December 2005

Fury: Peacemaker #1 (of 6) (Marvel)
[Goes on sale February 2006, written by Garth Ennis, art by Darick Robertson, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Mike Deodato Jr. 32 pages, part 1 in a 6-part series, $3.50.]
Prepare yourselves for the first part of the Fury: Peacemaker miniseries, titled "Kasserine Pass." If you think you know Sgt. Nick Fury, try reading this series! Before any of his recent battles, Fury barely survived an encounter with 21st Panzer Division commander, General Stephen Barkhorn. The Sgt. then got a second chance at not only life, but retribution. A never-before-seen peek at the past of a legendary warrior.

Astonishing X-Men #13 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale February 2006, written by Joss Whedeon, art by John Cassday. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Begining their bimonthly run, the Astonishing X-Men are back with more eye-popping, gasp-worthy storylines! Don't miss Whedon and Cassaday's full-year return to the series, starting with this issue.

The Transformers: Beast Wars #1 (IDW)
[Goes on sale February 2006, written by Simon Furman, art by Don Figueroa. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Join IDW in the 10th anniversary celebration of the Beast Wars by reading this special miniseries! A new Beast War is beginning in the first chapter of this story. Masking his true intentions to bring Cybertron to its knees, Magmatron (Predacon general) has set out to capture a renegade called Megatron. Now Magmatron is plotting to gather an army...and he knows where he can find one! Available in four different covers, including a gatefold wraparound.

November 2005

Sgt. Rock: The Prophecy #1 (of 6) (DC)
[Goes on sale January 18, 2006, written by Joe Kubert, art by Joe, Andy and Adam Kubert. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Sgt. Rock and the Joes of Easy Company have been through just about everything. From North Africa to the Rhine, the Axis powers have created obstacles for them that they're lucky they lived to tell. But when a search for a religious artifact that could prognosticate the outcome of World War II lands them in the No Man's Land of the Balkans, will it all fall apart? The year is 1943, and Easy has been given a mission to retrieve a treasure that must be returned to the United States - unscathed. The question becomes: will they be able to, or want to, continue once they find out just what the "prize" really is? Follow Rock, Ice Cream Soldier, Bulldozer, Little Sure Shot and the rest of the gang on this adventure.

Elfquest: The Discovery #1 (of 4) (DC)
[Goes on sale January 11, 2006, written by Wendy and Richard Pini, art by Wendy Pini, edited by Robert Greenberger. 40 pages, $3.99.]
Prepare yourself for the new bimonthly Elfquest miniseries that begins with this issue! Although he's been hibernating, Cutter's son Sunbeam has also been searching the world of Two Moons. He meets an underwater tribe who is terrified of all life above the surface, and, after an experience of Recognition with a sea denizen, decides to embark on a new journey with the Wolfriders. Sure to be packed with discovery, danger and romance!

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1 (Dark Horse)
[Goes on sale January 25, 2006, written by John Jacson Miller, art by Travis Charest, Brian Ching, and Michael Atiyeh. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Here comes a new ongoing monthly Star Wars series, being launched for Dark Horse's twentieth anniversary! Zayne, a Padawan on the planet Taris, has been framed for a violent crime against the Jedi order. Now Zayne is on the run from everyone he once knew, and must make alliances with the thugs and criminals of the underworld that he vowed to bring to justice. Survival is all that matters now, so Zayne must do his best to make these partnerships work. That is, if he lives long enough to do so. This is a great place for readers interested in material that moves beyond the movies to start.

September 2005

Jonah Hex #1 (DC)
[Goes on sale November 2, written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Luke Ross and Frank Quitely. 32 pages, $2.50.]
Hex has a new mission that seems simple enough: find and recover a young boy, who happens to be the son of a millionaire. But what seems like an ordinary missing persons case turns into a hunt for revenge as Hex seeks his own form of justice. Don't miss this extraordinary first issue!

X-Factor #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale November 2005, written by Peter David, art by Ryan Sook. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Prepare yourselves for this hot new series! The members of this team are Madrox, Guido, Wolfsbane, Siryn, Rictor and Monet. Together they form X-Factor, the newest investigative mutant agency, and in this issue there are many questions to be answered. Plus, look for a major House of M character in X-Factor! (No, it's not Wolverine!) Don't miss it.

Punisher vs. Bullseye #1 (of 5) (Marvel)
[Goes on sale November 2005, written by Daniel Way, art by Steve Dillon and Mike Deodato Jr. 32 pages, part 1 in a 5 part series, $2.99.]
Starting with "The Man's Got Style," this series focuses on Uncle Fonzie's plot for revenge against the Punisher. Who do you hire to drop a psycho like the Punisher? Answer: the even more psychotic Bullseye! Check it out!

August 2005

Infinite Crisis #1 (of 7) (DC)
[Goes on sale October 12, written by Geoff Johns, art by Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning, Jim Lee, Sandra Hope and George Perez. 40 pages, $3.99, issue 1 in a 7-part miniseries.]
Prepare yourself for this earth-shattering miniseries! When Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman team up with other heroes such as Nightwing, Supergirl, Donna Troy, Superboy, Wonder Girl, Robin, Green Lantern, the Flash and more to face their greatest challenge, they have no idea that the following events will destroy lives, friendships, and be a major turning point that the DCU hasn't seen the likes of in twenty years! You'll be glad you didn't miss this one, folks.

Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles #1 (OF 5) (Wildstorm)
[Goes on sale October 5, written by Tommy Yune, Jason Waltrip & John Waltrip, art by Omar Dogan & Udon Studios. 32 pages, $3.50, issue 1 in a 5-part miniseries.]
The legend of Robotech continues in this minseries, which features some of the original Robotech cast in addition to a sneak preview of the production of the upcoming Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles DVD and reveals the secrets of Admiral Rick Hunter's strange disappearance. Seeking to discover the homeworld of the Robotech Masters, an Expeditionary Force left earth in 2022 only to only to create an interstellar conflict that would last for years and years. An alliance clouded in uncertainity is eventually reached, but due to a secret pact made with an enemy force, a new war is on the verge of beginning that could destroy the entire human race!

Robotech: Prelude to the Shadow Chronicles #2 (OF 5) (Wildstorm)
[Goes on sale October 19, written by Tommy Yune, Jason and John Waltrip, art by Omar Dogan & Udon Studios. 32 pages, $3.50, issue 2 in a 5-part miniseries.]
Continuing from issue #1, General Edwards' treachery comes to light, and not a minute too soon! The SDF-3 barely survives, and Rick Hunter must decide how much it will take for retribution for his loved ones who have been harmed by betrayal. Hunter sends Captain Vince Grant and the upgraded Tokugawa to Optera. The question now becomes: will that be enough to take on Edwards' alien technology? Check it out!

Transformers #0 (IDW)
[Goes on sale October 2005, by Simon Furman & E.J. Su. 24 pages, $.99, available in four different covers (cover by Aaron Archer to be released at Bot-Con October 2005.)]
Don't miss out on this specially priced introductory issue that brings Transformers back into the world of comics! When Verity Carlo runs away with a mini-computer that contains more than she thinks and later learns of a counterplot involving enormous alien machines, she can't believe it. But she's going to have to accept what she's found out, or else her very life may be on the line! Also includes interviews with the creative geniuses behind the Transformers series that will explain what to expect of the upcoming Transformers series!

July 2005

Wildcats: Nemesis #1 (Wildstorm)
[Goes on sale September 14, written by Robbie Morrison, art by Talent Caldwell, Horacio Domingues and Matt Banning. 32 pages, $2.99, issue 1 in a 9-part miniseries.]
Charis Adrastea seeks vengeance when she is framed for the murder of the Kheran military. After she discovers a conspiracy that could destroy the universe and becomes the enemy of all those around her, she takes the name "Nemesis." The only ones who can stop her now are the Wildcats! Don't miss an issue of this spectacular miniseries!

Wraithborn #1 (Wildstorm)
[Goes on sale September 21, written by Joe Benitez and Marcia Chen, art and covers by Benitez and Joe Weems. 32 pages, $2.99, issue 1 in a 6-part series.]
What happens when a shy high school girl is given the powers of a god? Here's your chance to find out! Hundreds of years ago, tyrrants called the Immortals ruled the world, until they were defeated by the Wraithborn. Although earth has forgotten its heroes, now passing them off as noting but a legend, the Immortals still lurk in the shadows of our world, waiting for their chance to take over once again. Now the powers of the Wraithborn have been bestowed upon an ordinary girl, who must master her new abilities before the Immortals hunt her down! You'll be glad you checked this one out! Available in two covers.

X-Men: Colossus - Bloodline #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale September 2005, written by David Hine, art by Jorge Lucas and Chris Bachalo. 32 pages, $2.99, issue 1 in a 5-part miniseries.]
Now that Colossus is back from the dead, he has discovered that his family is being killed in his homeland! Peter is now travelling to Russia to face the villain, whose background lies in the shadows of Peter's past. But will defeating this villain cost Peter his very soul? Find out here!

June 2005

Absolute Batman: Hush (DC)
[Goes on sale September 7, written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. 372 pages, oversized hardcover, $49.99.]
Don't miss all the action, friendship, and betrayal in the slipcased edition of this collection! Also, this oversized edition includes a very rare origin of Batman (seen before only on DC Comics' website,) a Jim Lee sketchbook, commentaries from the Hush team, and a special story from Wizard: The Comics Magazine. Check it out - you'll be glad you did!

April 2005

Dream Police #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale June 2005, written by J. Michael Straczynski, art by Mike Deodato. 48 pages, $3.99.]
Detectives Joe Thursday and Frank Stafford are in charge of patrolling the surreal dream world in Los Angeles, a place where dinosaurs and trolls roam the earth, and strange events and time loops are not uncommon. In this issue, the detectives are out to solve mysteries that revolve around three culprits: a nun whose convent is being used by an evil entity, someone trying to mold the dream world, and a little boy who has unleashed the monster under his bed into the outside world. Looks interesting; check it out!

March 2005

Green Lantern #1 (DC)
[Goes on sale May 25, written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Carlos Pachecho and Jesus Merino. 40 pages, $3.50.]
A new monthly series featuring Hal Jordan as the Green Lantern! He returns as the Emerald Warrior, but other villains are out to claim the power of the Green Lantern before Hal Jordan can! Definitely not to be missed!

The Rann/Thanagar War #1 (DC)
[Goes on sale May 11, written by Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Marc Campos. 32 pages, $2.50.]

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