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Archive for December, 2009

New Comics Shipping Wednesday January 9th


 

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Siege #1 arrives this week, here is a list of what else is arriving:

 

SEP090678F  28 DAYS LATER #5 $3.99
NOV090456D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS JACKPOT #1 (OF 3) $3.99
OCT090699E  ARCHIE & FRIENDS TP VOL 02 BETTYS DIARY $9.95
OCT090700E  ARCHIE DIGEST #260 $2.69
NOV090736E  ATHENA #4 $3.50
NOV090203D  AUTHORITY #18 $2.99
OCT098194J  AVENGERS VS AGENTS OF ATLAS MINI-POSTER (NET) $0.00
NOV090131D  BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #40 $2.99

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Archive for December, 2009

DC Heroclix The Brave & The Bold Figures Revealed Preview


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from ICV2

NECA, which acquired WizKids in September, is planning to ship its first DC HeroClix product, The Brave and the Bold, in February of 2010. The expansion will add 55 superhero and supervillain characters to the game including 25 characters who have never appeared in the DC HeroClix CMG releases before.

Clark Kent

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Archive for December, 2009

Blackest Night #6 Full Review W/ Spoilers


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

We begin right where issue 5 left off, with Hal Jordan and Barry Allen being chased by Black Rings as the Color Corps battle the Black Lanterns and the newly turned heroes. As The Flash and Green Lantern try to avoid the rings, they are attacked by Green Arrow and Impulse telling them to stop fighting since the resurrected heroes belong to Nekron.

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Archive for December, 2009

New Blackest Night Crossover Covers Revealed Atom/Hawkman & More Spoilers


With the release of Blackest Night 6 today, DC has also revealed the real covers to the resurrected titles that tie into Blackest Night. Here they are:

Atom And Hawkman #46

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Blackest Night #6 Huge Spoiler Last Page Reveal


 

 

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Below is the last page for Blackest Night #6 which comes out next week December 30th. Let the speculation begin on where the story goes from here. Here is the last page:

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Archive for December, 2009

Star Wars The Dark Times CMG Miniature Figure Preview


Here is a look at IG-88 and the Sith Assassin Droid Miniature Figures from the forthcoming Star Wars The Dark Times Game.

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Archive for December, 2009

Marvel Siege #3 & Tie Ins Solicits Revealed Spoilers


 

 

SIEGE #3 (of 4)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Variant Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO

Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA
Sketch Variant Cover by JOE QUESADA

The Marvel blockbuster of the year!!
In the halls of Asgard and on the streets of small town America the entire Universe is gripped in a the greatest battle ever seen: SIEGE!! Lives have been lost! Lines have been drawn! And the battle for Asgard is in full force. The moment for revelations and life-changing moves is here, and for some, this will be the last choice they ever make in this world. What happens next is so epic, so historic, that it changes the entire dynamic of the Marvel Universe. You’re gonna want to be there for this one…trust us.
40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99

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Archive for December, 2009

Marvel Comics 12-16 Reviews Spoilers Dark Reign


AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 615
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 615

Major Developments : Spider-Man tracks a lost young girl to an island inhabited by Sandman.

Last Page: Sandman has a new power, the ability to create multiple versions of himself out of sand.

ASTONISHING X-MEN # 33
ASTONISHING X-MEN # 33

Major Developments: The X-Men battle a giant Brood creature, then head to find out who is behind the weaponizing of dead mutants.

Last Page: Cyclops tells the team when they find the man responsible they will kill him.

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Archive for December, 2009

DC Comics 12-16 Reviews Spoilers Blackest Night


  • BATMAN #694
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  • Major Developments: The Penguin gets shot. Batman looks for a missing girl.
  • Last Page: An angry looking Batman stands on a gargoyle as lightning strikes.
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    Blackest Night #8 & Tie Ins Solicits Revealed Spoilers


    The Final issue of Blackest Night hits in February and here are the solicits for that and all the tie ins for that month.

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    BLACKEST NIGHT #8
    On sale MARCH 31 • 8 of 8 • 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US
    Written by GEOFF JOHNS
    Art and cover by IVAN REIS, OCLAIR ALBERT & JOE PRADO
    1:25 Variant cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI • 1:100 Sketch variant cover by IVAN REIS
    The extra-sized conclusion to the most talked-about event in comics is here, and the results will change the course of the DC Universe for years to come. Earth has become the final battleground for life versus death, but how will our heroes fight back against the darkness of sentient space itself? And what does the future hold for Green Lantern, The Flash and the rest of the world’s greatest heroes and villains? Find out here as the stage is set for the next epic era of DC Comics!

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    Archive for December, 2009

    New Comics Shipping Wednesday December 23rd


     

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    Green Lantern #49 arrives this week, here is what else will be in stores:

    SEP090951H  2000 AD PACK NOV 2009 (C: 0-1-2) $18.00
    OCT090740E  ABSOLUTION #5 (OF 6) (MR) $3.99
    OCT090741E  ABSOLUTION #5 (OF 6) WRAP CVR (MR) $3.99
    OCT090627D  AGENTS OF ATLAS TP DARK REIGN $19.99
    JUL091082F  ALEC HC YEARS HAVE PANTS LIFE SIZE OMNIBUS (MR) (C: 0-1-2) $49.95
    JUL091081F  ALEC SC YEARS HAVE PANTS LIFE SIZE OMNIBUS (MR) (C: 0-1-2) $35.00
    OCT098127D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 2ND PTG YOUNG VAR (PP #896) $2.99
    OCT098157D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 2ND PTG AZACETA VAR GNTLT $3.99
    OCT090493D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #616 GNTLT $2.99

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    Archive for December, 2009

    DC Comics 12-09 Reviews Spoilers Blackest Night


    • ACTION COMICS #884
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    • Major Developments: General Lane arrests Lois and tells her not to run the Reacton story, Lois Lane quits the Daily Planet. Dr. Pillings is revealed as Kryptonian to Flamebird
    • Last Page: Dr. Pillings cures Nightwing, but also gains his DNA data.
    • ADVENTURE COMICS #5
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    • Major Developments: Superboy Prime trashes the DC Offices, destroys the Black Lanterns after absorbing a black ring and going through the color spectrum of emotions.
    • Last Page: Superboy Prime is promised to be left alone with his love, who is back with a Black Lantern ring on her finger.

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    Archive for December, 2009

    Marvel Comics 12-09 Reviews Spoilers


    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 614
    AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 614

    Major Developments: Spider-Man and Electro battle and destroy the Daily Bugle. Electro is arrested.

    Last Page: Electro is introduced by the Chameleon to Kraven’s widow.

     

    DARK X-MEN # 2
    DARK X-MEN # 2

    Major Developments: X-Man is targeted by Osborne and the Dark X-Men to power his Omega Machine.

    Last Page: After absorbing a bunch of psychics power, X-Man knows the truth behind what has happened since he left.

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    Archive for December, 2009

    Iron Man 2 New Whiplash Promo Poster Revealed


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    The new Iron Man 2 Promo Poster revealing Mickey Rourke as Whiplash Enjoy.


    Archive for December, 2009

    New Comics Shipping Wednesday December 16th


     

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    Captain America Reborn #5 comes out this week, here is what else is arriving:

    OCT090291D  AIR #16 (MR) $2.99
    OCT090491D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #615 GNTLT $2.99
    OCT090492D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #615 QUINONES VAR GNTLT $2.99
    SEP090408D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS ANTI VENOM #3 (OF 3) $3.99
    OCT090368D  AMORY WARS TP VOL 02 SECOND STAGE TURBINE BLADE $14.99
    OCT090951E  ANGEL #28 $3.99
    OCT090972E  ANGEL HOLE IN THE WORLD #1 $3.99

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    Archive for December, 2009

    Batman The Return of Bruce Wayne Preview Art


    DC has unveiled another major event for 2010 The Return of Bruce Wayne. Here is some preview art.

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    Here is a description:

    The World’s Greatest Detective is facing his toughest mystery.

    Lost in the timestream, believed to be dead by his friends and enemies alike, Bruce Wayne must use every bit of intelligence, every ounce of strength and training he’s acquired over the years to find his way back to the city, and adopted family of vigilantes, he’d left behind.

    Blasted by the mysterious and powerful Omega Effect in the pages of FINAL CRISIS during a deadly battle with the malevolent New God Darkseid, Bruce Wayne

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    Archive for December, 2009

    DC Reveals War of The Supermen 2010 Event


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    DC has unveiled their Free Comic Book Day book for 2010 and it is the next major event for the company War of the Supermen. No other details at this time, but look for more to be revealed as we get closer to the May 1st release of the book.


    Archive for December, 2009

    Top 300 Comics For November 2009


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    Blackest Night #5 was the best selling book of the month, Here is the rest of the top 300:

     

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    New Contest Win Up to 20 Comics and Original Art


     

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    We have a new contest running until December 30th. The more people that enter the greater the prize will become, so encourage as many people as you know to enter. One winner will win at least 20 Preview editions of various comics including GI Joe, Angel, Star Trek , Transformers and more. If over 200 people enter the prize will include original sketch card art by various artists including Billy Tucci, Francis Manapul, Mke Norton and more. Here is how to enter.

    Go over to this link

    http://www.c2e2.com/signup886

    Sign up for the C2E2 newsletter and enter this code in the enter code section :  SU886L

    Then confirm your email address.

    Winner will be chosen at random from all that enter. Contest ends at 11:59 CST on December 30th.


    Archive for December, 2009

    New Comics Shipping Wednesday December 9th


    image  Adventure Comics #5 arrives this week, Here is what else is being released":

    OCT090683E  A VERY ZOMBIE CHRISTMAS $3.50
    OCT090215D  ACTION COMICS #884 $3.99
    OCT090189D  ADVENTURE COMICS #5 (BLACKEST NIGHT) $3.99
    OCT090190D  ADVENTURE COMICS #508 VAR ED (BLACKEST NIGHT) $3.99
    OCT091198H  ALTER EGO #90 (C: 0-1-1) $6.95
    OCT090490D  AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #614 GNTLT $2.99

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    Archive for December, 2009

    Buffy The Vampire Slayer Barack Obama Appearance Spoiler


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    The full cover to issue 33 of Buffy The Vampire Slayer Season 8 has been revealed and it shows Barack Obama as the secret identity of the villain Twilight. Buffy #33 hits stores in March.


    Archive for December, 2009

    Army of Two #1 Exclusive Preview Win An Advance Copy


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    Army of Two #1 will be released by IDW in mid to late January and you can win an advance galley copy. We have an exclusive 3 page preview below. Here is how you can win an advance copy:

    1)Retweet this contest.

    2)Post a comment on this post.

    3) Provide a link to this contest.

    Contest is open to all residents of North America and the winner will be chosen at random on December 16th. Here is a description of the series:

    Peter Milligan (w) • Dexter Soy (a) • Chester Ocampo (c)

    Coinciding with the release Army of Two: The 40th Day, this new ongoing monthly series, written by comics veteran Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Greek Street), follows ex-Army Rangers Salem and Rios as they form their own Private Military Corporation: Trans World Operations. But the pair get more than they bargained for as they are unexpectedly caught in a brewing war between the Mexican Army, drug cartels, and The Maras-one of the most powerful street gangs in Mexico!

    Now On to The Preview

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