October 2006

Justice Society of America #1 (DC)
[Goes on sale December 27, written by Geoff Johns; art by Dale Eaglesham, Art Thibert, and Alex Ross; variant cover by Dale Eaglesham. 48 pages, $3.99.]
The return of the first superhero team is at hand! Founding members such as Green Lantern, Flash, and Wildcat want to restore the JSA, and are recruiting heroes like the new Starman, Damage, and Liberty Belle. But as the founders try to bring back the Justice Society, a daunting evil will try to tear it apart! Heroes will return, while others will suffer defeat. Plus, a mystery that takes place years from now will emerge. It's all happening in this hot new series - so be sure not to miss an issue, including this premiere!

New Avengers: Illuminati #1 (of 5) (Marvel)
[Goes on sale December 20, written by Brian Michael Bendis; art by Jim Cheung, Mark Morales, TBD - High and TBD - Mid. Part 1 in a 5-part series, 32 pages, $2.99.]
Made up from some of the most notable heroes in the world - Doctor Strange, Black Bolt, Charles Xavier, Reed Richards, Namor, and Iron Man - the actions of the private organization known as Illuminati have remained top secret. Until this series, that is! The mystery is solved in this 5-part miniseries that will reveal not only the Illuminati's secrets, but those of the entire Marvel Universe! Not to be missed.

Newuniversal #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale December 6, written by Warren Ellis; art by Salvafor Larroca, Jason Keith, and VC - Rus Wooton. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Day in and day out, the people of planet Earth lead their everyday, ordinary lives. But that all changed one night when "The White Event" - a celestial event like none other during the existence of the human race - occured. Due to this event, a select few humans will never be the same, but rather something much more advanced. Don't miss your chance to read all about a universe that's observing the superhuman phenomenon for the first time.

September 2006

Samurai: Heaven and Earth Vol. 2 #1 (Dark Horse)
[Goes on sale November 1, written by Ron Marz, art by Luke Ross and Rob Schwager. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Ever since her kidnapping, the samurai Shiro has been traveling to distant lands for what seems like an eternity trying to find the love of his life, Yoshiko. His journey brought the two together for only a short time before Yoshiko was taken away again by a Spanish aristocrat who is determined to have Yoshiko for himself. Shiro's efforts to save her will now take him to the mythical land of Egypt. Will this persistent samurai ever reclaim his lost love? Find out here!

Red Menace #1 (of 6) (Wildstorm)
[Goes on sale November 22, written by Danny Bilson, Paul DiMeo, and Adam Brody, art by Jerry Ordway and Al Vey, variant cover by Darwyn Cooke. Part 1 in a 6-part miniseries, 32 pages, $2.99.]
The setting is Los Angeles and the year is 1953. The city is crowded with crooked cops, savvy crooks, and glamourous movie stars. But beneath the surface of this restless place, Joseph McCarthy searches for communists in the midst of the excitement of L.A. But the most startling fact of all is that communism is starting to spill over into super-heroism! Is it possible that the most exalted and patriotic superhero in Los Angeles is a communist? America's in for some shocking news!

G.I. Joe Dreadnoks: Declassified #1 (of 3) (Devil's Due)
[Goes on sale November 2006, by Josh Blaylock and Corey Zayatz. 32 pages, $4.99.]
The history of Zartan is one of the most mysterious stories in the G.I. Joe universe. It's also told for the first time in this miniseries! Who is Zartan, truly? And how did he become so entwined with such a ruthless biker gang? Don't miss this momentous series, featuring Torch, Ripper, Buzzer, Zarana, and more!

August 2006

Deathblow #1 (Wildstorm)
[Goes on sale October 25, written by Brian Azzarello, art by Carlos D'Anda and Stephen Platt. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Michael Cray, a.k.a. Deathblow, is a soldier in a corrupt, warmongering society. After going missing on a suicide mission and being presumed dead by his commanding officers, Cray is finally rescued from a Middle Eastern jail. Now the government is prepared to do anything to test Deathblow's loyalty, which makes him wonder who he can really trust. Can he even trust himself at this point? Find out here!

Gen13 #1 (Wildstorm)
[Goes on sale October 11, written by Gail Simone, art by Talent Caldwell and Matt "Batt" Banning, variant cover by J. Scott Campbell. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Caitlin, Sarah, Roxy, Bobby and Eddie are four ordinary kids...well, not really. In fact, these teenagers, who hail from different parts of the country, discover they all have super-powers. But the truth behind these mysterious powers has yet to be uncovered, including learning what Tabula Rasa and International Operations have to do with everything. Catch all the excitement in this super-charged first issue!

Marc Silvestri 2006 Convention Sketchbook (Top Cow)
[Goes on sale September 2006, by Marc Silvestri. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Take a peek behind some of Silvestri's best sketches of 2006 with this one-shot. A must have for Silvestri fans!

Amazing Spider-Girl #0 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale October 4, written by Tom Defalco, art by Ronald Frenz. 32 pages, $1.99.]
Thanks to her loyal and relentless fanbase, Spider-Girl defied the odds and made the 100-issue mark! Now newcomers to the story of Spider-Girl and veteran fans alike can enjoy this special issue that will retell the story of Spider-Girl. Plus, our friends at Marvel comics have knocked a buck off the cover price just to commemorate this occasion, so don't miss it!

Amazing Spider-Girl #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale October 18, written by Tom Defalco, art by Ronald Frenz, Sal Buscema, Gotham Entertainment Group, and Dave Sharpe. 32 pages, 2.99.]
This single issue story arc, "Whatever Happened to the Daughter of Spider-Man," will show the world why Spider-Girl's fans adore her so much! May "Mayday" Parker is about to find out that she can't leave behind her life as Spider-Girl - especially when villains like the original Hobgoblin, Black Tarantula, and more start making trouble. Definitely a milestone!

Criminal #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale October 4, written by Ed Brubaker, art by Sean Phillips. 32 pages, 2.99.]
Meet Leo, who's one of the best in his field - robbery. Leo is quite meticulous at what he does; after all, he is a professional. But even professional criminals can't always resist the allure of quick cash in big chunks, now matter how high the risk. Leo learns he can't resist when someone from his past, paired with a crooked cop, presents him with a plan to intercept an evidence transport van and steal millions of dollars from it. One thing's for sure: there are going to be plenty of obstacles along the way! Plus, each issue of this ongoing series will include additional stories combined with one main, continuing story arc. Also, look for articles about various forms of crime throughout the ages. Guaranteed to be one of the most unique comics on the shelves!

May 2006

Elephantmen #1 (Image)
[Goes on sale July 19, written by Richard Starkings, art by Moritat and Ladronn. 36 pages, $2.99.]
Containing two stories "See the Elephant" and "Just Another Guy Named Joe," Elephantmen #1 is full of the same excitement that surrounded the Hip Flask stories. The first tale deals with how an Elephantman lives among the very creatures he was created to eliminate, and the second stars a human who feels isolated living in a world full of people who invented the Elephantmen. Great for fans of the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, and The Matrix!

Ghost Rider #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale July 12, written by Daniel Way, art by Mark Texeira, Javier Saltares, Dan Brown, and Chris Eliopoulos. 32 pages, $2.99.]
When a deal he made with the devil went downhill - way downhill - Johnny Blaze merged with the Spirit of Vengeance and has been rotting in hell ever since. Now that he's finally come up with an escape route, the question becomes: what strings are attached to this deal? Catch Ghost Rider here in his first ongoing series in years!

Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #1 (of 8) (DC)
[Goes on sale July 19, written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Daniel Acuņa. 32 pages, part 1 in an 8-part series, $2.99.]
If you think this is the Freedom Fighters your pops read about as a youth, think again! Here come the brand new Phantom Lady, Doll Man, Human Bomb and the Ray, who work for the government agency SHADE. If there's a super-villain on the loose, these guys get the call to take that baddie out. 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!

April 2006

Eternals #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale June 21, written by Neil Gaiman, art by Rick Berry, John Romita, Jr. and Matt Hollingsworth. 48 pages, $3.99.]
Imagine that you're immensely powerful, over a thousand years old, and have watched the rise and fall of past civilizations like they were Saturday morning cartoons. Here's the catch: no one remembers one bit of it! Meet Ike Harris, who has memories of thrilling journeys, lost loves and bitter treachery - but no one from any of these memories shares them or believes Ike. Plus, who will resort to murder in order to keep Ike's amazing story a secret? Sounds like another hit from an author who appears incapable of not delivering a great tale!

Ultimates 2 #12 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale June 26, written by Mark Millar, art by Bryan Hitch, Paul Neary, Laura Martin and Chris Eliopoulos. 48 pages, $3.99.]
This is the moment you've been waiting for - the action-packed, double-sized grand finale! Not only does this issue include what the future holds for Thor, but the Defenders come back into play. Plus, look for the entire plotline of the Ultimates (even from the very beginning) to finally be woven together. It's America's last stand against the Liberators, everybody; don't miss it!

Green Lantern Corps #1 (DC)
[Goes on sale June 14, written by Dave Gibbons, art by Patrick Gleason and Prentis Rollins. 32 pages, $2.99.]
One year after the GL Corps fought - and won - a battle with the Spider Guild, Guy Gardener is given a mission to a medieval planet filled with bloodshed and despair. This is the series in which everyone in the Corps will learn what it really means to be a Lantern. Check it out!

March 2006

Wolverine #42 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale May 24, written by Marc Guggenheim, art by Humberto Ramos, Carlos Alberto Cruz Cuevas. 32 pages, $2.99.]
A Civil War tie-in, this issue begins the story arc "Vendetta". When Logan becomes determined to see that justice is served to the person responsible for the Riverbank Tragedy, he stumbles upon a party of three who are embarking on the same journey. Who they are and why they are on this mission will appall many readers! That's not all - if Logan's disturbed by this information, he'll be flabbergasted when he discovers who these people are working for! Not to be missed.

February 2006

Wolverine: Origins #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale April 19, written by Daniel Way, art by Joe Quesada, Steve Dillon, and Avalon - Dan Kemp. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Starting down a path that could brutalize him as much as it could unlock the mysteries of his past, Logan is out for the blood of those who previously imprisoned him. His first attack gets the attention of the government, which forces them to use a secret weapon. You won't believe it until you see it, so don't even think about missing this one!

Ion #1 (of 12) (DC)
[Goes on sale April 26, written by Ron Marz, art by Greg Tocchini and Ivan Reis. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Spinning out of the events of Infinite Crisis and the Rann/Thanagar War Special, this series will breathe new life into the character of Kyle Rayner! It's one year later, and Kyle finds himself dismayed and imparted with powers far beyond that of the other Green Lanterns. Is he using these incredible new powers for the good of mankind, or should his might cause fright in the hearts of innocents? There's only one way to find out, so don't let this one out of your sight!

Checkmate # 1 (DC)
[Goes on sale April 26, written by Greg Rucka, art by Jesus Saiz and Lee Bermejo. 32 pages, $2.99.]
This suspenseful first issue is guaranteed to leave you breathless! Checkmate, the organization that has become famous in the past year, has gotten a fresh start. But before they can embark on any of their intense, arduous missions, they have to prove themselves to the U.N. Will they be able to accomplish this feat, in the mere hours they've been given to do it?

Star Wars: Rebellion - My Brother, My Enemy #1 (Dark Horse)
[Goes on sale April 12, written by Rob Williams, art by Brandon Badeaux. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Luke Skywalker and his allies in the Rebel fleet have no idea what they're in for! The Empire is taking advantage of a lethal oversight by planting an agent in the fleet. In the mean time, Darth Vader's got plans of his own - plans that conflict with those of the Empire! He's sending Lt. Janek Sunber on mission that will lead directly to the epicenter of the Rebellion. Sounds like a good one!

January 2006

Cyberforce #1 (of 2) (Top Cow)
[Goes on sale March 2006, written by Ron Marz, art by Pat Lee, Marc Silvestri, David Finch, and Dream Engine. Part 1 in a 2-part miniseries, 32 pages, $2.99.]
Cyberforce relaunched will bring about changes such as the team being disbanded and Ripclaw becoming evil. The only ones who can stop him now are Velocity, Cyblade, and Ballistic. Don't miss their last (and gory) confrontation with Ripclaw - you won't believe the outcome! Plus, an alien villain is watching the Earth during this war, and setting its sights on our planet! Witness all the action for yourself in this first issue.

Star Wars: The Return of Tag and Bink Special Edition #1 (of 2) (Dark Horse)
[Goes on sale March 22, written by Kevin Rubio, art by Lucas Marangon. Part 1 in a 2-part miniseries, 32 pages, $2.99.]
Here comes the return of everyone's favorite Star Wars duo! The only two people who can make it out of the worst Imperial perils alive are back in this miniseries. With the help of Lando Calrissian, Tag and Bink start on their mission to rescue a particular carbonite-frozen smuggler - and inadvertently defeat the most dangerous bounty hunter in the galaxy along the way! Taking place during Return of the Jedi, look for guest appearances from lots of familiar faces in this miniseries. Don't miss out on all the action and humor!

Ultimate Avengers: The Movie DVD (Marvel)
[Goes on sale February 2006, DVD, $19.98.]
From Lions Gate Home Entertainment comes the story of a world in peril and a super-powered team recruited to protect it. But a problem arises when they seek Captain America, Earth's greatest hero, to lead them: he's been frozen for over 60 years! Inspired by The Ultimates, this movie is about six very different heroes who must band together to save the planet - whether they like it or not. Who would have guessed that their greatest threat would come from none other than the Incredible Hulk, who was supposed to be on their side? Catch all the animated adventure in this DVD!

Ms. Marvel #1 (Marvel)
[Goes on sale March 2006, written by Brian Reed, art by Roberto De La Torre and Frank Cho. 32 pages, $2.99.]
Here it is, folks; the series we've all been waiting for! Spinning out of New Avengers and House of M comes Ms. Marvel in her very own ongoing series! Guest-starring Captain America and Jessica Jones, look for an alien invasion that could mean the end of the world as we know it in this special first ish!

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