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    Welcome to the Comic News page, the part of the site where we feature comics, miniseries and graphic novels that are going on sale soon. Go ahead and look around for awhile, and thanks for stopping by!


    Click here for Ravenswood's exclusive interview with comic book author Bob Elinskas!

    Click here for a sneak preview of Athena Voltaire!


    This month we have a rating system (using candy canes as stars) to rate the different holiday-related comics. Enjoy!


    DCU Infinite Christmas Special
    [Written by Greg Rucka, Judd Winick, Bill Willingham, Joe Kelly, Kelley Puckett, Keith Champagne, and Ian Boothby; art by Joe Bennett, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway, Ale Graza, Giuseppe Camuncoli, David Lopez, and Howard Porter. Goes on sale December 13, 80 pages, $4.99.]
    Featuring stories written by each of the aforementioned hit authors, this Christmas Special shows how superheroes like Superman, Supergirl, Green Lantern, Batwoman, Shazam, the Flash, and Shadowpact celebrate the holidays. Perfect for the season!
    5 candy canes!







    Justice League Unlimited #28
    [Written by Mike McAvennie; art by Sanford Green, Nathan Massengill, and Ty Templeton. Goes on sale December 6, 32 pages, $2.25.]
    The Justice League seems to be having a little trouble getting into the holiday spirit this year. Not only is Clayface running amok in Gotham, but Batman and the Flash couldn't get along to save their lives. Could it be that the only thing that could restore the Christmas spirit at the Watchtower is a visit from the Phantom Stranger and Christmas past? Find out here!
    5 candy canes!







    52 #33
    [Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid; breakdowns by Keith Giffen; art by Mark Waid, J.G. Jones, and Various. Goes on sale December 20, 32 pages, $2.50.]
    Presenting an exclusive Christmas-week issue of the smash-hit series 52! This week features plenty of Christmas cheer in addition to more details on the enigmatic Batwoman. "I have brought my family here today…to show to you that underneath the powers of gods long dead…we are as human as the rest of you." In addition, look for the origin of Two-Face in this ish! Not to be missed.
    3 candy canes!







    Scooby-Doo #115
    [Written by Alex Simmons, Robbie Busch, and John Rozum; art by Robert Pope, Scott McRae, and TK. Goes on sale December 20, 32 pages, $2.25.]
    Join Scooby-Doo and the gang for a frightfully good Christmas special! Scared out of their wits by all that they've seen, Scooby and Shaggy make a wish that Mystery, Inc. didn't exist. But what they see when their wish comes true scares them more - ghosts, monsters, and other horrific creatures roam the earth because Mystery, Inc. isn't there to stop them! But that's not all - when Shaggy impersonates Santa Claus, he finds himself being captured by a group of rotten little elves! Sure to be a holiday hit.
    4 candy canes!







    Marvel Holiday Special #1
    [Written by Mike Carey, Roger Langridge, Scott Gray, and Shaenon Garrity; art by Frazer Irving, Mike Perkins, Roger Langridge, and Ron Lim. Goes on sale December 6, 48 pages, $3.99.]
    Just when you thought that last year's Marvel Holiday Special couldn't be topped, Marvel presents the 2006 edition! Witness the return of the Fin Fang Four, celebrate with Thing and Annihlus, and more! Don't miss it.
    5 candy canes!







    Blade #4
    [Written by Marc Guggenheim; art by Marko Djurdjevic, Howard Chaykin, Studio F - Edgar Delgado, and VC - Rus Wooton. Goes on sale December 13, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    The magic of Christmas spreads deep into the Marvel Universe this year as Blade makes his Christmas list. What's at the top? Destroying the deadly vampire known as... Santa Claus?! That's right! Catch up on all the holiday "slay" rides here.
    5 candy canes!







    Wolverine #49
    [Written by Rob Williams; art by Laurence Campbell and Kris Justice. Goes on sale December 13, 48 pages, $3.99.]
    "Better to Give" is the name of this holiday special, but don't let the serene title fool you - this is one Christmas ish you'll never forget! As Wolvie tries his best to endure the stress of shopping on Christmas Eve, he finds his patience gone and his claws extended. But things can only get more interesting when the store gets held up by suicide bombers dressed as elves. Think it won't be a problem for Wolvie? Guess again - nothing is what it seems in this spectacular holiday ish, so don't miss it!
    5 candy canes!







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