Preview: X-O Manowar #12 by Robert Venditti & Cary Nord – PLANET DEATH

March 22, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

X-O MANOWAR #12 Begins the Siege of PLANET DEATH!

Here is a five page preview of X-O Manowar #12 by Robert Venditti & Cary Nord – on sale April 17th, 2013 from Valiant Comics.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of X-O Manowar #12 from the critically acclaimed, blockbuster creative team of Robert Venditti and Cary Nord! On April 17th, the most ambitious X-O Manowar story ever kicks into overdrive as PLANET DEATH smashes into its second world-shaking chapter!

Aric of Dacia has taken his one-man war to the Vine’s homeworld, Loam, and is using their own X-O Manowar armor to wage it. Finding an ally in the unlikeliest of places, Aric is about to discover that his mission to reduce Loam to ash will come with the highest price imaginable. Past, present, and future are about to collide, and if Aric isn’t careful, he will be the common thread that undoes them all.

First Look At Superior Spider-Man #8 by Dan Slott & Humberto Ramos

January 26, 2020March 21, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel NOW! First Look

SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN #8!

We present an early preview of Superior Spider-Man #8 by Dan Slott & Humberto Ramos – on sale everywhere April 17th, 2013 from Marvel Comics.

Press Release

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Superior Spider-Man #8 from the chart-topping creative team behind Amazing Spider-Man #700, writer Dan Slott and artist Humberto Ramos. This might just be the beginning of the end for Doc Ock—or is it? With Peter Parker fighting full-force to regain control over his own body, will he be able to save Cardiac and redeem himself in the eyes of the Avengers?

Preview: Shadowman #6 (Valiant)

February 27, 2014March 20, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

SHADOWMAN #6 Unleashes a Darque Reckoning!

Here is a 6 page preview of Shadowman #6 from Valiant Comics on sale April 3rd, 2013.

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Shadowman #6 from acclaimed writer Justin Jordan and all-star artists Patrick Zircher, Lee Garbett and Neil Edwards! Shadowman’s brand new story arc, "Darque Reckoning," is on the rise for the Valiant Universe! When the undead begin to attack throughout New Orleans, can the combined forces of Shadowman and Dr. Mirage repel an army that can’t be killed?

As Master Darque devises his escape from the Deadside, his earthly minions in the Brethren crime syndicate are shoring up their ranks and preparing the city for the second coming of their dark sovereign. Their operations, however, have drawn the attention of a mysterious, pistol-wielding assassin, who has been retaliating against the Brethren on behalf of a long-forgotten New Orleans deity named Baron Samedi, lord of the dead — a deity that Master Darque has just paid a visit in the Deadside…

First Look At Nova #3 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness – Marvel NOW!

March 20, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel NOW! First Look – NOVA #3!

Here’s your first look at a couple of unlettered pages from Nova #3 by Jeph Loeb & Ed McGuinness – on sale April 17th, 2013 from Marvel Comics.

Press Release

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Nova #3, from the critically acclaimed creative team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness! This April, Sam Alexander – now donning the Nova helmet – learns first-hand what it takes to be one of the Universe’s greatest protectors..from the Watcher! And with the Guardians of The Galaxy’s Gamora and Rocket Raccoon, he’ll be in great hands…right?

Each issue of Nova includes a code for a free digital copy on the Marvel Comics app (for iPhone®, iPad®, iPad Touch® & Android devices). Additionally, each issue of Nova features special augmented reality content available exclusive through the Marvel AR app – including cover recaps, behind the scenes features and more that add value to your reading experience at no additional cost.

Preview: G.I. JOE: Special Missions #1 by Chuck Dixon & Paul Gulacy

March 19, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

G.I. JOE: Special Missions #1 Preview!

We present an 8 page preview of G.I. JOE: Special Missions #1 by writer Chuck Dixon & artist Paul Gulacy – on sale March 20th, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

G.I. JOE: Special Missions #1

Chuck Dixon (w) • Paul Gulacy (a) • Sean Chen, Gulacy (c)

A NEW BEGINNING! The legendary team of Chuck Dixon and Paul Gulacy lead the G.I. Joe team undercover and into action! The BARONESS tries to get back into COBRA’s good graces—and it’s up to SCARLETT to assemble a team to take the villainess down!

*2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Preview: Judge Dredd: Year One #1 by Matt Smith & Simon Coleby

March 19, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Judge Dredd: Year One #1 Preview!

Here’s an 8 page preview of Judge Dredd: Year One #1 by Matt Smith & Simon Coleby – on sale March 20th, 2013 from IDW Publishing.

Judge Dredd: Year One #1

Matt Smith (w) • Simon Coleby (a) • Greg Staples (c)

“The Long Hard Road” begins here! In an all-new adventure from Joe Dredd’s early days as a Mega City-One Judge, writer (and Eagle-award-winning 2000 AD Editor) Matt Smith presents a tale where “all the young juves, carry the news,” only in this case, the news is delivered with a lethal blow!

First Look At Iron Man #8 by Kieron Gillen & Greg Land

January 26, 2020March 19, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Marvel NOW! – IRON MAN #8 First Look!

Here’s your first look at Iron Man #8 by Kieron Gillen & Greg Land – on sale April 17th, 2013 from Marvel Comics.

Press Release

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Iron Man #8 from the blockbuster creative team of writer Kieron Gillen and artist Greg Land. Tony Stark, the Godkiller, is GUILTY! With his armor far beyond his reach, Tony Stark is at the mercy of both the Voldi and their muscle – Death’s Head! Can Recorder 451 retrieve the Iron Man suit before it’s too late? The answer will definitely surprise you!

Preview: Adventure Time #14 (BOOM!) by North, Paroline, & Lamb

March 18, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

First Look at Adventure Time #14

Here’s your first look at Adventure Time #14 by Ryan North, Shelli Paroline, & Braden Lamb – on sale March 20th, 2013 from BOOM! Studios.

Adventure Time #14

Written by Ryan North
Art by Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb

SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $3.99

COVER A: Chris Houghton
COVER B: Eleanor Davis

Diamond Code: JAN13 0975

FINAL ISSUE OF THE ARC!

First Look at HAWKEYE #9 by Matt Fraction & David Aja

March 14, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Your First Look At HAWKEYE #9!

Here’s your first look at Hawkeye #9 by the acclaimed team of writer Matt Fraction and artist David Aja. This short preview features the cover and three unlettered story pages.

Press Release

All eyes are on the Arrowed Avenger as the critically acclaimed creative team of Matt Fraction and David Aja put Clint face to face with the cold hard reality that someone is out to take him out in Hawkeye #9! Say you have to kill the Avengers, make a list – who do you kill first? The regular guy. In this action packed issue, the women in Hawkeye’s life get involved. That’s right, Black Widow, Mockingbird, Spider-Woman and Kate Bishop attempt to tie up all the loose threads that may point to Clint’s secret attacker! But can they find out who’s leading the track suits before they claim another victim?

Fans and critics agree – Hawkeye is a smash hit!

Preview: Harbinger #10 by Joshua Dysart & Matthew Clark

February 27, 2014March 13, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

The RENEGADES Come Together in HARBINGER #10

Press Release

Valiant is proud to present an advance preview of Harbinger #10 from New York Times best-selling writer Joshua Dysart and fan favorite artist Matthew Clark! As "Renegades" races toward an unforgettable climax, Peter Stanchek is about to face his toughest choice yet – lead or die.

Trapped between the opposing forces of Toyo Harada’s Eggbreakers and Project Rising Spirit, Peter Stanchek and his wayward band of renegade telekinetics are about to find themselves in a vicious, three-way firefight. Can they put aside their fears and do battle as the team they’ll need to be to survive? The Renegades are about to make their big debut – and, when the smoke clears, the Valiant Universe is going to be a very different place.