TOTAL PREVIEWS: 45 ALIAS ENTERPRISES 10th Muse #13 DARK HORSE COMICS The Escapists #5 (of 6) Hellgate: London #1 (of 4) Path of the Assassin Volume 3: Comparison of a Man TP Mature Readers Samurai Heaven & Earth Volume 2 #1 (of 5) Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident #2 (of 4) DC COMICS 52: Week 28 (of 52) Bird of Prey #100 Checkmate #8 - added 11/16/2006 The Omega Men #2 (of 6) Robin #156 Supergirl #11 - added 11/16/2006 DC COMICS/WILDSTORM Astro City: The Dark Age Book 2 #1 Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1 Mature Readers DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified #1 (of 3) - updated 11/18/2006 IDW PUBLISHING Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7 (of 12) Mature Readers Road To Hell #3 (of 3) Super Bad James Dynomite #4 The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod (3 of 5) - updated 11/14/2006 IMAGE COMICS Battle Pope #11 Mature Readers Death Jr Volume 2 #2 (of 3) Girls #19 (1 of 6) Mature Readers Invincible #36 Jack Staff #12 The Scribbler GN IMAGE COMICS/DESPERADO PUBLISHING Outlaw Nation Mature Readers Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #4 (of 5) Mature Readers MARVEL COMICS Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Guilty Pleasures #2 (of 12) Astonishing X-Men #18 (6 of 6) - added 11/14/2006 Cable & Deadpool #34 (2 of 2) Civil War #5 - updated 11/14/2006 Daredevil: Father #6 (of 6) - updated 11/14/2006 Ghost Rider #5 (of 5) Ongoing Series Iron Man #13 Moon Knight #6 (of 6) Ongoing Series Ms. Marvel #9 New Avengers #25 - added 11/16/2006 Squadron Supreme #7 - updated 11/14/2006 Thunderbolts #108 Ultimate Fantastic Four #36 (4 of 6) Union Jack #3 (of 4) - updated 11/14/2006 What If?: Spider-Man - The Other - updated 11/14/2006 White Tiger #1 (of 6) Ongoing Series X-Men: First Class #3 (of 8) - added 11/14/2006 MOONSTONE BOOKS Infiniteens #1 - added 11/16/2006
10TH MUSE #13 Publisher: Alias Enterprises Writers: Darren G. Davis Pencils: Vicente Cifuentes Cover: Vicente Cifuentes, Joe Phillips Who killed Wonder Boy? Hollywood's hippest, hypest hero for hire is dead so let the finger pointing begin. Emma finds herself embroiled in the midst of a murder mystery for of malice and mayhem. Can justice be served and can the 10th Muse clear the name of her fellow Odyssey teammate. View: 10th Muse #13, Cover 10th Muse #13, Page 5 10th Muse #13, Page 14 10th Muse #13, Page 18 10th Muse #13, Page 19 Source: Comics Continuum ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ESCAPISTS #5 (of 6) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Brian K. Vaughan Pencils: Jason Shawn Alexander, Steve Rolston Covers: Paul Pope Colorist: Matt Hollingsworth, Dave Stewart Part 5 of 6 The Escapists are back, and so is the classic villain, The Saboteur! Wizard Top Ten writer and multiple Eisner Award-winner Brian K. Vaughan (Y: The Last Man; Ex Machina; Runaways) digs into Escapist lore to bring out the ultimate betrayal-Luna Moth, as an agent of the Iron Chain! Is her mind under the Saboteur's control, or is she his willing accomplice? The Escapist is caught in a "good old-fashioned death trap," but his longtime enemy has confiscated the Golden Key-the source of his powers-and has drugged him out of his mind! Now what?! Jason Shawn Alexander (Damn Nation, The Secret) moodily illustrates what may be the Escapist's last adventure. Back in the real world, artist Steve Rolston (Queen & Country, One Bad Day) joins up with Denny, who is ready to fake a confession for the high-profile publicity stunt that landed him downtown. Add in Case's daring, hang-gliding confrontation in a darkened building, and it leads to the moment all you hopeless romantics have been waiting for! View: The Escapists #5, Cover The Escapists #5, Page 1 The Escapists #5, Page 2 The Escapists #5, Page 3 The Escapists #5, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELLGATE: LONDON #1 (of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Ian Edginton Pencils: Steve Pugh Colorist: Dan Jackson Part 1 of 4 Years have passed and humanity's war against the invading demonic forces continues to rage with no end in sight. Men of arms and magic have sought to bring to an end the reign of hell the demons have brought to the once proud city of London. Humanity's last hope lies in discerning the true nature of an arcane symbol known as the SIGIL. Inscribed somewhere upon the very face of the city, the sigil's focal points are marked by potent artifacts of unearthly energy. If it is to survive, the surviving humans must discover the true nature of the sigil or be damned to oblivion! View: Hellgate: London #1, Cover Hellgate: London #1, Page 1 Hellgate: London #1, Page 2 Hellgate: London #1, Page 3 Hellgate: London #1, Page 4 Related Links: Hellgate: London website Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PATH OF THE ASSASSIN VOLUME 3: COMPARISON OF A MAN TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Kazuo Koike Pencils: Goseki Kojima Covers: Goseki Kojima Koike and Kojima's story of the famed ninja, Hanzo Hattori and his trials and tribulations protecting the shogun-to-be, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Each page builds upon the relationship between the two warrirors and the women they love. Path of the Assassin, printed in the same size format as Lone Wolf and Cub and Samurai Executioner, this title is a wonderful addition to the Koike and Kojima samurai collection. MATURE READERS View: Path of the Assassin Volume 3: Comparison of a Man TP, Cover Path of the Assassin Volume 3: Comparison of a Man TP, Page 1 Path of the Assassin Volume 3: Comparison of a Man TP, Page 2 Path of the Assassin Volume 3: Comparison of a Man TP, Page 3 Path of the Assassin Volume 3: Comparison of a Man TP, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics
SAMURAI HEAVEN & EARTH VOLUME 2 #1 (of 5) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Ron Marz Pencils: Luke Ross Covers: Luke Ross Colorist: Rob Schwager Part 1 of 5 The all-star team of writer Ron Marz and artist Luke Ross returns for a sequel to last year's acclaimed series! The samurai Shiro followed his kidnapped love, Yoshiko, across Asia and Europe, from feudal Japan to Paris and the mirrored halls of Versailles. Reunited only briefly, the lovers were wrenched apart once again by the treachery of a Spanish nobleman determined to possess Yoshiko. Now the Spaniard has fled, with Yoshiko his prisoner, and Shiro pursues, swearing vengeance. Their journey will take them from Spain to the azure waters of the Mediterranean, and finally to the sands of fabled Egypt. Swashbuckling historical epics have never looked so good, thanks to the exquisite artwork of Luke Ross (Jonah Hex). View: Samurai Heaven & Earth Volume 2 #1, Cover Samurai Heaven & Earth Volume 2 #1, Page 1 Samurai Heaven & Earth Volume 2 #1, Page 2 Samurai Heaven & Earth Volume 2 #1, Page 3 Samurai Heaven & Earth Volume 2 #1, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCK MONKEY: THE "INCHES" INCIDENT #2 (of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Tony Millionaire Pencils: Tony Millionaire Covers: Tony Millionaire Part 2 of 4 Inches the doll was the cutest in the whole house. Loved by everyone, the world was Inches's oyster. Then one day something happened . . . The Sock Monkey and Mr. Crow became concerned for their diminutive friend, but by then it was too late! The truth sent the terrified Sock Monkey and Crow fleeing for their lives! Inches had turned EVIL! Don't miss out on this thrilling second issue of Tony Millionaire's latest comics masterpiece Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident! View: Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident #2, Cover Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident #2, Page 1 Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident #2, Page 2 Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident #2, Page 3 Sock Monkey: The "Inches" Incident #2, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52: WEEK #28 (of 52) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, Mark Waid Breakdowns: Keith Giffen Pencils: Various Backup: Mark Waid, Dale Eaglesham Covers: J.G. Jones Part 28 of 52 The story of the year continues in four more chapters of America's only weekly super-hero adventure! WEEK 28: "Maybe our time here is over. Red Tornado's gone walkabout." Plus, The Origin of Catman by Waid and Dale Eaglesham. 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman... but not a year without heroes. View: 52: Week #28, Cover 52: Week #28, Page 12 Source: Newsarama and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIRD OF PREY #100 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Gail Simone Pencils: Nicola Scott, Doug Hazlewood, Paulo Sequiera, Robin Riggs Covers: Jerry Ordway It's time to bring in new blood! Who will be asked to join Oracle in her all-new Birds Of Prey? Who will refuse, and who will fly the coop for good? Plus, a backup story following Black Canary and her new role in the DCU! View: Bird of Prey #100, Cover Bird of Prey #100, Page 2 Bird of Prey #100, Page 3 Bird of Prey #100, Page 4 Bird of Prey #100, Page 5 Bird of Prey #100, Page 6 Bird of Prey #100, Page 7 Bird of Prey #100, Page 8 Bird of Prey #100, Page 9 Bird of Prey #100, Page 10 Bird of Prey #100, Page 11 Source: Newsarama and Newsarama
THE OMEGA MEN #2 (of 6) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Andersen Gabrych Pencils: Henry Flint Covers: Henry Flint "NATURE V. FUTURE", Part 2 of 6 Hot on the stardust trail of the oldest artifact in the universe, the Omega Men crash land on earth - dragging with them the battling Spider Guild, L.E.G.I.O.N., and a mysterious female alien. Only one thing stands in the way of a planet-wide cosmic doomsday: the heroes of Earth! View: The Omega Men #2, Cover The Omega Men #2, Page 1 The Omega Men #2, Page 2 The Omega Men #2, Page 3 The Omega Men #2, Page 4 The Omega Men #2, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBIN #156 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Adam Beechen Pencils: Freddie E. Williams II Covers: Patrick Gleason, Prentis Rollins On a Gotham rooftop in the dead of night, a life hangs in the balance for Robin to save...and not all the punches, kicks or utility belt weapons in the world can help him. View: Robin #156, Cover (from DC Comics) Robin #156, Page 1 Robin #156, Page 2 Robin #156, Page 3 Robin #156, Page 4 Robin #156, Page 5 Robin #156, Page 6 Source: Newsarama and DC Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK 2 #1 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Kurt Busiek Pencils: Brent Anderson Covers: Alex Ross The acclaimed ASTRO CITY returns with "Eyes of a Killer," the second story arc in the 16-issue DARK AGE epic by Kurt Busiek, Brent Anderson and Alex Ross! The mean streets of Astro City in the 1970s are getting meaner, and Charles and Royal Williams are drawn deeper into the darkness. Against the background of Astro City's most turbulent decade, featuring the Street Angel, Black Velvet, The Apollo 11, Jack-In-the-Box and more, one brother is targeted for death - while the other makes a discovery that could change their lives forever. View: Astro City: The Dark Age Book 2 #1, Cover Astro City: The Dark Age Book 2 #1, Page 2-3 Astro City: The Dark Age Book 2 #1, Page 4 Astro City: The Dark Age Book 2 #1, Page 5 Astro City: The Dark Age Book 2 #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE #1 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Pencils: Wesley Craig Covers: Lee Bermejo To coincide with the release of New Line’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, get ready for the debut of a frightening new series that will explore the mystery that surrounds Travis County and the horrific Hewitt family! From the demented minds of writers Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Majestic, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and artist Wesley Craig (Touch) comes a tale of unparalleled terror and unique insight into small-town America. MATURE READERS View: Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1, Cover Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1, Page 1 Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1, Page 2 Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1, Page 3 Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1, Page 4 Texas Chainsaw Massacre #1, Page 5 Source: Newsarama
G.I. JOE: DREADNOKS DECLASSIFIED #1 (of 3) Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Josh Blaylock Pencils: Corey Zayatz, Joe Dodd Covers: Clement Sauve, Francis Manapul One of the most compelling - and mysterious - stories in G.I. JOE lore: who is ZARTAN? How did he gain his unusual abilities? And how did his life become inexorably intertwined with a brutal biker gang? The history of the DREADNOKS is finally told! TORCH! RIPPER! BUZZER! ZARANA! And many more! The gang’s all here, and they want to kick butt! View: G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Sauve Cover G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Manapul Cover (from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 1 G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 2 G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 3 G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 4 G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 5 G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 6 (pencils, from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 7 (pencils, from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 8 (pencils, from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 9 (pencils, from Comic Book Resources) G.I. Joe: Dreadnoks Declassified, Page 10 (pencils, from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 11/18/2006 - updated Sauve Cover and page 5, added pages 1-4 Source: Devil's Due Publishing and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLIVE BARKER'S GREAT AND SECRET SHOW #7 (of 12) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Chris Ryall Pencils: Gabriel Rodriquez Covers: Gabriel Rodriquez Fletcher is no more and Tesla is near death, shot by Death-Boy. Is there no one who can stop The Jaff in his quest to unmake reality? And who are all the new figures who've been appearing in town, and why do they all look so strangely familiar? The march toward the apocalyptic battle for Quiddity, and the entire world, begins in earnest here. MATURE READERS View: Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7, Cover Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7, Sketch Incentive Cover Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7, Page 1 Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7, Page 2 Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7, Page 3 Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7, Page 4 Clive Barker's Great and Secret Show #7, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROAD TO HELL #3 (of 3) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Martin Schenk, Todd Lincoln Pencils: Diogenese Neves Covers: Diogenese Neves Part 3 of 3 The third issue gets your blood pumping in its terrifying, macabre and action packed climax! After surviving his personal purgatory, Frank and the last members of his crew race against all obstacles to escape Foreman's full court attack. Finally reaching the end of the deadly road, Frank unwittingly infects our reality with a heavy dose of hell. Get Road To Hell #3 now, from the team that's bringing Hack/Slash to the big screen! View: Road To Hell #3, Cover Road To Hell #3, Page 1 Road To Hell #3, Page 2 Road To Hell #3, Page 3 Road To Hell #3, Page 4 Road To Hell #3, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPER BAD JAMES DYNOMITE #4 Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Xavier Cook, Mitchell Marchand Pencils: Robert Reed, Darren Huang, Ming Chi Cheng Covers: Robert Reed, Darren Huang, Ming Chi Cheng Dynomite returns home from jail to find that Kane has kidnapped his main squeeze. Kane's gone too far! First he set him up, and now he has taken his woman, leaving this super cool brother with a burning need for lovin'. How evil! Dynomite must go to Kane's hideout, rescue his lady, and get rid of his nemesis once and for all. The Big Pay Back! View: Super Bad James Dynomite #4, Cover Super Bad James Dynomite #4, Page 1 Super Bad James Dynomite #4, Page 2 Super Bad James Dynomite #4, Page 3 Super Bad James Dynomite #4, Page 4 Super Bad James Dynomite #4, Page 5 Source: IDW Publishing
THE TRANSFORMERS: SPOTLIGHT - HOT ROD (3 of 5) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Simon Furman Pencils: Nick Roche Covers: Nick Roche, James Raiz Continuing a series of one-shots focusing on some of the best-loved (or loathed) characters from the TRANSFORMERS Universe. This month, the spotlight falls on HOT ROD, as the daredevil Autobot undertakes a solo mission firmly filed and stamped: impossible! But what is the Magnificence, and how does it all connect with HOT ROD's first- disastrous-mission? By Simon Furman (The Transformers: Stormbringer) and Nick Roche (Transformers Spotlight: Shockwave). Veteran TF artist James Raiz provides a variant cover, too. View: The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Roche Cover The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Raiz Cover The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Roche Sketch Incentive Cover The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Raiz Sketch Incentive Cover The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Page 1 The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Page 2 The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Page 3 The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Page 4 The Transformers: Spotlight - Hot Rod, Page 5 UPDATED: 11/14/2006 - added pages 4-5 & variant covers, updated pages 1-3 Source: IDW Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BATTLE POPE #11 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Tony Moore, Cory Walker, Val Staples Covers: Tony Moore, Cory Walker, Val Staples DOUBLE-SIZED ISSUE! Santa has seen better days. God condemning the entire planet has put him out of business (surely condemned kids aren't good enough for presents) and he is NOT happy about that. Meanwhile, Jesus is depressed about all this holiday cheer overshadowing his birthday. They meet! They fight! It's Jesus vs. Santa - NO HOLDS BARRED! Holiday fun for all - IN JULY! MATURE READERS View: Battle Pope #11, Cover Battle Pope #11, Page 1 Battle Pope #11, Page 2 Battle Pope #11, Page 3 Battle Pope #11, Page 4 Battle Pope #11, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEATH JR VOLUME 2 #2 (of 3) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Gary Whitta Pencils: Ted Naifeh Covers: Chris Bourassa Part 2 of 3 Death, Jr. has managed to get himself into yet another fix, this time at his Dad's workplace. Certain he needs some intervention, Pandora has escaped from the Nazi-esque Camp Happy Trails to help him. But will they be able to fix the problem this time around, or will they need to call in some additional help? View: Death Jr Volume 2, Cover Death Jr Volume 2, Page 1 Death Jr Volume 2, Page 2 Death Jr Volume 2, Page 3 Death Jr Volume 2, Page 4 Death Jr Volume 2, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GIRLS #19 (1 of 6) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Joshua Luna Pencils: Jonathan Luna Covers: Jonathan Luna Part 1 of 6 The beginning of the end... MATURE READERS View: Girls #19, Cover Girls #19, Page 1 Girls #19, Page 2 Girls #19, Page 3 Girls #19, Page 4 Girls #19, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe
INVINCIBLE #36 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Ryan Ottley, Bill Crabtree Covers: Ryan Ottley, Bill Crabtree The Re-animen strike! After months of careful planning and preparation D.A. Sinclair unleashes his undead automations on Upstate University. Luckily, a young man named Mark Grayson just happens to be attending classes there. He’ll be able to do something to stop them - he’s INVINCIBLE! View: Invincible #36, Cover Invincible #36, Page 1 Invincible #36, Page 2 Invincible #36, Page 3 Invincible #36, Page 4 Invincible #36, Page 5 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JACK STAFF #12 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Paul Grist Pencils: Paul Grist Covers: Paul Grist Meet Mister Punch: He's a three foot bundle of hate and right now the person he hates most of all is Jack Staff! View: Jack Staff #12, Cover Jack Staff #12, Page 1 Jack Staff #12, Page 2 Jack Staff #12, Page 3 Jack Staff #12, Page 4 Jack Staff #12, Page 5 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SCRIBBLER GN Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Daniel Schaffer Pencils: Daniel Schaffer Covers: Daniel Schaffer We're all part Yin and part Yang, but Suki's Yang is trying to get out! Witness the Siamese Burn, an experimental machine designed to eliminate multiple personalities. And it works! Suki is down to her last unwanted identity, but now she's losing time and the machine is changing into something that's going to turn her world inside out. And that unwanted identity... what do you do when it turns out to be you? View: The Scribbler GN, Cover The Scribbler GN, Page 1 The Scribbler GN, Page 2 The Scribbler GN, Page 3 The Scribbler GN, Page 4 The Scribbler GN, Page 5 The Scribbler GN, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OUTLAW NATION Publisher: Image Comics/Desperado Publishing Writers: Jamie Delano Pencils: Goran Sudzuka Covers: Goran Sudzuka Originally published by Vertigo from 2000-2002, the 19-issue saga tells the tale of Story Johnson, a 100 year-old semi-deranged amnesiac pulp fiction-writer returning home from 25 years MIA in Vietnam. All Story wants is to recover his missing time and catch up with Johnson Family members. Trouble is, a lot of them have "disappeared," and those that are left have put the blame on him. MATURE READERS View: Outlaw Nation, Cover Outlaw Nation, Page 1 Outlaw Nation, Page 2 Outlaw Nation, Page 3 Outlaw Nation, Page 4 Outlaw Nation, Page 5 Outlaw Nation, Page 6 Outlaw Nation, Page 7 Outlaw Nation, Page 8 Outlaw Nation, Page 9 Outlaw Nation, Page 10 Outlaw Nation, Page 11 Outlaw Nation, Page 12 Outlaw Nation, Page 13 Outlaw Nation, Page 14 Outlaw Nation, Page 15 Outlaw Nation, Page 16 Outlaw Nation, Page 17 Outlaw Nation, Page 18 Outlaw Nation, Page 19 Outlaw Nation, Page 20 Outlaw Nation, Page 21 Outlaw Nation, Page 22 Outlaw Nation, Page 23 Outlaw Nation, Page 24 Source: Newsarama
PAUL JENKINS' SIDEKICK #4 (of 5) Publisher: Image Comics/Desperado Publishing Writers: PAUL JENKINS Pencils: CHRIS MORENO Covers: CHRIS MORENO Part 4 of 5 Watch with barely contained indifference as the Stoat fends off his employer's advances! Take a half-hearted peek as Bling saves an entire hot tub full of soapy strippers from certain doom! And rear back with disgust as the indomitable Maid of Honor, Pony, blights the landscape of every crime scene she encounters! MATURE READERS View: Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #4, Cover Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #4, Page 3 Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #4, Page 4 Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #4, Page 5 Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #4, Page 6 Paul Jenkins' Sidekick #4, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER - GUILTY PLEASURES #2 (of 12) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Laurell K. Hamilton Adapter: Stacie M. Ritchie Pencils: Brett Booth Covers: Brett Booth Part 2 of 12 Anita Blake tries to stay away from vampires whenever she can - after all, she’s known as "the Executioner" among her kind after killing so many of them when they’ve gone beyond their legal status. And yet she finds herself battling the vampire Aubrey in the “Guilty Pleasures” night club after a particularly poorly planned bacherlorette party. But Aubrey is the least of her worries when another vampire named Jean-Claude takes her to see Nikolaos, the vampire master of St. Louis. especially when Anita finds herself trapped in a dungeon that is swarming with were-rats! View: Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Guilty Pleasures #2, Cover Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Guilty Pleasures #2, Page 1 Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Guilty Pleasures #2, Page 2 Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Guilty Pleasures #2, Page 3 Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter - Guilty Pleasures #2, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CABLE & DEADPOOL #34 (2 of 2) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Reilly Brown Covers: Mark Brooks Inks: Jeremy Freeman Colorist: Gotham Entertainment Group Letters: Dave Sharpe "THE DOMINO PRINCIPLE: FALLING INTO PLACE", Part 2 of 2 The DOMINO PRINCIPLE comes to an explosive conclusion as CABLE's confrontation with the SIX PACK and their newest member leads to a very difficult decision for all concerned -- ruin a country on the brink of salvation or let Cable tip the first domino towards WORLD DOMINATION! View: Cable & Deadpool #34, Cover Cable & Deadpool #34, Page 1 Cable & Deadpool #34, Page 2 Cable & Deadpool #34, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CIVIL WAR #5 (of 7) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mark Millar Pencils: Steve McNiven Covers: Steve McNiven Inks: Dexter Vines Colorist: Morry Hollowell Letters: Chris Eliopoulos Part 5 of 7 Featuring villains, villains, villains! Sides change and chaos reigns as the evildoers of the Marvel Universe make their presence felt in a new and shocking way! But when the underworld gets involved, can the Punisher be far behind? View: Civil War #5, Cover Civil War #5, Variant Cover Civil War #5, Page 1 Civil War #5, Page 2 Civil War #5, Page 3 Civil War #5, Page 4 Civil War #5, Page 9 (no text, from Newsarama) UPDATED: 11/14/2006 - added pages 1-4 & variant cover Source: PopCultureShock and Newsarama
DAREDEVIL: FATHER #6 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Joe Quesada Pencils: Joe Quesada Covers: Joe Quesada Inks: Danny Miki Colorist: Richard Isanove Letters: Chris Eliopoulos The story so big, so emotional, and so personal has now expanded to six issues! This is the pulse-pounding conclusion that will rock Daredevil down to his very roots! It’s the end of the road for serial killer Johnny Sockets, but before he’s gone, Daredevil and his world will never be the same. View: Daredevil: Father #6, Cover Daredevil: Father #6, Page 2 Daredevil: Father #6, Page 3 Daredevil: Father #6, Page 4 Daredevil: Father #6, Page 5 Daredevil: Father #6, Page 14 (no text, from Newsarama) Daredevil: Father #6, Page 15 (no text, from Newsarama) Daredevil: Father #6, Page 16 (no text, from Newsarama) Daredevil: Father #6, Page 17 (no text, from Newsarama) UPDATED: 11/14/2006 - added pages 4-5, updated pages 2-3 Source: PopCultureShock and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GHOST RIDER #5 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Daniel Way Pencils: Javier Saltares Covers: Mark Texeira Inks: Mark Texeira Colorist: Dan Brown Letters: Joseph Caramagna "VICIOUS CYCLE", Part 5 of 5 Once upon a time, Johnny Blaze had a wife, a family and his own carnival-everything a stunt-riding yahoo could ever want. Then it all went to Hell...literally. Now back on Earth, Johnny has one last chance to reconcile his life before he has to immerse himself in death. Featuring a guest appearance by...SATAN! ONGOING SERIES View: Ghost Rider #5, Cover Ghost Rider #5, Page 1 Ghost Rider #5, Page 2 Ghost Rider #5, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IRON MAN #13 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Daniel Knauf Pencils: Patrick Zircher Covers: Adi Granov Inks: Scott Hanna Colorist: Edgar Delgado Letters: Joseph Caramagna CIVIL WAR Tie-In! He’s perhaps the most misunderstood figure in the whole of CIVIL WAR! But now, get inside the mind of Tony Stark, and learn why he feels that superhuman registration is necessary, and why he’s taken it upon himself to lead the charge for its implementation! Big changes are in store for IRON MAN in the post-CIVIL WAR landscape, and the build-up begins here! View: (no text) Iron Man #13, Cover Iron Man #13, Page 1 Iron Man #13, Page 2 Iron Man #13, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOON KNIGHT #6 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Charlie Huston Pencils: David Finch Covers: David Finch Inks: Danny Miki Colorist: Frank D'Armata Letters: Joseph Caramagna "GLORIES SUCH AS THESE", Part 6 of 6 It’s never about speed or slick moves or razor-sharp reflexes. It’s about what you can take. It’s about how much pain you can absorb. How many times you can hit the mat, bloody and dazed, and still get up. That’s where glory is forged. That’s where one earns the grace of God. Or in this case, Khonshu, God of Vengeance. Marc Spector’s taken their best shot. Taskmaster. The Profile. The entire Committee. Question is, are they ready for his? ONGOING SERIES View: Moon Knight #6, Cover Moon Knight #6, Page 1 Moon Knight #6, Page 2 Moon Knight #6, Page 3 Moon Knight #6, Page 4 Moon Knight #6, Page 5 Moon Knight #6, Page 10 (inks, from Comic Book Resources) Moon Knight #6, Page 11 (inks, from Comic Book Resources) Moon Knight #6, Page 13 (inks, from Comic Book Resources) Moon Knight #6, Page 14 (inks, from Comic Book Resources) Moon Knight #6, Page 15 (pencils, from Comic Book Resources) Moon Knight #6, Page 16 (pencils, from Comic Book Resources) Source: PopCultureShock and Comic Book Resources
MS. MARVEL #9 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Reed Pencils: Michael Wieringo Covers: Michael Wieringo Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Dave Sharpe BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT! Rogue appears in the pages of MS. MARVEL! But, if Rogue is a friend, why is Carol Danvers attacking her?! What can Beast of the X-Men do to help? And what does Ms. Marvel’s old call sign “Warbird” have to do with ANY of this?! Writer Brian Reed is joined by special guest artist Mike Wieringo in part one of a tingling two-part saga! View: Ms. Marvel #9, Cover Ms. Marvel #9, Page 1 Ms. Marvel #9, Page 2 Ms. Marvel #9, Page 3 Ms. Marvel #9, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SQUADRON SUPREME #7 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: J. Michael Straczynski Pencils: Gary Frank Covers: Gary Frank Inks: Jonathan Sibal Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Joseph Caramagna Iran, Africa, and the international community have felt the wrath of America’s top fighting force, but what happens when the war is brought home to the Squadron? Has someone been able to gather a group up that can challenge the Squadron Supreme for world supremacy? View: Squadron Supreme #7, Cover Squadron Supreme #7, Page 1 Squadron Supreme #7, Page 2 Squadron Supreme #7, Page 3 Squadron Supreme #7, Page 4 Squadron Supreme #7, Page 5 UPDATED: 11/14/2006 - added page 5 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THUNDERBOLTS #108 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Tom Grummett Covers: Tom Grummett Inks: Gary Erskine Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Richard Starkings ZEMO vs. the GRANDMASTER in a climactic confrontation! Civil War has fractured the superhuman community -- but are they willing to band together for one brief moment -- to give ZEMO the ultimate power he needs to save the world -- even if it could also mean sacrificing the planet to the mysterious Guardian Protocols? And most importantly... will the THUNDERBOLTS trust ZEMO with so much power? View: Thunderbolts #108, Cover Thunderbolts #108, Page 1 Thunderbolts #108, Page 2 Thunderbolts #108, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #36 (4 of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: J. Michael Straczynski Pencils: Gary Frank Covers: Gary Frank Inks: Jonathan Sibal Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Joseph Caramagna "GOD WAR", Part 4 of 6 Stranded in another dimension, the F.F. find themselves hunted by the warriors from the dread world of Acheron...and its ruler, Thanos, won’t rest until he possesses the one weapon which will give him dominion over the entire cosmos - the mind of young Reed Richards! It’s an ultimate shocker! View: (no text) Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Cover Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Page 1 Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Page 2 Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Page 3 Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Page 4 Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Page 6 Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Page 7 Ultimate Fantastic Four #36, Page 12 Source: Comic Book Resources
UNION JACK #3 (of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christios Gage Pencils: Mike Perkins Covers: Mike Perkins Inks: Andrew Hennessy Colorist: Laura Villari Letters: Cory Petit Part 3 of 4 The Corruptor has turned Union Jack’s allies into enemies! Can Britain’s champion withstand the combined might of Sabra, the Arabian Knight and Countess Val? And it’s all-out chaos as the deadly villainess Ecstasy mounts an assault on MI5 headquarters! View: Union Jack #3, Cover Union Jack #3, Page 1 Union Jack #3, Page 2 Union Jack #3, Page 3 Union Jack #3, Page 4 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) Union Jack #3, Page 5 (no text, from Comic Book Resources) UPDATED: 11/14/2006 - updated pages 1-3 Source: Wizard Universe and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT IF?: SPIDER-MAN - THE OTHER Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Peter David Pencils: Khoi Pham Covers: Mark Brooks Letters: Rus Wooton In "The Other," Peter Parker returned from the dead and embraced his "inner spider." But WHAT IF the detente that was reached between man and arachnid had not ended there? What if the man known as Peter Parker had been completely consumed by his inner, bestial impulses, and became more spider than man? View: What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Cover What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 1 What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 2 What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 3 What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 4 (no text, from Newsarama) What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 6 (inks) What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 8 (no text, from Newsarama) What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 9 (no text, from Newsarama) What If?: Spider-Man - The Other, Page 12 (no text, from Newsarama) UPDATED: 11/14/2006 - added pages 1-3 and 6 Source: Wizard Universe, Wizard Universe and Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHITE TIGER #1 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Tamora Pierce, Timothy Liebe Pencils: Philippe Briones Covers: David Mack Inks: Don Hillsman Colorist: Chris Sotomayor Letters: Rus Wooton "A HERO’S COMPULSION", Part 1 of 6 Roaring out of the pages of Daredevil, the new White Tiger makes a ferocious debut, courtesy of the dynamic scripting of NY Times best-selling fantasy author Tamora Pierce (Trickster’s Queen, The Will of the Empress) and masterful penciling of rising star Phil Briones (La Geste des Chevaliers-Dragons, Les Seigneurs d’Agartha). Angela del Toro knows pain: Her uncle Hector Ayala, the former White Tiger, killed. Her FBI partner, murdered. Her career, ruined. Her mentor, Matt Murdock, jailed. And the hurt is just beginning....The Yakuza’s bloodthirsty Sano Orii returns, a genocidal shadow organization appears, and a new-but-old super-powered madman is looking to put the squeeze on White Tiger. Armed with mystical amulets---and finally in costume---White Tiger demands answers! But will she survive long enough to ask the right questions? ONGOING SERIES View: White Tiger #1, Cover White Tiger #1, Page 1 White Tiger #1, Page 2 White Tiger #1, Page 3 White Tiger #1, Page 4 White Tiger #1, Page 5 White Tiger #1, Page 23 (no text, from Newsarama) Additional Pages: - (unsure about page number) White Tiger #1, Additional Page 1 Source: PopCultureShock and Newsarama
ASTONISHING X-MEN #18 (6 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 6 of 6 It’s the jaw-dropping conclusion to “Torn!” How will Emma’s betrayal affect the team?! Will the Hellfire Club stand victorious?! This issue also sets up the events leading into John and Joss’ final arc of Astonishing X-Men! Don’t miss it! View: Astonishing X-Men #18, Cover Astonishing X-Men #18, Page 1 Astonishing X-Men #18, Page 2 Astonishing X-Men #18, Page 3 Astonishing X-Men #18, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #3 (of 8) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Roger Cruz Covers: Marko Djurdjevic Inks: Victor Olazaba Colorist: Val Staples Letters: Nate Piekos "A LIFE OF THE MIND", Part 3 of 8 There is a place far stranger than the School For Gifted Youngsters, where secrets and mutant horrors are kept away from the greater world. That place is the mind of Charles Xavier. Now his exceptional students have to help Professor X escape that which he fears most! View: X-Men: First Class #3, Cover X-Men: First Class #3, Page 1 X-Men: First Class #3, Page 2 X-Men: First Class #3, Page 3 Source: Wizard Universe
CHECKMATE #8 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Greg Rucka Pencils: Jesus Saiz Covers: Jesus Saiz Checkmate clashes with a rival agency on American soil! View: Checkmate #8, Cover Checkmate #8, Page 2 Checkmate #8, Page 3 Checkmate #8, Page 4 Checkmate #8, Page 5 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERGIRL #11 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Joe Kelly Pencils: Ian Churchill, Norm Rapmund Covers: Ian Churchill Supergirl joins the Outsiders, but does she have what it takes? Plus, meet the boy of Kara's dreams! View: Supergirl #11, Cover Supergirl #11, Page 2 Supergirl #11, Page 3 Supergirl #11, Page 4 Supergirl #11, Page 5 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW AVENGERS #25 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Jim Cheung Covers: Jim Cheung Inks: John Dell Colorist: Dave Stewart Letters: Comicraft CIVIL WAR Tie-In! Tony Stark is gearing up for the final battle of the Civil War and he thinks he has it all under control. But Tony has made a fatal mistake and he will pay the price. The future of the Avengers begins here!! Regular writer Brian Bendis welcomes very special guest artist Jimmy Cheung! View: New Avengers #25, Cover New Avengers #25, Page 1 New Avengers #25, Page 2 New Avengers #25, Page 3 New Avengers #25, Page 4 Source: PopCultureShock ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INFINITEENS #1 Publisher: Moonstone Books Writers: Zeu Pencils: Zeu Covers: Zeu War! Mankind is at the very brink of extinction as mindless Event Freaks, powerful humans infected by alien super particles, destroy everything in their wake. And as the flames threaten to engulf the globe, hope is reborn anew in the tiny coastal village of Cape Ruseur, New England, where four childhood friends unite to turn the tide of destruction and fight for life and justice. Infiniteens is a superhero saga about the end of the world. Infiniteens is a touching tale about human hearts and how the best in us can emerge in our darkest hour. View: Infiniteens #1, Cover A Infiniteens #1, Cover B Infiniteens #1, Page 1 Infiniteens #1, Page 2 Infiniteens #1, Page 3 (no text) Source: Newsarama
