell. The kids battle their way through a swarm of zombie Sentinels in an attempt to save Forge from Nimrod! But Forge is busy saving himself, and his actions will change the future AND the past, not to mention possibly destroy the New X-Men forever. NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: New X-Men #30, Cover New X-Men #30, Page 1 New X-Men #30, Page 2 New X-Men #30, Page 3 New X-Men #30, Page 4 New X-Men #30, Page 14-15 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) New X-Men #30, Page 18 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Source: PopCultureShock and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THUNDERBOLTS #106 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Tom Grummett Covers: Tom Grummett Inks: Gary Erskine Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Richard Starkings The CIVIL WAR gave ZEMO a chance to amass a supervillain army -- and now he is ready to unleash that fighting force on the GRANDMASTER, who plans to release an energy force across the planet that will lead to victory in his cosmic game of good and evil. But in this fight, who is good and who is evil? When the dust settles and the Guardian Protocols are enacted, the T-Bolts will never be the same again! View: Thunderbolts #106, Cover Thunderbolts #106, Page 1 Thunderbolts #106, Page 2 Thunderbolts #106, Page 3 Thunderbolts #106, Page 4 (from The Comic Fanatic) Thunderbolts #106, Page 5 (from The Comic Fanatic) UPDATED: 09/12/2006 - added pages 4 and 5 Source: Wizard Universe and The Comic Fanatic ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE X-MEN #74 (3 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Tom Raney Covers: Tom Raney Inks: Scott Hanna Colorist: Gina Going Raney Letters: Joseph Caramagna "MAGICAL", Part 3 of 3 The X-Men learn once and for all the mystery behind the Magician - and they may not like what they find. The X-Mansion is the stage for the brawl to end them all, with an outcome you will never guess. Plus—hints as to the final fate of Jean Grey, leading up to our monumental 75th issue! View: (no text) Ultimate X-Men #74, Cover Ultimate X-Men #74, Page 2-3 Ultimate X-Men #74, Page 4 Ultimate X-Men #74, Page 5 Ultimate X-Men #74, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #6 (1 of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Daniel Way Pencils: Steve Dillon Covers: Joe Quesada, Ed McGuinness (Variant) Colorist: Dan Kemp Letters: Randy Gentile "SAVIOR", Part 1 of 5 Completely shattered by the revelations of last issue, Logan must now ask himself some hard - almost impossible - questions, such as whether or not he can continue on his quest...or if he even should. Though he now remembers who he was, the more pressing questions becomes who - and what - is he now? Answering these questions will take the help of one of Logan’s closest friends...and one of his deadliest enemies... OMEGA RED! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Wolverine: Origins #6, Quesada Cover Wolverine: Origins #6, McGuinness Cover (from Comic Book Resources) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 1 Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 2 Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 3 Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 4 (from PopCultureShock) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 5 (from PopCultureShock) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 6 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 7 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 8 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 20 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 21 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Wolverine: Origins #6, Page 22 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Source: Wizard Universe, Comic Book Resources and PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WASTELAND #3 (1 of 2) Publisher: Oni Press Writers: Antony Johnston Pencils: Chris Mitten Covers: Chris Mitten "DESCEND THE SHADOWS OF NIGHT", Part 1 of 2 Tensions rise in the travelers' camp as food and water reserves start to dwindle. The crew takes refuge with a caravan, led by a man with past ties to Michael. Meanwhile, in Newbegin, the council plots a coup and Griss stumbles on a terrible secret that could change everything. MATURE READERS View: Wasteland #3, Cover Wasteland #3, Page 1 Wasteland #3, Page 2 Wasteland #3, Page 3 Wasteland #3, Page 4 Wasteland #3, Page 5 Wasteland #3, Page 6 Related Links: Wasteland website Source: Comic Book Resources
MS. MARVEL #7 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Reed Pencils: Roberto De La Torre Covers: David Mack Inks: Jonathan Sibal Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Dave Sharpe CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! Ms. Marvel and WONDER MAN team-up to track down a pair of rogue heroes — one of them is an ex-Avenger! Meanwhile, guest star ARANA not only begins training with Ms. Marvel, but must also reveal her double life to her father! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Ms. Marvel #7, Cover Ms. Marvel #7, Page 1 Ms. Marvel #7, Page 2 Ms. Marvel #7, Page 3 Source: PopCultureShock
TALENT #3 (of 4) Publisher: Boom! Studios Writers: Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski Pencils: Paul Azaceta Covers: Paul Azaceta Part 3 of 4 The shocking revelations continue as Nicholas Dane runs for his life - why are the men chasing him connected to... The Vatican? Dane's talents to channel the dead passengers of the plane crash are the only things that are keeping him alive. Can he actually channel the dead? A powerful third chapter to Boom! Studios' new hit series. View: Talent #3, Cover Talent #3, Page 1 Talent #3, Page 2 Talent #3, Page 3 Talent #3, Page 4 Talent #3, Page 5 Talent #3, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STREET FIGHTER: THE ULTIMATE EDITION TP Publisher: UDON Entertainment Writers: Ken Siu-Chong Pencils: Arnold Tsang, Long Vo, Saka, Charles Park Letters: Cyber Graphix Due to popular demand, UDON is proud to present Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition, the most complete and comprehensive collection of the original Street Fighter comic material to date, compiled in an oversized format for distinguishing fans who want to see Street Fighter action like never before! The special edition paperback collects issues 0 to 14 of the original UDON Street Fighter series, as well as every art in-between! For the FIRST TIME EVER, every single guest backup story, bonus story (from Newtype Magazine and the 2004 Capcom Summer Special), guest cover powerfoil cover and even every side-splitting “Cheap Shots” short from the original series can be found in one convenient collection! The collection will also be presented in an oversized format measuring 11 1/4 X 8 1/4 inches (matching the size of the popular Street Fighter Eternal Challenge, larger than standard comic book size) for fans who don’t want to miss even the smallest detail! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Cover Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Page 1 Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Page 2 Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Page 3 Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Page 4 Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Page 5 Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Page 6 Street Fighter: The Ultimate Edition TP, Page 7 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GREEN LANTERN #13 (4 of 4) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns Pencils: Ivan Reis, Marc Campos Covers: Simone Bianchi Inks: Oclair Albert Colorist: Moose Brumann Letters: Rob Leigh "REVENGE OF THE GREEN LANTERNS", Part 4 of 4 Confronted with the Cyborg-Superman and the cold, murderous Manhunters, Hal Jordan and Guy Gardner must convince their fellow Lanterns of Hal's good intentions. But what chilling secrets do the Manhunters contain? And why do the Guardians of the Universe wish to protect that secret? View: Green Lantern #13, Cover (from DC Comics) Green Lantern #13, Page 1 Green Lantern #13, Page 2 Green Lantern #13, Page 3 Green Lantern #13, Page 4 Green Lantern #13, Page 22 Source: Comic Book Resources and DC Comics
