Previews Aug voor Oct 2004

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DCOMICS................

ACTION COMICS #820 - (Austen/D'Anda) As Superman and Jack Ryder pay their respects to a photographer caught in the crossfire of a supervillain rampage, Silver Banshee comes screaming from the pits of Hell. Cover by Joyce Chin & Arthur Adams.
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FALLEN ANGEL #16 - (David/Lopez/Blanco) Doctor Juris is no longer in power in B?te Noire. On the run from the Hierarchy, it appears the Fallen Angel - his rejected lover - may be his only ally. Cover by Ashley Wood. MR.
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MONOLITH #9 - (Palmiotti & Gray/Winslade) The gangsters retaliate against the downtrodden lower East Siders they've repressed and robbed - by creating a Monolith of their own.
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SOLO #1 - (Tim Sale, Brian Azzarello, Jeph Loeb, Darwyn Cooke & Diana Schutz/Tim Sale) Artist Tim Sale illustrates a follow-up story to Superman For All Seasons (written by Jeph Loeb), a Catwoman/Batman tale (written by Brian Azzarello), a Supergirl adventure (written by Diana Schutz), and more. 48 pp.
SUPERMAN #210 - (Azzarello/Lee/Williams) For Tomorrow continues. When Superman inadvertently sets off a series of catastrophic events after destroying the Vanishing Tech, Wonder Woman must intervene and attempt to put an end to the chaos. But Superman has plans of his own.
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MILO MANARA'S ODYSSEYS OF GIUSEPPE BERGMAN TPB - (Milo Manara) Presents two tales of Manara's heroic traveler, including the brand-new The Odyssey of Giuseppe Bergman - that parallels the legendary voyage of Odysseus - and the bonus tale Seeing the Stars Again, in which a dying man asks Bergman to look after a beautiful young woman. 128 pp. MR.
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WITCHING #5 - (Vankin/Mark Buckingham) Decades ago, 10-year-old witch Elsa Grimston learned the meaning of horror on Halloween night, when an evening of fun trick-or-treating went terribly wrong. Cover by Tara McPherson. MR.
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AUTHORITY: REVOLUTION #1 - (Ed Brubaker/Dustin Nguyen/Richard Friend) Come the Revolution part 1 of 12. Following the events of Coup D'?tat, the Authority has settled into its role as governing body of the United States. The other major world powers have adjusted to the regime change, but many Americans are unhappy to lose their rights. Can a second American Revolution be far behind? MR.
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COUP D'?TAT TPB - (Ed Brubaker, Joe Casey, Robbie Morrison & Micah Wright/Jim Lee/Carlos D'Anda/Al? Garza/Whilce Portacio/various) Tao has tricked the U.S. government into committing an interdimensional atrocity, and only the Authority can save the planet. Collects Coup D'?tat: The Authority, Coup D'?tat: Stormwatch, Coup D'?tat: Wildcats and Coup D'?tat: Sleeper. Plus, pinups that appeared in Coup D'?tat: Afterword. When The Authority decides to take control of the situation - and the world - their actions send out shock waves that shake the foundation of the Eye of the Storm universe. 112 pp. MR.
OCEAN #1 - [of 6] (Warren Ellis/Chris Sprouse/Karl Story) Orbiting Jupiter is the moon Europa, a hard orb floating in frigid space. Lying beneath Europa's half-mile-thick mantle of shear ice is an ocean, the only one in the solar system that's not on Earth. And within those cold waters could rest the key to life on Earth - and possibly its extinction. Cover by Michael Golden.
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MARVEL COMICS................


BLACK WIDOW #2 - [of 6] (Morgan/Parlov & Sienkiewicz) Marvel Knights. With the help of a retired agent from her S.H.I.E.L.D. days, the Black Widow investigates the murder of a woman and makes a startling discovery. Cover by Greg Land. MR.
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BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS #2 - [of 5] (Way/Dillon) Marvel Knights. The untold story of Daredevil's ultimate nemesis is revealed at last. Featuring cameos by Daredevil, Elektra, the Kingpin and the Punisher. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. MR.
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ELEKTRA: THE HAND #3 - [of 5] (Yoshida/Gossett) Marvel Knights. The First Impression part 3. As The Hand's power continues to grow, Kagenobu Yoshioka's grasp on Japan tightens. When he begins teaching their secret martial arts knowledge and mystic skills to the young Eliza Martinez, all of Yoshioka's planning threatens to come undone.
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EMMA FROST #16 - (Bollers/Pagulayan) Bloom part 4 of 6. For the second time in her life, Emma's mutant powers of telepathy are blossoming - but this time, she has someone to help her learn how to control them. Cover by Greg Horn.
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INCREDIBLE HULK V. 8: BIG THINGS TPB - (Bruce Jones/Mike Deodato Jr., Darick Robertson & Dougie Braithwaite) When Banner awakens in a post-apocalyptic future, his problems are just beginning. The mastermind behind the plot that made him a fugitive has big plans for the Hulk. Collects Incredible Hulk #70-76. 192 pp.
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MAN-THING: WHATEVER KNOWS FEAR... TPB - (Hans Rodionoff/Kyle Hotz) The movie prequel exploring the disappearance of the local sheriff in a backwater bayou town plagued by mysterious and horrific events. Collects Man-Thing #1-3 - plus Savage Tales #1, the creature's first appearance, and Adventure Into Fear #16, the story that inspired the movie. 112 pp. MR.
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MYSTIQUE #20 - (Sean McKeever/Manuel Garcia) Quiet part 1 of 5. The Quiet Man's identity is revealed. Mystique has to figure out how to assassinate Professor Charles Xavier. Cover by Mike Mayhew.
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STOKER'S DRACULA #1 - [of 4] B&W. (Roy Thomas/Dick Giordano) Comics legends Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano reunite to complete their unfinished ink-wash adaptation of Bram Stoker's classic tale of vampire horror, Dracula. Originally serialized in Marvel horror magazines Vampire Tales and Legion of Monsters. 48 pp.
VENOM VS. CARNAGE #4 - [of 4] (Milligan/Crain) It's a symbiote battle royale as Venom, Carnage and their new offspring - Toxin - go head-to-head. Can Spider-Man bring peace to these three family members before they destroy New York?
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DARKHORSE COMICS................

IMAGE COMICS................

HUMANKIND #3 - (Daniel/Conrad/Richard & Tanya Horie) All Roads Lead To (New) Rome part 3 of 5. Bruno is a human on the run. Detective Alia Sparrow, head of the planet's Human Crimes Unit, sympathetically hides Bruno away, where he meets and befriends a legendary samurai.
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PSCYTHE #2 - [of 2] B&W. (Texeira) Angela stalks her first bounty. Little does she know, the hunter will become the hunted. Plus, Industry of War (Raskin & Lelling). Former gang member Eddie Vierra is released from prison amid street-level suspicions that he's turned state's evidence. 40 pp. MR.
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SPAWN #139 - (Holguin & McFarlane/Medina & Miki) Relist. Previous orders are cancelled. Hellbound part 1. What would you do to save a loved one from a fate beyond imagining? Cover by Greg Capullo & Todd McFarlane.
WITCHBLADE #80 - (Marz/Choi/Buccellato) Witch Hunt part 1. Someone wants New York City Police detective Sara Pezzini dead, and not even the Witchblade will be enough to keep her from harm.
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VAMPIRELLA: HALLOWEEN 2004 - (Conner/Palmiotti/Faerber/Dub) Leading off the scare is Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner. Next up is a meet-and-greet with Vampirella and her friend Pantha, by Jay Faerber and Grafiksismik's Dub and crew. Cover by Alex Horley. 48 pp.
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VAMPIRELLA COMICS MAGAZINE #6 (BERETON VIRGIN COVER) - B&W. Features a virgin art cover by Dan Brereton without any cover lines obstructing the image. Limited to 1,000 copies. 48 pp.
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DAWN OF WAR: CANNON HAWKE SPECIAL - (J.T. Krul/Koi Turnbull) Cannon returns in his own story, tied-in with the Dawn of War mini-series. As Cannon races to stop Kiani from triggering an all-out war, he remembers how even at a young age, her animosity toward humankind drove her spirit.
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FATHOM: DAWN OF WAR #2 - (Krul/Caldwell/Gorder) As Marqueses moves forward with his master plan, Kiani makes a discovery that causes alliances to end and enemies to swarm.
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SOULFIRE #3 - (Loeb/Turner/Steigerwald) Now begins Malikai's ultimate quest. But can he, Grace, and the rest of the crew possibly survive... The Dragon?
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WORLDWATCH #4 - B&W. (Austen/Derenick/Rapmund) Rex Farrow has discovered War Woman on a date with Monarch, and someone's handed him the Celestial Sphere, the greatest power in the universe. MR.
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BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA #2 - [of 5] (Pulido/Hilinski) Belladonna begins to hunt down those responsible for her death, and discovers that coming back to life may have given her other powers.
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BRIAN PULIDO'S BELLADONNA PREVIEW (ANGER EDITION) - B&W. (Brian Pulido/Clint Hilinski) Belladonna shows her rage on this new cover by series artist Clint Hilinski. Limited to 1,500 copies. 16 pp.
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BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY PREVIEW (PRETTY IN PINK EDITION) - B&W. (Brian Pulido/Di Amorim) Penny gets her day started on this sexy new cover from Di Amorim. Limited to 1,500 copies. 16 pp.
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BRIAN PULIDO'S UNHOLY PREVIEW (LEATHER & LACE EDITION) - B&W. (Brian Pulido/Di Amorim) Get an inside look at Unholy in this preview book featuring material not seen in the Pulido FCBD book, such as scripted pages, character designs, a cover gallery, an introduction by creator Brian Pulido, and more. Limited to 1,500 copies. 16 pp.
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BRIAN PULIDO'S WAR ANGEL: BOOK OF DEATH - B&W. (Brian Pulido/Walter Geovani) Technology has failed mankind, and there is a return to the medieval times - but with a twist. Instead, the world is populated by all sorts of supernatural beings and monsters. 16 pp.
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SHI: PANDORA'S BOX #1 (2003 CONVENTION GOLD SEAL EDITION) - B&W. (Robert Lugibihl/Juan Jose Ryp) This special edition features a Gold Seal on the front cover noting it as one of 300 copies. Shi is back in an all-new sequential tale featuring Juan Jose Ryp's art.
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SHI: POISONED PARADISE #1 (2002 CONVENTION GOLD SEAL EDITION) - [of 2] (William Tucci/Karl Waller) These special editions feature a gold seal on their front covers noting them as one of 300 copies. Poisoned Paradise is the first of Billy Tucci's all-new stories of Shi through the ages and is set in the Feudal times of warlords, samurai and wandering Ronin.
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SHI: POISONED PARADISE #2 (2003 CONVENTION GOLD SEAL EDITION) - [of 2] (William Tucci/Karl Waller) These special editions feature a gold seal on their front covers noting them as one of 300 copies. Poisoned Paradise is the first of Billy Tucci's all-new stories of Shi through the ages and is set in the Feudal times of warlords, samurai and wandering Ronin.
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CAVEWOMAN: PREHISTORIC PINUPS BOOK 4 (SPECIAL EDITION) - B&W. (Budd Root) Hot and spicy Cavewoman pin-ups fill this book. Limited to 750 copies worldwide, each issue accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and bagged and boarded for protection. 24 pp. MR.
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CAVEWOMAN SUMMER SPECIAL: MY KLYDE HAS FLEAS ONE-SHOT (BUDD COVER) - B&W. (D. Barnett/Buzz) Budd Root lends his talents to this new book and gives us this incredible special edition cover of Meriem battling a giant snake. Limited to 750 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. 24 pp.
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TAROT: THE WITCH QUEEN OF HALLOWEEN POSTER (PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE) - (Jim Balent) Jim Balent's Raven Hex, the dark sister of Tarot, lounges on a few of her pumpkin pals and crow minions on this full-color 18" x 24" poster. It's a boo-tiful Halloween gift that will enchant any wall, and is perfect for framing. MA.
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WITCHES & WHATNOT POCKET ARTBOOK TPB - (Holly G.) This pocket size art book is full of Holly G.'s cuties and creepy ghouls and gals. 48 pp. MR.
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SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON #1 (TRUE COLORS RUBY RED EDITION) - Available again. (William Tucci) Shi's origin is revealed, with art by creator Billy Tucci. Limited to 500 copies. Ships bagged and boarded.
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DEFEX #1 - (Marv Wolfman/Stefano Caselli/Sunder Raj) What if you could unlock your secret potential? What would happen if you could change who you are? Would it be a chance at an incredible new life... or a death sentence? Five college students are about to find out.
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MEGACITY 909 #2 (COVER A) - (Lee/Dabb & Kang/Suh) Phobia assaults the research facility - only to be plunged into a literal hell on earth.
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DELETE #3 - (Walker) The Cyber Child. During the attack, awesomely magical abilities emerge once again from Cynthia, but this time she tries to take control of them against Virus.
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EYES OF ASIA #1 - [of 4] B&W. (Ken Haeser/Peter A. Deluca) The Earth is a world of never ending night. Without the light of the sun, humans have become the prey to the new dominant species of the planet: vampires. Asia is a woman with a mission, making her way across the post-apocalyptic Earth in search of her daughter. 40 pp.
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DAWN 2004 CONVENTION SKETCHBOOK (LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION) - (Joseph Michael Linsner) Available only at a few appearances in the convention circuit this year, this is the remaining stock of this highly desirable collectible. Featuring new and exclusive art on both the front and back covers, this was a big hit at the shows Linsner.com did this summer. Here's a chance to take a sneak peek into Linsners' personal sketchbooks as well as a collection of the best of his convention sketches. Signed and numbered to 1,500. Comes with a certificate of authenticity featuring art created specifically for this book. Limited quantities available. MR.
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DAWN: IRON MAIDEN DIGITAL PRINT (SIGNED & NUMBERED) - (Joseph Michael Linsner) This latest offering features a rare image, used only for the cover of Dawn: Return of the Goddess limited edition hardcover. This heartfelt painting finds our goddess in a pensive, wistful mood, her tear stained face filled with contemplative yearning. The virgin art is printed without the type or logos so the viewer may enjoy this stunning piece in all its dignified elegance. Each full color 11 x 17 print is individually hand-signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and comes housed in an archival, crystal clear protective plastic sleeve.
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WITCHBLADE #75 (WIZARD WORLD PHILLY 2004 NESTLER COVER GOLD EDITION) - With painted art by pin-up artist Dave Nestler, created exclusively for this Wizard World Philly edition, it's the Cheesecake & Cheesesteak edition. Signed, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500 copies.
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POISON ELVES: KILLER CURVES PORTFOLIO (LIMITED EDITION) - Available again. (Scott Lewis) As a guest-cover-artist, Lewis reinterpreted such fan-favorite femme fatales as Hyena, Lirilith, Petunia, Cleah, Lynn, and Morlagan. Killer Curves not only collects these beautiful dames, but also introduces a brand-new painting of the female Lusiphur. Comes in an Illustrated Envelope. MA.
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SCOTT LEWIS' DRACULA PRINT (LIMITED EDITION) - (Scott Lewis) Sink your teeth into this sexy, high-end art collectible, featuring the legendary Dracula with a sensuous, scantily-clad victim. This full-color print measures 11" x 17" and is strictly limited to 200 copies. Printed on heavy bond paper, and packaged with an autographed Certificate of Authenticity, each print is individually shrink-wrapped on board and is ready for display. MA.
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DEAD @ 17 V. 1 TPB - Available again. (Josh Howard) When 17-year-old Nara Kilday is tragically murdered, a conspiracy is uncovered that will forever alter the lives of three teenagers. This edition contains all four issues of the first mini series, along with lots of great extras. Get a behind the scenes look at the making of the series, with sketches, concept designs, and even a look at Josh Howard's original, never-before-seen self-published version. 96 pp. MR.