DROP IT LIKE IT'S HOT...
Percy Carey picks the hottest releases from the week of 5/27/09
[Assisted by comicbookpage.com]
BATMAN IN BARCELONA DRAGONS KNIGHT
Written by Mark Waid Art by Diego Olmos Cover by Jim Lee When a string of bizarre murders hits Spain's beautiful coastal city of Barcelona, The Dark Knight makes solving this crime his top priority. Full of international intrigue, high adventure and even higher stakes, BATMAN IN BARCELONA: DRAGON'S KNIGHT showcases The Caped Crusader in a different type of Gotham - but one no less dangerous! Fan-favorite writer Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME) delivers an exciting, non-stop one-shot full of surprises while Spanish art sensation Diego Olmos (SUPERNATURAL: RISING SON) beautifully illustrates his home city. Featuring a gorgeous cover by best-selling artist Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN)!
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DEAD AT 17 ULTIMATE EDITION
story JOSH HOWARD art & cover JOSH HOWARD MAY 13 408 PAGES, FC $24.99 When 17-year-old Nara Kilday is murdered at the hands of a demonic cult, the quiet suburb of Darlington Hills is turned upside down. But when Nara inexplicably returns from the dead, what seems like a miracle at first may in fact spell the end for mankind. This volume collects the entire DEAD @17 saga - what Comic Shop News calls 'one of the most thought-provoking character-driven horror tales in years.' The perfect way to jump on board before the launch of next month's all-new series. Collects DEAD @17, DEAD @17: BLOOD OF SAINTS, DEAD @17: REVOLUTION and DEAD @17: THE 13th BROTHER
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INCREDIBLE HERCULES #129
Written by FRED VAN LENTE & GREG PAK Penciled by RYAN STEGMAN Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS In this issue: HERCULES AND AMADEUS CHO DIE!!! We heard that cheap death sells comics, and we're more than happy to oblige. Though seriously, if you had to plunge into the UNDERWORLD and bring back Hercules' slain father ZEUS to counter Hera's power, could you think of a better plan? And come to think of it, have you ever noticed how... impermanent death is in the Marvel Universe? Well, while hobnobbing among the most famous Marvel deceased over the last few years, Herc and Cho learn the terrible secret why -- and why PLUTO, Lord of the Dead, is fighting-mad about it!
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MUPPET ROBIN HOOD #1 (OF 4)
(W) Tim Beedle (A) Armand Villavert Jr. The Muppets tell the Robin Hood legend for laughs, and it's the reader who will be merry! Robin Hood (Kermit the Frog) joins with the Merry Men, Sherwood Forest's infamous gang of misfit outlaws, to take on the stuffy Sheriff of Muppetham (Sam the Eagle) and the wicked Gonzo of Gisbourne! The 4-issue series features covers from David Peterson, the Eisner Award-winning creator of Mouse Guard, and Shelli Paroline.
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SPIDER-MAN SHORT HALLOWEEN
Written by BILL HADER & SETH MEYERS Pencils & Cover by KEVIN MAGUIRE Two stars of Saturday Night Live make their Marvel debut with an all-new story set right on the bustling, hot dog juice covered streets of New York City. Halloween is coming early this year as Spidey is knocked out during the Greenwich Village costume parade and an intoxicated reveler in a Spidey costume takes his place. Really, we don't want to say more than that. Trust us, with comic book legend Kevin Maguire (JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL) along for the ride, this'll be more exciting than putting a president on a comic book cover!
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STAR TREK OMNIBUS VOL 01
Marv Wolfman, Denny O'Neil, Mike Barr, Tom DeFalco, Martin Pasko, Michael Fleisher, Alan Brennert, J.M. DeMatteis (w) o Dave Cockrum, Klaus Janson, Mike Netzer, Ricardo Villamonte, Frank Springer, Leo Duranona, Joe Brozowski, Tom Palmer, Luke McDonnell, Gene Day, Gil Kane, Ed Hannigan (a) o Zach Howard (c) IDW's Star Trek Omnibus collects fifteen consecutive issues from the early Marvel Comics run. Soar with your favorite characters like Kirk, Spock, McCoy, SCotty, Sulu, Uhura, Chekov, and more as they battle for the future of The United Federation of Planets... and the entire universe! All-new Zach Howard cover!
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STATIC SHOCK REBIRTH OF THE COOL
Written by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III Art by John Paul Leon and Steve Mitchell Cover by John Paul Leon Static, currently appearing in TEEN TITANS, is back in this new collection of classic stories from his hit Milestone series! When a mutagenic gas accidentally gave him superhuman abilities, Virgil Hawkins was reborn as Static, the electrically powered teen Super Hero. And while Static tries to balance the pressures of his SChool work, after-school job and family life, he also protects his inner city neighborhood against villains including Holocaust and Commando X. Collecting STATIC #1-4 and STATIC SHOCK!: REBIRTH OF THE COOL #1-4.
vazquez May 27th, 2009 at 08:19 PM
looks dope. could use some ideas for my new paintjob
Julio Hechavarria, Jr. May 27th, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Excellent work my brother!!!! Some of the best animated work I've ever seen... Best of luck
meandmy2kids May 28th, 2009 at 12:08 AM
I love it!
ComicVet708 May 28th, 2009 at 12:20 AM
I just called the store and was told the sales are through the roof on MAYHEM I bought 60 copies today Tyrese us in the comic book retail world can't thank you enough for the energy that your bringing to the comic book industry. I'm gonna promote MAYHEM big time in my store and online. God luck Tyrese I don't know why you decided to be apart of our world but were really glad your here.
Ava May 28th, 2009 at 12:38 AM
Like no other comic book cover I have every seen, maybe not as many as some but by far one of the best that I have seen. Detailed, the colors used and they way were used, uncommon, surrealistic like. Exacting graphics. I especially like the way the red and silver colors stand out in the middle with the writing or symbols over to the side. The different scary faces surrounding MAYHEM diving through the wall of faces really does it for me. Keep MAYHEM going....
Ava May 28th, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Keep MAYHEM going for years to come. I simply love it...
ziporaha May 28th, 2009 at 01:56 AM
I like it it's hot, I may be cute but love my comics lowkey.
jenniferjade_ May 28th, 2009 at 01:56 AM
Looks sweet as. I can order from Australia right? Haha.
IAMTHEMATRIX May 28th, 2009 at 01:57 AM
MAYHEM is one of the most cutting edge comic of recent times. i cannot wait for it to drop.Tyrese continues to raise the bar in his personal and professional life. A inspirationb to all old and young..bless
T Why Watson May 28th, 2009 at 02:04 AM
I never been a comic book fan but this ish looks interesting. Regardless, support those making positive moves....