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IDW PUBLISHING
Angel Illyria #1 (Of 4)(Jenny Frison Regular Cover), $3.99
Angel Illyria #1 (Of 4)(Elena Casagrande Variant Cover), AR
Dungeons And Dragons #1 (Tyler Walpole Regular Cover), $3.99
Dungeons And Dragons #1 (Wayne Reynolds Regular Cover), $3.99
Dungeons & Dragons #1 (Module Edition Incentive Cover), AR
G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #160 (Agustin Padilla Regular Cover), $3.99
G.I. Joe A Real American Hero #160 (Rod Whigham Regular Cover), $3.99
G.I. JOE A Real American Hero #160 (Larry Hama Sketch Variant Cover), AR
G.I. JOE Hearts and Minds Volume 1 HC, $24.99
G.I. JOE Origins #21 (Tom Feister Regular Cover), $3.99
G.I. JOE Origins #21 (Werther Dell Edera Variant Cover), AR
Jurassic Park Redemption #5 (Of 6)(Tom Yeates Regular Cover), $3.99
Jurassic Park Redemption #5 (Of 6)(William Stout Regular Cover), $3.99
Jurassic Park Redemption #5 (Of 6)(William Stout Sketch Variant Cover), AR
Spike #2 (Of 8)(Franco Urru Regular Cover), $3.99
Spike #2 (Of 8)(Jenny Frison Variant Cover), AR
Star Trek Khan Ruling In Hell #2 (Of 4)(Michael Stribling Regular Cover), $3.99
Star Trek Khan Ruling In Hell #2 (Of 4)(Khan Photo Incentive Cover), AR
Transformers #13 (Ongoing)(Don Figueroa Regular Cover), $3.99
Transformers #13 (Ongoing)(Nick Roche Regular Cover), $3.99
Transformers #13 (Ongoing)(Don Figueroa Sketch Design Variant Cover), AR
Witch & Wizard #6 (Operation Zero)(Victor Santos Regular Cover), $3.99
Witch & Wizard #6 (Operation Zero)(Victor Santos Sketch Variant Cover), AR

IMAGE COMICS
Angelus #6 (Of 6), $2.99
Chew #15, $2.99
Cowboy Ninja Viking #10, $3.99
Darkness Darkchylde Witchblade Kingdom Of Pain (San Diego Comic-Con Wraparound Variant Cover), $15.00
Forgetless TP, $14.99
Halcyon #1 (was titled ‘Utopian’), $2.99
HVE 2011 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Preview Book, $1.00
Magdalena #1 (Ongoing)(Ron Marz & Nelson Blake II Signed Edition), $19.99
Mage Volume 1 The Hero Discovered HC (New Printing), $39.99
Mice Templar Volume 2.2 Destiny Part 2 TP, $17.99
Nancy In Hell #4 (Of 4), $2.99
Red Mass For Mars Volume 1 TP, $14.99
Rest Volume 1 TP (Top Cow Edition), $14.99
Skullkickers #2 (2nd Printing Variant Cover), $2.99
Spawn Origins Volume 8 TP, $14.99
Velocity #1 (Of 4)(San Diego Comic-Con Variant Cover), $10.00
Velocity #1 (Of 4)(Kenneth Rocafort Supercon Sketch Variant Cover), $10.00
Witchblade #139 (Stjepan Sejic Regular Cover), $2.99
Witchblade #139 (Michael Gaydos Variant Cover), AR

IMPACT
Cartoon 360 Secrets To Drawing Cartoon People & Poses In 3D SC, $19.99

IRON CROTCH UNIVERSITY PRESS
Pang The Wandering Shaolin Monk Volume 1 Refuge Of The Heart HC, $19.95

KENZER AND COMPANY
Knights Of The Dinner Table #168, $4.99

MARVEL COMICS
Amazing Spider-Man #648 (Humberto Ramos Regular Cover), $3.99
Amazing Spider-Man #648 (Blank Variant Cover), $3.99
Amazing Spider-Man #648 (J. Scott Campbell Spider-Girl Variant Cover), AR
Amazing Spider-Man #648 (J. Scott Campbell Sketch Variant Cover), AR
Amazing Spider-Man #648 (Marcos Martin Wraparound Variant Cover), AR
Amazing Spider-Man #648 (Stefano Caselli Variant Cover), AR
Amazing Spider Man Big Time Poster By J. Scott Campbell, $8.99
Amazing Spider-Man Big Time 2 Sided Poster (Promotional Item)(per Marvel Comics), AR
Amazing Spider-Man By J Michael Straczynski Ultimate Collection Volume 5 TP, $34.99
Ant-Man & The Wasp #1 (Of 3), $3.99
Astonishing Thor Poster By Esad Ribic, $8.99
Avengers Earths Mightiest Heroes #1 (Of 4), $3.99
Avengers Prime #4 (Of 5), $3.99
Avengers The Childrens Crusade #3 (Of 9)(Jim Cheung Regular Cover), $3.99
Avengers The Childrens Crusade #3 (Of 9)(Arthur Adams Variant Cover), AR
Captain America Forever Allies #4 (Of 4), $3.99
Captain America The Bloodstone Hunt TP (New Printing), $19.99
Captain America Two Americas TP, $14.99
Chaos War Thor #1 (Of 2), $3.99
Darkstar And The Winter Guard TP, $19.99
I Am An Avenger #3 (Of 5), $3.99
Incredible Hulks #616, $3.99
Invaders Now #3 (Of 5)(Alex Ross Regular Cover), $3.99
Invaders Now #3 (Of 5)(Ramona Fradon Variant Cover), AR
Iron Man The Rapture #1 (Of 4), $3.99
New Avengers #6, $3.99
New Mutants Forever #4 (Of 5), $3.99
Shadowland After The Fall Postcards (Promotional Item), AR
Shadowland Daughters Of The Shadow #3 (Of 3), $3.99
She-Hulks #1 (Of 4), $3.99
Siege Embedded TP, $14.99
Spider-Man One Moment In Time HC (Premiere Edition)(Joe Quesada Direct Market Cover), $24.99
Spider-Man One Moment In Time HC (Premiere Edition)(Paolo Manuel Rivera Book Market Cover), $24.99
Super Hero Squad #11, $2.99
Super Heroes #8 (Marvel Adventures), $2.99
Thanos Imperative #6 (Of 6), $3.99
Thor #617 (Pasqual Ferry Regular Cover), $3.99
Thor #617 (Brandon Peterson TRON Variant Cover), AR
Thor By Dan Jurgens & John Romita Jr Volume 4 TP, $29.99
Thor For Asgard #4 (Of 6), $3.99
Thor Siege Aftermath TP, $15.99
Tron Betrayal #2 (Of 2), $4.99
Ultimate Comics Thor #2 (Of 4), $3.99
Ultimatum HC (Michael Turner Direct Market Cover), $34.99
Ultimatum HC (Joe Madureira Book Market Cover), $34.99
X-Men Forever 2 #11, $3.99

MCFARLAND
Batman Filmography Live-Action Features 1943-1997 SC, $29.95

MCCLELLAND & STEWART
Two Generals HC, $24.95

MOONSTONE
Green Hornet Chronicles HC (Signed Limited Edition Slipcase), $99.99
Return Of The Originals From Vault Pulp Files, $1.99
Zeroids #2 (Cover A Mark Sparacio), $3.99
Zeroids #2 (Cover B Dave Hoover), $3.99

PAPERCUTZ
Classics Illustrated Volume 11 The Devils Dictionary And Other Works HC, $9.99
Hardy Boys Box Set Volume 17-20, $29.99
Smurfs Volume 3 The Smurf King GN, $5.99
Smurfs Volume 3 The Smurf King HC, $10.99

ONI PRESS
Scott Pilgrim Precious Little Box Set, $72.00

PURE IMAGINATION PUBLISHING
Eisner Shop SC, $25.00

RED 5 COMICS
Atomic Robo Deadly Art Of Science #1 (Of 5), $3.50

SEQUART RESEARCH & LITERACY ORGANIZATION
Minutes To Midnight 12 Essays On Watchmen SC, $19.95

SEVEN SEAS ENTERTAINMENT
Hayate X Blade Omnibus Volume 1 GN (Of 3), $15.99

SLG PUBLISHING
Elmer GN, $12.95

THINK TANK PRODUCTIONS
Like That GN, $6.00

TITAN PUBLISHING
Icons The DC Comics & Wildstorm Art Of Jim Lee HC (Previews Exclusive Edition), $49.95
Star Trek Magazine #30 (Newsstand Edition), $6.99
Star Trek Magazine #30 (Previews Exclusive Edition), $6.99
Star Wars Insider Souvenir Special, $14.99

TOHAN CORPORATION
Megami Aug 2010, $17.99
Newtype Aug 2010, $13.99

TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS
Tonoharu Volume 2 HC, $19.95

TRANSFUZION PUBLISHING
Vietnam Journal Volume 5 Tet 68 TP, $18.95

TWOMORROWS PUBLISHING
Back Issue #45, $7.95

VERTICAL
Twin Spica Volume 4 GN, $10.95

VINTAGE
Haiku SC (by Andrew Vachss), $15.00

VIZ MEDIA
Biomega Volume 4 GN, $12.99
Dragonball Z Volume 9 GN (VIZBIG Edition)(Of 9), $17.99
Inu Yasha Volume 54 TP, $9.99
Inu Yasha Volume 5 GN (VIZBIG Edition), $17.99
Inubaka Crazy For Dogs Volume 17 TP, $9.99
Jormungand Volume 5 GN, $12.99
Kurozakuro Volume 1 GN, $9.99
Maoh Juvenile Remix Volume 3 TP, $9.99
Vagabond Volume 9 GN (VIZBIG Edition), $19.99

WILDSIDE PRESS
Adventures Of Professor Thintwhistle And His Incredible Aether Flyer GN, $14.99

WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT
Toyfare #161, $4.99

ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT
Monster Hunters Survival Guide #1 (Of 5)(Cover A Greg Horn), $3.99
Monster Hunters Survival Guide #1 (Of 5)(Cover B Talent Caldwell), $3.99

All New Comics This Week

masondixoncomics — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:38:04 +0000

28 DAYS LATER #16
ADVENTURE COMICS #520
ADVENTURES INTO MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #647
AUTHORITY #28
AVENGERS ACADEMY #6
AVENGERS THOR
CAPTAIN AMERICA OFFICIAL INDEX #7
BALTIMORE PLAGUE SHIPS #4
BATMAN AND ROBIN #16
BATMAN CATWOMAN FOLLOW THE MONEY #1
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #50

BERLIN #17
BOYS #48
BRIGHTEST DAY #13
BROKEN TRINITY PANDORAS BOX #4
BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #38
BULLET TO THE HEAD #5
BULLSEYE PERFECT GAME #1
CAPTAIN AMERICA MAN OUT OF TIME #1
CARS ADVENTURES OF TOW MATER #4
CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #53
CAVEWOMAN NIGHT OUT ONE-SHOT
CHAOS WAR #3
CROSSED FAMILY VALUES #5
DC COMICS PRESENTS THE FLASH GREEN LANTERN #1
DOOM PATROL #16
DV8 GODS AND MONSTERS #8
FREEDOM FIGHTERS #3
GENERATION HOPE #1
GI JOE #24
GODLAND #33
HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD #6
HOUSE OF MYSTERY #31
I ZOMBIE #7
I NVINCIBLE #75
IRON MAN LEGACY #8
IRON MAN THOR #1
IRREDEEMABLE #19
JONAH HEX #61
JSA ALL STARS #12
KEVIN SMITH KATO #5
LEGEND OF ISIS #12
LOONEY TUNES #192
MARVELMAN FAMILYS FINEST #5
MYSTERY SOCIETY #4
NAMOR FIRST MUTANT #3
OZMA OF OZ #1
PALS N GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #146
PATRICIA BRIGGS MERCY THOMPSON MOON CALLED #2
PS238 #47
PUNISHER IN BLOOD #1
QUEEN SONJA #11
RED HOOD LOST DAYS #6
SCARLET #3
SCOURGE #2
SECRET SIX #27
SHRAPNEL HUBRIS #3
SILENT HILL PAST LIFE #1
SPIDER-MAN #7
STAR WARS OLD REPUBLIC #5
STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY #5
STRANGE TALES VOL 2 #2
SUPERBOY #1
SWEET TOOTH #15
TASKMASTER #3
TOM STRONG AND THE ROBOTS OF DOOM #6
TRON ORIGINAL MOVIE ADAPTATION #1
UNKNOWN SOLDIER #25
VERONICA #203
WALT DISNEYS COMICS & STORIES #712
WARRIORS THREE #1
WOLVERINE VOL 2 #3
WOMEN OF MARVEL #1
X-MEN TO SERVE AND PROTECT #1
YOUNG ALLIES #6

Comic Book Shelf: New Comics This Week!

masondixoncomics — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:32:54 +0000

Comics
Rating: A	Amazing Spider-Man # 647 The Story: This is it! After 101 issues, the writing team of Spidey Web-Heads says good-bye as the historic era known as BRAND NEW DAY comes to an end in a triple-sized SPECTACULAR! Over the past three years, he’s faced New Ways to Die, a Gauntlet, and a Grim Hunt, and, through it all, Spider-Man has stood stronger than ever. But while recent events may have drastically changed Peter and his friends, the ol’ Parker luck threatens a turn for the even-worse at any second. One thing�s for certain though, the sun is setting on the Wall-Crawler’s Brand New Day, and tomorrow begins right here! Rated A �$4.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: A	Amazing Spider-Man # 647 MCNIVEN VARIANT The Story: This is it! After 101 issues, the writing team of Spidey Web-Heads says good-bye as the historic era known as BRAND NEW DAY comes to an end in a triple-sized SPECTACULAR! Over the past three years, he’s faced New Ways to Die, a Gauntlet, and a Grim Hunt, and, through it all, Spider-Man has stood stronger than ever. But while recent events may have drastically changed Peter and his friends, the ol’ Parker luck threatens a turn for the even-worse at any second. One thing�s for certain though, the sun is setting on the Wall-Crawler’s Brand New Day, and tomorrow begins right here! Rated A �$4.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	AVENGERS ACADEMY # 6 The Story: Reptil goes Jurassic on Tigra! When Humberto is elected class leader of Avengers Academy, it should be a dream come true�but instead it’s a nightmare! As he struggles with the weight of his repressed grief and anger, added to the responsibility he feels to keep his teammates on the heroic path, something’s got to give…and it might just be Reptil’s humanity! Plus: more on Quicksilver and Finesse, the villainy of Mentallo, and another Avengers guest appearance in the series that Comic Book Club Live hails as �All of the fun of �90s New Warriors with a dark side.� Rated A �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Avengers Academy # 6 MCKONE VARIANT The Story: Reptil goes Jurassic on Tigra! When Humberto is elected class leader of Avengers Academy, it should be a dream come true�but instead it’s a nightmare! As he struggles with the weight of his repressed grief and anger, added to the responsibility he feels to keep his teammates on the heroic path, something’s got to give…and it might just be Reptil’s humanity! Plus: more on Quicksilver and Finesse, the villainy of Mentallo, and another Avengers guest appearance in the series that Comic Book Club Live hails as �All of the fun of �90s New Warriors with a dark side.� Rated A �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	AVENGERS, THOR & CAPTAIN AMERICA: OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE # 7 The Story: The chronicle of the Marvel Universe continues as the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe delves into the history of three of Marvel�s most enduring titles! Return with us to the Silver and Golden Ages as we continue our coverage of the Avengers (from AVENGERS #215), Thor (from THOR #318), and Captain America (from both CAPTAIN AMERICA #274 and 1941�s CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #27). Watch the Marvel universe�s history unfold month by month as each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! Rated A �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	CAPTAIN AMERICA: MAN OUT OF TIME # 1 The Story: Beginning a five-issue mini-series chronicling the rebirth of Captain America! When the Avengers pull a mysterious, tattered soldier from the sea, they unwittingly bring back to life the Living Legend of World War Two–a man whose memories of a life sixty years ago are as fresh as yesterday! How will Steve Rogers, frozen in suspended animation for half a century, adapt to the world of the 21st century? Brought to you by super-scribe Mark Waid (Captain America, Amazing Spider-Man) and Avengers: Initiative artist Jorge Molina! Rated A �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	CAPTAIN AMERICA: MAN OUT OF TIME # 1 ADAMS VARIANT The Story: Beginning a five-issue mini-series chronicling the rebirth of Captain America! When the Avengers pull a mysterious, tattered soldier from the sea, they unwittingly bring back to life the Living Legend of World War Two–a man whose memories of a life sixty years ago are as fresh as yesterday! How will Steve Rogers, frozen in suspended animation for half a century, adapt to the world of the 21st century? Brought to you by super-scribe Mark Waid (Captain America, Amazing Spider-Man) and Avengers: Initiative artist Jorge Molina! Rated A �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Generation Hope # 1 LAND VARIANT The Story: Spinning directly out of UNCANNY X-MEN comes the most important new X-Book in years�GENERATION HOPE! When Hope Summers returned from the future she triggered the rebirth of the mutant gene. Five lights appeared on Cerebra and five mutants� powers came to life, but their activations have been chaotic and dangerous, nearly killing each of them. It was only the touch of Hope that saved their lives. With Rogue and the four new mutants who were gathered in UNCANNY X-MEN, Hope heads to Japan to join Cyclops, Wolverine and the fifth light. But will this new light be a hero or a villain? Only KIERONGILLEN (THOR) and SALVA ESPIN (SAVAGE SHE-HULK) know! 40 PGS./ /8 page saga/Rated T �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Generation Hope # 1 The Story: Spinning directly out of UNCANNY X-MEN comes the most important new X-Book in yearsï¿½GENERATION HOPE! When Hope Summers returned from the future she triggered the rebirth of the mutant gene. Five lights appeared on Cerebra and five mutantsï¿½ powers came to life, but their activations have been chaotic and dangerous, nearly killing each of them. It was only the touch of Hope that saved their lives. With Rogue and the four new mutants who were gathered in UNCANNY X-MEN, Hope heads to Japan to join Cyclops, Wolverine and the fifth light. But will this new light be a hero or a villain? Only KIERONGILLEN (THOR) and SALVA ESPIN (SAVAGE SHE-HULK) know! 40 PGS./ /8 page saga/Rated T ï¿½$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Generation Hope # 1 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT The Story: Spinning directly out of UNCANNY X-MEN comes the most important new X-Book in years�GENERATION HOPE! When Hope Summers returned from the future she triggered the rebirth of the mutant gene. Five lights appeared on Cerebra and five mutants� powers came to life, but their activations have been chaotic and dangerous, nearly killing each of them. It was only the touch of Hope that saved their lives. With Rogue and the four new mutants who were gathered in UNCANNY X-MEN, Hope heads to Japan to join Cyclops, Wolverine and the fifth light. But will this new light be a hero or a villain? Only KIERONGILLEN (THOR) and SALVA ESPIN (SAVAGE SHE-HULK) know! Rated T �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD # 6 The Story: HAWKEYE & MOCKINGBIRD #6 Written by Jim McCann Penciled by David Lopez Cover by PAUL RENAUD Attention new readers: This shock-filled issue is a great jumping-on point! After last issue’s daring developments, learn what will impact our deadly duo next! What is Hawkeye’s new mission? Why is Mockingbird in the Savage Land? What secret is Dominic Fortune keeping? And who is the mysterious organization that is launching plans to destroy the lives of our troubled tandem? Time to leap on the rollercoaster that has Newsarama.com�s Best Shots raving �It’s lighthearted swashbuckling with romance and intrigue�Just like the skills of its titular heroes, this is a book you can’t miss.� Rated T �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	IRON MAN LEGACY # 8 The Story: Caught between the SERPENT SOCIETY on one side and THE PRIDE on the other in his attempts to remake the impoverished Imperio neighborhood in Los Angeles, TONY STARK makes the daring move to take his case directly to the people themselves�but can anything make them stand up against the super villain masters of L.A.? One thing might, when IRON MAN makes an appearance�except at the moment it’s JIM RHODES under the golden mask, and he’s not too thrilled with what Tony is doing! Find out why here! Rated T �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	IRON MAN/THOR # 1 The Story: Thor, God of Thunder, Son of Asgard, heir to the ancient and mythic heritage of divine power! Iron Man, invincible hero, miracle of technology, offspring of scientific genius and engineering wonder! These two mightiest of Avengers come together to face a menace that is both magical and technological, and which threatens to wipe away the pantheons of legend and science so it can replace them with a shocking new order for the Twenty First century! Written by fan favorites DAN ABNETT and ANDY LANNING (Guardians of the Galaxy) and penciled by SCOT EATON Rated A �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: ALL AGES	Marvel Adventures Spider-Man # 7 The Story: Kitty Pryde and Wolverine are in town…and it’s time for a game of…tag? Well, what better way for Spider-Man to test his recovery from his recent injuries? It sure beats shopping for clothes with Kitty and Chat, or arguing with Gwen about her romantic entanglements, or…worst of all, fighting for his life against a group of Sentinels gone mad, one of which is focused on the ultimate destruction of Spider-Man’s very own girlfriend! All Ages �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	MARVELMAN FAMILY’S FINEST # 5 VARIANT The Story: With one word � KIMOTA! � newspaper copy boy Micky Moran becomes the invincible, indestructible Marvelman! In 1954, MARVELMAN #25 began the saga of one of the most storied characters ever to emerge from the British comics market. Now, thrill to the adventures of Marvelman, Young Marvelman and Kid Marvelman as they take on enemy agents, mad scientists and more in this �best of� series! All Ages �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	MARVELMAN FAMILY’S FINEST # 5 The Story: With one word � KIMOTA! � newspaper copy boy Micky Moran becomes the invincible, indestructible Marvelman! In 1954, MARVELMAN #25 began the saga of one of the most storied characters ever to emerge from the British comics market. Now, thrill to the adventures of Marvelman, Young Marvelman and Kid Marvelman as they take on enemy agents, mad scientists and more in this �best of� series! All Ages �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	Namor: The First Mutant # 3 The Story: Continuing �ROYAL BLOOD,� the epic storyline that propels Marvel’s Avenging Son into a new world of horror! Namor takes the Curse of the Mutants deep undersea as he leads a fierce assault on the underwater vampires� eerie stronghold, far below the ocean floor. But as the First Mutant fights for his life, a dark secret from the past threatens Atlantis! Rated T �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Ozma of Oz # 1 SHANOWER VARIANT The Story: Dorothy Gale plunges into adventure again, this time with a talking chicken named Billina. Dorothy and Billina are washed off their sailing ship to face drowning, starvation, and screaming Wheelers, strange men with wheels instead of hands and feet. The multiple Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling team of Shanower and Young returns to Oz with this comics adaptation of L. Frank Baum�s third Oz book. All Ages �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Ozma of Oz # 1 ALPHONA VARIANT The Story: Dorothy Gale plunges into adventure again, this time with a talking chicken named Billina. Dorothy and Billina are washed off their sailing ship to face drowning, starvation, and screaming Wheelers, strange men with wheels instead of hands and feet. The multiple Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling team of Shanower and Young returns to Oz with this comics adaptation of L. Frank Baum�s third Oz book. All Ages �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	OZMA OF OZ # 1 The Story: Dorothy Gale plunges into adventure again, this time with a talking chicken named Billina. Dorothy and Billina are washed off their sailing ship to face drowning, starvation, and screaming Wheelers, strange men with wheels instead of hands and feet. The multiple Eisner Award-winning and New York Times bestselling team of Shanower and Young returns to Oz with this comics adaptation of L. Frank Baum�s third Oz book. All Ages �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	PUNISHER: IN THE BLOOD # 1 The Story: Frank Castle is back. Back for revenge. Back in New York. Back to cleaning its streets. Back together, healed and strong, his mission resumed as he partakes in the sweet wet work, and notches up one of the highest body counts in Punisher history. Cyber sensei Henry Russo is back, keeping Frank proficient with an eye in the sky. Others are back as well � two of Frank�s most sadistic enemies united in a new vindictive plot: Enter the Jigsaw Bothers! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	PUNISHERMAX: KINGPIN (TRADE PAPERBACK) The Story: The Punisher�s one-man war on crime has been going well lately. A little too well. The mob bosses that make up the heads of the major crime families have banded together to finish off the Punisher for good. They�ve set a trap for Frank, using a low-level mob enforcer named Wilson Fisk to play the part of the �Kingpin of Crime,� an imaginary figure they know Frank won�t be able to resist. With their trap set, the bosses have only to wait for the Punisher to take the bait. But the bosses aren�t the only people with a plan. It seems that Wilson Fisk is tired of playing the heavy. He quite likes the idea of being the Kingpin, enough that he�d be willing to kill his own bosses to keep the position. Collecting PUNISHERMAX #1-5. Explicit Content �$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4071-9 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	Scarlet # 3 The Story: Here it is!! The latest chapter in the best reviewed, creator-owned comics sensation of the year! Scarlet has had enough and has planted her flag. The world is broken and she’s going to fix it. But there are those who will not let this stand. In this issue you meet them. The sides are being drawn. The first issue sold out the same week it shipped! Are you going to let that happen to you again? Hop on the Scarlet train for a comic book experience unlike anything else out there! From the Eisner award-winning team behind Daredevil, Spider-Woman, the Avengers and Halo. Parental Advisory �$3.95 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	Scarlet # 3 MALEEV SKETCH VARIANT The Story: Here it is!! The latest chapter in the best reviewed, creator-owned comics sensation of the year! Scarlet has had enough and has planted her flag. The world is broken and she’s going to fix it. But there are those who will not let this stand. In this issue you meet them. The sides are being drawn. The first issue sold out the same week it shipped! Are you going to let that happen to you again? Hop on the Scarlet train for a comic book experience unlike anything else out there! From the Eisner award-winning team behind Daredevil, Spider-Woman, the Avengers and Halo. Parental Advisory �$3.95 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Scarlet # 3 VARIANT The Story: Here it is!! The latest chapter in the best reviewed, creator-owned comics sensation of the year! Scarlet has had enough and has planted her flag. The world is broken and she’s going to fix it. But there are those who will not let this stand. In this issue you meet them. The sides are being drawn. The first issue sold out the same week it shipped! Are you going to let that happen to you again? Hop on the Scarlet train for a comic book experience unlike anything else out there! From the Eisner award-winning team behind Daredevil, Spider-Woman, the Avengers and Halo. Parental Advisory �$3.95 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	Shadowland: Blood on the Streets # 3 The Story: Misty Knight…The Shroud…Silver Sable…Paladin! As Shadowland continues to spread across New York City, the strange bedfellows finally come together�each struggling to solve the mystery of the Hand murders! The killing spree shows no sign of stopping, but the ninja�s latest victim is an unusual choice, and casts doubt among our heroes! Will their differences and mistrust keep them apart? Or can they work together to cut through the mystery before it�s too late…and before one of them becomes the next target? Rated T �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	Strange Tales II # 2 The Story: Marvel’s critically acclaimed indie anthology returns! The best, most exciting cartoonists working today re-imagine Marvel’s greatest characters in three giant-sized issues! And with no ads! Get excited, folks. Comics absolutely do not get more awesome than this! Don’t miss out on what’s guaranteed to be one of the best reads of the year!!! Parental Advisory – $4.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	Tron: Original Movie Adaptation # 1 LARROCA VARIANT The Story: In anticipation of Walt Disney Pictures� high-tech adventure, TRON: LEGACY, which hits U.S. theaters in Disney Digital 3D� and IMAX 3D� on December 17, 2010 — Marvel Comics is proud to bring to you a stunning new visualization of the first TRON film. Adapted by legendary scribe PETER DAVID (X-Factor, The Dark Tower) and stunningly illustrated by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI (X-Men Legacy, Dark Wolverine)! Don�t miss this legendary comics event! Rated A �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	Tron: Original Movie Adaptation # 1 The Story: In anticipation of Walt Disney Pictures� high-tech adventure, TRON: LEGACY, which hits U.S. theaters in Disney Digital 3D� and IMAX 3D� on December 17, 2010 — Marvel Comics is proud to bring to you a stunning new visualization of the first TRON film. Adapted by legendary scribe PETER DAVID (X-Factor, The Dark Tower) and stunningly illustrated by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI (X-Men Legacy, Dark Wolverine)! Don�t miss this legendary comics event! Rated A �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	WARRIORS THREE # 1 The Story: Hath the world known anyone so noble as Hogun? So dashing as Fandral? So� er� great as the mighty Volstagg? HATH THE WORLD EVER KNOWN ANYTHING LIKE THE WARRIORS THREE? The answer is �no,� and that�s probably a good thing, for the tectonic plates of Midgard most likely could not withstand such� ah� might. But lo, an evil is brewing down in the depths of Hel that neither man nor God is prepared for. When an ancient monster is let loose on the world, only the WARRIORS THREE are able to rise to the challenge! From the bestselling comics writer BILL WILLINGHAM (Fables) and breakout artist NEIL EDWARDS (Fantastic Four) comes a tale of such magnitude the Marvel Universe has never seen! Rated T �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	WOLVERINE # 3 The Story: “Wolverine Goes to Hell” Part Three Logan’s soul is trapped in hell, fighting off hordes of old enemies who all want to see him suffer. Meanwhile his demonicallypossessed body is running around on earth, looking to slaughter everyone Logan has ever cared about. Who could possibly help sort all this out? Maybe a certain flaming-skulled biker and his buddy, the Son of Satan? Plus, the dramatic return of the toughest, most two-fisted dwarf Marvel has ever seen. Parental Advisory �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	Women of Marvel # 1 The Story: Collecting the l tales that took Marvel.com storm, these digital divas are coming at your courtesy of comics� hottest writers and the superstar artists of tomorrow. In this opening salvo, a young Medusa learns that family makes the fiercest foes, Enchantress faces stiff competition from a shocking X-enemy, and the Black Cat finds the only thing standing between her and a shiny gem is (EEK!) the Devil�s Daughter�SATANA!! Rated T �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Rating: -1	X-MEN: TO SERVE AND PROTECT # 1 The Story: We�re knee-deep in the Heroic Age and the X-Men are smack-dab in the center of the Marvel Universe! CHRIS YOST returns to the X-Books to tell a story that pits two fan-favorite X-Men up against a major Spider-Man villain in a four-part story that will run through each issue of this multi-story extravaganza! Who are these X-Men and why are they wearing disguises? Also in this issue, Fantomex and Batroc fight over a stolen diamond, and more! 40 PGS./Rated A �$3.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	YOUNG ALLIES # 6 The Story: Emma Frost guest stars! Just as the Young Allies have found themselves thrust together, the Uncanny X-Men’s devious Emma Frost threatens to pull them apart! Are her plans for former pupil Firestar sincere…or sincerely evil? Plus: Toro and Nomad get (re-)acquainted! Rated T �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

	YOUNG ALLIES # 6 ADAMS VARIANT The Story: Emma Frost guest stars! Just as the Young Allies have found themselves thrust together, the Uncanny X-Men’s devious Emma Frost threatens to pull them apart! Are her plans for former pupil Firestar sincere…or sincerely evil? Plus: Toro and Nomad get (re-)acquainted! Rated T �$2.99 In Stores: Nov 3, 2010 – see details

Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book – Issue #3

masondixoncomics — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:00:36 +0000

Issue #3 Cover Art

Story by: Ian Boothby

Art by: John Delaney, Dan Davis

Cover by: Jason Ho

Publisher: Bongo Comics

Cover Price: $2.99 (USD)

Release Date: September 9, 2010

Review:

Whether you want to admit it or not, Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book is actually gripping you in its storyline. Just when all was thought to be quiet after Comic Book Guy’s death and the Geek vs. Nerd War has ended, we find that things might not be as they seem. We all figured Bart, or even Homer, would try to claim that Comic Book Guy was not dead, but nobody suspected down-to-earth Lisa Simpson to think there are shenanigans taking place. When Homer convinces Chief Wigam to open the grave of freshly buried Comic Book Guy, you will never guess what happens.

This comic series is taking off quickly and surprisingly becoming addicting. I recommend it as a must read mini-series.

Ratings:

Cover Art: ***** (4/5)

Art: ***** (5/5)

Story: ***** (5/5)

*Note: The art receives a (5/5) based on its own genre of comic. This is not being compared to other mainstream comic series.

Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book – Issue #2

masondixoncomics — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:00:31 +0000

Issue #2 Cover Art

Publisher: Bongo Comics

Art: Matt Groening

Release Date: August 2010

Review: Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book issue #2 is, believe it or not, a really good read. The story line in this issue grabs you and makes the reader want to read more. Matt Groening did a great job of creating art and storyline where as you read; you can hear the voices of the characters from the television show. The one thing I wish this issue had like Issue #1 is the multiple cover art inside the comic.

Since it is advertised on the cover, this isn’t really a spoiler alert, but Stan Lee makes a great cameo appearance in this issue. This is actually pretty cleaver considering again that this is a comic book created about comic books in The Simpson World. I am not 100% convinced that Comic Book guy is really dead. The references to Comic Book Guy and the Internet are HILARIOUS. I really enjoyed this issue and ill leave you with the small thought of, ‘You won’t believe who inherits the Android’s Dungeon.’

Ratings:

Cover Art: ***** (4/5) Multiple Covers within one issue.

Art: ***** (5/5)

Story: **** (4.8/5)

*Note: The art receives a (5/5) based on its own genre of comic. This is not being compared to other mainstream comic series.

Comic Book Guy: The Comic Book – Issue #1

masondixoncomics — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 05:00:47 +0000

Multiple Cover Art for Issue #1

Publisher: Bongo Comics

Art: Matt Groening

Release Date: July 2010

Review: Firstly, I must say this comic mini-series is in a league of its own. Unlike other comic book series that are made to be graphically intense and mostly pertaining to superheroes, Comic Book Guy: The Comic does things a little differently.

The reader will first notice the Cover Art. As the reader continues they will notice three more fully drawn covers. This helps play into the comic book theme of the comic book, essentially creating a comic book within a comic book, or as I like to say, creating comic inception [movie buffs will get this reference]. The story line is humorous as with any typical Simpsons based comic. The characters are all of our old friends from Springfield including the main character, Comic Book Guy. Comic Book Guy has a new arch-enemy, the Graphical Novel Kid.

CBH Member RANDAL says it best:

“Much like an episode of The Simpsons, there are multiple storylines going on at once.Each offers huge laughs as the TCG tries to find fame on the internet by filming various “death scenes” from comics and movies. I don’t want to give too much away, but I can assure that this is really funny book and well worth a look. “Worst comic ever?”… I don’t think so.”

The story progresses through and towards the end, a horrible accident leaves everyone to believe that Comic Book Guy is dead. Is he really dead? Is this the end of a character that has been on The Simpsons for all 20 seasons? We will have to wait until Issue #2 of this five part series.

Ratings:

Cover Art: ***** (5/5) Multiple Covers within one issue.

Art: ***** (5/5)

Story: **** (4/5)

*Note: The art receives a (5/5) based on its own genre of comic. This is not being compared to other mainstream comic series.

World of Warcraft – Issue #2

masondixoncomics — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 05:00:15 +0000

World of Warcraft Issue #2

Authors and Artists:

Samwise Didier

Jim Lee

Alex Sinclair

Review: The 2^nd issue of the World of Warcraft comic series has exceptional artwork. One thing the reader will notice is the great detail that has been put into this issue. As we follow the pinkskin nicknamed “Croc-Bait”, and his fellow fighters Broll and Valeera through this issue we notice the amount of detail in each scene. The artistic attention to the crowd during a fight scene is amazing. There are many different types of races and classes drawn into each page. My personal favorite scene which is on pages 8 and 9 depicts the team flying through the mountainside of Feralas in South Western Kalimdor. The detail in the artwork of the flying ship is immense.

The story is slightly dry for a few pages, which is to be expected as the story builds. The fight scenes are described well, and have the perfect artwork to follow. The ending leaves the reader hungry for more as we learn a small amount as to the past of “Croc-Bait”. Personally, I will be anxious to see where this story goes and to see how the artwork progresses.

Ratings:

Cover Art: ***** (5/5)

Art: ***** (5/5)

Story: *** (3.8/5)

World of Warcraft – Issue #1

masondixoncomics — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 05:00:45 +0000

Cover Art Issue #1

World of Warcraft Issue #1

Review:

Everyone has heard of World of Warcraft AKA WoW, but to all of you comic book fans out there did you know that DC Comics and Blizzard Entertainment have teamed up to release an epic comic series? This comic released in December 2007 starts the series off with beautiful are and story by Jim Lee, Davis Baron, and Samwise Didier. One thing you will notice right away in Issue #1 is the beautiful artwork and amazing detail that encapsulates the start of an epic journey for three main characters.

A mini title given to this issue of “A Stranger in a Strange Land” starts us off by introducing us to an unknown character. How can a character be unknown? Because this character does not even know who he is. Referred to as “Pinkskin” by the other fighters; a Blood Elf named Valeera and a Druid named Broll, Pinkskin cannot remember who he is. He was found by a lake being attacked by a crocodile when he started his journey with the others. All three, being slaves, owned by the famed Orc Rehgar find themselves in the Fortress City of Orgrimmar. Shadowed by their differences the characters must learn to work together. Will Pinkskin figure out his past? Perhaps we will have to wait until Issue #2.

Ratings:

Cover Art: ***** (5/5)

Art: ***** (5/5)

Story: **** (4/5)

Halo: The Fall of Reach – Boot Camp – Issue #1

masondixoncomics — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 05:00:41 +0000

Halo: Fall of Reach – Boot Camp – Issue#1

Background:

For all those Halo fans out there be prepared to be amazed by the wonderful comic book adaptation of the full novel, The Fall of Reach. The mini series, which is published by Marvel Comics, is set to have to have 4 parts. Issue #1 was released September 15, 2010, with the following 3 issues to be released on the 20^th of each month (tentative). This beautifully illustrated comic is written and illustrated by Brian Reed, Felix Ruiz, and Val Staples.

Review:

This issue begins in the year 2513 with the UNSC carrier and destroyer fleet coming to crush the Rebellion. Fast forward four years and Lieutenant Keys is on a mission to find the next group of soldiers to be trained. While at an education facility he stumbles upon a 6 year old boy named John, or as Lieutenant Keys refers to him as, Candidate 117. With a little classic game of heads or tails (hence the coin on the cover art) Lieutenant Keys finds something special in John. With the word given, all children that passed the test, including Candidate 117, are snatched up to become soldiers. The issue ends leaving the reader wondering where the training goes from here, and how exactly does John, AKA Candidate 117, fall into place as the heroic Master Chief?

The issues contains a nice article on the making of The Fall of Reach as well as a segment involving the progression of art from initial layout to final full color publication. The next issue is set to release 10-20-2010.

Ratings:

Cover Art: ***** (5/5)

Art: **** (4/5)

Story: **** (4.5/5)

“This September, Marvel and 343 Industries are proud to announce Halo: Fall of Reach “Boot Camp #1,” the graphic fiction event answering the question on the minds of gamers around the world—what’s the secret on the planet of Reach that led to the creation of the Master Chief? Fan-favorite writer Brian Reed and artist Felix Ruiz team-up to adapt the New York Times best-selling novel, Halo: Fall of Reach, and bring the world of Halo to life like you’ve never seen it before!“

—Marvel and 343 Industries

The Marvelous Land of OZ Issue #1

masondixoncomics — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:12:23 +0000

The Marvelous Land of OZ Issue #1

The Marvelous Land of Oz is a Marvel Series. This 8 comic book series takes you through the Land of Oz after Dorothy and her friends have made their impact. The Scarecrow is the Emperor of Oz, and the Tin Woodsmen is the Emperor of the Winkies.

The first comic in the 8 comic series introduces the series discussing the life of the main character Tip. Tip was a little boy that was raised by an evil and witchy woman named Mombi. Mombi used him as her personal slave. Tip tried to escape, but Tip and Mombi both have different plans as to how this is going to happen. Tip makes a new friend out of Pumpkin Man that was brought to life between the short and brief struggle of Mombi and Tip. However, it ends abruptly making you wait for the second comic.

The art in the first comic is amazing. It has great color and everything has great detail. It reminds me a lot of the Manga characters and the detail they have. The Pumpkin Man has a tremendous amount of vines and a woody body. The boy, Tip, is depicted as poor and hard working. The woods are eerie and give you a sense of thrill and wonder.

Ratings:

Cover Art: ***** (5/5)

Art: ***** (5/5)

Story: **** (4/5)