Friday, November 20, 2009

Comic News: TOP COW PREVIEW: The Darkness #81



Top Cow would like to offer a preview of The Darkness #81, which goes on sale next Wednesday, November 25, in stores.

The Darkness #81
“Bog” Part 2 (of 2)

(W) Phil Hester (A) Phil Hester (Cov) Michael Broussard

Jackie Estacado, in his quest to destroy all of The Sovereign’s remaining vessels, must first overcome an ancient swamp creature known only as “Bog”. And if an unbeatable ancient creature wasn’t enough, Jackie will also have to contend with the unkillable mercenary known only as Scab! Featuring a brand new cover by regular The Darkness artist Michael Broussard.

Full Color 32 pages $2.99 ongoing series



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Toy News: X Marks the Minimate Spot!



For the Action Figure Exlusives: X-Factor and X-Men!


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Comic News: The Defenders Must Save The Super Hero Squad!



By the Hoary Hosts of Hogarth, there be a new super hero team on the rise in this week’s all-new episode of The Super Hero Squad Show, debuting at 7:30 PM Eastern on Cartoon Network!

Baron Mordo transforms Iron Man into the evil “Iron Menace”, a deadly threat who overcomes both the Lethal Legion and the Squad! But when Silver Surfer and Hulk team with Dr Strange and Valkyrie to form “The Defenders,” the forces of good will “Hero Up!” like never before! Gossip Girl alumni Michelle Trachtenberg reprises her role as Valkyrie in this exciting new episode of the most action-packed, family friendly series in the universe!

Plus, don’t miss the new Marvel Super Hero Squad series, jam-packed with your favorite Marvel heroes and all-ages action, in comic shops now!

Tune into the Cartoon Network at 7:30 PM on Saturday to “Hero Up!” with your favorite characters in the Marvel Universe—or any other—in an all-new episode of The Super Hero Squad Show!

To learn more about The Super Hero Squad Show, please visit www.superherosquad.com and www.marvel.com!

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Comic News: Boom Studios for November 25th



Boom Studios has released previews for their books coming out on November 25th.

DIE HARD: YEAR ONE #3
Written by Howard Chaykin
Drawn by Stephen Thompson
24pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
COVER A: Dave Johnson
COVER B: Jock
Diamond Code: AUG090718
John McClane didn’t think patrolling New York City’s Bicentennial celebration would be easy…but he didn’t bank on an eco-terrorist plot! Is the naïve young blonde McClane met the key to unraveling it all? Does that make her a target? Find out in this issue!




MONSTERS INC. #3
Written by Paul Benjamin
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
24pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $2.99
Cover A, B: Amy Mebberson
Diamond Code: AUG090750
After months of planning, Mr. Waternoose and Randall have come up with the ultimate plan for revenge. They’re going to steal all of Monsters, Inc’s energy canisters, plunging Monsteropolis into darkness! After they place the blame on Mike and Sully, every monster in the city will be ready to tar and feather our heroes.




MUPPET PETER PAN #3
Writen by Grace Randolph
Drawn by Amy Mebberson
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (3 of 4), SRP: $2.99
COVER A: David Peterson
COVER B: Amy Mebberson
Diamond Code: AUG090752
Captain Gonzo and his gang of pirates are determined to defeat Kermie Pan once and for all. When Gonzo kidnaps the Darling children, poor Pan might fall right into his trap! Will the Darling children ever make it home? Features A covers by Eisner-award winning MOUSE GUARD artist David Petersen!




UNCLE SCROOGE #385
Written by Erik Hedman
Drawn by Wanda Gattino
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $2.99
COVER A, B: Magic Eye Studios
Diamond Code: SEP090715
Continuing BOOM! Kids' all-new direction for everyone's favorite-feathered penny pincher, Uncle Scrooge! Building on a tradition created by some of the greatest creators the comic book world has ever seen, like Carl Barks and Don Rosa, these issues follow Scrooge on new adventures that North American audiences have never seen! Join us in a bold new era for Scrooge that pays tribute to the past but heads into a new future!




2nd Prints Out The Coming Week

KILL AUDIO #1 2nd Print
Written by Claudio Sanchez
Drawn by Sheldon Vella
SC, 24 pgs, FC, (1 of 6) SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: SEP098030
KILL AUDIO follows the adventures of an immortal little troll who struggles to find a purpose in a land where musical and artistic creativity are controlled substances. With a growing team of misfits to keep him company on the crazy road to clarity and an aggravating nemesis setting them back at every turn, will Kill Audio ever find what he's looking for? "This is disturbing work, and I mean that as a compliment," BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Mark Waid said. "Anyone who's a fan of THE MAXX or of Robot Chicken should check this out." Claudio Sanchez, the celebrated creator of the COHEED AND CAMBRIA mythology, including the best selling sci-fi mini-series, THE AMORY WARS, is back with KILL AUDIO!


28 DAYS LATER #3 2nd Print
Written by Michael Alan Nelson
Drawn by Declan Shalvey
SC, 24 pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99
Diamond Code: SEP098029
The film that changed horror forever continues here! It doesn’t matter who you are or what you did, if you are infected Selena will give no mercy. Selena teaches the rest of her team the cold, hard truth of what it takes to survive in the UK after the infection has spread. Will they learn? They must.
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