The Twelve #5 (of 12) (Marvel – Straczynski / Weston / Leach / Chuckry) Tensions rise and heroes come to blows as the time-lost Twelve from the Golden Age find their fundamental beliefs challenged in the world of the 21st Century. Plus; the Origin of the Witness—he’s seen what you’ve done! The Twelve so far [...]

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NewUniversal: Shockfront #1 (Marvel – Ellis / Kurth / Hennessy / Chuckry) Initially, there were four: A Starbrand. A Nightmask. A Justice. A Cipher. They are manifestations of god-like power on Earth, chosen by the Universe. In the wake of the cosmic phenomenon that empowered them, they have been threatened, hunted, and attacked. And now, [...]

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The End League #3 (Dark Horse – Remender / Broome / Parsons) Fan-favorite creators Rick Remender and Mat Broome continue their epic tale of the final days of Earth’s last heroes! With half the team ensnared by The Smiling Man within the city of Loge, the mysterious man known as Black must choose between claiming [...]

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Avengers: The Initiative # 13 (Marvel – Gage / Uy) There’s a contract out on The Taskmaster, and no shortage of villains willing to fulfill it. But what’ll kill him first — the bad guys, or his latest class of recruits? Welcome Annex, Prodigy, Gorilla Girl, Sunstreak and Batwing to the Initiative. But are they [...]

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Two of the brightest celebrities to shine at the Motor City Comic Convention this year were probably also two of the friendliest. Melody Mooney (Hygena) and Trisha Paytas (Ms. Limelight) starred in the second season of Scifi’s Who Wants To Be A Superhero. If you have never seen WWTBAS, it’s a cheesy, campy, family friendly [...]

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Madame Mirage #6 (of 6) (Top Cow – Dini / Rocaforth) Don’t miss the finale of MADAME MIRAGE Season 1! This captivating tale of murder, intrigue and revenge has all the makings of a classic film noir, with a mix of supervillains and high-tech weapons thrown in for good measure. The answers to the questions [...]

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Booster Gold #9 (DC – Johns / Katz) “Blue and Gold” continues as the Justice League International returns! In a desperate attempt to correct time, Booster Gold and Blue Beetle are forced to rebuild the team that defined them so long ago! But can what’s left of the JLI stop Max Lord and save the [...]

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Secret Invasion: Fantastic Four #1 (of 3) (Marvel – Aguirre-Sacasa / Kitson) The invasion has started, and no one in the MU is safe, not even the First Family of Comicdom! Aware that some of the Earth’s most advanced technology and weaponry is housed in the Baxter Building, the Skrulls have neutralized the building–by transporting [...]

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TITANS #2 ( DC / Winick / Benitez / Llamas ) The Titans hunt continues as all known Titans are being stalked and attacked! Can Nightwing, Beast Boy, Raven, Cyborg, Starfire, Red Arrow, and Donna Troy survive long enough to discover the identity of their mysterious foe? I don’t think I have seen a book [...]

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JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #21 ( DC / McDuffie / Pacheco / Merino) Meet Libra and the Human Flame, two central villains in the upcoming FINAL CRISIS! Where’d the Human Flame come from, and who does he hate more than anything in the universe? As Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman assess the future of the [...]

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Marvel Comics Cover of the Year: Vote Now! (Marvel Press release – 5/22/08) What do YOU think is the BEST Marvel comic book cover of 2007?! Marvel.com needs your help to find out so visit the Cover of the Year official site at www.marvel.com/cover_of_the_year and place your vote today! Nominations will be accepted now through [...]

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Brandon’s Little Problem (Imaginary Tales Comics – Smith / Wood) In years to come, I don’t think Brandon’s Little Problem will be remembered as “that cute comic where the kid stuckan invading alien up his nose”, I think it will be remembered as more of the training ground for Kevin J. Smith (story) and Kurt [...]

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