TOTAL PREVIEWS: 43 DARK HORSE COMICS Conan #32 Mature Readers Conan and the Songs of the Dead #3 (of 5) Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #1 (of 3) Perhapanauts TP Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #8 DARK HORSE COMICS/DH PRESS BOOKS Ju-On Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2: Revenge of the Cold Machines SC Lonely Hearts: The Art of Tara McPherson HC Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC Mature Readers DARK HORSE COMICS/M PRESS BOOKS Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP Mature Readers DC COMICS 52: Week 20 (of 52) Birds of Prey #98 Catwoman #59 Checkmate #6 (1 of 2) DC COMICS/WILDSTORM Wetworks: Worldstorm #1 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo - updated 09/19/2006 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING/VISIBLE LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Nightwolf: The Price #2 (of 5) DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT Army of Darkness #10 - added 09/21/2006 Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2 (of 4) - updated 09/28/2006 HERO INITIATIVE ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1 IDW PUBLISHING CVO: African Blood #1 Mature Readers Road To Hell #2 (of 3) IMAGE COMICS Occult Crimes Taskforce #2 (of 4) Mature Readers Sea of Red #12 Mature Readers The Walking Dead #31 Mature Readers IMAGE COMICS/DESPERADO PUBLISHING The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3 (of 4) - updated 09/21/2006 Negative Burn #4 MARVEL COMICS Astonishing X-Men #17 (5 of 6) - updated 09/19/2006 Blade #1 Civil War #4 (of 7) - updated 09/21/2006 Civil War: X-Men #3 (of 4) - updated 09/19/2006 Ghost Rider #3 (of 4) Ongoing Series - updated 09/19/2006 Moon Knight #5 (of 6) Ongoing Series - updated 09/19/2006 Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #8 Runaways #20 (2 of 3) - updated 09/19/2006 Sensational Spider-Man #30 (2 of 3) Ultimate Fantastic Four #34 (2 of 6) - updated 09/19/2006 Union Jack #1 (of 4) Wolverine #46 (5 of 6) - updated 09/19/2006 X-Factor #11 (2 of 3) - added 09/19/2006 X-Men: First Class #1 (of 8) SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT SE7EN: Gluttony (1 of 7) Mature Readers - updated 09/21/2006
CONAN #32 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Kurt Busiek Pencils: Greg Ruth Covers: Greg Ruth Colorist: Dave Stewart "WILD CIMMERIAN BULL" Kurt Busiek and Greg Ruth return to Conan with another blood-stirring installment of "Born on the Battlefield," a series of stand-alone stories chronicling Conan's portentous formative years. Spring has come to the hard hills of Cimmeria and life is eventful for Conan--the robust youth earning the affection of more than one young woman. Yet gentle days are not long-lived in this land. A storm comes on the horizon. When it breaks, Conan will discover the consequences of his choices, determining not only his own fate, but that of his entire village--featuring the formative event from Robert E. Howard's account of Conan's youth: the boy vs. the bull! MATURE READERS View: Conan #32, Cover Conan #32, Page 1 Conan #32, Page 2 Conan #32, Page 3 Conan #32, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONAN AND THE SONGS OF THE DEAD #3 (of 5) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Joe R. Lansdale Pencils: Timothy Truman Covers: Timothy Truman Colorist: Dave Stewart Part 3 of 5 Conan lays waste to sorcerous abominations birthed from the wretched desert as famous horror and western writer Joe R. Lansdale continues to give Timothy Truman the most hard-hided sword-and-sorcery scenes ever drawn. Amidst the burning desolation of Stygia, Conan has acquired a camel, a drunken companion, and objects of great power coveted by a wizard whose greed is only rivaled by his hate. What Conan seeks is profit, but he will take a fight--especially if it means teaching a dark sorcerer about the merciless ways of Cimmerian steel. View: Conan and the Songs of the Dead #3, Cover Conan and the Songs of the Dead #3, Page 1 Conan and the Songs of the Dead #3, Page 2 Conan and the Songs of the Dead #3, Page 3 Conan and the Songs of the Dead #3, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DWIGHT T. ALBATROSS'S THE GOON NOIR #1 (of 3) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Patton Oswalt, Steve Niles, Tom Sniegoski, Bill Morrison Pencils: Mike Ploog, Bill Morrison, Ryan Sook Covers: Eric Powell Inks: Mark Farmer A few of the most famousest funnymen in film and television join forces with comics' best and brightest to bring you a hilarious new perspective on the world of Eric Powell's The Goon, in this new three-part, black-and-white anthology series. In this issue, humor expert Patton Oswalt (Comedy Central's Comedians of Comedy and Mr. Show) who's no stranger to comics (Bizarro Comics, JLA), scribes a short story of Goon's sidekick Franky, while legendary artist Mike Ploog (Werewolf by Night, Ghost Rider) provides the art. And that's just fer starters! Also included is a gooey helping of other short stories by the likes of Steve Niles and Ryan Sook, Bongo Comics' own Bill Morrison, and the first in a string of serialized shorts from series creator Eric Powell and frequent co-conspirators Tom Sniegoski and Mark Farmer. That's right kids, akters from the tee vee box and all yer favorite funny book creators! It's The Goon like you've never seen it! View: Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #1, Cover Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #1, Page 1 Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #1, Page 2 Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #1, Page 3 Dwight T. Albatross's The Goon Noir #1, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERHAPANAUTS TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Todd Dezago Pencils: Craig Rousseau Covers: Craig Rousseau with Rico Renzi There are places in this world where the fabric of reality has worn thin, where strange and terrible creatures have crossed over to lurk in the shadows and the night. There is an organization dedicated to finding these creatures and sending them back from whence they came, sealing the rift behind them, and maintaining the integrity of those borders. The organization is called BEDLAM. Its agents are . . . The Perhapanauts! View: Perhapanauts TP, Cover Perhapanauts TP, Page 1 Perhapanauts TP, Page 2 Perhapanauts TP, Page 3 Perhapanauts TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #8 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Jackson Miller Pencils: Dustin Weaver Covers: Brian Ching Colorist: Michael Atiyeh The Mandalorians have captured one of fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick's faithful companions, which means one thing - a rescue mission deep behind enemy lines! Above the mining world of Vanquo, Republic and Mandalorian starfighters battle, while down on the surface, the motley crew of the Last Resort become stowaways on their own ship, piloted by an unknown thief. Even if they regain control of the ship in time to pursue their friend's abductors, how will they ever make it past the Republic and Mandalorian armadas, both of which want them dead! Forget about the Force, what these four need is some cold, hard luck! View: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #8, Cover Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #8, Page 1 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #8, Page 2 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #8, Page 3 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #8, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JU-ON Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/DH Press Books Writers: Kei Ohishi In Japan, ju-on is a deadly curse that takes on a life of its own. Always seeking new victims, it's a grudge that doesn't stop-it can't be stopped. Anyone unfortunate enough to meet up with a ghost killed by the grudge is then killed-and so it spreads . . . When a senior citizen outreach volunteer goes to work in a house in a quiet residential area, she soon starts to hear odd noises. As the strange events get more and more ominous, she discovers that some acts of violence can attach themselves to a house and that some evils can reach out and touch you-even after death. Few stories have influenced modern horror as much as Ju-on. The Japanese films set a new standard for horror filmmaking and storytelling with their blend of slow-burning terror and nightmarish imagery. The novel is just as chilling-and just as unforgettable. View: Ju-On, Cover Ju-On, Page 9 Ju-On, Page 10 Ju-On, Page 11 Ju-On, Page 12 Ju-On, Page 13 Ju-On, Page 14 Ju-On, Page 13 Ju-On, Page 14 Source: DH Press Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX VOLUME 2: REVENGE OF THE COLD MACHINES SC Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/DH Press Books Writers: Junichi Fujisaku 2030 Tokyo: While patrolling Tokyo's post-World War Three refugee zones Togusa, the newest member of Section 9, discovers that one of the most powerful cyber-criminals his squad has ever faced has plans to kill their leader, Section 9 Chief Daisuke Aramaki, in one of three stories in this collection, and it will take all of the members of Section 9 to stop him. The action heats up in the stories "Double Targets," "First Love, Last Love," and "Revenge of the Cold Machines." View: Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 SC, Cover Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 SC, Page 9 Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 SC, Page 10 Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 SC, Page 11 Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 SC, Page 12 Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 SC, Page 13 Ghost In The Shell: Stand Alone Complex Volume 2 SC, Page 14 Source: DH Press Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LONELY HEART: THE ART OF TARA MCPHERSON HC Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/DH Press Books Forward: Frank Kozik Pencils: Tara McPherson Covers: Tara McPherson Inks: Tara McPherson Colorist: Tara McPherson The compelling paintings and posters of Tara McPherson are a tour-de-force of creative tension, at once heartfelt and heartbreaking. Creating art about people and their odd ways, recalling many issues from childhood and adult life experience, McPherson creates images that are thought-provoking and seductive. Tara's array of work includes numerous gig posters for rock bands, including Green Day, Modest Mouse, and Death Cab for Cutie, and advertising and editorial illustrations for a diverse group of clients. Her prints and paintings have been exhibited in galleries all over the world. Lonely Heart is the first printed collection of McPherson's work. View: Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson HC, Cover Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson HC, Page 42 Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson HC, Page 43 Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson HC, Page 44 Lonely Heart: The Art of Tara McPherson HC, Page 45 Source: DH Press Books
VAMPIRE HUNTER D VOLUME 5: THE STUFF OF DREAMS SC Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/DH Press Books Writers: Hideyuki Kikuchi Translator: Kevin Leahy Pencils: Yoshitaka Amano Covers: Yoshitaka Amano In a world where even the smallest and most remote village is being terrorized by the monsters that stalk the night, there is a hamlet, prosperous and peaceful, where mortals and vampires have lived in harmony for years. It is there that seventeen-year-old Sheavil Schmidt has slept, neither waking nor aging, for thirty years since first receiving the vampire's immortal kiss. The mysterious Vampire Hunter D is lured to the tranquil oasis by recurrent dreams of the beautiful, undying girl bathed in an eerie blue light and dancing in a ghostly chateau. MATURE READERS View: Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC, Cover Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC, Page 7 Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC, Page 8 Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC, Page 9 Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC, Page 10 Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC, Page 11 Vampire Hunter D Volume 5: The Stuff of Dreams SC, Page 12 Source: DH Press Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLAYBOY INTERVIEWS: THE DIRECTORS TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics/M Press Books Writers: Stephen Randall, Editors of Playboy Magazine Includes interviews with Orson Welles, Billy Wilder, Stanley Kubrick, Clint Eastwood, Francis Ford Coppola, David Mamet, Spike Lee, and the Coen brothers, among others. The best movies speak in a universal language, communicating effortlessly on both the emotional and the intellectual levels. While there have been many great films, only a few directors have achieved such facility with the filmmaking medium. In this collection of remarkably candid interviews, seventeen of the screen's most widely acclaimed and creative filmmakers discuss what drives and inspires them. These revealing, thought-provoking, and highly personal interviews, possible only in Playboy's open forum, range from Roman Polanski's thoughts on the murder of his wife in the Manson Family massacre to Oliver Stone's frank discussions about the challenges he faced in creating his memorable films. MATURE READERS View: Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP, Cover Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP, Page 103 Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP, Page 104 Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP, Page 105 Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP, Page 106 Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP, Page 107 Playboy Interviews: The Directors TP, Page 108 Source: M Press Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52: WEEK 20 (of 52) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns: Keith Giffen Backup: Mark Waid, Kevin Nowlan Pencils: Various Covers: J.G. Jones WEEK 20: "Adam's right, Kory. This is way too big for the three of us." Plus, the Origin of Adam Strange by Waid and Kevin Nowlan. 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman... but not a year without heroes. View: 52: Week 20, Cover (from DC Comics) 52: Week 20, Page 1 52: Week 20, Page 2 Source: Newsarama and DC Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIRDS OF PREY #98 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Gail Simone Pencils: James Raiz, Robin Riggs Covers: Jerry Ordway There’s an eerily familiar Caped Crusader running around the Birds’ territory... one that’s freaking out Huntress and Black Canary. But Oracle’s life will be the most affected by this heroine’s bizarre return! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Birds of Prey #98, Cover Birds of Prey #98, Page 1 Birds of Prey #98, Page 2 Birds of Prey #98, Page 3 Birds of Prey #98, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock
CATWOMAN #59 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Will Pfeifer Pencils: David Lopez, Alvaro Lopez Covers: Adam Hughes The father of Catwoman’s baby revealed! Selina Kyle is forced to choose between being Catwoman and correcting a horrendous mistake! Thanks to Zatanna’s “help”, Catwoman’s deranged foe the Film Freak has come totally unhinged! Now he’s leaving bodies all over the East End, but is Holly really up to the challenge of stopping him alone? NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Catwoman #59, Cover Catwoman #59, Page 1 Catwoman #59, Page 2 Catwoman #59, Page 3 Catwoman #59, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHECKMATE #6 (1 of 2) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Greg Rucka, Nunzio DeFilippis, Christina Weir Pencils: Jesús Saíz Covers: Jesús Saíz Part 1 of 2 The return of SUICIDE SQUAD! Rucka teams up with co-writers DeFilippis and Weir (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN) for a 2-part thriller that puts Amanda Waller’s pet project back in action with a CHECKMATE twist! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Checkmate #6, Cover Checkmate #6, Page 1 Checkmate #6, Page 2 Checkmate #6, Page 3 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WETWORKS: WORLDSTORM #1 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Mike Carey Pencils: Whilce Portacio, Trevor Scott Covers: Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend, Ethan Van Sciver (Variant A), Whilce Portacio (Variant B) Fan-favorite artist Whilce Portacio's legendary special forces team returns in classic fashion, aided and abetted by acclaimed writer Mike Carey (HELLBLAZER, LUCIFER)! Dane, team leader of Wetworks, is on a mission. He's forming a new team with the best of the worst. It's a bad world, filled with vampires, werewolves and all manner of nasty creatures. Someone's got to keep them in line. That's Wetworks' job — and it's not going to be easy. Don't miss the action-packed first installment of "The Blood-Red Game!" View: Wetworks: Worldstorm #1, Cover Wetworks: Worldstorm #1, Page 1 Wetworks: Worldstorm #1, Page 2 Wetworks: Worldstorm #1, Page 3 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- G.I. JOE: SPECIAL MISSIONS - TOKYO Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Robert Rodi, Mike O’Sullivan Pencils: Tim Seeley Covers: Tim Seeley When Budo disappears, Jinx steps in to investigate! And when she gets entangled with a dangerous underground militia in Tokyo, getting in way over her head, she calls for help… Who responds? Gung-Ho, Wild Bill, Clutch and Rock ‘N Roll?! Also contains Data Desk profiles on each of the cast! Plus a second all-new, original story! View: G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Cover G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 1 G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 2 G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 3 G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 4 G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 5 G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 11 (from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 12 (from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 13 (from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 14 (from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Special Missions - Tokyo, Page 15 (from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - added pages 11-15 Source: Devil's Due Publishing and Comic Book Resources
NIGHTWOLF: THE PRICE #2 (of 5) Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing/Visible Light Entertainment Writers: Stephen L Antczak Pencils: Nick Marinkovich Covers: Nick Postic, Nick Marinkovich Part 2 of 5 After Nightwolf’s werewolf alter ego accidentally kills a dirty cop, the Mayor of Quad City vows to use werewolf hunters to kill the creature. Meanwhile, Davey’s exploits as both a werewolf and Nightwolf put a strain on his relationship with Shannon as this intense tale about the price of power continues from Visible Light Entertainment. View: Nightwolf: The Price #2, Cover Nightwolf: The Price #2, Page 1 Nightwolf: The Price #2, Page 2 Nightwolf: The Price #2, Page 3 Nightwolf: The Price #2, Page 4 Nightwolf: The Price #2, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACTOR COMICS PRESENTS VOLUME 1 Publisher: Hero Initiative Writers: Various Pencils: Various Covers: Joseph Michael Linsner (Cover A), John Romita Jr/Sr (Cover B) An unprecedented collaboration between Stan Lee and Joseph Michael Linsner. You may have heard of them... An Incredible Hulk story by William Loebs, Dave Simons and Armando Gil. IN FULL COLOR! A Spider-Man story by Ron Marz, Dan Jurgens, and Al Vey! IN FULL COLOR! TWO new stories by Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming! A brand-new story by six-time Emmy Award winner Paul Dini! Convention confessions from Mark Waid! A chilling new story by horror legend T. Casey Brennan and Cerebus legend Dave Sim! A stellar collaboration by comics legends Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano! A pinup section featuring Frank Cho, Trevor Hairsine, Terry and Rachel Dodson, and more! View: ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Linsner Cover ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Romita Cover ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 2 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 3 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 5 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 6 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 7 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 8 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 9 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 53 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 54 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 55 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 56 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 57 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 58 ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 76 (Cover A - Direct Market) ACTOR Comics Presents Volume 1, Page 77 (Cover B - Baltimore Comic-Con) Source: Newsarama and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CVO: AFRICAN BLOOD #1 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: El Torres Pencils: Luis Czerniawski Covers: Luis Czerniawski CVO, the top-secret CIA covert ops squad of Vampire agents, returns at last! The squad has finally been reinstated as America’s first line of supernatural defense. They’ve been tasked with tracking down the source of magic artifacts used to spread terror, but along the way, Cross must face his past as a member of Delta Force... and the partner he left behind. MATURE READERS View: CVO: African Blood #1, Cover CVO: African Blood #1, Incentive Cover CVO: African Blood #1, Page 1 CVO: African Blood #1, Page 2 CVO: African Blood #1, Page 3 CVO: African Blood #1, Page 4 CVO: African Blood #1, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROAD TO HELL #2 (of 3) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Martin Schenk, Todd Lincoln Pencils: Diogenese Neves Covers: Diogenese Neves Part 2 of 3 Horrific monstrosities, roads paved with living flesh, slashing packs of snarling children and random death from every direction lace the second chapter of IDW’s thriller-chiller terror ride. In their desperate struggle to escape Foreman and his army of merciless butchers, Frank and his friends are forced ever deeper into a chaotic landscape of torment. The continuation of the terrifying new series created and written by the team tagged to bring Hack/Slash to the big screen! View: Road To Hell #2, Cover Road To Hell #2, Incentive Cover Road To Hell #2, Page 1 Road To Hell #2, Page 2 Road To Hell #2, Page 3 Road To Hell #2, Page 4 Road To Hell #2, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing
OCCULT CRIMES TASKFORCE #2 (of 4) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: David Atchison with Rosario Dawson Pencils: Tony Shasteen Covers: Tony Shasteen Part 2 of 4 On the case and out of her element, new recruit Sophia Ortiz scours Manhattan's arcane underworld for clues, hoping to end a strange and horrific murder epidemic. Things take a bad turn when a routine mystic disturbance turns out to be something far more sinister. Are the two cases connected? Will Sophia live long enough to find out? Plus: an excerpt from the O.C.T. Officer Training Manual! MATURE READERS View: Occult Crimes Taskforce #2, Cover Occult Crimes Taskforce #2, Page 1 Occult Crimes Taskforce #2, Page 2 Occult Crimes Taskforce #2, Page 3 Occult Crimes Taskforce #2, Page 4 Occult Crimes Taskforce #2, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEA OF RED #12 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Rick Remender, Kieron Dwyer Pencils: Paul Harmon Covers: Kieron Dwyer As Blackthroat did before him, Marco Esperanza is forced to face an ancient and terrible golem, buried deep below the long hidden ruins of Mesopotamia. MATURE READERS View: Sea of Red #12, Cover Sea of Red #12, Page 1 Sea of Red #12, Page 2 Sea of Red #12, Page 3 Sea of Red #12, Page 4 Sea of Red #12, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE WALKING DEAD #31 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn Covers: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn Another chapter closes as a new one begins. Michonne has had trouble adjusting to her new surroundings. Starting this issue, things get even more difficult. MATURE READERS View: The Walking Dead #31, Cover The Walking Dead #31, Page 1 The Walking Dead #31, Page 2 The Walking Dead #31, Page 3 The Walking Dead #31, Page 4 The Walking Dead #31, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LOOKING GLASS WARS: HATTER M #3 (of 4) Publisher: Image Comics/Desperado Publishing Writers: Frank Beddor, Liz Cavalier Pencils: Ben Templesmith Covers: Ben Templesmith "THE HAUNTING OF HATTER MADIGAN", Part 3 of 4 Wracked by guilt and obligation, Royal Bodyguard Hatter Madigan is plunged into the nightmare realm of Wonderland's bloody coup and the shocking loss of Princess Alyss in the Pool of Tears. View: The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Cover The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Page 1 The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Page 2 The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Page 3 The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Page 4 The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Page 5 The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Page 16 (from Comic Book Resources) The Looking Glass Wars: Hatter M #3, Page 17 (from Comic Book Resources) Related Links: Look Glass Wars website UPDATED: 09/21/2006 - added pages 16 and 17 Source: Wizard Universe and Comic Book Resources
NEGATIVE BURN #4 Publisher: Image Comics/Desperado Publishing By: Brian Bolland, Alex Campbell, Shawn Crystal, Evan Dorkin, Gus Floor, Jasper Floor, Georges Jenty, Scott Large, Dove Mchargue, James A. Owen, R. G. Taylor Covers: Tom Seelig EVAN DORKIN's Milk & Cheese! BRIAN BOLLAND's Mr. Mamoulian! The concluding chapter of JAMES A. OWEN's Obscuro! And the start of a hard-hitting new serial by ANDE PARKS and SHAWN CRYSTAL! Meet tomorrow's stars today! View: Negative Burn #4, Cover Negative Burn #4, Page 1 Negative Burn #4, Page 2 Negative Burn #4, Page 3 Negative Burn #4, Page 4 Negative Burn #4, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASTONISHING X-MEN #17 (5 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Joss Whedon Pencils: John Cassaday Covers: John Cassaday Inks: John Cassaday Colorist: Laura Martin Letters: Chris Eliopoulos "TORN", Part 5 of 6 The X-Man destined to destroy the Breakworld has been revealed! Who is it and what will be done to them? Meanwhile, the Hellfire Club gets one step closer to finally reaching their prize! What’s the prize?! Even we don’t know! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Astonishing X-Men #17, Cover Astonishing X-Men #17, Page 2 Astonishing X-Men #17, Page 3 Astonishing X-Men #17, Page 4 Astonishing X-Men #17, Page 5 UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - updated all pages to include text Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLADE #1 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Marc Guggenheim Pencils: Howard Chaykin Covers: Marko Djurdjevic Inks: Howard Chaykin Spider-Man - a vampire! Dracula, Lord of the Undead! A classroom of bloodsucking 4th graders! And that’s just the first five pages! Join Howard Chaykin (Avengers, American Flagg) and Marc Guggenheim (Wolverine, CSI: Miami) for a new series featuring the popular character who has launched three movies and a TV series. This self-contained first issue is perfect for both new readers and longtime fans. View: Blade #1, Cover Blade #1, Page 1 Blade #1, Page 2 Blade #1, Page 3 Blade #1, Page 4 Blade #1, Page 6 Blade #1, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIVIL WAR: X-MEN #3 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: David Hine Pencils: Yanick Paquette Covers: Juan Doe Inks: Serge Lapointe Colorist: Stephane Peru Letters: Joseph Caramagna Part 3 of 4 It’s X-Man vs. X-Man! But who fired the first shot and why? Bishop and the X-Men battle for the 198, but will Cyclops be able to contain the power yearning to burst from his body? NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Civil War: X-Men #3, Cover Civil War: X-Men #3, Page 1 Civil War: X-Men #3, Page 2 Civil War: X-Men #3, Page 3 UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - updated all pages to include text Source: PopCultureShock
GHOST RIDER #3 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Daniel Way Pencils: Javier Saltares Covers: Mark Texeira Inks: Mark Texeira Colorist: Dan Brown Letters: Joseph Caramagna "VICIOUS CYCLE", Part 3 of 4 The Devil has been set loose on earth and it’s Johnny Blaze’s - the Ghost Rider’s - fault. Determined to atone for his careless actions, Blaze has vowed to track down Lucifer and send The Devil back to where he came from. Dr. Strange, however, has different plans — advising Ghost Rider to cease and desist, immediately. But why? And will Johnny take Dr. Strange’s advice? Here’s a hint: Has Johnny ever taken anyone’s advice? Part 3 (of 5) ONGOING SERIES NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Ghost Rider #3, Cover Ghost Rider #3, Page 1 Ghost Rider #3, Page 2 Ghost Rider #3, Page 3 Ghost Rider #3, Page 4 (from Wizard Universe, no text) Ghost Rider #3, Page 13 (from Wizard Universe, no text) UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - updated pages 1-3 Source: Wizard Universe and PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOON KNIGHT #5 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Charlie Huston Pencils: David Finch Covers: David Finch Inks: Danny Miki Colorist: Frank D'Armata Letters: Joseph Caramagna "THE BOTTOM: FRIENDLESS AND ALONE", Part 5 of 6 They promised Taskmaster that Marc Spector would be a sitting duck. When Taskmaster was done with his work, Spector would be battered, bruised, friendless and, most important, alone. Only one problem: Spector is not alone. He’s got a friend. His name is Khonshu. And today, he’s got Moon Knight’s back. It’s time for round two. ONGOING SERIES NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Moon Knight #5, Cover Moon Knight #5, Page 1 Moon Knight #5, Page 2 Moon Knight #5, Page 3 Moon Knight #5, Page 4 Moon Knight #5, Page 5 (from The Comic Fanatic, no text) Moon Knight #5, Page 9 (from Comic Book Resources, no text) Moon Knight #5, Page 12 (from Comic Book Resources, no text)] Moon Knight #5, Page 13 (from Comic Book Resources, no text) Moon Knight #5, Page 15 (from The Comic Fanatic, no text) Moon Knight #5, Page 16 (from The Comic Fanatic, no text) Moon Knight #5, Page 17 (from The Comic Fanatic, no text) Moon Knight #5, Page 19 (from Wizard Universe, no text) Moon Knight #5, Page 24 (from Wizard Universe, no text) UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - added pages 19 and 24 Source: PopCultureShock, Comic Book Resources, The Comic Fanatic and Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #8 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Warren Ellis Pencils: Stuart Immonen Covers: Stuart Immonen Inks: Wade Von Grawbadger Colorist: Dave McCaig Letters: Chris Eliopoulos Not in this issue: The Nextwave squad runs a marathon! Who wins? Who loses? Who crawls over the finish line? Also, they drink lots of Bromo-Fizz! In this issue: Oh, no! The Mindless Ones are loose in an American Town and only Nextwave can stop them! Watch people get kicked and things explode! Isn’t what happens more exciting than what doesn’t happen? LIFE IS GREAT! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #8, Cover Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #8, Page 1 Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #8, Page 2 Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #8, Page 3 Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #8, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RUNAWAYS #20 (2 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Vaughan Pencils: Mike Norton Covers: Jo Chen Inks: Craig Yeung Colorist: Christina Strain Letters: Randy Gentile "DEAD MEANS DEAD", Part 2 of 3 As the Runaways struggle with the loss of one of their members, the young heroes must also contend with the growing pains of an all-new lineup, and an all-new threat to the Marvel Universe. NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Runaways #20, Cover Runaways #20, Page 1 Runaways #20, Page 2 Runaways #20, Page 3 Runaways #20, Page 4 (from Wizard Universe, no text) UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - added page 1, updated pages 2 and 3 Source: Wizard Universe and PopCultureShock
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #30 (2 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Pencils: Angel Medina Covers: Clayton Crain Inks: Scott Hanna Colorist: Dan Kemp Letters: Cory Petit "THE DEADLY FOES OF PETER PARKER", Part 2 of 3 Against his wishes, the Molten Man has joined the Chameleon’s efforts to bring down Spider-Man once and for all. Meanwhile, as Spidey reels from his battle with shockmeister Electro, the theatre where Mary Jane is rehearsing a play is under attack...by a swarm of deadly bees! Just how many deadly foes has the Chameleon enlisted to destroy Peter Parker’s life? View: (no text) Sensational Spider-Man #30, Cover Sensational Spider-Man #30, Page 1 Sensational Spider-Man #30, Page 2 Sensational Spider-Man #30, Page 3 Sensational Spider-Man #30, Page 4-5 Sensational Spider-Man #30, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #34 (2 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mike Carey Pencils: Pasqual Ferry Covers: Pasqual Ferry Inks: Pasqual Ferry Colorist: Dave McCaig Letters: Randy Gentile "GOD WAR", Part 2 of 6 You’ve never witnessed anything like the coming of Gallowglass! A crisis of truly cosmic scale reaches earth in the form of this son of a mad tyrant! From a dark, disfigured world he comes—a cosmic assassin crushing anything that stands between him and The Seed—a bizarre and powerful object that just happens to be in the hands of the F.F.’s leader, young Reed Richards. And Gallowglass is getting closer...leaving New York in ruins behind him! View: (no text) Ultimate Fantastic Four #34, Cover Ultimate Fantastic Four #34, Page 1 Ultimate Fantastic Four #34, Page 2 Ultimate Fantastic Four #34, Page 3 Ultimate Fantastic Four #34, Page 4 Ultimate Fantastic Four #34, Page 9-10 (from Wizard Universe) UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - added page 9-10 Source: The Comic Fanatic and Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNION JACK #1 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christios Gage Pencils: Mike Perkins Covers: Mike Perkins Inks: Andrew Hennessy Colorist: Laura Villari Letters: Cory Petit "ENEMIES OF THE CROWN", Part 1 of 4 Spinning out of CAPTAIN AMERICA, Britain’s premier super hero has mere hours to prevent multiple terrorist attacks on London by an army of super-villains! UNION JACK leads SABRA and the new ARABIAN KNIGHT into battle! But when his boss at MI5 risks innocent lives to bring down the enemy, Union Jack faces a tough choice--and the fate of London itself rests on his decision. Don’t miss the limited series that redefines Union Jack for the 21st century, with stunning pencils by fan-favorite CAPTAIN AMERICA ARTIST MIKE PERKINS! Guest starring: SABRA, ARABIAN KNIGHT, BATROC THE LEAPER, MACHETTE, ZARAN, BOOMERANG, CROSSFIRE, JACK O’LANTERN, SHOCKWAVE, and more! It’s all here, baby! View: Union Jack #1, Cover Union Jack #1, Page 1 Union Jack #1, Page 2 Union Jack #1, Page 3 Union Jack #1, Page 4 Union Jack #1, Page 5 Union Jack #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WOLVERINE #46 (5 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Marc Guggenheim Pencils: Humberto Ramos Covers: Humberto Ramos Inks: Carlos Alberto Cruz Cuevas Colorist: Edgar Delgado Letters: Randy Gentile CIVIL WAR TIE-IN! "VENDETTA", Part 5 of 6 Featuring the return of the cult favorite, DAMAGE CONTROL! But have they gone from cleaning up disasters to causing them? And what is their connection to the Stamford disaster? To find out, Wolverine will take no prisoners. 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 #46, Cover Wolverine #46, Page 1 Wolverine #46, Page 2 Wolverine #46, Page 3 Wolverine #46, Page 4 Wolverine #46, Page 5 Wolverine #46, Page 9 (no text, from Wizard Universe) Wolverine #46, Page 10 (no text, from Wizard Universe) Wolverine #46, Page 19 (no text, from Wizard Universe) Wolverine #46, Page 20 (no text, from Wizard Universe) Additional Pages: (from The Comic Fanatic, unsure about page numbers) Wolverine #46, Additional Page 1 (no text) Wolverine #46, Additional Page 2 (no text) UPDATED: 09/19/2006 - added pages 9-10, 19-20 Source: PopCultureShock, The Comic Fanatic and Wizard Universe
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #1 (of 8) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Roger Cruz Covers: Marko Djurdjevic Inks: Victor Olazaba Colorist: Val Staples "X-MEN 101", Part 1 of 8 For millions of years, mankind’s place on Earth was unchallenged... until five young people paved the way for a new kind of human. While students at the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast and Iceman taught the world what it meant to be X-Men. These are the hidden stories of the team that laid the foundation of a mutant dynasty! View: X-Men: First Class #1, Cover X-Men: First Class #1, Page 1 X-Men: First Class #1, Page 2 X-Men: First Class #1, Page 3 X-Men: First Class #1, Page 4 X-Men: First Class #1, Page 5 X-Men: First Class #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BOOGIEPOP DUAL VOLUME 1 TP Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment Writers: Kouhei Kadono Pencils: Masayuki Takano Covers: Masayuki Takano There is an urban legend that children tell one another about a shinigami that can release people from the pain they may be suffering. This "Angel of Death" has a name--Boogiepop. And the legends are true. Boogiepop is real. When a rash of disappearances involving female students breaks out at Shinyo Academy, the police and faculty assume they just have a bunch of runaways on their hands. Yet, Nagi Kirima knows better. Something mysterious and foul is afoot. Is it Boogiepop or something more sinister...? NOTE: Read right to left View: Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Cover - Page 1 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 2-3 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 4-5 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 6-7 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 8-9 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 10-11 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 12-13 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 14-15 Boogiepop Dual Volume 1 TP, Page 16 Source: Seven Seas Entertainment ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SE7EN: GLUTTONY (1 of 7) Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment Writers: Raven Gregory Pencils: Tommy Castillo Covers: David Seidman Part 1 of 7 Rather than retell the film's story, or serve as a follow-up, the comic books will serve as a prequel to the movie, detailing the John Doe murders. Appropriately enough for the categorized nature of the stories, each issue will have a different creative team telling the story of the seven deadly sins, one sin at a time. MATURE READERS View: SE7EN: Gluttony, Cover SE7EN: Gluttony, Page 12 SE7EN: Gluttony, Page 13 SE7EN: Gluttony, Page 14 Additional Pages: (unsure about page numbers) SE7EN: Gluttony, Additional Page 1 (from Comic Book Resources) SE7EN: Gluttony, Additional Page 2 (from Comic Book Resources) SE7EN: Gluttony, Additional Page 3 (from Newsarama) SE7EN: Gluttony, Additional Page 4 (from Newsarama) SE7EN: Gluttony, Additional Page 5 (from Newsarama) SE7EN: Gluttony, Additional Page 6 (from Comic Book Resources) SE7EN: Gluttony, Additional Page 7 (from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 09/21/2006 - added pages 10-13 and additional pages 6 7 Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources and Comic Book Resources
CIVIL WAR #4 (of 7) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mark Millar Pencils: Steve McNiven Covers: Steve McNiven Inks: Dexter Vines Colorist: Morry Hollowell Letters: Chris Eliopoulos Part 4 of 7 A death! A funeral! A betrayal! And a team reborn as the war takes a deadly turn! NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: Civil War #4, Cover Civil War #4, Page 1 Civil War #4, Page 2 Civil War #4, Page 3 Civil War #4, Page 9 Panel (from Comic Book Resources) Civil War #4, Page 12 Panel 4 (from Comic Book Resources) Civil War #4, Page 12 Panel 5 (from Comic Book Resources) Civil War #4, Page 19 Panel 1 (from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 09/21/2006 - added panels Related Links: Marvel Civil War #4 Trailer Source: PopCultureShock and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-FACTOR #11 (2 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Peter David Pencils: Roy Allan Martinez Covers: Ryan Sook Inks: Roy Allan Martinez Colorist: Jose Villarrubia Letters: Cory Petit Part 2 of 3 With Singularity Investigations’ plan revealed, X-Factor faces danger from a completely unexpected source as they race against time to save the lives of every non-mutant on the planet. NOTE: For PopCultureShock links, when the new window opens, copy and paste the address back into the new window to view the images. View: X-Factor #11, Cover X-Factor #11, Page 1 X-Factor #11, Page 2 X-Factor #11, Page 3 Source: PopCultureShock
ARMY OF DARKNESS #10 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: James Kuhoric Pencils: Kevin Sharpe Covers: Nick Bradshaw, Kevin Sharpe, Pablo Marcos, Stjepan Sejic Ash vs. The Dracula (and the Dynamite Monsters) continues! Aaawhooo, werewolves of Detroit, aaaawhooo! Under the full moon Ash's world goes to the dogs as he faces a pack of savage lycanthropes and learns 16th century definition to "hair of the dog that bit me." Rampaging in the past as werewolf, Ash discovers a new adversary - Eva St. George, the mysterious Daughter of the Dead. But can a strange sexy cursed girl with an infamous bloodline find a way to cure him before she is forced to turn her shapely silver swords on the Chosen One? Trapped in time, betrayed by allies, and looking for the nearest fire hydrant, our canine hero must ditch his new Lon Chaney Jr. persona and get back to the present to stop Dracula and his undead cronies from draining New York like a drunken bum at an honor bar. The ultimate horror showdown continues as Ash faces off with Dracula for the lost soul of vampiric Sugarbaby! View: Army of Darkness #10, Bradshaw Cover Army of Darkness #10, Marcos Cover Army of Darkness #10, Sejic Cover Army of Darkness #10, Sharpe Cover Army of Darkness #10, Page 4 Army of Darkness #10, Page 5 Army of Darkness #10, Page 6 Army of Darkness #10, Page 7 Army of Darkness #10, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAVAGE RED SONJA: QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES #2 (of 4) Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Frank Cho Pencils: Homs Covers: Frank Cho, Stjepan Sejic Part 2 of 4 Dynamite's newest Red Sonja mini-series event continues as writers Doug Murray and Frank Cho - along with our newest Sonja sensation Homs - present the second issue pitting the SAVAGE RED SONJA again the QUEEN OF THE FROZEN WASTES! Sonja battles for her very life against all manner of strange and powerful creatures, all under control of the deadly, beautiful Ice Queen. View: Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Cho Cover Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Sejic Cover Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 1 Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 2 Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 3 Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 4 Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 5 Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 6 (from Comic Book Resources) Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 7 (from Comic Book Resources) Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 8 (from Comic Book Resources) Savage Red Sonja: Queen of the Frozen Wastes #2, Page 9 (from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 09/28/2006 - added pages 6-9 Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources
