TOTAL PREVIEWS: 21 ANTARCTIC PRESS Gold Digger #71 Twilight X War #2 (of 7) DARK HORSE COMICS Blade of the Immortal #109 (3 of 5) Conan #24 Mature Readers Star Wars: Republic #82 (2 of 3) DC COMICS Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #3 (of 4) Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy #1 (of 6) DC COMICS/VERTIGO COMICS Hellblazer #216 Mature Readers Testament #2 Mature Readers Ex Machina #17 Mature Readers DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT Red Sonja #4 IMAGE COMICS Girls #9 Mature Readers Rex Mundi #16 MARVEL COMICS Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4 (10 of 12) Generation M #3 Marvel Knights 4 #26 New Mangaverse #1 (of 5) Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1 (of 5) Spider-Woman: Origin #2 (of 5) Uncanny X-Men #468 (2 of 3) X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1 (of 5) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOLD DIGGER #71 Publisher: Antarctic Press Writer: Fred Perry Artist: Fred Perry View: Gold Digger #71, Cover Gold Digger #71, Page 1 Gold Digger #71, Page 2 Gold Digger #71, Page 3 Gold Digger #71, Page 4 Gold Digger #71, Page 5 Source: Antarctic Press ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TWILIGHT X WAR #2 (of 7) Publisher: Antarctic Press Writer: Joseph Wight Artist: Joseph Wight View: Twilight X War #2, Cover Twilight X War #2, Page 2 Twilight X War #2, Page 3 Twilight X War #2, Page 4 Twilight X War #2, Page 5 Twilight X War #2, Page 6 & 7 Twilight X War #2, Page 8 Twilight X War #2, Page 9 Twilight X War #2, Page 10 & 11 Twilight X War #2, Page 12 & 13 Twilight X War #2, Page 14 Twilight X War #2, Page 15 Source: Antarctic Press ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #109 (3 of 5) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Hiroaki Samura Artist: Dustin Nguyen Shortcut #3 (of 5) Drugged and helpless, Manji's unconscious body is a bloody plaything in the hands of two demented medical examiners! Working for Habaki Kagimura, Burando and Mozen are determined to tap into the secrets of the kessen-chu, the mystical bloodworms that heal Manji's wounds and grant him near-immortality. As Mozen decides to take a direct, heavy-handed approach, the competitive, backstabbing Burando waits gleefully in the wings with katana and scalpel at the ready. Horror, politics, and squabbling surgeons, as Hiroaki Samura takes his award-winning samurai epic down a disturbing, gory pathway. FOR MATURE READERS View: Blade of the Immortal #109, Cover Blade of the Immortal #109, Page 1 Blade of the Immortal #109, Page 2 Blade of the Immortal #109, Page 3 Blade of the Immortal #109, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONAN #24 Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: Kurt Busiek Artists: Cary Nord, Tony Harris (Cover) Fresh from his triumphs in the City of Thieves with a willing, wanton wench at his side, Conan's out for the good life-drinking, debauchery, and a nighttime looting spree so unrestrained that even the crowned heads of Zamora are displeased. All this attention-getting sets a rogue as wily as Conan on his tail, and if that wasn't enough, the Cimmerian's ways might just place him on the business end of an entire army. A perfect jumping-on point for new readers, featuring a new stage in Conan's life! FOR MATURE READERS View: Conan #24, Cover Conan #24, Page 1 Conan #24, Page 2 Conan #24, Page 3 Conan #24, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS: REPUBLIC #82 (2 of 3) Publisher: Dark Horse Writer: John Ostrander Artist: Jan Duursema The Hidden Enemy part 2 (of 3) A battle rages on the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk. Victory is in sight for the clone armies of the Republic, led by Jedi Masters Yoda, Luminara Unduli, and Quinlan Vos, but none of them are aware that victory will lead to a betrayal that will change the galaxy forever. There is one chance to survive, and one course remaining to any who survive ... The fate of the Jedi Order is sealed, but a single Jedi may find a path to the future ... or to the grave. View: Star Wars Republic #82, Cover Star Wars Republic #82, Page 1 Star Wars Republic #82, Page 2 Star Wars Republic #82, Page 3 Star Wars Republic #82, Page 4 Source: Dark Horse
Note: When images don't display (usually those from Buzzscope), copy the URL into the same window that appeared -or- press the Go button next to your Address bar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEVEN SOLDIERS: MISTER MIRACLE #3 (of 4) Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: Billy Dallas Patton There's a new Super Escape Artist in town! Baron Bedlam is here to steal Mister Miracle's thunder with a death-defying act that must be seen to be believed! What is the secret of the Living Waveform? Who are the Plastic People? Shilo Norman faces the dark night of the soul when he finally confronts Dark Side! With the most shocking conclusion you will see in a comic this year, you must not miss MISTER MIRACLE #3! View: Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #3, Cover Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #3, Page 1 Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #3, Page 2 Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #3, Page 3 Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle #3, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY #1 (OF 6) Publisher: DC Comics Writer: Joe Kubert Artist: Joe Kubert Comics legend Joe Kubert returns to DC's legendary unit in the all-new 6-issue miniseries SGT. ROCK: THE PROPHECY, based on a true story! From North Africa to the Rhine, Sgt. Rock and the combat-happy Joes of Easy Company have faced insurmountable odds thrown at them by the Axis powers and lived to tell the tale. But when they find themselves caught in the No Man's Land of the Balkans searching for a religious prize that could ultimately decide the outcome of WWII, have our heroes finally been given a mission that will stop them in their tracks? It's 1943, and World War II has reached fever pitch. Somewhere deep within a smoldering, war-torn village in Nazi-occupied Lithuania hides a secret treasure that must be found and returned to the U.S. — unharmed — by any means necessary. It's up to the trusted G.I.s of Easy to save the day. But once they discover what the "prize" really is, will they be able to follow through with the mission? More important, will they want to? Join Rock, Ice Cream Soldier, Bulldozer, Little Sure Shot and the rest of Easy this month for this hard-hitting and provocative tale told as only Joe Kubert could deliver it! View: Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy #1, Page 1 Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy #1, Page 2 & 3 Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy #1, Page 4 Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy #1, Page 5 Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy #1, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HELLBLAZER #216 Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Writer: Denise Mina Artist: Leonardo Manco Now, award-winning novelist Denise Mina (Garnethill, Deception, Field of Blood), one of the hottest rising talents in 21st-century fiction, takes over Vertigo's longest-running title with the 7-part story "Empathy is the Enemy." Mina and ongoing artist Leonardo Manco open one of the most haunting chapters yet in John Constantine's macabre career. Constantine, still brooding over his recent ordeal, meets Chris Cole, an ordinary bloke who made the mistake of messing with a "harmless" bit of magic. He looks to Constantine to pull him out from the nightmare. But when Cole drops the name of an infamous Scottish occultist, Constantine realizes the nightmare is just getting under way — and he's about to plunge in. Wrapped in the unique look of acclaimed painter Greg Lauren's eerie covers, the new era of HELLBLAZER is sure to become an overnight legend. FOR MATURE READERS View: Hellblazer #216, Cover Hellblazer #216, Page 1 Hellblazer #216, Page 2 Hellblazer #216, Page 3 Hellblazer #216, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TESTAMENT #2 Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Writer: Douglas Rushkoff Artist: Liam Sharp The explosive new series by best-selling author Douglas Rushkoff (Coercion, Club Zero-G) and acclaimed artist Liam Sharp (The Possessed) continues. The authorities strike down anti-war protesters with a wrath echoing that of the angry God who rained fire on Sodom and Gomorrah. Just as Lot couldn't save his wife from turning into a pillar of salt, Jake is too distracted by his lust for Dinah to rescue his true love, Miriam, from an even more horrifying verdict. FOR MATURE READERS View: Testament #2, Cover Testament #2, Page 1 Testament #2, Page 2 Testament #2, Page 3 Testament #2, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EX MACHINA #17 Publisher: DC Comics/Wildstorm Writer: Brian K. Vaughan Artist: Tony Harris A daring new storyline begins in this perfect jumping-on point for the multiple Eisner-winning series! The year is 2003, and the U.S. is on the brink of war with Iraq. Mayor Hundred must deal with violent demonstrators on both sides, or risk a battle on the homefront. FOR MATURE READERS View: Ex Machina #17, Cover Ex Machina #17, Page 1 Ex Machina #17, Page 2 Ex Machina #17, Page 3 Ex Machina #17, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope
Note: When images don't display (usually those from Buzzscope), copy the URL into the same window that appeared -or- press the Go button next to your Address bar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RED SONJA #4 Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Writers: Michael Avon Oeming, Mike Carey Artists: Mel Rubi, Marc Silvestri (Cover), Mel Rubi (Cover), Cully Hamner (Cover), Billy Tan (Cover) In issue #4 Sonja barely escapes the treachery that nearly ender her quest... and works with the mischievous Fa to raise up an army of Zedda's to destroy the King. Just one problem during their infiltration of the King's stronghold Sonja faces the one foe with whom she cannot do battle! View: Red Sonja #4, Cover Red Sonja #4, Page 1 Red Sonja #4, Page 4 Red Sonja #4, Page 5 Red Sonja #4, Page 10 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GIRLS #9 Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Joshua Luna Artist: Jonathan Luna Welcome to the food chain. FOR MATURE READERS View: Girls #9, Cover Girls #9, Page 1 Girls #9, Page 2 Girls #9, Page 3 Girls #9, Page 4 Girls #9, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- REX MUNDI #16 Publisher: Image Comics Writer: Arvid Nelson Artist: Juan Ferreyra "PATH TO EMPIRE" Julien's investigation into the mystery of the Grail leads him to a opulent party where he and the Duke of Lorraine finally meet. Romantic sparks begin to fly between Julien and Lorraine's daughter - much to the annoyance of Genevieve, Julien's old flame! Meanwhile, the world slips further and further towards war… View: Rex Mundi #16, Cover Rex Mundi #16, Page 1 Rex Mundi #16, Page 2 Rex Mundi #16, Page 3 Rex Mundi #16, Page 4 Rex Mundi #16, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #4 (10 of 12) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Peter David Artist: Mike Wieringo THE SPIDER-MAN CROSSOVER EVENT OF THE DECADE ENDS HERE! // The fourth and final month of “The Other,” a startling super-story spanning four months that has turned the wall-crawler’s world upside down! The next stage in Spidey’s history starts here, True Believer! Peter has been pushed farther than he ever has been before. Farther than anyone should. So what changes are in store for him and, indeed, those he loves most? Can he go back to who he was? Does he want to? View: Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4, Cover Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4, Page 1 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4, Page 2 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4, Page 3 Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #4, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERATION M #3 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Paul Jenkins Artist: Ramon Bachs DECIMATION! Reporter Sally Floyd tells the story of those rocked by the decimating effects of House of M. One such story is that of Frederick J. Dukes, A.K.A. The Blob! There’s someone out there that doesn’t want these stories to be told and is willing to do anything to silence those who are talking... View: Generation M #3, Cover Generation M #3, Page 1 Generation M #3, Page 2 Generation M #3, Page 3 Generation M #3, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope
Note: When images don't display (usually those from Buzzscope), copy the URL into the same window that appeared -or- press the Go button next to your Address bar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 #26 Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Aguirre-Sacasa Artists: Valentine Delandro, Andy Brase (Cover) Sacrifices have been made, dark forces are gathering like storm clouds over Whisper Hill, the abandoned home of the deceased witch Agatha Harkness, and the Fantastic Fourís powers are short-circuiting. With the malevolent Salem Seven about to open a portal to the land of the dead, can the FF afford to stay away? View: Marvel Knights 4 #26, Cover Marvel Knights 4 #26, Page 1 Marvel Knights 4 #26, Page 2 Marvel Knights 4 #26, Page 3 Marvel Knights 4 #26, Page 4 Marvel Knights 4 #26, Page 5 Marvel Knights 4 #26, Page 6 Source: Newsarama ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW MANGAVERSE #1 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: C. B. Cebulski Artist: Tommy Ohtsuka The story they said would never be told! It's been a dark time since we last saw the Mangaverse. Most of the heroes have been driven underground, and now someone's killing them one by one! Join writer C.B. Cebulski (writer and consultant on the original Mangaverse comics) and artist Tommy Ohtsuka (from the super-popular manga and anime series Slayers and Rescue Angels) for five issues of nonstop action! Whether you're a fan of the original Mangaverse or just a fan of exciting comicsóthe New Mangaverse is the place to be! View: New Mangaverse #1, Cover New Mangaverse #1, Page 1 New Mangaverse #1, Page 2 New Mangaverse #1, Page 3 New Mangaverse #1, Page 4 New Mangaverse #1, Page 5 New Mangaverse #1, Page 6 New Mangaverse #1, Page 7 New Mangaverse #1, Page 9 (no text) (from Comic Book Resources) New Mangaverse #1, Page 18 (no text) (from Comic Book Resources) Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SENTINEL SQUAD O*N*E #1 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: John Layman Artists: Aaron Lopresti, Pasqual Ferry (Cover) DECIMATION TIE-IN! Discover the origin of the Sentinel Squad! How did they come together and become the elite group of soldiers to pilot the Sentinels that have made their presence known at the Xavier Institute? View: Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Cover Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Page 1 Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Page 2 Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Page 3 Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Page 4 Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Page 5 Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Page 6 Sentinel Squad O*N*E #1, Page 18 (no text) (from Comic Book Resources) Source: Newsarama and Comic Book Resources ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIDER-WOMAN: ORIGIN #2 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Michael Bendis, Brian Reed Artist: Luna Brothers The epic mini-series continues! Young Jessica Drew’s life takes a scary turn as she joins forces with shadowy Hydra, a terrorist organization bent on world domination! Eisner Award-winning scribe Brian Michael Bendis (NEW AVENGERS) and red-hot Marvel newcomer Brian Reed (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN video game) join forces with the fantastic visuals of The Luna Brothers (ULTRA, GIRLS) to continue the spine-tingling saga of Spider-Woman’s early years! View: Spider-Woman: Origin #2, Cover Spider-Woman: Origin #2, Page 1 Spider-Woman: Origin #2, Page 2 Spider-Woman: Origin #2, Page 3 Spider-Woman: Origin #2, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNCANNY X-MEN #468 (2 of 3) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writer: Chris Claremont Artist: Chris Bachalo “GREY’S END” DECIMATION Tie-In! // Marvel Girl’s entire family has been placed on the intergalactic wanted list! The X-Men are the only thing that stands between the Greys and their extraterrestrial executioners! Part 2 (of 3) View: Uncanny X-Men #468, Cover Uncanny X-Men #468, Page 1 Uncanny X-Men #468, Page 2 Uncanny X-Men #468, Page 3 Uncanny X-Men #468, Page 4 Source: Buzzscope ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- X-STATIX PRESENTS: DEAD GIRL #1 (of 5) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Peter Milligan, Nick Dragotta Artist: Mike Allred It’s hard to keep a good girl down...especially when she’s Dead! That’s right, True Believers, hold onto you’re freaking hats! After a brief hiatus caused by their, ahem, deaths, everyone’s favorite mutants are back! And this time, they’re bringing a host of...questions with them. Like why do some heroes and villains keep on dying, only to return from the dead? And why do other heroes and villains bite the bullet, only to remain dead? Who decides on this craziness? Is it some karmic wheel in the sky? Some fickle finger of fate? Or is it just some guy in the marketing department? Well, one such deceased villain, named The Pitiful One, is going to find out. When the Pitiful One decides that he’s tired of being dead, he assembles a posse of Marvel’s deadest villains to attack the world of the living. And it’s up to Doctor Strange to stop him and his evil cohorts—but he needs help from...well, you know. With Kraven the Hunter, Tike Alicar, and a few other surprise, dead guests. View: X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Cover X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Page 1 X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Page 2 X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Page 3 X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Page 4 X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Page 10 X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Page 13 X-Statix Presents: Dead Girl #1, Page 23 Source: Buzzscope
