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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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    Supergirl #0
    [Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund. Goes on sale August 10, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    Those who missed Superman/Batman #19, which showcased Kara Zor-El's new adventures, will enjoy this reprint of the issue. Now that Kara has taken up the mantle of being Supergirl, what will she do with her powers and her role in the superhero community? These issues and others will be addressed, so don't miss it!







    Supergirl #1
    [Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Ian Churchill and Norm Rapmund. Goes on sale August 10, 32 pages, $2.99, available in two different covers.]
    The Girl of Steel is back in her own ongoing series - guest-starring the JSA! As she begins her tour of the DC Universe, Kara will battle Power Girl in this premiere issue. Information about both girls' origins will be revealed, so check it out!







    Justice League Elite Vol. 1
    [Written by Joe Kelly; art by Doug Mahnke, Tom Nguyen, John Byrne, Ron Garney, Dan Green and others. Goes on sale August 31, 208 pages, $19.99.]
    Collecting Action Comics #775, JLA #100, JLA Secret Files 2004 (lead story), and Justice League Elite #1-4, this trade paperback tells the story of the Justice Leaguers doing undercover work with the super-powerful Elite. A must-have for JLA fans!







    Teen Titans Go! #22
    [Written by J. Torres; art by Sean Galloway and Khare Randolph. Goes on sale August 31, 32 pages, $2.25.]
    Get ready for twice the Titans fun in this two-story issue! Beast Boy accidentally unleashes a ghastly ghoul from Raven's spell book - what will he do now? Plus, Robin's training exercises take an unexpected turn when he runs into Slade! Check it out.







    Kitty Pride - Shadow & Flame #3
    [Written by Akira Yoshida; art by Paul Smith. Goes on sale August 17, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    Kitty continues to be haunted by her past as the strange ninja she's encountered keep trying to kidnap her pet dragon, Lockheed. But she's in for even more surprises when she enters a realm where she loses her phasing abilities. Will she be able to battle some of Japan's most lethal ninja without her greatest power? Find out here!







    Star Wars: Clone Wars Vol. 7 - When They Were Brothers
    [Written by Haden Blackman and Miles Lane; art by Tomås Giorello, Brian Ching and Nicola Scott. Goes on sale November 30, 144 pages, $17.95.]
    Volume 7 of Dark Horse's hit Clone Wars saga collects issues #1 - 5 of Star Wars: Obsession and the 2005 Free Comic Book Day Star Wars comic. In this trade paperback, Obi-Wan Kenobi sets aside his official duties and recruits Anakin Skywalker to search for Dark Jedi Asajj Ventress, convinced that he is still alive. Anakin, however, has his doubts - because he is Ventress' killer. Will their investigation be the least bit productive, or will it lead them straight to some unlikely foes: Durge the bounty hunter and Count Dooku? Friendships, brotherhoods, and patience will be tested in this terrific collection. Thanks to Carlos for the contribution!







    Star Wars: Republic #77
    [Written by John Ostrander, art by Brad Anderson, Jan Duursema and Dan Parsons. On sale now, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    Some of the Republic's toughest battles have been fought on Saleucami. It is there that the Separatists created one of their most dangerous threats, some of the greatest heroes have been defeated, and the thoughts, feelings and true intentions of Quinlan Vos have been exposed. With his underhanded affairs with Count Dooku and the extent to which he was exploited unveiled, Vos now walks a fine line between the good Jedi and dark Jedi. Thanks very much to Carlos for the contribution.







    Smallville: The Official Companion Season 3
    [By Paul Simpson. Goes on sale September 30, 176 pages, $14.95.]
    Like its predecessors Smallville: The Official Companion Season 1 and Smallville: The Official Companion Season 2, this season three official companion will tell you everything you've ever wanted to know and more about Smallville's third season. This includes more never-before-seen photos, interviews you'll only find here, an in-depth episode guide, secrets from the set, and yet more from the Smallville Ledger and everyone's favorite high school newspaper, The Torch. This one is definitely not to be missed! Thanks to Andrea for the contribution!







    World's Finest Archives
    [Written by Bill Finger and Jerry Coleman; art by Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye and others. Goes on sale August 10, 224 pages, $49.99.]
    Enhance your Silver Age collection with this action-packed compilation! Collects World's Finest #102 - 116, and guest stars Batwoman, Lex Luthor, Mr. Mxyzptlk and Bat-Mite. You'll be glad you checked it out! Thanks to Bethany for this contribution.







    Daredevil #76
    [Written by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Alex Maleev. Goes on sale August 24, 32 pages, $2.99.]
    Beginning the story arc titled The Murdock Papers, Bendis and Maleev finally top all their previous work on The Man Without Fear. That includes getting Daredevil married, making him the Kingpin, etc. - so how could they possibly get more drastic? The answer: the return of Wilson Fisk! This one is definitely not to be missed! Thanks to John for the contribution.







    Ghost Rider #1 Director's Cut
    [Written by Garth Ennis; art by Clayton Crain. Goes on sale October 2005, 48 pages, $3.99.]
    Features all the excitement of Ghost Rider #1 plus tons of DVD-style extras! Not only does this special edition director's cut include Ennis' original series proposal and much published and unpublished cover art, but also a behind-the-scenes look at the progression of issue #1, such as script to final cut. Thanks very much to Jeff for this contribution!







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