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Savage Dragon #137 Preview (07.13)

We've got an early sneak peek of Savage Dragon #137 for you! It should be on sale September 3 -- we'll update the Savage Dragon Page as soon as a final date becomes available!

Here's the solicit:

SAVAGE DRAGON #137

It's a Madman/Amazing Joy Buzzards jamboree as the Savage Dragon drops by Snap City in search of his missing wife. Plus, the fate of She-Dragon revealed!

     

Virgin Comics Previews For August 13 (08.13)

Here's Virgin Comics' description of  Blade of the Warrior: Kshatriya #1, on sale now:

An exiled prince, whose kingdom was stolen by his demonic brother, returns for revenge in this epic sword-and-sorcery tale of bravery, retribution and family war set in a mysterious eastern kingdom.  Torn between vengeance and honor, and forced to survive only with his wits and the mystic black blade he wields more fiercely than any man, Kshatriya’s (shut-ree-yuh) path is paved with blood on his journey to becoming the greatest warrior the world has ever known.

     

     

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SPAWN #181

story DAVID HINE
art BRIAN HABERLIN
cover BRIAN HABERLIN & GEIRROD VAN DYKE

Spawn battles his inner demon. Is he a force for Good or Evil? If Evil wins, Wanda dies. If Good triumphs, this is the end of Spawn. We mean it!

MAY 29 - 32 PAGES - FC - $2.95

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Archie Comics Previews For August 13 (08.12)

Here's this week's Archie Comics previews, on sale in comic shops August 13 -- enjoy! --Editor

ARCHIE & FRIENDS #122

"California Dreaming, Part Two": Last issue, the news of Archie and his friends’ worldwide, mystery-solving adventures led to a major movie contract and a trip to Tinseltown! While at a swank Hollywood party, the gang is kidnapped along with dozens of celebrity guests, and trapped in a ballroom with wall-to-wall food! That may be fine for Jughead, but the others are determined to break both themselves and their famous fellow prisoners free. The crazy climax features a thrilling "cat and costumed mouse" chase as the teens pursue the lead culprit racing through the Catalina Comic Convention! It’s one explosive finish (did we mention the fireworks?) you can’t afford to miss! SCRIPT: Alex Simmons. ART: Fernando Ruiz.
Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

ARCHIE’S DOUBLE DIGEST #191

"A Sign of the Times": Archie has a commercial conundrum – everywhere he turns, he sees an advertisement!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
"Wet and Wild!": A ride down a mammoth water slide becomes a slippery slope for Archie – literally!
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.
ART: Pat Kennedy.
"Turnabout is Foul Play": The passing of the school budget means many improvements in extracurricular activities… but with summer vacation in full swing those activities will have to wait!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US

JUGHEAD & FRIENDS DIGEST #29

"Action Hero Figures": When marketing research shows teens are overscheduled and overstressed, Mr. Lodge decides what his company needs is an IN-action figure… and what better model for it than Jughead?!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Bill Galvan.
"A Turn in Fortune": Jughead’s reached the bottom of his pockets… and even his pockets’ holes have holes! But good fortune is around the corner, in the form of a comic shop giving away cash prizes! Guest-stars the owners and employees of Hi De Ho Comics!
SCRIPT: George Gladir.
ART: Fernando Ruiz.
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!
SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents.
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008
Full color digest format
$2.49 US.

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #191

"Metal and Mettle, Part One": The Council of Acorn is dragging its feet to take back Freedom HQ, and Sonic’s not the kind of guy to wait! Our hero is ready to rumble – but is he ready for King Scourge and the newest Metal Sonic? Meanwhile, Knuckles is still haunted by his time as Enerjak. Can his bond with Julie-Su take the strain? All this, plus a surprise newcomer joins the fray!
SCRIPT: Ian Flynn.
ART: Tracy Yardley! (pencils) and Jim Amash (inks).
Pulse-pounding cover by Tracy Yardley!
Shipping Date: August 6th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: August 13th, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: August 26th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

     

Image Comics Previews For August, 6 (08.04)

BRIT, VOL. 2 TP

 

story BRUCE BROWN

art & cover CLIFF RATHBURN

edited by ROBERT KIRKMAN

Brought out of retirement, Brit is faced with a failing marriage, a new boss, an insecure partner and the return of... his sister?  A new threat looms on the horizon that threatens to destroy the world. Brit will take it down, or die trying.

Collects BRIT #1-5

144 PAGES • FC • $14.99

    

 

     

HYPERKINETIC #2 (of 4)

 

story HOWARD M. SHUM

art MATTEO SCALERA & OSCAR CELESTINI

covers MATTEO SCALERA & HOWARD M. SHUM

 

Alicia, Shirley and Milla battle killer robots. Back at Hyperkinetic, Katiya and Tejigi complete repairs. Katiya decides to venture out into the alien planet. She encounters an unscrupulous alien who acts very bizarre.

 

32 PAGES  • FC  •  $3.50

     

 

     

JACK STAFF #18

 

story PAUL GRIST

art & cover PAUL GRIST

 

It's a busy night in Castletown as Jack Staff tries to stop Shock from destroying the city whilst Becky Burdock has to rely on the Shadow for help against Albert Bramble – the vampire one!

 

JUNE 18 • 32 PAGES • FC • $3.50

     

 

     

THE SWORD #10

 

story JOSHUA LUNA

art & cover JONATHAN LUNA

 

Dara has found Zakros.  But that was the easy part.

 

RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

 

32 PAGES  •  FC  •  $2.99

     

 

  

RUNES OF RAGNAN TP

 

story TY GORTON

art & cover JOSH MEDORS & JAY FOTOS

 

Delve into an epic world of Viking mythology spanning more than 1,000 years. Warrior kings touch the face of Odin, an ancient Druid order pulls the puppet strings of perception, a fire giant is unleashed from the depths of Muspell, two immortal brothers fuel mankind’s warring spirit across countless centuries, and at the center one woman battles to maintain a fragile balance. Step into a reality stitched of Nordic lore…join the hunt for the Runes of Ragnan.

 

Collects RUNES OF RAGNAN #1-4

 

136 PAGES • FC • $14.99

     

 

     

 

Be back next week -- same Image-time, same Image-place!

 

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Here's this week's Image Comics Previews! These books are all in stores Wednesday, July 16!

CHARLATAN BALL #2

MICE TEMPLAR #5

The sacred Readers of the Wheat declare final judgment on Karic's life and his validity to fulfill the Prophecy within the heart of the Great Ash Tree. While Templar rivals Pilot and Cassius each face the ancient vengeance of bats. And Rat Captain Tosk's slave train arrives at the capital city of the mice at last, Dealrach Ard-Vale--the Shining City--where rats, mice & weasels live together in peace... all under the cold and baleful gaze of King Icarus and his court.

        

  

        

  

Archie Comics Previews For July 2 (06.26)

Here are all of this week's Archie Comics previews! These are available at finer comic shops everywhere on July 2, and in mass market retailers two weeks later.

BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #162

PART 2 OF A 5-PART, INTERACTIVE STORY WHERE THE READERS DECIDE THE OUTCOME!

“And the Winner Is… Part 2 of 5”: 2008 is an election year, and Archie Comics is no exception as we present a special election of our own: your chance to vote for Cheryl Blossom’s new boyfriend!  Last issue, Reggie and Cheryl broke up, and Cheryl wound up on the TV show, “The Lonely Hearts Club” in search of a new beau.  Three hot contestants have stepped up for the challenge, and you the reader will witness each of their dates with Cheryl and vote for who you think Cheryl should choose online at www.archiecomics.com!  In this issue, Cheryl goes on a date with Austin.  He’s quite a hunk, but perhaps too much of a nutrition and fitness fanatic for Cheryl’s health… unless your votes decide otherwise!  Don’t miss out on the Archie Comics event of the summer – be sure to reserve every issue! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 
PLUS: “Choose or Loose”: Betty and Veronica just can’t decide which outdoor activity to partake in on such a beautiful day.  Can they decide before the rain clouds set in? 
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.  ART: Bob Bolling. 
PLUS: Other new and classic tales!  SCRIPT AND ART: Various talents. 
BONUS: Puzzles, games and pin-ups!
Shipping Date: June 25th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 15th, 2008
Full color digest format
$3.69 US. 

     

  

 

VERONICA #189

“Carrying the Torch”: Veronica agrees to carry the torch at the “Riverdale Games,” but the only thing “burning” is Veronica when she spots Archie with his “old flame,” Cheryl Blossom! 
SCRIPT AND ART: Dan Parent. 
“No Contest”: Veronica ponders how Betty can be so rich in spirit when she’s so not-rich in wealth! 
SCRIPT: George Gladir.  ART: Dan Parent. 
“Dream Vacation”: Veronica finds the yellow-brick road is paved with gold as she falls asleep reading “The Wizard of Oz!” 
SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski.  ART: Dan Parent.
Shipping Date: June 25th, 2008
On Sale at Comic Specialty Shops: July 2nd, 2008
On Sale on Newsstands: July 15th, 2008
32-page, full color comic
$2.25 US.

     

  

See you here next week!

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Here are all of Image Comics' previews for the week. You can find all of these books in stores July 2 in finer comic shops everywhere.

BRIT #7

Be back next week for your first look at other Image Comics previews, and be back later this week for more previews from other companies!

--Editor

Virgin Comics Previews For June 25 (06.19)

Here are this week's previews for Virgin Comics books, in stores June 25!

Beyond #2

The first issue of Beyond was a critical and commercial success, so much so that stores have been selling out across the country.  To meet the demand, we posted the entire first issue on our MySpace page (which is still available at www.myspace.com/virgincomics.com, where you can also view the Beyond trailer).  The thrilling story about a woman gone missing in India and her family’s desperate search to find her continues as they encounter doors to alternate dimensions, weapons that appear out of thin air, a comic book that predicts future events, and a man who seems to have some answers but happens to be a knife-wielding lunatic.  You don’t want to miss this incredible series based on an original science fiction story by Deepak Chopra and adapted by Ron Marz (Witchblade, Green Lantern).