TOTAL PREVIEWS: 57 ANTARCTIC PRESS 02 - Yeti vs Vampire #1 ARCHIE COMICS 02 - Archie Digest #249 02 - Betty & Veronica Spectacular #86 02 - Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 2 TP DARK HORSE COMICS 03 - Conan: The Cimmerian #5 03 - The Goon Volume 3 #30 03 - The Helm #4 03 - Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight & Knave Of Swords TP (Novel) 04 - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #35 (4 of 4) 04 - Style School Volume 3 GN 04 - Trigun Maximum Volume 13: Double Duel TP DC COMICS 04 - Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog 17 - Robin Volume 4 #180 (4 of 6) - added 11/18/2008 17 - Supergirl Volume 5 #35 (5 of 10) - added 11/18/2008 17 - Tiny Titans #10 - added 11/18/2008 05 - Trinity #25 (of 52) DC COMICS/WILDSTORM 17 - Ex Machina #39 Mature Readers - added 11/18/2008 18 - Stormwatch PHD #16 - added 11/18/2008 18 - The X-Files Volume 2 #1 (of 7) - added 11/18/2008 DEVIL'S DUE PUBLISHING 05 - Demon Wars Volume 2: Demon Spirit #3 (of 3) 05 - Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode #2 (of 3) DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT 16 - Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2 - added 11/17/2008 19 - Red Sonja Volume 4 #39 - added 11/19/2008 16 - Savage Tales #10 - added 11/17/2008 FANTAGRAPHICS 05 - Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13 HAYS ENTERTAINMENT 19 - Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1 - added 12/12/2008 IMAGE COMICS 16 - Bad Planet #6 - added 11/17/2008 06 - Dead Space HC 06 - Dynamo 5 #18 06 - Firebreather Volume 2 #3 06 - Invincible #55 07 - Lucha Libre Volume 1: Heroing's A Full-Time Job (Tips Appreciated) TP 07 - Pax Romana #4 07 - Spawn #186 (2 of 2) MARVEL COMICS 07 - The Age Of The Sentry #3 08 - Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #578 08 - Avengers/Invaders #6 08 - Deadpool Volume 3 #4 (1 of 2) 08 - Ender's Game Battle School #2 09 - Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561 09 - Foolkiller: White Angels #5 09 - Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29 09 - Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35 10 - Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #30 10 - Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6 10 - Moon Knight Volume 5 #24 10 - Punisher #64 Mature Readers 11 - Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25 11 - Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5 (of 6) 11 - Thunderbolts #126 11 - Ultimate Fantastic Four #58 12 - Uncanny X-Men #504 (1 of 4) 12 - X-Factor Volume 3 #37 12 - X-Men: Legacy #218 12 - X-Men: Worlds Apart #2 13 - Young X-Men #8 - updated 12/24/2008 VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT 13 - Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC
YETI VS VAMPIRE #1 Publisher: Antarctic Press Writers: Miles Gunter Pencils: Kelsey Shannon Covers: Kelsey Shannon From the twisted creative minds that brought you Bastard Samurai—Miles Gunter (NYC Mech, Zombee, Weird War Tales) and Kelsey Shannon (Invincible, X-Men: Unlimited, Batman Adventures)—come brain-eating steroid monks; psycho werewolf punks; severed, screaming heads on fire; point-blank napalm strikes—and that's just the first 12 pages! A team of explorers journey to the highest reaches of the Himalayas, where humans cannot survive. There they find an ancient doorway guarded by monks whose sole purpose is to keep what lies beyond from the eyes of Man, for beyond the doorway dwell creatures more powerful than any other on Earth. But these are no ordinary explorers. In fact, they aren't even men. And so the fury begins! Get ready for breakneck horror action like you've never seen before! Get ready for Yeti vs. Vampire! View: Yeti vs Vampire #1, Cover Yeti vs Vampire #1, Page 1 Yeti vs Vampire #1, Page 2 Yeti vs Vampire #1, Page 3 Yeti vs Vampire #1, Page 4 Yeti vs Vampire #1, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCHIE DIGEST #249 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Mike Pellowski, Various Pencils: Randy Elliott, Tim Kennedy, Various Covers: Stan Goldberg "DREAM SCENE" What’s the perfect remedy to being stuck in class on a cold winter day? When you’re Archie, it’s daydreaming of beach balls and bikinis, of course! "STOP WATCH" Mr. Weatherbee welcomes the inevitable first mishap of the semester – once Archie, Jughead and Reggie get in trouble, the school year can officially begin! PLUS: Other new and classic tales! BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups! View: Archie Digest #249, Cover Archie Digest #249, Page 1 Archie Digest #249, Page 2 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #86 Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Dan Parent Pencils: Dan Parent Covers: Dan Parent SPECIAL HOLIDAY ISSUE! "JINGLES ALL THE WAY" The Sugar Plum fairy is convinced that Betty and Veronica are being manipulated by Archie; while Jingles the Elf thinks Archie would be better off without the girls. They each decide to take matters into their diminutive hands – by adopting human forms to distract the teens! Will their diversions dismantle the love triangle for good, or will there be a merry… and romantic… Christmas for everyone after all? View: Betty & Veronica Spectacular #86, Cover Betty & Veronica Spectacular #86, Page 1 Betty & Veronica Spectacular #86, Page 2 Betty & Veronica Spectacular #86, Page 3 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SELECT VOLUME 2 TP Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Mike Gallagher, Ken Penders, Kent Taylor, Mike Kanterovich Pencils: Art Mawhinney, Patrick Spaziante, Ken Penders, Harvey Mercadoocasio, Rich Koslowski Covers: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante THE NEW SERIES OF SONIC COLLECTIONS FEATURING CLASSIC TALES FROM SONIC SUPER SPECIALS CONTINUES! Following in the smashing success of the Sonic Archives series, Archie continues the proud tradition of reprints with Sonic Select! These fully restored and re-mastered 6×9 inch graphic novels feature the best stories taken from the original Sonic Super Specials! Volume 2 presents stories from such classic specials as “Knuckles’ Chaotix”, “Super Sonic vs. Hyper Knuckles”, “Mecha Madness”, and “Sonic Live!” Now these hard-to-find stories are conveniently collected in this handsome volume, allowing fans from today and yesterday to add to their stash of Sonic comics, or start a whole new collection! Join the fun and become a part of Archie-Sonic history! View: Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 2 TP, Cover Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 2 TP, Page 1 Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 2 TP, Page 2 Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 2 TP, Page 3 Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 2 TP, Page 4 Sonic The Hedgehog Select Volume 2 TP, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers
CONAN: THE CIMMERIAN #5 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Timothy Truman Pencils: Tomas Giorello, Richard Corben Covers: Frank Cho Colorists: Jose Villarrubia "THE WOLF'S PROMISE" A child that Conan's grandfather saved from death many years ago-now an old man-seeks to return the favor, but can he get to Conan and Caollan before Horsa's warriors capture their Cimmerian prey? And what good is an old man against Aesir soldiers and the vicious witch Olva? Thorgeir the Berserker gets his second round with Conan, and Caollan shows just how tough and wily a Cimmerian woman can be in battle--even when outnumbered. Richard Corben contributes stunning flashback scenes featuring Connacht, Conan's grandfather. In this issue, Corben brings us to a dark, seemingly hopeless time in the older Cimmerian's life, when he was betrayed and enslaved. View: Conan: The Cimmerian #5, Cover Conan: The Cimmerian #5, Page 1 Conan: The Cimmerian #5, Page 2 Conan: The Cimmerian #5, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE GOON VOLUME 3 #30 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Eric Powell Pencils: Eric Powell Covers: Eric Powell Colorists: Dave Stewart The war with Labrazio is reaching its boiling point as Franky faces his greatest moral dilemma. And it has nothing to do with his pants! Writer/artist Eric Powell teams with acclaimed colorist Dave Stewart for another nail-biting adventure of The Goon! * 2008 Eisner Award winner for Best Painter and Best Writer/Artist (Humor). "No one has done such quality tongue-deeply-in-cheek horror hilarity since Bruce Campbell took up chainsaw and boomstick in Army of Darkness." -Wizard magazine View: The Goon Volume 3 #30, Cover (from DH) The Goon Volume 3 #30, Page 1 The Goon Volume 3 #30, Page 2 The Goon Volume 3 #30, Page 3 The Goon Volume 3 #30, Page 4 The Goon Volume 3 #30, Page 5 Source: Dark Horse Comics, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE HELM #4 Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: Jim Hardison Pencils: Bart Sears Covers: Bart Sears Inkers: Randy Elliott Colorists: Dan Jackson There's been some good news and bad news for Matt Blurdy. First off, he slew the necromancer out to kill him-good news! But then it turned out that this dark wizard was none other than Damien, Matt's heinous ex-boss . . . totally weird news. And then Jill discovered the sword in Matt's closet, put two and two together, and freaked the hell out-bad, bad news! Trouble is, she could be right . . . either the world is actually in peril and the worst evil yet is closing in, or someone and his talking helmet need to be committed. Is Matt truly the Chosen One, or has he gone completely off his nut? Only one thing's for certain, people: it's time to roll perfect 20s. View: The Helm #4, Cover The Helm #4, Page 1 The Helm #4, Page 2 The Helm #4, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LANKHMAR BOOK 7: THE KNIGHT & KNAVE OF SWORDS TP (Novel) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Fritz Leiber Dark Horse's republication of Fritz Leiber's immortal tales of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser reaches a turning point with this new edition of Leiber's final stories of the two intrepid adventurers. Their journeys have taken them from one side of Nehwon to the other, facing life-risking peril at every turn. Now, in a set of stories that show us Fafhrd and the Mouser both on their own and together, they will face some of their most challenging obstacles, and-against assassins, angry gods, and even Death himself-the duo must battle for their very lives. * Original fans of Leiber, and new fans of the continuing Lankhmar series, will want the new installment of Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser's adventures. * The seventh and last book by Leiber. The series is continued in the next novel by acclaimed fantasy writer Robin Wayne Bailey. View: Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight & Knave Of Swords TP, Cover Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight & Knave Of Swords TP, Page 7 Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight & Knave Of Swords TP, Page 8 Lankhmar Book 7: The Knight & Knave Of Swords TP, Page 9 Source: Dark Horse Comics
STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #35 (4 of 4) Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Writers: John Jackson Miller Pencils: Brian Ching Covers: Brian Ching Colorists: Michael Atiyeh "VINDICATION", Part 4 of 4 At long last, Knights of the Old Republic will conclude Zayne's long journey as a fugitive Jedi Padawan-but not before an astounding climax that will set a brand-new path for him to follow! Zayne and his former Master, Lucien Draay, will be tempted by the dark side while the Jedi Knights war among themselves and the city-planet Coruscant burns around them. The final showdown! View: Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #35, Cover Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #35, Page 1 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #35, Page 2 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic #35, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STYLE SCHOOL VOLUME 3 GN Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Various Dark Horse's third volume of Japan's leading manga and anime instructional magazine is on the way! Learn the techniques of Japan's top manga and anime artists in Style School, showing step-by-step methods to help today's up-and-coming illustrators master the use of pen, brush, paint, marker, screen tones, computer modeling, and other tricks of the trade. Gain insight into the weapons of choice of today's top creators, especially those brands and tools that are so hard to find outside Japan. See for the first time the eye-popping art of tomorrow's manga and anime stars, with page after gorgeous page of spectacular visual imagination. And find out how to submit your work to be considered for publication in upcoming issues of SS Magazine in Japan! * Many "How to" techniques for many different art styles! * Hundreds of full-color and black-and-white illustrations! * A must-have book for any aspiring manga or anime artist. View: Style School Volume 3 GN, Cover Style School Volume 3 GN, Page 13 Style School Volume 3 GN, Page 14 Style School Volume 3 GN, Page 15 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRIGUN MAXIMUM VOLUME 13: DOUBLE DUEL TP Publisher: Dark Horse Comics By: Yasuhiro Nightow The stage is set for the chaotic climax to this nonstop thrill ride! Vash the Stampede has seen a lifetime's worth of fighting, space travel, and gunplay. Now his twelve-volume trek is almost at an end. But after a savage beating, can Vash defeat his foes, keep his friends safe, and save the universe? More of the eyeball-blistering action and interstellar intrigue that you've come to expect await you in Trigun Maximum Volume 13: Double Duel! Trigun Maximum reaches its final chapter! View: Trigun Maximum Volume 13: Double Duel TP, Cover Trigun Maximum Volume 13: Double Duel TP, Page 1 Trigun Maximum Volume 13: Double Duel TP, Page 2 Trigun Maximum Volume 13: Double Duel TP, Page 3 Source: Dark Horse Comics ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: KINGDOM COME SPECIAL: MAGOG Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Peter J. Tomasi Pencils: Fernando Pasarin Covers: Alex Ross, Dale Eaglesham with Nathan Massengill (Incentive) He was Lance Corporal David Reid of the Justice Society of America until he was killed in action and resurrected by Gog as his herald - MAGOG. But who is David Reid? Does he truly believe in Gog? And to what lengths will he go in order to find justice in this world? View: Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog, Ross Cover Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog, Page 1 Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog, Page 2 Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog, Page 3 Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog, Page 4 Justice Society of America: Kingdom Come Special: Magog, Page 5 Source: Newsarama
TRINITY #25 (of 52) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, Mike Norton and Karl Kesel, Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher, Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens Covers: Andy Kubert, Jesse Delperdang Part 25 of 52 The heroic Trinity is long gone and their legacy fades by the minute. But where exactly are Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman – and will they ever return? Don't miss the halfway point in this action-fueled, weekly series exploring the three greatest heroes of all time! View: Trinity #25, Cover Trinity #25, Page 1 Trinity #25, Page 2-3 Trinity #25, Page 4 Trinity #25, Page 13 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEMON WARS VOLUME 2: DEMON SPIRIT #3 (of 3) Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: R.A. Salvatore, Andrew Dabb Pencils: Nadir Balan, Mostafa Moussa Covers: Tim Seeley, Julius Gopez Part 3 of 3 The battle for Corona continues! Still struggling against the forces of evil that threaten all she knows, Pony fights on... however, in the midst of the madness comes the one person she never wanted to see again... Her estranged husband Conner! Also, Elbryan comes face to face with the giants that serve demons... how can this little David hope to defeat multiple Goliaths? Written by New York Times-bestselling fantasy author R.A. Salvatore! View: Demon Wars Volume 2: Demon Spirit #3, Seeley Cover Demon Wars Volume 2: Demon Spirit #3, Page 1 Demon Wars Volume 2: Demon Spirit #3, Page 2 Demon Wars Volume 2: Demon Spirit #3, Page 3 Demon Wars Volume 2: Demon Spirit #3, Page 4 Demon Wars Volume 2: Demon Spirit #3, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HALLOWEEN: THE FIRST DEATH OF LAURIE STRODE #2 (of 3) Publisher: Devil's Due Publishing Writers: Stef Hutchinson Pencils: Jeff Zornow Covers: Jeff Zornow, Leonardo Manco, Peter Fielding Part 2 of 3 Halloween’s original troubled damsel continues to reconcile the death of her friends by slipping down into a haze of depression and drugs. The Shape reappears to her on her graduation day, but nobody will heed her calls for help. Dr. Loomis may be her only hope, even as the town’s hate for him festers. -Tells the story of what happened to Laurie Strode between the films HALLOWEEN 2 and HALLOWEEN: H20! -Featuring beloved Halloween character Sam Loomis! -Featuring a breathtaking alternate cover by horror legend Leonardo Manco (Hellblazer, Doom, Werewolf by Night)! -Retailer Incentive cover by Tim Seeley and Lizzy John, artists of the original HALLOWEEN miniseries! -Written by the director of HALLOWEEN: 25 Years of Terror! View: Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode #2, Seeley Cover Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode #2, Page 1 Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode #2, Page 2 Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode #2, Page 3 Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode #2, Page 4 Halloween: The First Death Of Laurie Strode #2, Page 5 Source: Devil's Due Publishing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASTLE WAITING VOLUME 3 #13 Publisher: Fantagraphics Writers: Linda Medley Pencils: Linda Medley Covers: Linda Medley In the conclusion to what is possibly the greatest bowling sequence ever committed to the comics page, the teams are (of course) in a dead heat right down to the very last frame. Will Chess save the day? Will Tolly lose his lucky sapphire? Will Dayne apologize for being such a jerk? All this, plus Rackham in a dress and a new job for Dr. Fell as Linda Medley's fantasy continues! View: Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13, Cover Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13, Page 1 Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13, Page 2 Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13, Page 3 Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13, Page 4 Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13, Page 5 Castle Waiting Volume 3 #13, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
DEAD SPACE HC Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Antony Johnston Pencils: Ben Templesmith Covers: Ben Templesmith The prequel to the all-new blockbuster sci-fi survival horror game from Electronic Arts! On the distant mining colony of Aegis VII, something strange and alien lurks beneath the surface… a mysterious artifact that brings nothing but trouble to the isolated workforce. As the arrival of the famous planetcracker ship Ishimura fast approaches, security officer Bram Neumann finds himself caught between religious fervor, miners slowly going insane, and the machinations of the mining corporation itself as he races to discover the secrets of the Marker… before it destroys them all! DEAD SPACE is available on the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC this October. Winner of the E3 Game Critic’s award for best Action/Adventure game of 2008, DEAD SPACE is a must buy for any fan of sci-fi and horror games! Collects DEAD SPACE #1-6 View: Dead Space HC, Cover Dead Space HC, Page 1 Dead Space HC, Page 2 Dead Space HC, Page 3 Dead Space HC, Page 4 Dead Space HC, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DYNAMO 5 #18 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Jay Faerber Pencils: Mahmud A. Asrar, Marcio Takara, Ron Riley Covers: Mahmud A. Asrar, Marcio Takara, Ron Riley The new Dynamo 5 team faces their greatest challenge as Tower City becomes overrun by an army of super-villains. Meanwhile, the original team begins to realize they’ve made a terrible mistake. View: Dynamo 5 #18, Cover Dynamo 5 #18, Page 1 Dynamo 5 #18, Page 2 Dynamo 5 #18, Page 3 Dynamo 5 #18, Page 4 Dynamo 5 #18, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIREBREATHER VOLUME 2 #3 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Phil Hester Pencils: Andy Kuhn Covers: Andy Kuhn "ALL THE BEST HEROES ARE..." The first action packed arc nears its earthshaking climax. The violent world of Belloc starts to threaten Duncan’s adopted hometown. Duncan has sworn to defend his friends and family, but will he have to become a murderer to do it? Should appeal to fans of Invincible and Runaways. View: Firebreather Volume 2 #3, Cover Firebreather Volume 2 #3, Page 1 Firebreather Volume 2 #3, Page 2 Firebreather Volume 2 #3, Page 3 Firebreather Volume 2 #3, Page 4 Firebreather Volume 2 #3, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INVINCIBLE #55 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Robert Kirkman Pencils: Ryan Ottley, Fco Plascencia Covers: Ryan Ottley, Fco Plascencia "LOCK DOWN, BUT NOT OUT!" Omni-Man has been awaiting execution in a Viltrumite Prison for months, but Allen the Alien has different plans for Invincible’s father. The stage is set for the final confrontation with the Viltrumites –- and it all starts here! View: Invincible #55, Cover Invincible #55, Page 1 Invincible #55, Page 2 Invincible #55, Page 3 Invincible #55, Page 4 Invincible #55, Page 5 Source: Major Spoilers
LUCHA LIBRE VOLUME 1: HEROING'S A FULL-TIME JOB (TIPS APPRECIATED) TP Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Jerry Frissen Pencils: Bill, Fabien M, Gobi, Ohm Covers: Bill It’s the first complete stories chronicling the wild adventures of the Luchadores Five, Tequila and Tikitis, collected for the first time! Also includes bonus behind-the-scenes artwork. It’s perfect way to sample the hilarious mix of superheroes and masked wrestling that received a 2008 Eisner Award nomination! COLLECTS ISSUES 1-5 View: Lucha Libre Volume 1: Heroing's A Full-Time Job (Tips Appreciated) TP, Cover Lucha Libre Volume 1: Heroing's A Full-Time Job (Tips Appreciated) TP, Page 5 Lucha Libre Volume 1: Heroing's A Full-Time Job (Tips Appreciated) TP, Page 6 Lucha Libre Volume 1: Heroing's A Full-Time Job (Tips Appreciated) TP, Page 7 Lucha Libre Volume 1: Heroing's A Full-Time Job (Tips Appreciated) TP, Page 8 Lucha Libre Volume 1: Heroing's A Full-Time Job (Tips Appreciated) TP, Page 9 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAX ROMANA #4 Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Jonathan Hickman Pencils: Jonathan Hickman Covers: Jonathan Hickman The wars of unification have ended and Rome is stronger than ever. Was it enough to change the future and push humanity to new heights? Find out in the epic conclusion of PAX ROMANA. View: Pax Romana #4, Cover Pax Romana #4, Page 5 Pax Romana #4, Page 6 Pax Romana #4, Page 7 Pax Romana #4, Page 8 Pax Romana #4, Page 9 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPAWN #186 (2 of 2) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Todd McFarlane, Brian Holguin Pencils: Whilce Portacio, Todd McFarlane Covers: Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio "ENDGAME", Part 2 Last issue, everything changed! The world of SPAWN was rocked by the most stunning moment in the series' sixteen year history. And now, the mystery deepens... Sides are chosen and secrets are revealed… Experience SPAWN’s bold new direction with the all-star creative team of Todd McFarlane, Whilce Portacio and Brian Holguin. The second printing of #185 will also be in stores on 11/19. View: Spawn #186, Cover Spawn #186, Page 1 Spawn #186, Page 2 Spawn #186, Page 3 Spawn #186, Page 4 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE AGE OF THE SENTRY #3 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Paul Tobin, Jeff Parker Pencils: Nick Dragotta Covers: Dave Bullock, Sal Buscema Inkers: Gary Martin Colorists: Val Staples Letters: Dave Lanphear Irradiated creek water turns a trouble-making hillbilly named Junior into a deadly match for The Sentry! Unfamiliar with Ozark ways, our hero is also bound by the Code of the Hills to marry cousin Ellie! How can the Golden Guardian of Good defeat…MOUNTAIN MAN? PLUS: What good is the power of a million exploding suns when it comes to romance? None! So, when the Sentry gets called in for his most confounding task ever, advising Manoo on how to win the heart of his true love, Gtt-Chow, the Sentry turns to a real expert: Millie the Model! But can even her expert guidance help when Gtt-Chow hooks up with a notorious interstellar arms dealer? Two titanic tales in one tiny View: The Age Of The Sentry #3, Bullock Cover The Age Of The Sentry #3, Buscema Cover The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 1 The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 2 The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 3 The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 4 The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 5 The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 6 The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 7 The Age Of The Sentry #3, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 2 #578 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mark Waid Pencils: Marcos Martin Covers: Marcos Martin Inkers: Marcos Martin Colorists: Javier Rodriguez Letters: Cory Petit Mark Waid (FANTASTIC FOUR, KINGDOM COME) joins the Spider-team with fan favorite Marcos Martin to bring you part one of this two-part blockbuster! Random earthquakes don’t happen in New York – trust us, we live here. So how did one trap Spidey and a subway car full of New Yorkers underground? But there’s more to these passengers than meets the eye as a high powered mob trial’s verdict is in their hands. And one of them has a crucial connection to Pete’s old boss, J. Jonah Jameson! View: Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #578, Cover Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #578, Page 1 (no text) Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #578, Page 6 (inks) Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #578, Page 9 (inks) Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- AVENGERS/INVADERS #6 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Alex Ross, Jim Krueger Pencils: Steve Sadowski Covers: Olivier Coipel (Incentive), Alex Ross Inkers: Patrick Berkenkotter Colorists: Inlight Letters: Todd Klein "MAN ON FIRE" The titanic team-up of the year continues! With the time-tossed Cap and Namor held by Tony Stark and his Mighty Avengers, Toro and Bucky are off-the-grid under the protective wing of the New Avengers… while the Torch finds himself in the presence of the most powerful threat to the Marvel Universe, whose identity is revealed in this issue! View: Avengers/Invaders #6, Ross Cover Avengers/Invaders #6, Coipel Incentive Cover Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 1 Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 2 Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 3 Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 4 Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 5 Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 6 Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 7 Avengers/Invaders #6, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEADPOOL VOLUME 3 #4 (1 of 2) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Daniel Way Pencils: Paco Medina Covers: Paco Medina "SAY 'HI' TO THE BAD GUY", Part 1 of 2 His mission in “Secret Invasion” completed, Deadpool goes back to business as usual, completely unaware that he’s been sold up the river by a villain of incalculable guile -- a villain who won’t soon forget -- or forgive -- Wade’s sins. As the Skrull War winds to its climactic conclusion, the Merc with a Mouth has no idea that the worst for him is yet ahead. View: Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Cover Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Page 1 Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Page 2 Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Page 3 Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Page 4 Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Page 5 Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Page 6 Deadpool Volume 3 #4, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ENDER'S GAME BATTLE SCHOOL #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christopher Yost, Orson Scott Card Pencils: Pasqual Ferry Covers: Pasqual Ferry Colorists: Frank D'Armata Ender arrives at Battle School and finds it a very dangerous place. It’s his first day there, he’s already a target. And then there’s the game. Can Ender survive the game and become humanity’s one hope of victory over the Formic aliens? Don’t miss the second chapter of Orson Scott Card’s sci-fi masterpiece! View: Ender's Game Battle School #2, Cover Ender's Game Battle School #2, Page 1 Ender's Game Battle School #2, Page 2 Ender's Game Battle School #2, Page 3 Ender's Game Battle School #2, Page 4 Ender's Game Battle School #2, Page 5 Ender's Game Battle School #2, Page 6 Ender's Game Battle School #2, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
FANTASTIC FOUR VOLUME 3 #561 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mark Millar Pencils: Bryan Hitch Covers: Bryan Hitch, Frank Cho (Incentive) Inkers: Paul Neary Colorists: Paul Mounts Letters: Rus Wooton “The Death of the Invisible Woman” concludes, with…well, the death of the Invisible Woman! View: Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Hitch Cover Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Cho Monkey Incentive Cover Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 1 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 2 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 3 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 4 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 5 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 6 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 7 Fantastic Four Volume 3 #561, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOOLKILLER: WHITE ANGELS #5 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Gregg Hurwitz Pencils: Paul Azaceta Covers: Tom Coker Colorists: Nick Filardi Letters: Joe Caramagna "PLAY THE FOOL" Some crimes make you cringe. Some make you sick. And some bore through your eyes and brand themselves onto your brain. The White Angels specialize in the latter. Now they’re about to pay for the crimes -- in blood and tears. The Foolkiller has come for his pound of flesh. View: Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Cover Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 1 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 2 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 3 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 4 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 5 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 6 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 7 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 8 Foolkiller: White Angels #5, Page 9 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GHOST RIDER VOLUME 5 #29 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jason Aaron Pencils: Tan Eng Huat Covers: Marko Djurdjevic Letters: Joe Caramagna This is it, Flamehead fans. The battle you've been waiting years for. Johnny Blaze vs. Danny Ketch. Brother against brother. Ghost Rider against Ghost Rider. Talk about your epic showdowns. This is one for the ages, and it's still only part two of the exciting new arc, "Last Stand of the Spirits of Vengeance." View: Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Cover Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Page 1 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Page 2 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Page 3 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Page 4 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Page 5 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Page 6 Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Page 7 Additional Pages: Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Additional Page 1 (no text, from Major) Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Additional Page 2 (no text, from Major) Ghost Rider Volume 5 #29, Additional Page 3 (no text, from Major) Source: Comic Book Resources, Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #35 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christos Gage Pencils: Sean Chen Covers: Adi Granov Inkers: Sandu Florea Colorists: Jay David Ramos Letters: Joe Caramagna A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! The battle between War Machine and the Skrull invaders rockets to its shattering conclusion! And the Winter Guard is in the thick of it--but as friend or foe? Also, if you've been wondering just how far Rhodey's transformation goes, you do not want to miss this issue, which launches next month's WAR MACHINE #1! View: Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Cover Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Page 1 Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Page 2 Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Page 3 Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Page 4 Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Page 5 Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Page 6 Iron Man: Director Of S.H.I.E.L.D. #35, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
MARVEL ADVENTURES: THE AVENGERS #30 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Jeff Parker Pencils: Ig Guara Covers: Graham Nolan Inkers: Norman Lee Letters: Dave Sharpe THERE'S A TIGRA ON THE LOOSE!: The Griffin is on a rampage, and it's up to the Avengers to stop him! But why is Tigra secretly observing the fight from afar, and why has she been spying on the Avengers for days? And who, in turn, has been spying on HER? Plus, a new Avenger joins the ranks! View: Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #30, Cover Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #30, Page 1 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #30, Page 2 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #30, Page 3 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #30, Page 4 Marvel Adventures: The Avengers #30, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS #6 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Roy Thomas, Alexandre Dumas Pencils: Hugo Petrus Covers: Gerald Parel Inkers: Tom Palmer Colorists: June Chung Letters: Dave Sharpe It’s the final clash of King Louis’ forces and those of Cardinal Richelieu for whose influence will matter most in France. It all goes well for the Musketeers until an agent of the Cardinal appears and arrests d’Artagnan who is accused of conspiring with the enemies of France! This could become a death sentence unless his companions can find an out. How will it end? It’s all here in the concluding chapter of the swashbuckling saga to end them all! View: Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Cover Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Page 1 Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Page 2 Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Page 3 Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Page 4 Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Page 5 Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Page 6 Marvel Illustrated: The Three Musketeers #6, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOON KNIGHT VOLUME 5 #24 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mike Benson Pencils: Mark Texiera Covers: Arthur Suydam Letters: Joe Caramagna "THE DEATH OF MARC SPECTOR", Part 4 With the Thunderbolts hot on Moon Knight’s trail, Norman Osborn pulls out his WMD. Bullseye is on the clock, he’s got a lock on his target, and he’s crazy as a rabid dog. But then again, so is Moon Knight… View: Moon Knight Volume 5 #24, Cover Moon Knight Volume 5 #24, Page 1 Moon Knight Volume 5 #24, Page 2 Moon Knight Volume 5 #24, Page 3 Moon Knight Volume 5 #24, Page 4 Moon Knight Volume 5 #24, Page 5 Moon Knight Volume 5 #24, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUNISHER #64 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Gregg Hurwitz Pencils: Laurence Campbell Covers: Dave Johnson Letters: Cory Petit "GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES: SATAN DUST", Part 4 The first of three story arcs written by three of the hottest writers in crime fiction starts here! Best-selling crime novelist Gregg Hurwitz (The Kill Clause, The Crime Writer) and Laurence Campbell (PUNISHER ANNUAL: THE HUNTED) bring you a tale of death, depravity and revenge south of the border. A little girl dead. By his hand. A line the Punisher swore he’d never cross. Frank Castle has never had less to lose…or more pain to dole out. Cutting a bloody swathe through the dusty Mexican desert town of Tierra Rota, Frank works his way up the food chain of a criminal empire, unaware of what waits for him at the top. An old acquaintance with a familiar -- and unforgettable -- face. MATURE READERS View: Punisher #64, Cover Punisher #64, Page 1 Punisher #64, Page 2 Punisher #64, Page 3 Punisher #64, Page 4 Punisher #64, Page 5 Punisher #64, Page 6 Punisher #64, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
PUNISHER: WAR JOURNAL VOLUME 2 #25 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Rick Remender, Matt Fraction Pencils: Howard Chaykin Covers: Clint Langley Colorists: Edgar Delgado SECRET INVASION TIE-IN! Some sins you can never atone for. In the heart of “Secret Invasion,” as the world faces an enormous threat, as every hero in the Marvel Universe is fighting for the very survival of mankind, Frank Castle and Stuart Clarke are trying very, very hard to kill one another. With no more secrets left to be learned and no more places left to hide, these former allies are left with no other choice but to put the other one in the ground. But what about G.W. Bridge? Who's side is he on? And what about all those Skrulls? Who's gonna kill all of them? View: Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Cover Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Page 1 Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Page 2 Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Page 3 Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Page 4 Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Page 5 Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Page 6 Punisher: War Journal Volume 2 #25, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SQUADRON SUPREME VOLUME 3 #5 (of 6) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Howard Chaykin Pencils: Marco Turini Covers: Greg Land Colorists: Guru-EFX Letters: Joe Caramagna "POWER TO THE PEOPLE: OVERPOWERED!", Part 5 of 6 Nick Fury lost everything the day his Ultimates turned their backs on him, handing him to the Squadron Supreme. But Fury is finding that some old soldier’s habits die hard—and when four fantastically transformed astronauts go public with their powers, Fury makes a move toward a new superhuman vanguard…all this, and a classic Squadron member returns! Part 5 (of 6) View: Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Cover Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Page 1 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Page 2 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Page 3 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Page 4 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Page 5 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Page 6 Squadron Supreme Volume 3 #5, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THUNDERBOLTS #126 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Andy Diggle Pencils: Roberto De La Torre Covers: Francesco Matt Mattina Letters: Comicraft The new creative team of writer Andy Diggle (Losers, Green Arrow: Year One) and penciler Roberto De La Torre (IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D.) shake up Marvel’s most unpredictable team! The events of Secret Invasion have taken Norman Osborn out of Thunderbolts Mountain…and when the cat is away, the mice will play! Bullseye owes Songbird big time – and now it’s time to settle up! A huge upheaval is coming for the T-Bolts, and the beginning tremors are felt here! View: Thunderbolts #126, Cover Thunderbolts #126, Page 1 Thunderbolts #126, Page 2 Thunderbolts #126, Page 3 Thunderbolts #126, Page 4 Thunderbolts #126, Page 15 (inks, from MySpace) Thunderbolts #126, Page 21 (inks, from MySpace) Source: Comic Book Resources, MySpace Comic Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #58 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Joe Pokaski Pencils: Tyler Kirkham Covers: Pasqual Ferry Inkers: Ryan Winn Colorists: Blond Letters: Rus Wooton Ultimatum hits the Baxter Building! As the team is torn apart in more ways than one, the fate of the Fantastic Four rests on the rocky shoulders of the Thing. Ben Grimm steps up and embarks on a hero’s journey to the very center of the Earth to find the one man who can help his imperiled teammates. And that's just the beginning... View: Ultimate Fantastic Four #58, Cover Ultimate Fantastic Four #58, Page 1 Ultimate Fantastic Four #58, Page 2 Ultimate Fantastic Four #58, Page 3 Ultimate Fantastic Four #58, Page 4 Ultimate Fantastic Four #58, Page 5 Ultimate Fantastic Four #58, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources
UNCANNY X-MEN #504 (1 of 4) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Matt Fraction Pencils: Terry Dodson Covers: Terry Dodson Inkers: Rachel Dodson Colorists: Justin Ponsor Letters: Joe Caramagna "LOVELORN", Part 1 of 4 In the depths of his heartache over Kitty Pryde, Colossus goes looking for something-- anything-- to stop his pain...and finds a nightmare from the Old Country running rampant in the States. What's their connection? Elsewhere, Angel and the Beast begin a worldwide quest gathering some of the most unique minds on Earth and run across a hero long thought dormant. Emma checks in to a hotel you have to see to believe while poor Scott sits idly by...oh, and then footage showing the Alaskan Massacre that kicked off MESSIAH COMPLEX is released to the media. Just another day in the life of the all new, all different X-MEN! View: Uncanny X-Men #504, Cover Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 4 Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 5 Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 6 Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 7 Uncanny X-Men #504, Page 8 (inks) Additional Pages: Uncanny X-Men #504, Additional Page 1 (no text, from Newsarama) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources, Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-FACTOR VOLUME 3 #37 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Peter David Pencils: Valentine De Landro Covers: Boo Cook Inkers: Jonathan Sibal Colorists: Jeromy Cox Letters: Cory Petit It’s a showdown in the Motor City as X-Factor goes toe-to-toe with the mysterious Karma organization. And when it seems the team is at its darkest moment, Madrox loses all control. Meanwhile, Val Cooper and her government forces claim to be working in X-Factor’s best interest. But are they really? View: X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Cover X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Page 1 X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Page 2 X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Page 3 X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Page 4 X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Page 5 X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Page 6 X-Factor Volume 3 #37, Page 16-17 (inks) Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN: LEGACY #218 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Mike Carey Pencils: Scott Eaton Covers: Mike Deodato Jr Colorists: Frank D’Armata Letters: Cory Petit Wolverine and Professor X face off against an unholy alliance of enemies old and new, as Sebastian's Shaw's schemes come to fruition. But the greatest danger arises from the most unlikely source, as Xavier's determination to atone for past sins takes him into Daken's scarred and traumatized mind. View: X-Men: Legacy #218, Cover X-Men: Legacy #218, Page 1 X-Men: Legacy #218, Page 2 X-Men: Legacy #218, Page 3 X-Men: Legacy #218, Page 4 X-Men: Legacy #218, Page 5 X-Men: Legacy #218, Page 6 X-Men: Legacy #218, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-MEN: WORLDS APART #2 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Christopher Yost Pencils: Diogenes Neves Covers: David Yardin Inkers: Edgar Tadeo Colorists: Raul Trevino The game is set. The Black Panther, ruler of Wakanda, is being held captive and the military might of his entire kingdom has been turned on the one person who could free him: his wife and queen, Storm. But if Storm chooses to fight her fellow Wakandans and rescue her husband, she does so at a cost: she may not be able to save her teammates, the X-Men, who are in similar peril halfway around the world. Writer Chris Yost (X-FORCE, NEW X-MEN) and up-and-coming artist DIOGENES NEVES pose the question: Does Storm stand by the Black Panther or the X-Men? View: X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Cover X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Page 1 X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Page 2 X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Page 3 X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Page 4 X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Page 5 X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Page 6 X-Men: Worlds Apart #2, Page 7 Source: Comic Book Resources
YOUNG X-MEN #8 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Marc Guggenheim Pencils: Yanick Paquette Covers: Michael Ryan Inkers: Serge LaPointe Colorists: Stephane Peru Letters: Dave Sharpe Discover the secret origin of Ink. The bad-boy of the Young X-Men has been shrouded in mystery, but that ends here, and the truth will shake the team of young mutants. View: Young X-Men #8, Cover Young X-Men #8, Page 1 Young X-Men #8, Page 2 Young X-Men #8, Page 3 Young X-Men #8, Page 4 Young X-Men #8, Page 5 Young X-Men #8, Page 6 Additional Pages: Young X-Men #8, Additional Page 1 (from MySpace) Young X-Men #8, Additional Page 2 (from MySpace) Young X-Men #8, Additional Page 3 (from MySpace) UPDATED: 12/24/2008 - added additional pages 1-3 Source: Comic Book Resources, MySpace Comic Books ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARCHER & ARMSTRONG: FIRST IMPRESSIONS HC Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Writers: Jim Shooter, Bob Layton Pencils: Barry Windsor-Smith Covers: Michael Golden The Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions hardcover edition collects the acclaimed Archer & Armstrong origin story (Archer & Armstrong #0-6) by legendary creators Jim Shooter and Barry Windsor-Smith for the first time, digitally recolored and wrapped in a brand new dust jacket cover by legendary artist, Michael Golden. Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions also features an all-new story written exclusively for this edition. "The Formation of the Sect", by original series creator Jim Shooter and artists Sal Velluto (X-O Manowar) and Bob Almond (Bloodshot), tells the long-awaited story of how and why Armstrong has been pursued by this secret organization all these years. Additional material includes Jim Shooter's full script for the all-new story including an alternate ending, and an exclusive in-depth interview with Jim Shooter on Archer & Armstrong. Archer & Armstrong is a superhero buddy comedy without the tights. Archer is the world s greatest hand-to-hand fighter, an expert marksman, and a seeker of truth and righteousness. Since being murdered by his parents, he has returned from the dead convinced that God has empowered him to right the wrongs of the world. Armstrong is a ten-thousand year old libertine as strong as a battalion who abandoned naive idealism thousands of years ago. He spends his days wandering the world drinking, fighting. And telling stories of his unbelievable adventures throughout history. On the run from an ancient cult and its bumbling agents that have been hunting Armstrong for two thousand years, the unlikely pair team up to face down the threat that could destroy the world! Valiant Entertainment is a character-based entertainment company that owns and manages some of the most popular comic characters ever created across all media, including feature films, television, video games, new media, publishing, and consumer products. Since their creation in 1990, Valiant characters have sold over 80 million comic books, 8 million video games, and Valiant became one of the three leading comic character-based companies globally. In addition, the Valiant characters are often called the most important characters created since the Marvel revolution of the 1960s (Sequart, 2006). VALIANT characters include X-O MANOWAR, BLOODSHOT, HARBINGER, ETERNAL WARRIOR, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, NINJAK, SHADOWMAN, RAI, and QUANTUM & WOODY, among many others. Visit ValiantEntertainment.com for more information. View: Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Cover Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 2 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 3 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 4 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 5 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 6 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 7 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 8 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 9 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 10 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 11 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 12 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 13 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 14 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 15 Archer & Armstrong: First Impressions HC, Page 16 Source: Comic Book Resources
FYI: Your Deadpool links are the Age of Sentry links and Ghost Rider Pages 8 & 9 dont exist. Thanks for the previews though, always enjoy a early preview
BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: GHOSTS #2 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brandon Jerwa Pencils: Jonathan Lau Covers: Dannis Calero Colorists: Romulo Fajardo Jr. Featuring 32 pages of story and art (in a 40 pages comic) depicting Dynamite's first all-new cast of Galactica characters! Written by Brandon Jerwa, with art by Jonathan Lau and covers by Dennis (Legion of Super-heroes) Calero! Ghosts #2 continues as the Ghost Squadron, a black-ops Viper team that calls the Pegasus home and the freelance salvage team from the Orion's Pride come to grips with the new realities of their situation, and a Cylon dominate galaxy! View: Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2, Cover Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2, Page 1 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2, Page 2 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2, Page 3 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2, Page 4 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2, Page 5 Battlestar Galactica: Ghosts #2, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAVAGE TALES #10 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Various Pencils: Various Covers: Fabiano Neves Colorists: Various Letters: Various Dynamite continues to present the most the most savage stories that comic creators have ever told! Each issue of the bi-monthly Savage Tales features a rotating cast of characters and creators featuring the savage and brutal worlds of Red Sonja and more! This month we kick off a brand-new red Sonya two-parter by Mike Lieb and Diego Bernard! Also, look for the continuing stories of Valaka (Part 2) by Doug Murray and Lui Antonio, part 1 of a brand new Hercules story by Doug Murray and Fabiano Neves and the finale of the second arc in the Dynamite saga of Atlantis by Leah Moore, John Reppion and Pablo Marcos! View: Savage Tales #10, Cover Savage Tales #10, Page 1 Savage Tales #10, Page 2 Savage Tales #10, Page 3 Savage Tales #10, Page 13 Savage Tales #10, Page 14 Savage Tales #10, Page 25 Savage Tales #10, Page 26 Savage Tales #10, Page 27 Savage Tales #10, Page 37 Savage Tales #10, Page 38 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BAD PLANET #6 Writers: Steve Niles, Thomas Jane Pencils: Jim Daly, Tim Bradstreet, Dave Kendall Covers: Dave Stevens THE FIRST HALF OF THE BAD PLANET SAGA CONCLUDES! It's a spine-tingling cliffhanger that will leave you with your hair standing on end, praying that the Earth has a quick and painless end. Plus Nikola Tesla's inventions set the stage for an unwitting hero. View: Bad Planet #6, Cover Bad Planet #6, Page 1 Bad Planet #6, Page 2 Bad Planet #6, Page 3 Bad Planet #6, Page 4 Bad Planet #6, Page 5 Sources: Newsarama
ROBIN VOLUME 4 #180 (4 of 6) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Fabian Nicieza Pencils: Freddie E. Williams II Covers: Freddie E. Williams II "SEARCH FOR A HERO: GRAY KNIGHTS", Part 4 of 6 As the Gotham youth gangs run rampant and the "blue-flu" sweeps the indignant Gotham police force, Robin faces off against a surprising yet familiar foe. And what role does Spoiler play in this opponent's grand scheme? View: Robin Volume 4 #180, Cover Robin Volume 4 #180, Page 1 Robin Volume 4 #180, Page 2 Robin Volume 4 #180, Page 3 Robin Volume 4 #180, Page 4 Robin Volume 4 #180, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPERGIRL VOLUME 5 #35 (5 of 10) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Sterling Gates Pencils: Jamal Igle, Keith Champagne Covers: Alex Ross, Stephane Roux (Incentive) "NEW KRYPTON: THE SECRET ORIGIN OF SUPERGIRL", Part 5 of 10 In "New Krypton" part 5, the new creative team continues to shake up Supergirl's life as Kryptonian-human relations are strained even further! The turmoil forces Supergirl to make a terrible decision: does she stand with the Kryptonian, the people she's longed to be reunited with, or with the humans, the race she's sworn to protect? On top of that, one of her greatest foes is reactivated with a burning hatred for anyone from Krypton – Rao help us all! View: Supergirl Volume 5 #35, Ross Cover Supergirl Volume 5 #35, Page 1 Supergirl Volume 5 #35, Page 2 Supergirl Volume 5 #35, Page 3 Supergirl Volume 5 #35, Page 4 Supergirl Volume 5 #35, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TINY TITANS #10 Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Art Baltazar, Franco Pencils: Art Baltazar Covers: Art Baltazar It's girl's day out as Supergirl and Batgirl try to find the perfect location for a tea party. Let's just hope they don't forget about Steaky and Ace! View: Tiny Titans #10, Cover Tiny Titans #10, Page 1 Tiny Titans #10, Page 2 Tiny Titans #10, Page 3 Tiny Titans #10, Page 4 Tiny Titans #10, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EX MACHINA #39 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Brian K. Vaughan Pencils: Tony Harris, Jim Clark Covers: Tony Harris "DIRTY TRICKS" In the shocking conclusion to "Dirty Tricks," the groundwork is laid for the epic tragedy that superhero-turned-mayor Mitchell Hundred first hinted at back in the series' very first issue. MATURE READERS View: Ex Machina #39, Cover Ex Machina #39, Page 1 Ex Machina #39, Page 2 Ex Machina #39, Page 3 Ex Machina #39, Page 4 Ex Machina #39, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
STORMWATCH PHD #16 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Ian Edgington, Christos Gage Pencils: Leandro Fernandez, Francisco Paronzini, Pete Woods Covers: Leandro Fernandez "FULL METAL JACKET" A Soviet-era WMD is en route to the U.S. to exact an obsolete mission of annihilation! Can the combined forces of StormWatch and Jon Drake stop this incredible danger? Plus, The Cybernary backup by Christos Gage and Pete Woods concludes! View: Stormwatch PHD #16, Cover Stormwatch PHD #16, Page 1 Stormwatch PHD #16, Page 2 Stormwatch PHD #16, Page 3 Stormwatch PHD #16, Page 4 Stormwatch PHD #16, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE X-FILES VOLUME 2 #1 (of 7) Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writers: Frank Spotnitz Pencils: Brian Denham Covers: Tony Shasteen, Russell Walks (Incentive) Part 1 of 7 Search for the truth inside this new miniseries based on the hit FOX television show! A research scientist, recently agitated by paranoid fears, is found dead in his suburban D.C. apartment. His sister refuses to accept the coroner's ruling that his death was suicide from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Federal investigator Scully discovers forensic details that would seem to defy rational explanation and when her partner Agent Mulder learns the scientist was working on a top-secret project for a government contractor, Mulder becomes agitated by his own paranoid fears, which eerily parallels the behavior that led to the scientist's death! From show writer Frank Spotnitz View: The X-Files Volume 2 #1, Shasteen Cover The X-Files Volume 2 #1, Page 1 The X-Files Volume 2 #1, Page 2 The X-Files Volume 2 #1, Page 3 The X-Files Volume 2 #1, Page 4 The X-Files Volume 2 #1, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources
RED SONJA VOLUME 4 #39 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Brian Reed Pencils: Walter Geovani Covers: Fabiano Neves, Carlos Rafael, Pablo Marcos Colorists: Vinicius Andrade Know this, reader of these texts– Red Sonja has perished! Fallen in battle with the vile sorcerer Kulan Gath, Sonja gave her life to save all of Hyboria. For a time, the red-maned warrior did journey through Hades at the side of the boatsman Charon. Here, she did learn the truth of her own creation at the hands of the false Goddess Scathach. Twenty winters have passed since last Sonja walked the land. However, now that she has returned, her new incarnation self has yet to learn the truth of her existence, or the reason for her miraculous rebirth… Our opening arc of this exciting and dangerous new direction for Red Sonja concluded last issue and now the confused She-Devil and Osin struggle to move forward and continue the quest for the Blood Dynasty! View: Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Marcos Cover Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Neves Cover Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Rafael Cover Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Page 19 Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Page 20 Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Page 21 Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Page 22 Red Sonja Volume 4 #39, Page 23 Source: Major Spoilers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVITICUS CROSS: SHADOWS OF THE HEART #1 Publisher: Hays Entertainment Writers: Seth Hays, Jose Torres Pencils: Hector Sevilla Covers: Hector Sevilla Colorists: Fransisco Perez Prehistoric Earth is an unforgiving land from which every modern day legend, story, religion, and myth has its roots. Leviticus Cross, a city-kingdom in antiquity, is an ancient human society where disease, uncleanliness, and differences are heavily disdained and punishable by expatriation or worse. But in the shadows of the kingdom lurk human corruption and unspeakable horror, the likes of which no human can survive. But the blood of half-god progenitors has endowed a few otherwise normal men and women with superhuman abilities and the power to deal with these threats. In Leviticus Cross a band of misfit orphans, a young merchant girl, and a demi-god will put their lives on the line to save the people of the society that has shunned them! View: Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Cover Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Page 1 Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Page 2 Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Page 3 Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Page 4 Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Page 5 Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Page 6 Leviticus Cross: Shadows Of The Heart #1, Page 7 ADDED: 12/12/2008 Source: Comic Book Resources
