Superman #222
[Written by Mark Verheiden; art by Ed Benes. Goes on sale October 19, 32 pages, $2.50.]
Superman is faced with unimaginable challenges as the frenzy of the Crisis begins. The change taking place in Supes that has everyone close to him horrified is the real mystery, though! Check it out.
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JLA: Classified #13
[Written by Warren Ellis; art by Butch Guice and Michael Stribling. Goes on sale October 26, 32 pages, $2.99.]
In part 4 of the 6-part "New Maps of Hell," Batman and the Flash attempt to stop the recently encountered fierce, obscene creatures from coming to Earth by closing the gateway to Hell. But will their plan do anything besides bring the whole JLA into the lair of all evil? Find out here!
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Scooby-Doo #101
[Written by John Rozum and Robbie Busch; art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope, Leo Batic, Scott McRae and Horacio Ottolini. Goes on sale October 12, 32 pages, $2.25.]
Trouble arises when Mystery Inc. investigates a book mystery. Plus, let Scooby-Doo and co. take you through the thrills and chills of...driving school? Guess you'll have to read it to believe it!
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Essential Werewolf by Night Vol. 1
[Written by Gerry Conway, Mike Friedrich, Tony Isabella, Doug Moench, Len Wein, and Marv Wolfman; art by Mike Ploog, Ross Andru, Gene Colan, Gil Kane, Don Perlin, Werner Roth, Tom Sutton. Goes on sale October 12, $16.99.]
Get ready for the best of everyone's favorite Marvel horror hero of the seventies! Collects Marvel Spotlight #2-4, Werewolf by Night #1-21, Marvel Team-Up #12, Tomb of Dracula #18, Giant-Size Creatures #1, and features Marvel favorites such as Spider-Man, Topaz of Witches, Dracula, Tigra and much more! Don't miss this Halloween-cool trade paperback.
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Stoker's Dracula
[Written by Roy Thomas, art by Dick Giordano. Goes on sale October 12, 192 pages, $24.99.]
Straight from the pages of Vampire Tales and Legion of Monsters, this impressive hardcover keepsake brings Roy Thomas and Dick Giordano back together for the continuation of their black-and-white adaption of this classic horror tale - Marvel style! Collects Stoker's Dracula #1 - 4. Great read for Halloween, also!
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The 13th Son: Worse Thing Waiting #1 (of 4)
[Written by Kelly Jones; art by Kelly Jones and Michelle Stewart. Goes on sale October 19, 32 pages, $2.99.]
Looking for monsters, monsters and more monsters this Halloween? You've got it all right here in The 13th Son: Worse Thing Waiting #1! This story takes you inside the complete origins of the 13th Son. Combining the two dangerous elements of using black magic and being completely mad, a heartbroken young mother gives birth to the 13th Son after the deaths of all her previous children. Rather than hunting humanity, he instead preys on ghouls, werewolves, vampires, and other otherworldy beasts and demons that roam the earth...and his frighteningly ferocious powers are bringing a whole new side to horror comics that you thought was only possible in your worst nightmare. It looks to be grotesquely good, folks!
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Castlevania: The Belmont Legacy
[Written by Marc Andreyko; art by E.J. Su. Goes on sale October 2005, 120 pages, $19.99.]
The hit Konami videogame series comes to comics in this trade paperback collecting the miniseries! The people of Transylvania thought there was nothing to worry about when they had a century free of the evil known as Dracula. But now that Dracula has risen to strike fear into the hearts of the entire land, it's up to the Belmont clan to use their powers to stop him! Now, Christopher Belmont is struggling to save his bride from succumbing to the dark Vampire Lord and damning her soul forever. Will he be able to accomplish this, or will Dracula finally reign supreme over the entire human race? Find out in this Halloween hit!
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Action Comics #832
[Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by John Byrne, Nelson, Dan Jurgens and Wayne Faucher. Goes on sale October 12, 32 pages, $2.50.]
It's All Hallow's Eve, and the Spectre has come to claim Satanus. The dead of Metropolis will now rise to help the resident demon, leaving Superman somewhere inbetween! Plus, Lois confronts some demons of her own when her dead father comes back for a visit. Great Halloween special! Thanks to Michelle for this contribution.
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Jason X Special #1
[Written by Brian Pulido; art by Sebastian Fiumara. Goes on sale October 2005, 32 pages, available in 5 different covers, $3.99.]
What better character is there for Halloween than Jason Voorhees? Jason Voorhees powered with super-futuristic technology! In this one-shot special, set in the year 2455, Uber-Jason is brought to Earth II. Kristen, a bio-engineer who hopes to use tissue samples from U.J. to save her people, is determined to contain his rage and use his regenerative properties for good. But when Uber-Jason starts reaping high-tech terror, it looks as though all Kristen has accomplished is setting the scenery for one of the goriest comics of the season! Sure to please for Halloween! Thanks to Jeremy for this contribution.
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