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Miracleman Book One: A Dream of Flying – Video Promo

May 30, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Miracleman Book One: A Dream of Flying
On-Sale Now!

“A must-read for scholars of the genre, and of the comic book medium as a whole.” – TIME

Marvel Comics has released a video trailer for the Miracleman Book One: A Dream of Flying, collecting long out of print issues originally published in Warrior Magazine.

Press Release

It was the series that changed comics forever. With the utterance of one word, Michael Moran transformed from the ordinary into the extraordinary – and Miracleman was born! Long out of print, Marvel Comics is pleased to announce that today, these ground-breaking stories are available in collected format for the first time in nearly 20 years!

Preview: Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #1 (BOOM!)

May 27, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #1 Preview

Here’s a five page preview of Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #1 by Clive Barker, Marc Andreyko, and Piotr Kowalski, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale May 28th, 2014.

Clive Barker’s Nightbreed #1

Writer(s): Clive Barker, Marc Andreyko
Artist(s): Piotr Kowalski

Preview: Interesting Drug HC by Shaun Manning and Anna Wieszczyk

May 27, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Interesting Drug HC Preview (Archaia)

Here’s a preview of the Interesting Drug original graphic novel HC by Shaun Manning and Anna Wieszczyk courtesy of Archaia / BOOM! Studios – on sale May 28th, 2014.

Interesting Drug OGN HC

Writer(s): Shaun Manning
Artist(s): Anna Wieszczyk

Preview: Unity #7 by Matt Kindt and CAFU

May 20, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Unity #7 Preview (Valiant)

Here’s a preview of Unity #7, the “Trapped By Webnet” finale, by writer Matt Kindt & artist CAFU, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale May 21st, 2014.

UNITY #7 (“TRAPPED BY WEBNET” – FINALE)

Written by MATT KINDT
Art by CAFU
Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE (MAR141411)
Variant Cover by RAUL ALLEN (MAR141412)
Variant Cover by DAVE BULLOCK (MAR141413)

The final deathtrap of Dr. Silk!

Preview: MPH #1 by Mark Millar and Duncan Fegredo

May 19, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

MPH #1 Preview (Image)

A six page preview of MPH #1 by writer Mark Millar and artist Duncan Fegredo, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale May 21st, 2014.

MPH #1 (of 5)

story: MARK MILLAR
art / cover A: DUNCAN FEGREDO
colors: PETER DOHERTY
cover B: JOCK
Team Variant Covers: DUNCAN FEGREDO
Blank Cover Variant

MAY 21 / 32 PAGES / FC / T+ / $2.99

Preview: The Last Broadcast #1 by Andre Sirangelo and Gabriel Iumazark

May 19, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

The Last Broadcast #1 Preview (BOOM!)

Here’s a short preview of The Last Broadcast #1 by writer Andre Sirangelo and artist Gabriel Iumazark, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale May 21st, 2014.

The Last Broadcast #1

Writer(s): André Sirangelo
Artist(s): Gabriel Iumazark

WHY WE LOVE IT: Ever wonder what’s behind that “No Trespassing” sign? Co-creators André Sirangelo and Gabriel Iumazark take us deep into the renegade world of urbEx (urban exploration). Throw in a decades-old conspiracy involving vaudeville magicians and occult spiritualists and you’ve got us hooked.

First Look at Afterlife With Archie #5

May 13, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE #5
FIRST LOOK IMAGES

Here’s your first look at a few pages from Afterlife With Archie #5 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Francesco Francavilla, & Jack Morelli, courtesy of Archie Comics – on sale May 14th, 2014.

“Escape from Riverdale,” Part 5 of 5:

The do or die moment has arrived! With Lodge Manor under siege by flesh-eating zombies, and the rest of Riverdale in flames, the surviving members of our beloved gang must make a fateful decision: Do they stay in the only home they’ve ever known, or take their (slim) chances in the outside world? And if they go, where will they go? And does that mean they leave their undead pals ‘n gals behind forever?

Preview of Bee and PuppyCat #1 by Natasha Allegri and Garrett Jackson

May 12, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Bee and PuppyCat #1 (KaBOOM!)

Here’s a short preview of Bee and PuppyCat #1, based on the extremely popular web series by Natasha Allegri, courtesy of BOOM! Studios – on sale May 14th, 2014.

Bee and PuppyCat #1

Writer(s): Natasha Allegri, Garrett Jackson
Artist(s): Natasha Allegri

Preview: Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #22 (Valiant)

May 12, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of
Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #22 (Valiant)

Here’s a 5 page preview of Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #22 by writers Duffy Boudreau, Christos Gage, and artist Al Barrionuevo, courtesy of Valiant Comics – on sale May 14th, 2014.

BLOODSHOT AND H.A.R.D. CORPS #22 (NEW ARC!)

Written by DUFFY BOUDREAU & CHRISTOS GAGE
Art by AL BARRIONUEVO
Cover A by LEWIS LAROSA (MAR141417)
Cover B by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE (MAR141418)
Variant Cover by RILEY ROSSMO (MAR141419)

Preview: Tales From The Con: Year One by Guigar and Giarrusso

May 11, 2014 by The Comic Book Critic

Preview of Tales From The Con: Year One (Image)

Here’s a six page preview of Tales From The Con: Year One by Brad Guigar and Chris Giarrusso, courtesy of Image Comics – on sale May 14th, 2014.

TALES FROM THE CON: YEAR ONE

story: BRAD GUIGAR
art / cover : CHRIS GIARRUSSO

MAY 14 / 32 PAGES / FC / E / $3.50

Collects the first year of TALES FROM THE CON along with bonus material
If you’ve been to a comic convention, you’ll recognize the scenes in TALES FROM THE CON, the irreverent webcomic that has appeared on the Emerald City Comicon website since 2012.

Miracleman Book One: A Dream of Flying On-Sale Now!