Archive for the ‘New Releases’Category

New Comics August 4th

Superman: The Last Family Of Krypton #1Superman: The Last Family Of Krypton #1 – Returning to a character he’s long been associated with, legendary writer Cary Bates explores a different side to Superman’s legend in an Elseworlds tale that hinges on the fact that while baby Kal-el has rocketed to the distant planet Earth from his doomed homeworld of Krypton, he was not alone. How does a world handle the emergence of the Last Family of Krypton as Jor-El, Lara and Kal-El make Earth their adopted home?

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08 2010

New Comics July 21

Muppet Snow White #3Muppet Snow White #5 – Queen Piggy will stop at nothing to become ‘the fairest one of all,’ so she has the Swedish Chef cook up a deliciously dastardly plan to take care of Snow White! Series features covers from David Peterson, the Eisner Award-winning creator of Mouse Guard, and James Silvani.

Writer(s): Jesse Blaze Snider
Artist(s): James Silvani

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07 2010

New Comics July 13

The Sixth Gun #1The Sixth Gun #1 – During the darkest days of the Civil War, wicked cutthroats came into possession of six pistols of otherworldly power. The Sixth Gun — the most dangerous of the weapons — vanished.

When the gun surfaces in the hands of an innocent girl, dark forces reawaken. Villains thought long dead set their sights on retrieving the gun and killing anyone in their path. Only Drake Sinclair, a gunslinger with a shadowy past, stands in their way.

(W) Cullen Bunn
(A) Brian Hurtt

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07 2010

New Comics June 30

Batman Beyond #1Batman Beyond #1- Terry McGinnis — the Batman of the future — and an elderly Bruce Wayne — the original Batman — are the sworn protectors of Neo-Gotham. But when someone targets The Dark Knight’s old foes, the new Batman must begin a case that reaches back into Bruce Wayne’s past and puts Terry’s future directly in danger!  Don’t miss the long-awaited return of the popular Batman Beyond franchise in this 6-issue adventure from Emmy Award-nominated animation writer Adam Beechen (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) and artist Ryan Benjamin (Batman & The Outsiders).

(W) Adam Beechen
(A) Ryan Benjamin
Cover by Dustin Nguyen

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06 2010

New Comics June 16

The New Avengers #1The New Avengers #1 – Find out who the New Avengers are, where they call home (gotta see it to believe it!), which Dark Avenger has joined their ranks, and just who the interdimensional demonic threat to our existence is!  These heroes have gathered to take on the threats too dark, too dangerous, and too bizarre for any other team of heroes.  The New Avengers are back!  And Bendis & Immonen are back with the Siege & Secret Invasion colorist Laura Martin!  You didn’t really think Marvel was going to cancel their number one ongoing title did you?  Heck no! Backup feature:  Another brand new oral history of the Avengers chapter by Bendis!

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06 2010

New Comics June 9

Red Sonja #50Red Sonja #50 – A special anniversary issue because you demanded it! When Dynamite made the move to the Queen Sonja series, fans were left without their 50th anniversary issue! No More! This issue features 100 pages of story and art, including new stories from Arvid Nelson, Kevin McCarthy, Raven Gregory as well as reprinting classic stories by Roy Thomas and all! Featuring 4 awesome covers and a forward by Red Sonja writer Mike Carey!

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06 2010

New Comics May 26th

Secret Avengers #1Secret Avengers #1 – Who are the Secret Avengers?  Are they a covert team of heroes working the darkest corners of the globe to stop disaster? Are they part-spy, part-superhero? Are they XXXXXXX’s newest idea to save the world…or all they all of the above?  A new era begins as Marvel’s hottest team takes a 21st century twist

(W) Ed Brubaker  (A) Mike Deodato
Wraparound & Variant Cover by Marko Djurdjevic
Variant Cover by Mike Deodato Heroic Age Variant by David Yardin

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05 2010

New Comics May 19th

Legion Of Super Heroes #1

Legion Of Super Heroes #1


Legion Of Super Heroes #1 – Fan-favorite Legion writer Paul Levitz returns to the 31st century super team he made supreme with an all-new intergalactic era! This exciting series picks up on threads from Geoff Johns’s “Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes” storyline and creates its own all-new ones, including a Green Lantern Corps tie-in and the destruction of a major planet! Rocket on board here as Levitz and rising star artist Yildiray Cinar (Teen Titans) revitalize one of DC’s most beloved franchises starting with an oversized first issue with a variant cover by superstar artist Jim Lee!

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05 2010

New Comics May 12

Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1

Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #1

Batman: The Return Of Bruce Wayne #1 – The most anticipated series of 2010 is here! Superstar writer Grant Morrison tackles his most ambitious project to date with The Return Of Bruce Wayne, a special six-part series that chronicles the return of the original man behind Batman’s cape and cowl! Each issue spans a different era of time and features the dynamic artwork of one of today’s artistic juggernauts, starting with Chris Sprouse (Tom Strong) on the extra-sized issue #1 and Frazer Irving (Seven Soldiers: Klarion) on the 40-page issue #2!

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05 2010

New Comics May 5

IZOMBIE #1

IZOMBIE #1

IZOMBIE #1 – Gwen Dylan is a gravedigger in an eco-friendly cemetery…and a zombie detective. Once a month, she has to eat a human brain – both to keep from going all “Night of the Living Dead,” and to keep her own memories intact. As a result, Gwen’s mind is crowded with the dead person’s thoughts. And lately, she feels compelled to fulfill their final requests. Torn between a mysterious mummy and a dashing young monster-hunter, Gwen is set for adventures beyond imagination! A were-terrier, a swinging ’60s ghost and a pack of paintball blasting vampires complete the cast of I, ZOMBIE. Don’t miss this special debut issue launching Vertigo’s next monster hit, priced at just $1.00!

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04 2010