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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!


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    Superman Returns Movie Adaptation
    [Written by Martin Pasko; art by Matt Haley. Goes on sale July 5, 72 pages, $6.99.]
    Superman Returns is the story of how the most popular superhero in the world reassimilates himself back into our culture after a mysterious five-year absence. But after finding out that the woman he loves - along with the rest of society - has moved on, that may not be as easy as it sounds. The question is, will all of this even matter when his old enemy Lex Luthor tries to destroy the earth as we know it? Find out here!







    Superman Returns: The Movie and More Tales of the Man of Steel
    [Written by Martin Pasko, E. Nelson Bridwell and various; art by Matt Haley, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson and various. Goes on sale June 5, 168 pages, $12.99.]
    In addition to the adventure mentioned above, this edition also contains several other classic Superman tales, including an origin story from The Amazing World of Superman, Metropolis Edition #1. Sure to please anyone who can't get enough of the Man of Steel!







    Superman: Infinite Crisis
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    [Written by Joe Kelly, Marv Wolfman and Jeph Loeb; art by Ed Benes, Lee Bermejo, Howard Chaykin, Ian Churchill, Karl Kerschl, Phil Jimenez, Dan Jurgens, Ed McGuinness, Jerry Ordway, Tim Sale, TK, and various. Goes on sale July 12, 128 pages, $19.99.]
    Collecting Superman #226, Action Comics #836, Adventures of Superman #649, and parts of Infinite Crisis Secret Files 2006, this compilation chronicles the story of Kal-L and the other survivors of the Crisis on Infinite Earths. Follow baby Kal-L on his journey to Earth, witness some of his amazing adventures on Earth-2, and watch the greatest - and most tragic - love story of the DCU unfold. Also contains an origin album by the masterminds behind Superman For All Seasons, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale.







    Teen Titans: Life and Death
    [Written by Geoff Johns, Bill Willingham and Marv Wolfman; art by Tony Daniel, Scott McDaniel, Paco Medina, Todd Nauck, Jerome K. Moore, and others. Goes on sale July 26, 208 pages, $14.99.]
    Caught in the middle of the Crisis all around them, the Titans battle Brother Blood as the dead rise from their graves. Plus, the fateful meeting of Superboy and Superboy-Prime. Collects Teen Titans #29 - 33, Robin #146 - 147, and Teen Titans Annual #1.









    Wonder Woman: Mission's End
    [Written by Greg Rucka; art by Rags Morales, Cliff Richards, David Lopez, J.G. Jones, and various. Jones. Goes on sale July 26, 208 pages, $19.99.]
    Wonder Woman faces her most difficult challenge in this trade paperback collecting Wonder Woman #218 - 226. In this graphic novel, Wonder Woman's drastic actions changed the way the entire world - including best friends such as Superman - viewed her. Don't miss the last adventures of the Amazon Warrior!







    Daily Bugle Civil War Newspaper
    [Written by Peter David, J. Michael Straczynski, and various; art by Mike Mayhew. Goes on sale July 19, 12 pages, $.50.]
    Presenting story and art from the best newspaper in the Marvel Universe: The Daily Bugle! Features news, gossip, and more from some of the best writers at the Daily Bugle, and a special editorial by J. Jonah Jameson. As your favorite heroes wage war on...your other favorite heroes, where better to keep informed than the Bugle?







    Beyond #1
    [Written by Dwayne McDuffie; art by Scott Kolins, Paul Mounts, and Dave Lanphear. Goes on sale July 5, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    Spider-Man, Gravity, Venom, Henry Pym, The Wasp, Medusa, Kraven, Firebird, and the Hood have been called upon by a being of unmeasurable power to serve a purpose that they can't fathom. Now barely surviving the harsh environment they've been placed in on the planet of Battleworld, will these incomparable super-people kill each other before they even get the chance to endure this bizarre planet? Find out here!







    Civil War: Young Avengers and Runaways #1
    [Written by Zeb Wells; art by Stefano Caselli, TBD - High, VC - Randy Gentile, and Jim Cheung. Goes on sale July 26, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    In a time when heroes are more despised than ever in the Marvel Universe, even the heroes themselves are turning their backs on each other, declaring a Civil War. So when the Young Avengers offer to team up with the Runaways, how can the Runaways be sure it's not a trick? One thing's for sure: this team-up is not to be missed!







    X-Men #188
    [Written by Mike Carey, art by Chris Bachalo, Tim Townsend, Studio F - Antonio Fabela, and VC - Cory Petit. Goes on sale July 12, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    A great jumping-on point for new readers, this issue will answer many questions concerning the X-Men. For example, what deadly new threat are the remaining X-Men facing now? What is Sabretooth terrified of? Who are "The Children"? Find out the answers in this ish. Thanks to Liz for this contribution.







    Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1
    [Goes on sale July 19, written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Daniel Acuņa. 32 pages, $2.99.]
    Prepare yourself for a fresh, modern take on Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters! Here come the brand new Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb, and the Ray, who work for the government agency SHADE. But what happens when good, honest fighters are working for a corrupt government? Will the spirit of justice and patriotism really die out? See for yourself in this hot new miniseries! Thanks to Mike for this contribution.







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