Preview: The Saviors #1 by James Robinson and J. Bone

December 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of The Saviors #1 (Image)

Here’s a preview of The Saviors #1 by writer James Robinson and artist J. Bone, courtesy of Image Comics, on sale December 18th, 2013.

THE SAVIORS #1

story: JAMES ROBINSON
art / cover: J. BONE

DECEMBER 18
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

Eisner Award winner JAMES ROBINSON (Starman, Earth 2) and artist extraordinaire J. BONE (The Rocketeer: Hollywood Horror, The Spirit) present an all-new saga of monstrous alien horror.

When Tomas Ramirez stumbles upon an extraterrestrial conspiracy to take over the world, his life is changed forever. He must now seek out those few souls who share this terrible knowledge. But even united, how can they hope to defeat a shadowy alien cabal that is both indestructible and eager to kill anyone who threatens it?

Preview: The Illegitimates #1 by Taran Killam, Marc Andreyko, and Kevin Sharpe

December 17, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of The Illegitimates #1 (IDW)

Here’s a preview of The Illegitimates #1 by writers Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live) & Marc Andreyko and artist Kevin Sharpe, courtesy of IDW Publishing, on sale December 18th, 2013.

The Illegitimates #1 (of 6)

Taran Killam & Marc Andreyko (w) • Kevin Sharpe (a) • Jerry Ordway (c)

Jack Steele: World renowned agent of OLYMPUS, super-spy, debonair, lover of ladies, man-slut. While facing off with his arch-nemesis, Viktor Dannikor, Steele faces his biggest defeat, but who will take his place? Olympus scrambles to find not one, but FIVE newbie agents to fill the void and, unbeknownst to them, they share a common thread. Can these five strangers embrace their fates and come together to save the world? They are THE ILLEGITIMATES! And if you called them bastards…. you’d be absolutely right!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Preview: X-O Manowar #20 by Robert Venditti and Cary Nord

December 12, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

UNITY Hits Home in X-O MANOWAR #20!

Here’s a preview of X-O Manowar #20 by Robert Venditti, Cary Nord, and Vincente Cifuentes, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale December 18th, 2013.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of X-O Manowar #20 – the next chapter of X-O Manowar’s head-to-head confrontation with Valiant’s all-star superteam, Unity, from New York Times best-selling writer Robert Venditti (Green Lantern) and artists Cary Nord (Conan) and Vicente Cifuentes (Batgirl)!

X-O Manowar finally has it all, and his people finally have a land they can call home…but threats from all sides now threaten to destroy the man inside the armor, Aric of Dacia, and the peace he has struggled to secure. While unrest stirs and Aric’s camp threatens to rebel against him, the most dangerous strike force ever assembled – Unity – have joined forces with the Harbinger Foundation’s Toyo Harada to achieve but one goal: destroy X-O Manowar before his actions push in western civilization to the brink of all-out nuclear annihilation.

Preview: Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #17 by Gage, Dysart, and Lupacchino

December 11, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Haul Out the Body Bags – BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS #17 is Coming!

Here’s a preview of Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #17 by writers Christos Gage and Joshua Dysart and artist Emanuela Lupacchino, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale December 18th, 2013.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #17 from fan favorite creators Christos Gage, Joshua Dysart, and Emanuela Lupacchino! How does a rookie member of H.A.R.D. Corps take on Toyo Harada? With his life insurance paid up, that’s how!

Preview: Protectors, Inc. #2 by Straczynski, Purcell, and Atiyeh

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Protectors, Inc. #2 (Image)

Here’s a preview of Protectors, Inc. #2 by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artists Gordon Purcell and Mike Atiyeh, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale December 11th, 2013.

PROTECTORS, INC. #2

written J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
art GORDON PURCELL & MIKE ATIYEH
cover a GORDON PURCELL & MIKE ATIYEH
cover b RENAE DE LIZ & RAY DILLION

DECEMBER 11
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

An unexplained local disappearance, a corpse that lands several hundred miles from the scene of the crime, and the very first death of one of the Protectors…what do these three seemingly unrelated incidents have in common? And why is Protectors, Inc. so determined to whitewash the possibility that the super-powered hero was murdered? Lieutenant Detective Riley may be the only one who really wants to discover the truth.

Preview: Day Men #2 by Gagnon, Nelson, and Stelfreeze

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Day Men #2 (BOOM!)

Here’s a preview of Day Men #2 by writers Matt Gagnon and Michael Alan Nelson and artist Brian Stelfreeze, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale December 11th, 2013.

Day Men #2

Written by: Matt Gagnon, Michael Alan Nelson
Illustrated by: Brian Stelfreeze

David Reid is not having a good day. A full-blown war has erupted between the Virgo and Ramses families, and David is left to pick up the pieces while his vampire employers sleep. But with the Ramses’ legendary Day Man Jacob the Burner on his tail, will David even make it to sundown?

Preview: Krampus #1 by Brian Joines and Dean Kotz

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Krampus #1 (Image)

A six page preview of Krampus #1 by writer Brian Joines and artist Dean Kotz, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale December 11th, 2013.

KRAMPUS! #1

story BRIAN JOINES
art / cover DEAN KOTZ

DECEMBER 11
32 PAGES / FC / T+
$2.99

Meet the Secret Society of Santa Clauses. For centuries, Father Christmas, Ded Moroz, Hoteiosho, and others have magically distributed Christmas cheer to children around the world. But when the source of their power is stolen, a desperate Society turns to an usual source for help: the dreaded Krampus, child-punishing demon of holiday lore. Free of his cell for the first time in decades, will the Krampus uncover the truth behind the Santas’ depowering or leave his jailers to their ultimate fate? It’s Snake Plissken by way of the Grinch as the darkly comedic adventure begins here.

Preview: Dead Body Road #1 by Jordan, Scalera, and Dinisio

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Dead Body Road #1 (Image)

Here’s a preview of Dead Body Road #1 by writer Justin Jordan and artists Matteo Scalera & Moreno Dinisio, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale December 11th, 2013.

DEAD BODY ROAD #1 (of 6)

story JUSTIN JORDAN
art / cover MATTEO SCALERA & MORENO DINISIO

DECEMBER 11
32 PAGES / FC / M
$2.99

The men involved in his wife’s death must die. All of them.

Writer JUSTIN JORDAN (LUTHER STRODE) and artist MATTEO SCALERA (BLACK SCIENCE, Indestructible Hulk) craft the bruising story of one man’s revenge and the dark road he travels.

Preview: Sinister Dexter #1 by Dan Abnett and Andy Clarke

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Sinister Dexter #1 (IDW)

Here’s a preview of Sinister Dexter #1 by writer Dan Abnett and artist Andy Clarke, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale December 11th, 2013

Sinister Dexter #1 (of 7)

Dan Abnett (w) • Andy Clarke (a) • Antonio Fuso (c)

The popular sci-fi strip makes its way to our shores! Finn and Ramone in two classic 2000 AD stories! First is “Money Shots,” which sees the two gunsharks crashing the set of an adult movie in order to carry out a hit on a target that may be happier to see them than they expected! Second is “Point Blanc.” The duo is recruited to take out a narc boss who owns extreme firepower. Is their mystery employer out for more than control of Downlode’s heavy-duty killware?

Preview: Indestructible #1 by Kline, Garron, and Garcia

December 10, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Indestructible #1 (IDW)

Here’s a preview of Indestructible #1, written by Jeff Kline and illustrated by Javi Garron & Salvi Garcia, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale December 11th, 2013.

Indestructible #1 (of 4)

Jeff Kline (w) • Javi Garron & Salvi Garcia (a) • Jose Lopez (c)

Meet Greg Pincus — the planet’s brand-spanking-newest Superhero. One small problem: Greg is neither super, nor particularly heroic. But, he sure enjoys the perks that come with the job. Can Greg survive in a celebrity-obsessed world that wrongly believes he’s indestructible?