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Archive for November, 2009

DC Comics 11-25 Reviews Spoilers Blackest Night


  • BLACKEST NIGHT #5 (OF 8)
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  • Full Review HERE
  • DETECTIVE COMICS #859
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    Major Developments: We see more of Kate Kane’s backstory including her military days.

    Shocking Last Page: Kate encounters Batman and gets inspired.

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    Marvel Comics 11-25 Reviews Spoilers Dark Reign


    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 613
    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 613

    Major Developments: Electro thinks his powers are killing him, so he goes to the Mad Thinker for help, Spider-Man follows.

    Shocking Last Page: The new and improved Electro attacks Spider-Man.

     

    DARK WOLVERINE # 80
    DARK WOLVERINE # 80

    Major Developments:  Daken saves the villains from Osborn’s attack. Then kills them off one by one.

    Shocking Last Page: A single blood stained bullet lies in the sink.

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Marvel Siege #1 Preview Art Spoilers Sneak Peek


     

    Here is a quick sneak peek at some of the pages from the upcoming Marvel event Siege #1

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    Archive for November, 2009

    New Comics Shipping Thursday December 3rd


    image Blackest Night Flash #1 arrives this week.

    A one day delay due to the holiday. Here is what is arriving.

    DEC084360F  1001 ARABIAN NIGHTS ADVENTURES OF SINBAD #10 $2.99
    AUG090714F  28 DAYS LATER #4 $3.99
    AUG090715F  28 DAYS LATER #4 INCV CVR $4.99
    AUG090027V  365 SAMURAI & FEW BOWLS OF RICE SC (C: 0-1-2) $16.95
    SEP090634E  ABSOLUTION #4 (OF 6) (MR) $3.99
    SEP090636E  ABSOLUTION #4 (OF 6) WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99
    SEP090019D  ALIENS #4 (OF 4) $3.50
    OCT091000E  AMERICAN MCGEES GRIMM TP VOL 01 $19.99
    SEP090393D  ANITA BLAKE LC EXECUTIONER #2 (OF 5) (MR) $3.99
    SEP090601E  ARCHIE DOUBLE DIGEST #204 $3.99
    OCT090847E  ATHENA #3 $3.50
    OCT090272D  AUTHORITY #17 $2.99
    JUN090809E  BARACK THE BARBARIAN #3 (OF 4) $3.50

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Blackest Night #5 Review Spoilers Black Lanterns


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    Written by Geoff Johns; Art and cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert

    Wow. This issue had some incredible surprises, some that are sure not to stick, but some that could have a serious impact on the DCU. Now on to the summary:

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Doctor Who The End Of Time Christmas Special Trailer


    Here is a sneak peek at the next Doctor Who Special The End of Time scheduled to air in the UK on 12/25/09.  Enjoy.


    Archive for November, 2009

    Marvel Comics 11-18 Reviews Spoilers Dark Reign


     AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 612
    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 612

    Major Developments: Electro returns with a new power to the people persona.

    Shocking Last Page: Electro throws Spider-Man to the crowd to be destroyed.

     

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    Archive for November, 2009

    DC Comics 11-18 Reviews Spoilers Blackest Night


    A new format with more summary notes and key happenings from this past week’s issues:

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    ADVENTURE COMICS # 4 Blackest Night Tie In

    Major Developments: Alexander Luthor comes back as a Black Lantern along with everyone that Prime has killed to destroy Prime. We also find out that  one of the Legions is from Earth Prime as the have a copy of Final Crisis Legion of 3 Worlds .

    Shocking Last Page: Alexander Luthor tells us Spoiler Alert next issue Superboy Prime Dies!

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Ghostbusters Past Present Future #1 Exclusive Preview Win An Advance Copy


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    Here is an exclusive look at the first 3 pages from the Ghostbusters Past Present Future One Shot that comes out on December 9th. You can also win an Advance Copy one of three ways:

    1. Retweet This Contest

    2. Post a comment on this post

    3. Provide a link to this contest.

    Here is a short description of the book:

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Angel A Hole in The World #1 Exclusive Preview Win An Advance Copy


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    Here is an exclusive look at the first three pages of issue 1 of the upcoming Angel A Hole in The World mini series coming out on December 9th. You can win an Advance Copy of the book one of 3 ways:

    1. Retweet this contest.

    2. Post a comment on this post.

    3. Provide a link to the contest.

    Here is a short description of the book:

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    Archive for November, 2009

    New Comics Shipping Wednesday November 25th


     

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    Blackest Night #5 is the big book of the week. Here is what else is arriving.

    SEP091101H  007 MAGAZINE #51 (C: 0-1-1) $17.00
    AUG091039H  2000 AD PACK OCT 2009 (C: 0-1-2) $18.00
    JUN090890I  A DISTANT NEIGHBORHOOD GN VOL 02 (C: 0-0-1) $23.00
    OCT091519U  ALFONS ROBMULLER EDELWEIB GEIRGSJAGER 1 1:6 SCALE AF (C: 1-1 $49.99
    SEP090404D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #613 GNTLT $2.99
    SEP090405D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #613 QUINONES VILLAIN VAR GNTLT $2.99

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Marvel Siege #2 & Tie Ins February Solicits Spoilers


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    SIEGE #2 (of 4)
    Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
    Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
    Variant Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
    The blockbuster Marvel event of the year goes full-blown carnage and madness as the biggest and most brutal battle in Marvel’s history brings together heroes from all sides. Lines have been drawn, and an unlikely hero will save one Avenger, but they can’t save them all.
    The Siege has begun and it claims its first victim as AN AVENGER WILL DIE!!
    40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99

     

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    SIEGE: EMBEDDED #2 (of 4)
    Written by BRIAN REED
    Penciled by CHRIS SAMNEE
    Cover by ADI GRANOV
    SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!!
    As Norman Osborn’s siege on Asgard heats up, there is one god missing. But not for long, and he’s got company. The true face of Norman Osborn stands to be revealed, and this may
    be the god to do it!
    32 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Blackest Night #7 & Tie Ins February Solicits Spoilers


    There are some huge spoilers if you read between the lines of what the titles of certain books become.

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    BLACKEST NIGHT #7
    On Sale February 24 • 7 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
    Written by Geoff Johns • Art and cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert • Variant cover by Rodolfo Migliari • Sketch variant cover by Ivan Reis
    As Nekron continues to wage war on life throughout the universe, Hal Jordan discovers the grim, true mission behind the villain’s return. But the truth is so cosmically abysmal that it threatens to expose a secret that could tear the very universe asunder. You can’t miss this stunning, penultimate issue to the year’s biggest event!

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    GREEN LANTERN #51
    On Sale February 17 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
    Written by Geoff Johns • Art and cover by Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy • Variant cover by Greg Horn
    The most epic battle in BLACKEST NIGHT yet comes to a shocking conclusion as Hal Jordan makes the ultimate move to take on the Black Lantern Spectre. But what price comes with the unleashing of Parallax? And what does this mean for the future of the emotional spectrum’s avatars?

     

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Shocking Last Page Marvel 11-11 Edition Spoilers


    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 611
    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 611

    Kraven’s Wife and daughter have captured Spider-Woman(Mattie).

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Shocking Last Page DC 11-11 Edition Spoilers


  • ACTION COMICS #883
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  • Dr Pillings meets Flamebird and Nigtwing to help them stop Chris aging.
  • BATGIRL #4
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  • After a tough day, Batgirl goes home to rest. (more…)

  • Archive for November, 2009

    New Comics Shipping Wednesday November 18th


     

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    Adventure Comics #4 is one of the big books of the week, Here is what else is arriving:

    SEP090909E  24 OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 $24.99
    SEP090100D  ADVENTURE COMICS #4 (BLACKEST NIGHT) $3.99
    SEP090101D  ADVENTURE COMICS #507 VAR ED (BLACKEST NIGHT) $3.99
    SEP090216D  AIR #15 (MR) $2.99
    MAY090063V  ALIEN LEGION OMNIBUS TP VOL 01 (C: 0-1-2) $24.95
    SEP090402D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 $3.99
    SEP090403D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 MCGUINNESS BLACK CAT VAR $3.99

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Marvel The Siege Fall of Asgard New Teaser Image


     

    Marvel has released the next teaser image from the upcoming The Siege crossover.

    Here is the fall of Asgard.

     

     

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Top 300 Comics For October 2009


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    Blackest Night #1 was the best selling book for October. Here is the rest of the list:

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Shocking Last Page Marvel 11-4 Edition Spoilers


    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 610
    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 610

    Kaine kills Raptor.

    ASSAULT ON NEW OLYMPUS PROLOGUE ONE-SHOT # 1
    ASSAULT ON NEW OLYMPUS PROLOGUE ONE-SHOT # 1

    Hercules gathers, Wolverine, Spider-Woman and Spider-Man to attack Hera and her forces.

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Shocking Last Page DC 11-4 Edition Spoilers


  • DOOM PATROL #4
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  • Black Lantern Cliff Steele shows up to fight himself as Robot Man.
  • THE GREAT TEN #1 (OF 10)
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  • A team of Gods arrive and the Great Ten prepares to assemble to fight them.
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  • Archive for November, 2009

    Doctor Who The Waters of Mars New Trailer


     

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    The new trailer for the next Doctor Who special The Waters of Mars that will air on November 15th in the UK has been released.


    Archive for November, 2009

    New Comics Shipping Wednesday November 11th


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    Batman and Robin #6 arrives this week. Here is what is else shipping:

    APR090204D  ABSOLUTE JUSTICE HC $99.99
    SEP090132D  ACTION COMICS #883 $3.99
    SEP090401D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 $2.99
    SEP090544D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY JMS ULTIMATE COLLECTION TP BOOK 02 $34.99
    SEP090680F  ANCHOR #2 $3.99
    SEP090872E  ANGEL #27 $3.99
    SEP090873J  ANGEL #27 10 COPY VIRGIN MOONEY INCV
    SEP090874E  ANGEL AFTER THE FALL TP VOL 02 FIRST NIGHT $17.99

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    Archive for November, 2009

    The Ghoul #1 By Steve Niles Advance Review


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    Just a quick reminder before the review, you still have until 11:59 CST today, to win an advance copy of this book here.

    Now on  to the review:

    Written by Steve Niles, Art by Bernie Wrightson

    A quick synopsis of the book before breaking it down:

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Shocking Last Page DC 10-28 Edition Spoilers


    • AMBUSH BUG: YEAR NONE #7 (OF 6)
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    • Ambush Bug leaves the DC Universe.
    • BATMAN #692
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    • Black Mask gives Dr. Gruener his scythe back.

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    Archive for November, 2009

    Shocking Last Page Marvel 10-28 Edition Spoilers


    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: ANTI-VENOM - NEW WAYS TO LIVE # 2
    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: ANTI-VENOM – NEW WAYS TO LIVE # 2

    Anti-Venom storms the Quintas hideout.

    AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 29
    AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 29

    Nightmare manifests himself on Earth.

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