TOTAL PREVIEWS: 44 APE ENTERTAINMENT Athena Voltaire: Flight Of The Falcon #2 (of 4) - added 12/03/2006 ARCHAIA STUDIO PRESS The Killer #1 (of 10) Mature Readers - updated 04/12/2007 Mouse Guard #5 BOOM! STUDIOS Pirate Tales #1 - added 11/01/2006 DARK HORSE COMICS Apocalypse Nerd #4 (of 6) Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 5 TP Mature Readers Ghost In The Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor #1 (of 8) GoGirl Volume 3: Robots Gone Wild TP Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition Star Wars: Legacy #5 DC COMICS 52: Week #26 (of 52) Blue Beetle #8 Detective Comics #825 Jonah Hex #13 (1 of 3) - updated 11/01/2006 Justice League of America #3 - updated 11/01/2006 Superman Confidential #1 (of 6) Ongoing Series DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS The Other Side #2 (of 5) Mature Readers DC COMICS/WILDSTORM Midnighter #1 - updated 11/01/2006 Ninja Scroll #2 (of 3) Ongoing Series - added 11/11/2006 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING Family Guy Volume 3 (of 3) DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT Army Of Darkness #11 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP IDW PUBLISHING Big Book Of Horror TP The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 1 - added 11/03/2006 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #10 Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty #8 Mike Grell's The Complete Jon Sable: Freelance Volume 5 - added 11/03/2006 Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #4 IMAGE COMICS The Nightly News #1 (of 6) - updated 12/28/2006 IMAGE COMICS/DESPERADO PUBLISHING Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP Mature Readers IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW Freshman Volume 2 #1 MARVEL COMICS Agents of Atlas #4 (of 6) Avengers Next #1 (of 5) Beyond #5 (of 6) - added 11/01/2006 Criminal #2 Mature Readers Fantastic Four: The End #1 (of 6) Incredible Hulk #100 (1 of 4) Irredeemable Ant-Man #2 She-Hulk Volume 2 #13 - added 11/01/2006 Uncanny X-Men #480 (6 of 12) What If?: Avengers Disassembled X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3 (of 5) - updated 11/01/2006 PLUME The Little Book of Hindu Deities - added 01/29/2007 UDON ENTERTAINMENT Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3 (of 4)
THE KILLER #1 (of 10) Publisher: Archaia Studio Press Writers: Matz Pencils: Luc Jacamon Covers: Luc Jacamon Part 1 of 10 A professional. A man of few scruples, nerves of steel, and a steady trigger finger. A man whose crimes might be catching up with him. A man on the verge of cracking. ASP Comics presents The Killer, a hardboiled 10-issue noir series chronicling one man’s journey through some seriously bad mojo. MATURE READERS View: The Killer #1, Cover The Killer #1, Page 1 The Killer #1, Page 2 The Killer #1, Page 3 The Killer #1, Page 4 The Killer #1, Page 5 The Killer #1, Page 6 The Killer #1, Page 7 The Killer #1, Page 8 The Killer #1, Page 9 (from Archaia Studio Press) The Killer #1, Page 10 (from Archaia Studio Press) The Killer #1, Page 11 (from Archaia Studio Press) UPDATED: 04/12/2007 - added pages 9-11 Source: Newsarama and Archaia Studio Press ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOUSE GUARD #5 Publisher: Archaia Studio Press Writers: David Petersen Pencils: David Petersen Covers: David Petersen Midnight’s Dawn. Rain drenches the soldiers of the Axe as they march on Lockhaven. As they tromp through mud and navigate the downpour, Lieam listens to the ramblings of the Axe’s commander. Saxon, Kenzie, and Celanawe face similar difficulties trying to catch up with the armored horde in hopes of preventing an attack on the home of the Mouse Guard. It’s a dark hour for three of the Guard’s finest‚ who only went looking for a grain merchant. View: Mouse Guard #5, Cover Mouse Guard #5, Page 1 Mouse Guard #5, Page 2 Mouse Guard #5, Page 3 Mouse Guard #5, Page 4 Mouse Guard #5, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- APOCALYPSE NERD #4 (of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Peter Bagge Pencils: Peter Bagge Covers: Peter Bagge Part 4 of 6 Behold, the fourth installment of Peter Bagge's Apocalypse Nerd! Our "heroes" have stumbled across a self-sustaining community of seemingly well-organized scientists and engineers. What luck! The encampment also has food and computers, and the only news that the pair have heard since Seattle went up in a cloud of nuclear smoke. But just when our neurotic, geeky protagonist Perry starts to feel he's sittin' pretty, all hell breaks loose! This could be a permanent rift between him and his best friend, Gordo . . . what's happened now?! Also, in "Founding Fathers Funnies," those wacky Bean Towners John Hancock, Paul Revere, and Sam and John Adams raise a little terrorist-style hell of their own. View: Apocalypse Nerd #4, Cover Apocalypse Nerd #4, Page 1 Apocalypse Nerd #4, Page 2 Apocalypse Nerd #4, Page 3 Apocalypse Nerd #4, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EDEN: IT'S AN ENDLESS WORLD VOLUME 5 TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Hiroki Endo Pencils: Hiroki Endo Covers: Hiroki Endo Backed by their military might and mutated Aeon soldiers, Propater forces continue to seek possession of our planet. They also seek to maintain possession of a body stuck in suspended animation--a body whose consciousness has just been downloaded into outlaw Sophia's sophisticated, cyber-enhanced system. Sophia lost her body years ago, with only her brain surviving the flesh-destroying plague that decimated the world. Will she risk her own existence for a chance to reunite Maya's body with his mind? To make matters worse, Elijah enlists the aid of an old friend and plans an ambush at a Gnosian airport. Desperate, young Elijah seeks a reunion of a different sort . . . and he'll kill anyone who stands in his way! MATURE READERS View: Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 5 TP, Cover Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 5 TP, Page 1 Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 5 TP, Page 2 Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 5 TP, Page 3 Eden: It's An Endless World Volume 5 TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
GHOST IN THE SHELL 1.5: HUMAN-ERROR PROCESSOR #1 (of 8) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Shirow Masamune Pencils: Shirow Masamune Covers: Shirow Masamune Part 1 of 8 Deep into the twenty-first century, the line between man and machine has been inexorably blurred as humans rely on the enhancement of mechanical implants and robots are upgraded with human tissue. In this rapidly converging technoscape, the covert-ops agents of Section 9 are charged to track and crack the most dangerous terrorists, cybercriminals, and ghost hackers. And speaking of ghosts, when supposedly dead people start turning up walking and talking, Section 9 begins to look into the possibility that corpses are being "puppeted" from a remote location, and some serious powerbrokers may be pulling the strings. Ghost in the Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor presents for the first time in America the "lost" Ghost in the Shell stories, created by Shirow Masamune after completing work on the original Ghost in the Shell manga and prior to his tour-de-force, Ghost in the Shell 2: Man-Machine Interface, but never collected until now. Focusing on Section 9 agents in their daily battle against technocrime, Human-Error Processor has all the mind-twisting cybermadness you've come to expect from Ghost in the Shell but set in a more police-procedural context with action and suspense galore. This first issue features part one of "Fat Cat," the first of four Ghost in the Shell tales. View: Ghost In The Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor #1, Cover Ghost In The Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor #1, Page 1 Ghost In The Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor #1, Page 2 Ghost In The Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor #1, Page 3 Ghost In The Shell 1.5: Human-Error Processor #1, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOGIRL VOLUME 3: ROBOTS GONE WILD TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Trina Robins Pencils: Anne Timmons Covers: Anne Timmons Two feature-length stories in one volume! Video games can get too realistic, as the flying teenager, GoGirl! discovers in "Prisoners of the Machine," when she and her friends find themselves trapped inside a computer, menaced by giant anime-robots! And in "Double Trouble," GoGirl!'s archenemies create a robot that looks just like her, except that it has the mind of a master criminal! How can our heroine convince the cops that she didn't rob that bank, when everyone saw her do it? Plus, GoGirl!'s sidekick, Haseena, tired of always being rescued by the flying teen, takes up sleuthing herself in "Haseena Ross, Girl Detective." View: GoGirl Volume 3: Robots Gone Wild TP, Cover GoGirl Volume 3: Robots Gone Wild TP, Page 1 GoGirl Volume 3: Robots Gone Wild TP, Page 2 GoGirl Volume 3: Robots Gone Wild TP, Page 3 GoGirl Volume 3: Robots Gone Wild TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- REX MUNDI VOLUME 1: GUARDIAN OF THE TEMPLE TP DARK HORSE EDITION Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Arvid Nelson Pencils: Eric J Covers: Juan Ferreyra Inks: Eric J Colorist: Jeremy Cox A quest for the Holy Grail unlike any you've ever seen begins here--in a world where the American Civil War ended in a stalemate, the Catholic Church controls Europe, and sorcery determines political power! When a medieval scroll disappears from a Paris church, Doctor Julien Saunière investigates, uncovering a series of horrific ritual murders and an ancient secret society. Julien cannot let these shadowy figures retreat into the darkness, lest they take up their killing once again. His investigation turns into a one-man quest into the bizarre secrets of the Catholic Church. View: Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition, Cover Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition, Page 1 Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition, Page 2 Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition, Page 3 Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition, Page 4 Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition, Page 5 Rex Mundi Volume 1: Guardian Of The Temple TP Dark Horse Edition, Page 6 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: LEGACY #5 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Ostrander Pencils: Jan Duursema Covers: Adam Hughes Inks: Dan Parsons Colorist: Brad Anderson A galaxy-shaking secret is revealed in the heat of battle! Old friendships will be strained to the breaking point, unlikely new alliances will be formed, and the relentless forces of evil will pursue their dark ends with even greater vigor and purpose. In a universe on the brink of either destruction or salvation, it is the actions of an unexpected few that will determine the fates of all. The previously uncharted future of Star Wars takes a surprising turn in this latest issue of Legacy--be there! View: Star Wars: Legacy #5, Cover Star Wars: Legacy #5, Page 1 Star Wars: Legacy #5, Page 2 Star Wars: Legacy #5, Page 3 Star Wars: Legacy #5, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
52: WEEK #26 (of 52) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns: Keith Giffen Pencils: Various Backup: Mark Waid, Joe Bennett Covers: J.G. Jones Part 26 of 52 The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure! WEEK 26: "How altruistic can you be when you're funded by LexCorp?" Plus, The Origin of Hawkman by Waid and Joe Bennett. 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman... but not a year without heroes. View: 52: Week #26, Page 5 52: Week #26, Page 8 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLUE BEETLE #8 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Keith Giffen, John Rogers Pencils: Cully Hamner Covers: Duncan Rouleau "ROAD TRIP" Escaping his way-too-high visibility in El Paso, the Beetle hits the road looking for answers from the Scarab’s original owner! But it ain’t a road trip without a few speed bumps! View: Blue Beetle #8, Cover Blue Beetle #8, Page 1 Blue Beetle #8, Page 2 Blue Beetle #8, Page 3 Blue Beetle #8, Page 4 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETECTIVE COMICS #825 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Royal McGraw Pencils: Marcos Marz, Luciana del Negro Covers: Simone Bianchi "THE RETURN OF DOCTOR PHOSPHOROUS" The enigmatic Doctor Phosphorous is back in a story by rising stars Royal McGraw, Marcos Marz and Luciana del Negro! Alex Sartorius was believed to be dead, but rumors of his death have been greatly exaggerated! Now more powerful than ever, Doctor Phosphorous seeks to enact revenge on crime boss Rupert Thorne and only one man can stop his reign of terror: The Batman. View: Detective Comics #825, Cover Detective Comics #825, Page 1 Detective Comics #825, Page 2 Detective Comics #825, Page 3 Detective Comics #825, Page 4 Detective Comics #825, Page 5 Detective Comics #825, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JONAH HEX #13 (1 of 3) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti Pencils: Jordi Bernet Covers: Jordi Bernet Part 1 of 3 Part 1 of a horrifying 3-part tale never before told: the weird Western origin of Jonah Hex, illustrated by European comics legend Jordi Bernet! View: Jonah Hex #13, Cover Jonah Hex #13, Page 1 Jonah Hex #13, Page 2 Jonah Hex #13, Page 3 Jonah Hex #13, Page 7 (from Comic Book Resources) Jonah Hex #13, Page 8 (from Comic Book Resources) Jonah Hex #13, Page 9 (from Comic Book Resources) Jonah Hex #13, Page 10 (from Comic Book Resources) Additional Pages: (unsure about page numbers) Jonah Hex #13, Additional Page #1 (from PopCultureShock) Jonah Hex #13, Additional Page #2 (from PopCultureShock) Jonah Hex #13, Additional Page #3 (from PopCultureShock) Jonah Hex #13, Additional Page #4 (from PopCultureShock) UPDATED: 11/01/2006 - added additional pages Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources and PopCultureShock
SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #1 (of 6) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Darwyn Cooke Pencils: Tim Sale Covers: Tim Sale Part 1 of 6 Don't miss this first 6-part story arc in a brand-new ongoing Superman series, brought to you by the award-winning writer Darwyn Cooke (DC: The New Frontier) and artist Tim Sale (Superman: For All Seasons, Batman: Dark Victory)! Superman Confidential tells stories from key moments in the history of Superman. First up: the secrets of Kryptonite! Witness Superman's first encounter with the radioactive chunks of his home planet and learn how it changed his life. ONGOING SERIES View: Superman Confidential #1, Cover Superman Confidential #1, Page 1 (from Comic Book Resources) Superman Confidential #1, Page 2 (from Comic Book Resources) Superman Confidential #1, Page 3 (from Comic Book Resources) Superman Confidential #1, Page 4 (from Comic Book Resources) Superman Confidential #1, Page 5 Superman Confidential #1, Page 6 Superman Confidential #1, Page 7 Superman Confidential #1, Page 8 Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE OTHER SIDE #2 (of 5) Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Comics Writers: Jason Aaron Pencils: Cameron Stewart Covers: Cameron Stewart Part 2 of 5 The hard-hitting miniseries examining life on opposing sides of the Vietnam War continues as PFC Bill Everette lands in Vietnam to a less than welcoming committee consisting of his fellow Marines, a new set vengeful spirits, and the locals — who might hate him more than his Viet-Cong enemies. Meanwhile, Vo Dai makes his way south to the waiting battle, and soon discovers he has his own set of terrifying demons to battle along the way. Mature Readers View: The Other Side #2, Cover (from Vertigo Comics) The Other Side #2, Page 10 The Other Side #2, Page 11 The Other Side #2, Page 12 Source: Comic Book Resources and Vertigo Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIDNIGHTER #1 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Garth Ennis Pencils: Chris Sprouse, Karl Story Covers: Chris Sprouse, Karl Story, Michael Golden (Variant A), Sprouse (Variant B) The Midnighter, returning from a mission in war-torn Afghanistan, is accosted as he enters the Carrier. Something is terribly wrong; these unseen assailants take him down too easily and then drag him though the teleportation door to an unknown location. After regaining consciousness he is given a cryptic choice: either kill a mass murderer or die! View: Midnighter #1, Cover Midnighter #1, Variant A Cover (from PopCultureShock) Midnighter #1, Page 1 (from PopCultureShock) Midnighter #1, Page 2 (from PopCultureShock) Midnighter #1, Page 3 (from PopCultureShock) Midnighter #1, Page 4 Midnighter #1, Page 5 Midnighter #1, Page 6 UPDATED: 11/01/2006 - added variant cover and pages 1-3 Source: PopCultureShock and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FAMILY GUY VOLUME 3 (of 3) Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Matt Fleckenstein Pencils: Benjamin Phillips Covers: Benjamin Phillips Stewie’s shared his expansive knowledge, and then Peter took his turn. Now, the time has come to hear words of wisdom from... Chris?! Huh? "Wisdom?" Uhm... okay... More fun from the twisted world of The Family Guy writer Matt Fleckenstein! View: Family Guy Volume 3, Cover Family Guy Volume 3, Page 1 Family Guy Volume 3, Page 2 Family Guy Volume 3, Page 3 Family Guy Volume 3, Page 4 Family Guy Volume 3, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing
ARMY OF DARKNESS MOVIE ADAPTATION TP Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi Painter:: John Bolton Covers: John Bolton, Photo Cover This Army of Darkness TPB presents the complete adaptation of the Army of Darkness feature film! Featuring 88 pages of non-stop Ash action, and release in conjunction with the launch of the new AOD comic book series, this TPB is a must-have for your reading collection! Also features an interview with Bruce Campbell by writer Kurt Busiek who also provides the forward. View: Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Cover Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 10 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 11 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 20 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 22 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 37 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 38 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 58 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 59 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 76 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 77 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 85 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 86 Army Of Darkness Movie Adaptation TP, Page 87 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIG BOOK OF HORROR TP Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Steve Niles Pencils: Scott Morse, Ted McKeever, Richard Sala Collected together for the first time are the original Little Book of Horror stories. This collection features three classic tales of terror- Frankenstein, War of the Worlds and Dracula -retold by Steve Niles and accompanied with beautiful full-color art by Scott Morse, Ted McKeever and Richard Sala. View: Big Book Of Horror TP, Cover Big Book Of Horror TP, Page 1 Big Book Of Horror TP, Page 2 Big Book Of Horror TP, Page 3 Big Book Of Horror TP, Page 4 Big Book Of Horror TP, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FALLEN ANGEL VOLUME 2 #10 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Peter David Pencils: J.K. Wppdward Covers: J.K. Wppdward A haunting tale as a dying, blind singer seeks to avert his impending death by looking for a miracle... A miracle that's known as the Fallen Angel. Written by New York Times Best-selling author Peter David (Spike vs. Dracula) with art by J.K. Woodward. View: Fallen Angel Volume 2 #10, Cover Fallen Angel Volume 2 #10, Page 1 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #10, Page 2 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #10, Page 3 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #10, Page 4 Fallen Angel Volume 2 #10, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- METAL GEAR SOLID: SONS OF LIBERTY #8 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Alex Garner Pencils: Ashley Wood Covers: Ashley Wood The stakes rise dramatically for Raiden in this issue as the behemoth that is Arsenal Gear becomes active. Meanwhile, the battle is joined between Vamp and Solid Snake… and it’s a fight to the finish! Don’t miss the thrill-a-minute action that is a hallmark of this series, brought to you by superstar artist Ashley Wood (who contributes two covers) and scribe Alex Garner. View: Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty #8, Cover Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty #8, Page 1 Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty #8, Page 2 Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty #8, Page 3 Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty #8, Page 4 Metal Gear Solid: Sons Of Liberty #8, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing
WORMWOOD GENTLEMAN CORPSE #4 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Ben Templesmith Pencils: Ben Templesmith Covers: Ben Templesmith Things are spiraling out of control. The plans of the dark forces at work come full circle as Wormwood attempts to use stern language (and a few other things) to stop an ancient world-eating god from treating the city as an appetizer before moving on to the rest of the planet... Ben Templesmith (30 Days of Night, Fell) continues with his new all-eerie and humorous series. View: Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #4, Cover Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #4, Page 1 Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #4, Page 2 Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #4, Page 3 Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #4, Page 4 Wormwood Gentleman Corpse #4, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE NIGHTLY NEWS #1 (of 6) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Jonathan Hickman Pencils: Jonathan Hickman Covers: Jonathan Hickman "I'M MAD AS HELL, AND I’M NOT GOING TO TAKE THIS ANYMORE!", Part 1 of 6 As an act of violence spirals out of control to encompass the entirety of the news media, a cult has emerged from the errors and retractions that have ruined careers, marriages and even lives. Under direction from his cult master, The Hand leads an army of followers committed to revolution, willing to die for their cause. View: The Nightly News #1, Cover The Nightly News #1, Page 1 The Nightly News #1, Page 2 The Nightly News #1, Page 3 The Nightly News #1, Page 4 The Nightly News #1, Page 5 The Nightly News #1, Page 6 The Nightly News #1, Page 7 The Nightly News #1, Page 8 The Nightly News #1, Page 9 The Nightly News #1, Page 10 The Nightly News #1, Page 11 The Nightly News #1, Page 12 The Nightly News #1, Page 13 The Nightly News #1, Page 14 The Nightly News #1, Page 15 The Nightly News #1, Page 16 The Nightly News #1, Page 17 The Nightly News #1, Page 18 The Nightly News #1, Page 19 The Nightly News #1, Page 20 The Nightly News #1, Page 21 The Nightly News #1, Page 22 The Nightly News #1, Page 23 The Nightly News #1, Page 24 The Nightly News #1, Page 25 The Nightly News #1, Page 26 The Nightly News #1, Page 27 The Nightly News #1, Page 28 UPDATED: 12/28/2006 - complete issue Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RENFIELD: A TALE OF MADNESS TP Publisher: Image Comics/Desperado Publishing Writers: Gary Reed Pencils: Gary Reed Covers: Gary Reed "Those whom God wishes to destroy?he first makes mad.? The saga of a mad prophet consumed by an evil darkness in this presentation of Renfield from writer Gary Reed (Deadworld, Baker Street) and artist Galen Showman (Hellboy, Justice League) as the tale of the bug eating inmate in Bram Stoker?s Dracula unfolds and a man descends into passion against his own humanity. MATURE READERS View: (unsure about page numbers) Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Cover Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 1 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 2 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 3 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 4 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 5 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 6 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 7 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 8 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 9 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 10 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Page 11 Additional Pages (from Comic Book Resources) Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Additional Page 1 Renfield: A Tale Of Madness TP, Additional Page 2 Source: The Comic Fanatic and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRESHMAN VOLUME 2 #1 Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Seth Green, Hugh Sterbakov Pencils: Hugh Sterbakov Covers: Rodolfo Migliari, Will Conrad Colorist: Will Conrad The critically acclaimed hit is back with an all-new adventure that will quickly teach the Freshmen what's at stake when you put on a costume! Wannabe, the powerless team leader who has always dreamed of being a superhero, is having visions of the eccentric Mr. Fiddlesticks, a character from a series of childrens' books. But what does it mean? Is Mr. Fiddlesticks warning Norrin of danger, or bringing it himself? Also: How can Drama Twin Brady break away from his toxic romance with Renee? And will the drunken Intoxicator ever be able to pass a class? Co-created by Buffy and Italian Job star Seth Green and written by Mister Girth himself, Hugh Sterbakov, Freshmen II is an uproarious combination of superpowers and college... with a talking beaver! View: Freshman Volume 2 #1, Migliari Cover Freshman Volume 2 #1, Conrad Cover Freshman Volume 2 #1, Migliari Incentive Cover Freshman Volume 2 #1, Page 1 Freshman Volume 2 #1, Page 2 Freshman Volume 2 #1, Page 3 Freshman Volume 2 #1, Page 4 Freshman Volume 2 #1, Page 5 Source: Newsarama
AGENTS OF ATLAS #3 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Leonard Kirk Covers: Tom Coker Inks: Kris Justice Colorist: Michelle Madsen Letters: Dave Lanphear "Most of us don’t realize when we’re experiencing pivotal history...Today I did. I knew I was witnessing the return of a legend." - S.H.I.E.L.D. Subdirector Derek Khanata, from his report on NAMORA. The Sea Monarch joins the AGENTS OF ATLAS as they take on an evil that looks to be deeper than the ocean itself! View: Agents of Atlas #3, Cover (from Marvel Comics) Agents of Atlas #3, Page 1 Agents of Atlas #3, Page 2 Agents of Atlas #3, Page 3 Agents of Atlas #3, Page 4 Agents of Atlas #3, Page 5 Agents of Atlas #3, Page 6 Source: Wizard Universe and Marvel Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVENGERS NEXT #1 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Tom Defalco Pencils: Ron Lim Covers: Michael Wieringo Colorist: Avalon Studios Letters: Dave Sharpe Part 1 of 5 The time has come for the next generation of Avengers to choose a new lineup, but first they must battle zombie versions of themselves! Then, as Katie Power (from Power Pack) joins the team, American Dream and her friends mount a search for the missing Thunderstrike. The man called Nova guest stars when strange visitors from outer space land on Earth. And more! View: Avengers Next #1, Cover Avengers Next #1, Page 1 Avengers Next #1, Page 2 Avengers Next #1, Page 3 Avengers Next #1, Page 4 Avengers Next #1, Page 5 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CRIMINAL #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Sean Phillips Covers: Sean Phillips Top Ten writer Ed Brubaker (Daredevil, Cap, Uncanny X-Men) and best-selling Marvel Zombies artist Sean Phillips' CRIMINAL is shooting your way, and all smart comic readers may as well have a bullseye on their foreheads! Leo has reluctantly joined on for the heist to end all heists, but nothing is what it seems, and when this job falls apart, it's in a hail of bullets and double-crosses that leave him shattered. What will he do next? Run for his freaking life! But will anywhere be safe, when the cops and the bad-guys are all after him? Advance buzz is already spreading about CRIMINAL, and critics are predicting it'll be Brubaker and Phillips best work yet. And as a bonus, each issue of Criminal is packed from cover to cover with content, featuring a full length continuing story, as well as back-up stories and articles and DVD-style behind the scenes extras. MATURE READERS View: Criminal #2, Cover Criminal #2, Page 1 Criminal #2, Page 2 Criminal #2, Page 3 Criminal #2, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #1 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Alan Davis Pencils: Alan Davis Covers: Alan Davis Inks: Mark Farmer Colorist: John Kalisz Letters: Dave Lanphear Part 1 of 6 Alan Davis writes and pencils the final story of Marvel’s first family! Even the strongest family can be torn apart by tragedy - and in the futuristic world of tomorrow, the members of the once-Fantastic Four are divided and vulnerable to opponents from their past. What events could have caused the FF to go their separate ways, and how does their disbanding set the stage for a conflict that will send shockwaves across the galaxy and beyond? View: Fantastic Four: The End #1, Cover Fantastic Four: The End #1, Page 1 Fantastic Four: The End #1, Page 2 Fantastic Four: The End #1, Page 3 Fantastic Four: The End #1, Page 4 Fantastic Four: The End #1, Page 5 (no text) Fantastic Four: The End #1, Page 9 (no text) Fantastic Four: The End #1, Page 10 (no text) Source: Newsarama and Newsarama
INCREDIBLE HULK #100 (1 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Greg Pak Pencils: Carlo Pagulayan, Gary Frank Covers: Ladrönn, Michael Turner (Variants) Inks: Jeffrey Huet Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Randy Gentile "PLANET HULK: ALLEGIANCE", Part 1 of 4 A special, HULK-sized issue commemorating 100 issues of gamma-irradiated goodness with two big stories: Planet Hulk, Allegiance, Part 1 - Is he the Sakaarson, destined to save the planet from its greatest enemies, or the Worldbreaker, the legendary destroyer of everything? The HULK continues his epic story on Planet Sakaar. In this issue, the HULK and Caiera the Oldstrong lead their warriors in an all-out battle against the horrifying Spikes. But even with the Hulk growing stronger, how can he and his warriors prevail against an enemy that consumes and possesses everything it touches? Featuring another shocking development in the story of Miek - and further hints about the identity of the Sakaarson - and the Worldbreaker. Plus, a 12-page back-up featuring the return of one of HULK’s greatest artists, Gary Frank, as someone discovers that the Illuminati were responsible for sending the Hulk into space! Also reprints Incredible Hulk (vol. 1) #152 and #300! View: Incredible Hulk #100, Ladrönn Cover Incredible Hulk #100, Turner Green Variant Cover Incredible Hulk #100, Page 1 Incredible Hulk #100, Page 2 Incredible Hulk #100, Page 3 Incredible Hulk #100, Page 4 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Page 5 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Page 6 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Page 7 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Page 8 (from Newsarama) Additional Pages: (no text, unsure about page numbers) Incredible Hulk #100, Additional Page 1 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Additional Page 2 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Additional Page 3 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Additional Page 4 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Additional Page 5 (from Newsarama) Incredible Hulk #100, Additional Page 6 (from Newsarama) Source: PopCultureShock, Newsarama and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Phil Hester Covers: Phil Hester Inks: Ande Parks Colorist: Bill Crabtree Letters: Rus Wooton "SHOCK AND AWE" What’s the best way to steal your best friend’s girlfriend? Lie to her! But that’s just low, nobody would go that far, would they? Nobody but Ant-Man! It’s another issue filled with backstabbing, cheating, and the occasional feat of superhuman heroics. And meanwhile, disaster strikes the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. Who will live? Who will die? The answers will shock you! View: Irredeemable Ant-Man #2, Cover Irredeemable Ant-Man #2, Page 1 Irredeemable Ant-Man #2, Page 2 Irredeemable Ant-Man #2, Page 3 Irredeemable Ant-Man #2, Page 4 Irredeemable Ant-Man #2, Page 5 Irredeemable Ant-Man #2, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNCANNY X-MEN #480 (6 of 12) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Ed Brubaker Pencils: Clayton Henry Covers: John Watson Inks: Mark Morales Colorist: Frank D'Armata "THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE", Part 6 of 12 The foundations of the mighty Shi’Ar are shaken! Vulcan is here! His first test, the Imperial Guard! It’s Vulcan vs. Gladiator. The victor will decide the fate of an entire galaxy! View: Uncanny X-Men #480, Cover Uncanny X-Men #480, Inside Cover (from Wizard Universe) Uncanny X-Men #480, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men #480, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men #480, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men #480, Page 4 Uncanny X-Men #480, Page 5 (from Wizard Universe) Source: PopCultureShock and Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT IF?: AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Aaron Lopresti Covers: Aaron Lopresti Inks: Matt Ryan Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Rus Wooton "The Avengers have the same unfortunate tendency as ordinary law enforcement. Once we have a perpetrator to hang the crime on, we look no further." - Dr. Hank McCoy It was the darkest day in Avengers history. Heroes died, the Mansion was destroyed, and the team came to an end. But was the real problem solved? What if the greatest threat had gone undetected? 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X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #3 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Greg Pak Pencils: Tyler Kirkham Covers: Marc Silvestri Inks: Sal Regla Colorist: John Starr Letters: Troy Peteri Part 3 of 5 As remnants of the Phoenix make their way through the Stepford Cuckoos, more and more of their past is revealed! Where do they come from? Who created them? And who are their parents?! View: X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3, Cover X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3, Inside Cover (from Wizard Universe) X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3, Page 1 X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3, Page 2 X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3, Page 3 X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3, Page 4 X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #3, Page 5 (from Wizard Universe) UPDATED: 11/01/2006 - added inside cover and page 5 Source: PopCultureShock and Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STREET FIGHTER LEGENDS: SAKURA #3 (of 4) Publisher: UDON Entertainment Writers: Ken Siu-Chong Pencils: Omar Dogan Covers: Omar Dogan, Alvin Lee Part 3 of 4 Raised in luxury by her rich and powerful parents, Karin Kanzuki was given every advantage throughout her life and excelled at anything she set her mind on. Everything that she ever wanted was hers, except a victory against Sakura! Finding the perfect time to pounce, Karin challenges Sakura to their long-awaited rematch, but in a new form of combat that will take every ounce of their mental and physical discipline to master. View: Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Dogan Cover Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Lee Cover Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Page 1 Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Page 2 Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Page 3 Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Page 4 Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Page 5 Additional Pages: (unsure about page numbers) Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Additional Page 1 (from Comc Book Resources) Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Additional Page 2 (from Comc Book Resources) Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Additional Page 3 (from Comc Book Resources) Street Fighter Legends: Sakura #3, Additional Page 4 (from Comc Book Resources) Source: PopCultureShock and Comic Book Resources
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #3 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Brad Meltzer Pencils: Ed Benes, Sandra Hope Covers: Michael Turner, Chris Sprouse with Karl Story (Variant) The re-formation of the League continues, and one of the new members comes up against the latest — and deadliest — of the JLA villains: Dr. Impossible. And he’s just one of the many sinister forces gathering to bring an end to the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! View: Justice League of America #3, Cover Justice League of America #3, Variant Cover (from PopCultureShock) Justice League of America #3, Page 1 Justice League of America #3, Page 2 Justice League of America #3, Page 3 Justice League of America #3, Page 4 Justice League of America #3, Page 5 (from PopCultureShock) Justice League of America #3, Page 6 (from PopCultureShock) Justice League of America #3, Page 7 (from PopCultureShock) Justice League of America #3, Page 8 (from PopCultureShock) UPDATED: 11/01/2006 - added variant cover and pages 5-8 Source: Newsarama and PopCultureShock
PIRATE TALES #1 Publisher: Boom! Studios Writers: Keith Giffen, Joe Casey, John Rogers, Johanna Stokes, Michael Alan Nelson Pencils: Various Covers: Dan Panosian A Boom anthology! In the spirit of the best-selling Zombie Tales and Cthulhu Tales, Boom! Studios turns its attention to Davy Jones' Locker and the skull & crossbones! Featuring a familiar roster of writers – Keith (52, Annihilation) Giffen, John (Blue Beetle, Rush Hour III) Rogers, Johanna (Cthulhu Tales, Eureka) Stokes, and Michael (War of the Worlds: Second Wave) Alan Nelson – now Joe (Fantastic Four: First Family) Casey's jumped aboard. Art is by Lee (Event Horizon) Carter, War of the Worlds: Second Wave artist Chee, Fabio (DE:Tales, Zombie Tales) Moon, and a host of the business' best! Prestige format, squarebound. View: Pirate Tales #1, Cover Pirate Tales #1, Page 1 Pirate Tales #1, Page 2 Pirate Tales #1, Page 3 Pirate Tales #1, Page 4 Pirate Tales #1, Page 5 Pirate Tales #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARMY OF DARKNESS #11 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: James Kuhoric, Kevin Sharpe Pencils: Kevin Sharpe Covers: Nick Bradshaw, Kevin Sharpe, Pablo Marcos, Matt Smith Returned from the past Ash finds New York City has been turned into a giant nightclub for the walking dead. Traveling through the streets of "New Transylvania," Ash and Eva must find the fiends responsible for turning NYC into the undead capital of the world and reverse the damage before the curse spreads to the entire world! As the Chosen One and Daughter of the Dead face the collected might of the monsters, Dracula initiates his ultimate endgame. Using the mysterious holy artifact Dracula recites the ritual to become immortal and tries out the extent of his newly found godhood on a not so immortal Ash Williams. With an unexpected patchwork ally and a mysterious cursed girl with an infamous bloodline at his side, Ash must find a way to kill a monster that's already dead but can't be killed. Huh? Just past the double barrel boom stick and chainsaw, baby. We'll see if Count Suck-ula can still brag about his immortal mojo when he's been taken down like an all you can eat buffet dinner at a sumo convention! The ultimate horror showdown concludes as Ash faces off with Dracula in the battle to end all battles! View: Army Of Darkness #11, Bradshaw Cover Army Of Darkness #11, Marcos Cover Army Of Darkness #11, Sharpe Cover Army Of Darkness #11, Smith Cover Army Of Darkness #11, Page 4 Army Of Darkness #11, Page 5 Army Of Darkness #11, Page 6 Army Of Darkness #11, Page 9 Army Of Darkness #11, Page 10 Army Of Darkness #11, Page 11 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BEYOND #5 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dwayne McDuffie Pencils: Scott Kolins Covers: Scott Kolins Colorist: Paul Mounts Letters: Dave Lanphear Venom has returned and trapped the heroes in Limbo but the game’s not quite over. Until the Space Phantom returns, there’s nothing for anyone to do but confront their feelings about the others – and truly decide how far they’ll go in order to survive. View: Beyond #5, Cover (from Marvel Comics) Beyond #5, Inside Cover Beyond #5, Page 1 Beyond #5, Page 2 Beyond #5, Page 3 Beyond #5, Page 4 Beyond #5, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe and Marvel Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHE-HULK VOLUME 2 #13 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Dan Slott Pencils: Roy Allen Martinez Covers: Greg Horn Inks: Roy Allen Martinez Colorist: Ian Hannin Letters: Dave sharpe "REMEMBER THE TITANS?" Inside the mind of THANOS, SHE-HULK and MOONDRAGON learn a secret so dark, so disturbing, that it will forever change the way you see the Titans! This is it, gamma-fans. One way or another, the case against STARFOX ends here! Will he face ruin or redemption? All this—and a two-fisted throwdown between everyone’s favorite Emerald Amazon(Yay!) and the Mad Titan (Boo!)! View: She-Hulk Volume 2 #13, Cover (from Marvel Comics) She-Hulk Volume 2 #13, Inside Cover She-Hulk Volume 2 #13, Page 1 She-Hulk Volume 2 #13, Page 2 She-Hulk Volume 2 #13, Page 3 She-Hulk Volume 2 #13, Page 4 She-Hulk Volume 2 #13, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe and Marvel Comics
THE COMPLETE CHESTER GOULD'S DICK TRACY VOLUME 1 Publisher: IDW Publishing Presenting a deluxe hardcover collection of Chester Gould's timeless comic strip, Dick Tracy. The first volume of this multi-year project will include the five sample strips that Gould used to sell his groundbreaking strip, as well as nearly 500 comic strips, encompassing the series' beginning, from October 1931-May 1933. Among these strips are the first appearance of many long-time Dick Tracy characters, such as Tess Trueheart, Junior, and Chief Brandon. This special first volume features an overview and introduction from Consulting Editor and longtime Tracy writer Max Allan Collins, as well as an interview between Collins and creator Chester Gould. Each volume will feature book design from award-winning designer/artist Ashley Wood. View: The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 1, Cover The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 1, Page 1 The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 1, Page 2 The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy Volume 1, Page 3 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MIKE GRELL'S THE COMPLETE JON SABLE: FREELANCE VOLUME 5 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Mike Grell Pencils: Mike Grell Covers: Mike Grell Continuing the re-presentation of the entire saga of Mike Grell’s classic character, Jon Sable, Freelance. This fifth collection delves deeper in creator Mike Grell’s classic First Comics run, collecting issues 22-26, featuring "The Contract" and Sable’s return to Africa, "Homecoming". View: Mike Grell's The Complete Jon Sable: Freelance Volume 5, Cover Mike Grell's The Complete Jon Sable: Freelance Volume 5, Page 1 Mike Grell's The Complete Jon Sable: Freelance Volume 5, Page 2 Mike Grell's The Complete Jon Sable: Freelance Volume 5, Page 3 Mike Grell's The Complete Jon Sable: Freelance Volume 5, Page 4 Mike Grell's The Complete Jon Sable: Freelance Volume 5, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NINJA SCROLL #2 (of 3) Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: J. Torres Pencils: Michael Chang Ting Yu Covers: Michael Chang Ting Yu, Jim Lee (Variant) "JIGOKU", Part 2 of 3 The action-packed series based on the smash-hit anime continues! Jubei has found himself in a mysterious village surrounded by long-dead enemies! As he slowly puts the pieces of the puzzle together while fighting for his life, he comes to the horrifying conclusion that maybe he’s not in a mysterious village at all... he could very well be stranded in one of the levels of hell! ONGOING SERIES View: Ninja Scroll #2, Yu Cover (from Wildstorm) Ninja Scroll #2, Lee Cover Ninja Scroll #2, Page 2 Ninja Scroll #2, Page 3 Ninja Scroll #2, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock and Wildstorm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATHENA VOLTAIRE: FLIGHT OF THE FALCON #2 (of 4) Publisher: Ape Entertainment Writers: Paul Daly, Steve Bryant Pencils: Steve Bryant Covers: Steve Bryant, Chad Fidler Colorist: Jason Millet, Chad Fidler Part 2 of 4 As world powers escalate to the inevitability of World War II, another war is being fought between the forces of white and black magic... Nazi occultists race to unlock the secrets of the hollow Earth and a lost race of super-mortals. Can globetrotting aviatrix Athena Voltaire foil the Third Reich and their insidious plan to conquer the free world? View: Athena Voltaire: Flight Of The Falcon #2, Cover Athena Voltaire: Flight Of The Falcon #2, Page 1 Athena Voltaire: Flight Of The Falcon #2, Page 2 Athena Voltaire: Flight Of The Falcon #2, Page 3 Athena Voltaire: Flight Of The Falcon #2, Page 4 Related Links: Athena Voltaire website Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE LITTLE BOOK OF HINDU DEITIES Publisher: Plume By: Sanjay Patel Don't mess with Kali, cautions Patel on the opening page of this arresting, innovative, entertaining book. Who knew the Hindu pantheon could be so much fun? Patel, an animator at Pixar studios, breathes new life into old mythology, telling the exploits of various deities while drawing us in—literally—with his joyous and unexpected full-color illustrations. In the introduction, he notes that he has always been influenced by Japanese animation, and his renderings bear the mark of the wide-eyed, large-headed, simple style that he so admires. The book is awash in color, with vivid saffrons, purples, fuchsias and oranges adding a lushness to the tales he recounts. Although some of the design work is too trendy to last—to wit, the oversized green and yellow polka dots that decorate some interstitial pages—it is precisely that faddish nod to the au courant that will make the book popular with teens and 20-somethings, who are the core audience ("Next time you're angry with your parents, don't turn into a monster," Patel jokes after introducing us to Bhairava, a vengeful incarnation of Shiva). Both funny and informative, this is a fresh and breezy introduction to the Hindu gods. View: The Little Book of Hindu Deities, Cover The Little Book of Hindu Deities, Pages 1-6 ADDED: 01/29/2007 Source: Newsarama
