Preview: Powerpuff Girls #3 by Troy Little

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Powerpuff Girls #3 (IDW) Preview

Here’s a preview of Powerpuff Girls #3, written and drawn by Troy Little, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale November 27th, 2013.

Powerpuff Girls #3

Troy Little (w & a & c)

Hooray! It’s a ticker tape parade in honor of… The Ex-Villains of Townsville?! Well sir, it looks to me like the former badniks have turned over a new leaf and are eager to help out their fellow citizens! Buttercup remains skeptical, but when a giant sea monster threatens the city, it’s a team up no one could have expected! Can it be that there’s a new super hero force in town or is there some sinister shenanigans at work behind the scenes?

Preview: Mr. Peabody & Sherman #1 by Sholly Fisch and Jorge Monlogo

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Mr. Peabody & Sherman #1 Preview

Here’s a 7 page preview of Mr. Peabody & Sherman #1 by writer Sholly Fisch and artist Jorge Monlogo, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale November 27th, 2013.

Mr. Peabody & Sherman #1 (of 4)

Sholly Fisch (w) • Jorge Monlogo (a & c)

A dog…and his boy?! Join the classic Jay Ward characters, the world’s smartest individual who happens to be a dog, Mr. Peabody, and his son Sherman, on their maiden voyage in the time-traveling WABAC machine and other adventures exploring history.

Preview: The Maxx: Maxximized #1 by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs

November 26, 2013November 26, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

The Maxx: Maxximized #1 Preview!

Here we have a preview of The Maxx: Maxximized #1 by Sam Kieth and William Messner-Loebs, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale November 27th, 2013.

The Maxx: Maxximized #1

Sam Kieth, William Messner-Loebs (w) • Kieth (a & c)

Sam Kieth has long been renowned for his stunning artistry and insightful and quirky stories. Now, IDW is proud to present a re-mastered edition (complete with new scans of all Maxx pages from the original art) with revised coloring, all overseen by Kieth.

The Maxx tells the story of a homeless person who lives in a box and moves back and forth between our reality and “The Outback,” a heroic fantasy realm. He is aided and accompanied by Julie Winters, a social worker in our world and a beautiful jungle princess in The Outback.

Preview: Ben 10 #1 by Jason Henderson and Gordon Purcell

July 15, 2016November 19, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Ben 10 #1 (IDW)

Here’s a 7 page preview of Ben 10 #1 by writer Jason Henderson and artist Gordon Purcell, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale November 20th, 2013.

Ben 10 #1

Jason Henderson (w) • Gordon Purcell (a & c)

Who knew vacation could be this exciting? Ben Tennyson and his teammates kick off a maelstrom of action when an ocean cruise brings Ben in the cross hairs of Ssserpent, who’s out to find a long-lost underwater society. But does Ben’s new, slightly oddball love interest harbor dark secrets of her own? Aliens, superpowers, ships and swimsuits: the perfect ingredients for high-seas adventure.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

· Set in the current BEN 10: OMNIVERSE universe!

· Ben’s now 16, and teamed up with a new alien sidekick and an even better Omnitrix!

· Variant cover by Eddie Nunez!

Preview: The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction! #3 by Waid and Bone

July 15, 2016November 12, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction! #3 Preview

Here’s a preview of The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction! #3 by Mark Waid and J. Bone, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale November 13th, 2013.

The Rocketeer/The Spirit: Pulp Friction! #3 (of 4)

Mark Waid (w) • J. Bone (a & c)

On the trail of two murderous madmen and the mysterious Television Terror, the Spirit takes Rocketeer to Central City, and Cliff finds it nearly impossible to navigate in such a crowded urban setting—but he’d better learn quickly because Betty’s life depends on it!

Preview: The Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #1 (IDW)

July 15, 2016November 12, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

The Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #1 Preview

We present a 7 page preview of The Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #1 by writer Joe Hill and artist Charles P. Wilson III, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale November 13th, 2013.

The Wraith: Welcome to Christmasland #1 (of 5)

Joe Hill (w) • Charles P. Wilson III (a) • Gabriel Rodriguez (c)

Joe Hill’s New York Times Bestselling novel, NOS4A2, introduced readers to the terrifying funhouse world of Christmasland, and the mad man who rules there: Charlie Talent Manx III. Now, in an original new comic miniseries, Hill throws wide the candy cane gates to tell a standalone story that is at once both accessible to new readers, and sure to delight fans of the book.

Preview: Zombie War #1 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Skulan, and Eric Talbot

October 22, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Zombie War #1 (IDW)

Here’s a preview of Zombie War #1 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Skulan, and Eric Talbot courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale October 23rd, 2013.

Zombie War #1 (of 2)

Kevin Eastman & Tom Skulan (w) • Eastman & Eric Talbot (a & c)

When the denizens of Earth’s military cemeteries begin to rise from the dead, who will stop them? Over ZOMBIE WAR’s two giant-sized issues, Jina, a tough-as-nails fighter pilot sets about uncovering what reanimated these heavily armed monsters and more importantly, what will stop them?!

Featuring scripts and layouts by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and art by Eric Talbot (Heavy Metal), this new incarnation will present ZOMBIE WAR in full color for the first time, courtesy of TMNT colorist Ronda Pattison!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Preview: Samurai Jack #1 by Jim Zub and Andy Suriano

October 22, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Samurai Jack #1 (IDW)

Here’s a preview of Samurai Jack #1 by writer Jim Zub and artist Andy Suriano courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale October 23rd, 2013.

Samurai Jack #1 (of 5)

Jim Zub (w) • Andy Suriano (a & c)

Cartoon Network’s hit animated series is back at IDW!

The legendary samurai known only as ‘Jack’ is stranded in a strange future ruled by the demonic wizard, Aku. His quest to return back to the past has tested him many times, but now the stakes are higher than ever. Can an ancient relic known as the Rope of Eons finally take him home?

Writer Jim Zub (Skullkickers, Street Fighter) and artist Andy Suriano (Character Designer on the original Samurai Jack TV series) begin a new era of samurai adventure!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Two Jim Steranko Marvel Artist’s Editions Are On Their Way From IDW Publishing

October 12, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

JIM STERANKO MARVEL ARTIST’S EDITIONS ARE ON THEIR WAY!

IDW To Produce Two Deluxe Books Of Artist’s Classic Works

Great news emerged today from New York Comic Con 2013 – IDW Publishing is planning on releasing not ONE, but TWO Marvel Artist’s Editions by the great Jim Steranko!

The first book, Steranko Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Artist’s Edition, due to be released in May 2014, will feature Steranko’s Nick Fury run on Strange Tales from issue #151 through #162 and measure 15” x 22”.

The second book, Steranko Nick Fury and Captain America Artist’s Edition, which does not currently have a release date, will feature Nick Fury stories from Strange Tales 163-168, Nick Fury: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D #1, 3, & 5, and 3 issues of Captain America. This book will measure 12” x 17”.

These are near-exact reproductions of the original art by Jim Steranko in their original size.

Preview of Triple Helix #1 by John Byrne (IDW)

October 9, 2013 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Triple Helix #1

Here’s a seven page preview of Triple Helix #1, written and drawn by John Byrne, courtesy of IDW Publishing – on sale October 9th, 2013.

Triple Helix #1 (of 4)

John Byrne (w & a & c)

Where TRIO stopped, HELIX starts! There’s a MONSTER on the loose in the City… but will the mysterious CHANGELINGS of TRIPLE HELIX destroy it before they realize it’s really an old FRIEND?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99