Each week, we’ll be compiling all the comics-related PR into a single digest. Enjoy!
{tab=DC}NEW SALVATION RUN #1 VARIANT COVER UNVEILED
They are the two most dangerous criminal masterminds in the world: Lex
Luthor and the Joker. And, along with the rest of the world’s nastiest
super villains, they have just been exiled by the government to the
remote planet known as "Salvation." Will these villains, freed from the
constraints of a society that fears and scorns them, embrace this
opportunity to reform? Will they begin a new era of redemption? Or will
these legendary evils go for each other’s throats, while the fate of
two worlds hangs in the balance?
Written by acclaimed writer Bill Willingham (DAY OF VENGEANCE,
FABLES) and featuring the art of Sean Chen and Walden Wong, SALVATION
RUN throws together the nastiest and most frightening elements of the
DC Universe to create an action-heavy thriller sure to pull in fans
from every corner of the DC Nation
But if that wasn’t enough, take a closer look at the battle raging
on the distant planet with a sneak peek at an all-new variant cover to
SALVATION RUN #1, by artist Joe Corroney (Star Wars).
This new variant cover replaces the previously announced variant cover.
SALVATION RUN #1 Standard Edition (SEP070153) is on Final Order Cutoff
on Thursday, October 25. As a reminder, retailers may order one copy of
the Variant Edition (SEP070154), featuring a cover by Joe Corroney, for
every ten copies of the Standard Edition ordered.
MYSPACE PREVIEWS NORTHLANDERS #1
Myspace has posted a 7-page preview of NORTHLANDERS #1 on its
comics forum, along with a special introduction to the series by writer
Brian Wood. The preview can be seen on Myspace.com/comicbooks at http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=92159514&blogID=319921903.
DC COMICS ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE
FOR ZUDACOMICS.COM
ZUDACOMICS.COM INVITES WEB COMICS CREATORS AND JOURNALISTS TO CELEBRATE SITE LAUNCH WITH
HAPPY HOUR AND LIVE SUBMISSIONS EVENT
Zudacomics.com, the first ever web comics imprint from DC Comics, will
go live on Tuesday, October 30th, 2007, it was announced today by
Richard Bruning, DC Comics Creative Director, SVP.
With the launch of the site, visitors will immediately begin to shape
and define the Zuda experience. Online submissions will begin, allowing
aspiring web comics creators to submit their work directly to the Zuda
editorial team. The Zuda web community will be invited to vote on the
first ever Zudacomics.com competition, choosing one from the ten
webcomics offerings. In addition, all visitors will be able to read the
first ever Zudacomics.com Instant Winner, which will have been selected
by Zuda editorial in preparation for the launch.
To celebrate the launch of this ground-breaking site, Ron Perazza
Director, Creative Services, and Kwanza Johnson, Zuda editor, are
inviting aspiring web comics creators and journalists to attend a
special launch event in New York City on Tuesday, October 30. As
Perazza explains in an e-mail sent to the Zuda community:
If you’re going to be in the New York
City area (and are 21 years of age or older) on Launch Day (Tuesday,
10/30) then come on and join the Zuda staff for the Zuda Comics Launch
Event and Live Submissions…um…Extravaganza! Face it, you can submit
online any day of the week, but for this one night only, from 5:30 –
6:30 PM, Ron, Kwanza and Nika will be reviewing pitches live! Bring
your best! And don’t worry, if you can’t make it at that time for the
next couple of hours we’ll still have a drop box where you can leave
your submission and we’ll have some laptops where you can submit "ye
olde fashioned" way – digitally! Where will this magic happen? At one
of the most magical places on Earth, of course.
Lansdowne Road
599 10th Avenue
(between 43rd and 44th Streets)
New York, NY 10036
-Team Zuda
P.S. In order to get into the party, you’re going to need to bring an invitation.
{tab=Marvel}The X-Men Prepare For War In Messiah Complex Chapter Two
The hotly-anticipated Messiah Complex event continues with Chapter Two
in Uncanny X-Men #492 as the next shots are fired in the war for
mutantkind’s future! Eisner-winning scribe Ed Brubaker and red-hot
returning artist Billy Tan present the next stage in the X-Men’s quest
to discover the new mutant. The battle lines are drawn and the X-Men
come face to face with the Acolytes who aren’t in the mood to talk! As
the battle rages on, Cyclops and Professor X must deal with recent
events, but can these two possibly lead the X-Men together?
As the X-Men face conflict from within and without, they’ll move
one step closer to finding the new mutant that eludes them. But just
what is Predator X’s connection to the child? And how do Madrox &
Layla Miller figure into all this? Find out in Chapter Two of Messiah
Complex, as Uncanny X-Men #492 continues the can’t miss X-Men event of
the decade.
Messiah Complex, the first major X-Men event in ten years, continues in the following titles:
MESSIAH COMPLEX – PART 2 of 13
UNCANNY X-MEN #492 (SEP072232)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BILLY TAN
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—10/18/07, On-Sale—11/07/07
MESSIAH COMPLEX – PART 3 of 13
X-FACTOR #25 (SEP072234)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—10/25/07, On-Sale—11/14/07
MESSIAH COMPLEX – PART 4 of 13
NEW X-MEN #44 (SEP072236)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by J.SCOTT CAMPBELL
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—11/01/07, On-Sale—11/21/07
MESSIAH COMPLEX – PART 5 of 13
X-MEN #205 (SEP072238)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by J.SCOTT CAMPBELL
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—11/08/07, On-Sale—11/28/07
X-MEN MESSIAH COMPLEX POSTER
24×36 Color Poster…$6.99
On-Sale—NOW!
The Ultimates Return In Ultimates Saga!
From the personal files of Tony Stark comes this never before seen look
at the history of the Ultimates-and a sneak peek of their future-in
Ultimates Saga! Featuring the jaw-dropping return of superstar artist
Travis Charest in four brand new interior pages, along with some of
renowned Ultimates artist Bryan Hitch’s most powerful moments from his
landmark run, and a new cover by Mark Brooks, this is the book that
will prepare you for Ultimates 3!
Every spy has his secrets, and Nick Fury is no different. As America’s
top-ranking espionage expert, just imagine what skeletons Nick has
lurking in his closet! What really happened behind the scenes of
America’s premiere super hero strike force? That’s what Tony Stark
wants to know!
As Stark assumes control of S.H.I.E.L.D., he quickly discovers that
leading an international super-team is not all it’s cracked up to be,
even for a man of his power and genius. Just what does the future hold
for the billionaire and for the Ultimates? As he begins studying Nick
Fury’s personal files on past Ultimates activities, Tony finds that
maybe their actions were not always as altruistic as he suspected. And
the deeper he delves into the mysteries he unlocks in Fury’s journals,
the more he begins to question just want he’s gotten himself into by
assuming control of the The Ultimates.
While recapping Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch’s amazing five year run
the The Ultimates Volume 1 and 2, the Ultimates Saga also sets up the
action in Ultimates 3, by providing a unique new perspective on the
events the team has fought and lived through. New revelations and
insights are brought to light as the team must now come to terms with
what truly lies ahead for them all. With Ultimates 3 around the corner,
this is your chance to get caught up on one of the most groundbreaking
superhero epics ever, along with brand new art by Travis Charest-and
it’s only in Ultimates Saga!
ULTIMATES SAGA (SEP072176)
As told by Tony Stark (with help from C.B. CEBULSKI and MINDY OWENS)
Based on stories by MARK MILLAR
Art by BRYAN HITCH
Rated T+ .$3.99
FOC-10/18/07, On-Sale-11/7/07
The Ghost Rider & Lucifer Battle To The Death!
The devil himself, Lucifer, has never quite been on good terms with
the supernatural hero known as Ghost Rider, but does that mean he’ll
make a deal with a dangerous new player to take down the Spirit of
Vengeance in Ghost Rider Annual #1? Writer Stuart Moore (Marvel Comics
Presents, New Avengers/Transformers) teams up with artist Ben Oliver
(Ultimate X-Men) to introduce the mysterious Mr. Eleven, a man with a
connection to both the Devil and Ghost Rider! When the Devil rides into
town, with Ghost Rider hot on his trail, Eleven sees an opportunity to
benefit—but whose side is he on? One thing’s for sure—he’s important to
the Ghost Rider mythos!
It’s a battle of two supernatural titans as Ghost Rider battles
Lucifer, with Mr. Eleven making a shocking decision—one that’ll change
all the players once Ghost Rider Annual #1 concludes!
GHOST RIDER ANNUAL #1
Written by STUART MOORE
Pencils & Cover by BEN OLIVER
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—10/25/07, On-Sale—11/14/07
The Avengers Assemble In The House Of M!
The epic House Of M limited series forever altered the Marvel Universe
two years ago and fans have clamored for a look into the secrets of
this world—and now they’re here in House of M: Avengers #1 (of 5)! The
red-hot writer behind the hit World War Hulk: X-Men, Christos Gage, and
acclaimed Captain America artist Mike Perkins look into the secret
history of these Avengers. Just what brought Luke Cage, Hawkeye, Iron
Fist, Misty Knight, Mockingbird, Tigra and more rebel heroes together?
“This series looks back at the unseen history of the world,
examining such questions as how mutants went from an oppressed minority
to ruling majority in so short a time,” revealed Gage. “You’ll also
find House of M versions of characters you haven’t seen before, like
the Punisher!”
The intense, action-packed story of one wrongly convicted man using
his super powers to change a corrupt world will reveal untold secrets
from House Of M! This is a world where anything can happen and in House
Of M: Avengers #1, it does!
HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS #1 (of 5) (SEP072196)
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Pencils & Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—10/25/07, On-Sale—11/14/07
Marvel Comics On Sale 10/24/07
Hey there True Believers, here’s your official list of comic books
and collections arriving in comic stores on October 24th, 2007. For
more information on any of these titles, and on upcoming mighty Marvel
releases, please visit http://www.marvel.com/catalog/?date=2007-10-24
or contact your local comic book retailer at 1-888-comicbook. Stay
tuned each week for a brand new list of Marvel releases so that you’ll
never miss your favorite heroes in action!
Comics On-Sale:
ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z: UPDATE #4
ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST – WRAITH #4
BLACK PANTHER #31
CABLE & DEADPOOL #46
CABLE & DEADPOOL #46 ZOMBIE VARIANT
DAREDEVIL #101
FOOLKILLER #1
MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #10
MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #6
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #4
MARVEL PREVIEWS #51
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: MARVEL ZOMBIES/MYSTIC ARCANA
MOON KNIGHT #13 (CWI)
SHE-HULK #22
SHE-HULK #22 MCGUINNESS VARIANT
SHE-HULK #22 ZOMBIE VARIANT
THUNDERBOLTS #117
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #115
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #115 ZOMBIE VARIANT
WHAT IF? PLANET HULK
X-MEN #204
X-MEN: DIE BY THE SWORD #2
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #5
Collections On-Sale:
AVENGERS ASSEMBLE VOL. 5 HC
BLACK PANTHER: FOUR THE HARD WAY TPB
LEGION OF MONSTERS HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 1 HC
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 1 HC (VARIANT)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 6 HC (2ND EDITION, 2ND PRINT)
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 6 HC (VARIANT, 2ND EDITION, 2ND PRINT)
MARVEL ZOMBIES: THE COVERS HC
SHE-HULK VOL. 5: PLANET WITHOUT A HULK TPB
X-FACTOR VOL. 3: MANY LIVES OF MADROX TPB
*CWI = The Initiative Tie-In
Captain Marvel Returns To Action!
Spinning straight out of his shocking return in Civil War, Captain
Marvel’s new life begins in Captain Marvel #1 (of 5)! He’s been plucked
out of time before his death, but can the Kree soldier known as
Mar-Vell make a difference with the scant time he’s got left? Acclaimed
writer Brian Reed (New Avengers: Illuminati, Ms. Marvel) and artist Lee
Weeks (Daredevil, Spider-Man: Death And Destiny) bring you a gripping
epic about one man’s quest to make the world right before his end.
“Captain Marvel is a story about a man out of time,” said Reed.
“Imagine you’ve traveled forward in time a few years and learned that
you have passed away from cancer. What would you do? How would you
react? If you’re a proud soldier like Captain Marvel, you get mighty
angry about the cards fate has dealt you, and you decide to try and do
something about it. The big problem is, that there’s no undoing
history. Captain Marvel still dies from cancer. But what he does with
his life before that time is what matters.”
Offering a unique insight into the mind of the man known as
Mar-Vell, along with intense action scenes and important consequences
for the Marvel Universe, Captain Marvel #1 brings one of Marvel’s
greatest heroes back where he belongs! And don’t miss Ed McGuinness’
stunning first issue cover brought to life as the can’t-miss Captain
Marvel Ed McGuinness Poster!
For more on Captain Marvel, check out the brand-new Captain Marvel Podcast at: http://www.marvel.com/news/comics.1622
CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 (of 5) (SEP072187)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by LEE WEEKS
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—10/25/07, On-Sale—11/14/07
CAPTAIN MARVEL ED MCGUINNESS POSTER (SEP072290)
24×36 Color Poster…$6.99
FOC—11/01/07, On-Sale—11/28/07
World War Hulk Reaches Its Earth-Shattering Conclusion!
The millennium’s most massive Marvel smashfest concludes in World
War Hulk #5, as the Hulk and Earth’s heroes square off one last
time…but who is the real hero of this war? Acclaimed writer Greg Pak
teams with industry penciling legend John Romita Jr for the explosive
conclusion to the story that’s got everyone buzzing! Now that Sentry
has involved himself in this epic conflict, does the
more-powerful-than-ever Hulk stand a chance? And will anyone close to
them survive this clash of the titans?
“Dangerously entertaining, and Greg Pak deserves a raise,” said
ComicBookResources.Com’s Hannibal Tabu, who also praised the action as,
“a bloody and destructive battle conveyed with all the raw power and
kineticism that you can only get from John Romita, Jr.”
Challenging your very notions of vengeance and justice, World War
Hulk #5 will leave the Hulk—and Marvel Universe—forever changed.
There’s no going back for the Green Goliath, as he enters the final
battle in this critically acclaimed blockbuster event…and only one side
can win! Once this issue is finished, shockwaves will ripple through
Mighty Avengers, New Avengers, and more! And did we mention that
there’s an announcement about THREE—yeah, count ‘em!—new major titles
in the final pages?
You can’t miss this one True Believer!
WORLD WAR HULK #5 (of 5) (AUG072225)
Written by GREG PAK
Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—10/25/07, On-Sale—11/14/07
After Conquest, Is Nova Lost In Space?
He’s gone helmet-to-helmet with Iron Man, been burnt to a crisp,
replaced by a Kree and turned evil. Yes, the last member of the Nova
Corps has been put through the ringer, but as an all-new storyline
begins in Nova #8, Richard Rider (a.k.a. Nova) may face his greatest
challenge yet! The acclaimed writing team of Dan Abnett & Andy
Lanning (Annihilation: Conquest) are joined by special guest artist
Wellinton Alves (Laurell K Hamilton’s Anita Blake: The First Death),
who joins the critically acclaimed series for this important three-part
arc. When Nova escaped the clutches of the Phalanx in issue #7, he
thought he was one step closer to ending their malevolent march through
Annihilation: Conquest. Instead, the Human Rocket now finds himself at
what just may be the edge of the universe!
“Who are Xarth’s Mightiest heroes? What is Cosmo? And where in the heck
did Wellinton Alves come from?” asked editor Bill Rosemann. “All of us
love stories that shock us – that have us wondering what could possibly
be coming next – and reviewer after reviewer are applauding the
rollercoaster that Dan and Andy are taking them on. And I have a
feeling that readers are going to enjoy the extra shot of awesomeness
that Wellinton is bringing to the show. Best of all, even if you’ve
never read a single issue of Nova before this, issue #8 hits the ground
running with everything you need to know to enjoy the action.”
If he survives the next three issues in one piece, Nova’s going to
find himself with new allies, new villains…and a creepy complication
that promises to bedevil him for months to come! Don’t miss your chance
to jump onboard the epic sci-fi adventure that Aint It Cool News calls
“without a doubt, the best Marvel ongoing series of the year.”
NOVA #8 (SEP072218)
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Cover by ADI GRANOV
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—10/25/07, On-Sale—11/14/07
Vote For The Marvel Costume Contest Winner…And You Can Win Too!
Hundreds of people entered Marvel’s First Annual Costume Contest
and our elite panel of judges have selected the top 30 finalists—but
it’s you that picks the winner! Head over to www.marvel.com/costumecontest
and vote for your favorite entry…but do it soon, because voting ends
October 29th! The Marvel Costume Contest Winner will be announced on
October 31 to make one lucky entrant’s Halloween perfect! They’ll win a
personalized ‘handbook style’ page to appear in a Marvel comic book
along with a signed Captain America Volume 1 Omnibus by Ed Brubaker!
But that’s not all True Believers! Everyone who votes is also
entered in the Marvel Costume Contest Voter Sweepstakes to win their
own signed Captain America Volume 1 Omnibus by Ed Brubaker! The winner
will be randomly selected and be announced on October 31, Halloween.
So what are you waiting for Mighty Marvelite? Get voting now and you can be a winner too! Voting is open now at www.marvel.com/costumecontest till October 29th!
For complete rules and regulations, please visit www.marvel.com/costumecontest.{/tabs}
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