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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Anita Blake: The Laughing Corpse – Necromancer #2, Captain Britain and MI13 Annual #1, Punisher Max: Naked Kill #1, Skaar: Son of Hulk #11, The Trojan War #2 and War of Kings #4, all scheduled to ship next week (6/03/09).

ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE – NECROMANCER #2,
COVER BY: RON LIM
WRITER: JESSICA RUFFNER & LAURELL K. HAMILTON
PENCILS: RON LIM
COLORED BY: JOEL SEGUIN
LETTERED BY: BILL TORTOLINI

THE STORY:
BEST SELLING AUTHOR LAURELL K. HAMILTON’S THRILLER CONTINUES!
The Laughing Corpse…it’s a scream. Anita Blake’s manhunt for a child-killer brings her to St. Louis’ newest sensation: a comedy club with a macabre twist. But if Anita’s going to get any help from the club’s new proprietor, Jean-Claude, she’ll have to survive the evening’s gruesome opening number…
Mature …$3.99

CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 ANNUAL #1
COVER BY: Greg Land
WRITER: Paul Cornell
PENCILS: Michael Collins
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna

THE STORY:
Meggan is Captain Britain’s wife, an X-Man in Hell. And she’s going to fight her way home. Over years, bargains, battles, with only her love to guide her. Can she get back to Earth in time to help her husband turn back Dracula and his evil invasion? And is that a metal gauntlet offering a hand? Don’t miss this key part of “Vampire State”! Plus: MI13 delves into the secrets behind British Magic. Rated T …$3.99

PUNISHER MAX: NAKED KILL #1
COVER BY: Tim Bradstreet
WRITER: Jonathan Mayberry
PENCILS: Laurence Campbell
INKS: Laurence Campbell

THE STORY:
What do pencils, a feather duster and a plastic trash-bag have in common? To stop a murderous snuff film ring, Frank Castle has to infiltrate a building with a security system so tight that he can’t bring in any weapons. Nothing. Nada. Just his own wits, inventiveness and ruthless efficiency. Oh, and a few cleaning products and office supplies. It’s the Punisher at his ruthless best; as you’ve never seen him before — the bad guys won’t know what hit them. Multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry (Patient Zero) takes the Punisher into dark territory in this stand-alone tale. One-Shot/Explicit Content …$3.99

SKAAR: SON OF HULK #11
COVER BY: TRAVIS CHAREST
WRITER: GREG PAK
PENCILS: RON LIM
COLORED BY: ELIZABETH BREITWEISER
LETTERED BY: VC – JOE CARAMAGNA

THE STORY:
Too savage for the savage planet of Sakaar, the Son of Hulk has been exiled to the puny little mudball known as EARTH! Can a confrontation with his father be far behind? Also — the return of the Warbound! These monstrous alien heroes stood by the Green Goliath throughout the epic tales of “Planet Hulk” and “World War Hulk.” Now can they save the soul of the Hulk’s barbarian boy? Skaar, Son of Hulk, begins his epic clash with the Marvel Universe with PLANET SKAAR, PART ONE!
Parental Advisory …$2.99

THE TROJAN WAR #2
COVER BY: Dennis Calero
WRITER: Roy Thomas
PENCILS: MIGUEL ANGEL SEPULVEDA
INKS: JASON MARTIN
COLORED BY: Artur Fujita
LETTERED BY: Dave Sharpe

THE STORY:
The war begins! The Greeks send envoys to the Trojans to demand the return of Helen, but they are rebuffed. The Greeks land at Troy, led by Achilles, and drive the Trojans back. But Achilles rushes into the city alone and is slain by an arrow shot by Paris. This war, it seems, will never end. Parental Advisory …$3.99

WAR OF KINGS #4
COVER BY: Jae Lee
WRITER: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
PENCILS: Paul Pelletier

THE STORY:
The Shi’Ar/Inhuman war reaches its most savage level yet! Emperor Vulcan goes for the kill strike, but does he have more enemies on the field of battle…or at home? Meanwhile, Black Bolt discovers that the Inhumans are not quite the happy family he thought they were! It’s explosive action and universe-changing twists from the DnA/Pelletier War Of Kings team that IGN.com calls “a versatile dream for science fiction and fantasy fans…event comics done right!” Rated T …$3.99

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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Deadpool: Suicide Kings #3, Exiles #3, New Mutants #2 and X-Men Forever #1, all scheduled to ship next week (6/03/09).

DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS #3
COVER BY: Mike McKone
WRITER: Mike Benson
PENCILS: Carlo Barberi
INKS: Sandu Florea
COLORED BY: Marte Gracia
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit

THE STORY:
“SUICIDE KINGS,” PART 3: DEAD MAN’S HAND Deadpool’s been framed. No, really! This time, Wade didn’t do it — and he’s determined to prove his innocence and find the person responsible. But first, he’s got to stay alive or out of jail. And with the Punisher and Spider-Man both hot on his trail, that’s not going to be easy. Even if he’s got the help of a certain Man Without Fear. Parental Advisory …$3.99

EXILES #3
COVER BY: Dave Bullock
WRITER: Jeff Parker
PENCILS: Salvador Espin Casey Jones
INKS: Salvador Espin
COLORED BY: Tony Washington
LETTERED BY: Simon Bowland

THE STORY:
Maybe a new untested team isn’t what you want to throw against an island of united X-Men and Brotherhood mutants, all looking to protect Magneto. Then again, maybe it’s the perfect solution! And maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to stay on this world longer, given what the NEXT one has waiting. Parental Advisory …$2.99

NEW MUTANTS #2
COVER BY: Adam Kubert
WRITER: Zeb Wells
PENCILS: Diogenes Neves
INKS: Cam Smith|Edgar Tadeo
COLORED BY: John Rauch
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna

THE STORY:
“RETURN OF LEGION” One of the most dangerous X-Villains of all time is back and he’s targeted the New Mutants. Last time Legion reared his head, he created the Age of Apocalpyse. Do Cannonball, Karma, Magma, Moonstar and Magik have much hope of stopping him now? Part 2 (of 4) Rated T …$2.99

X-MEN FOREVER #1
COVER BY: Tom Grummett
WRITER: Chris Claremont
PENCILS: Tom Grummett
INKS: Cory Hamscher
COLORED BY: Wil Quintana

THE STORY:
BE HERE FOR THE BEGINNING! Comics icon and New York Times bestselling writer Chris Claremont returns to his legendary run with X-MEN: FOREVER! The shockwaves after the death of Magneto are still reverberating all over the world. Attempting to heal the rift between man and mutant kind, Professor Xavier volunteers his X-Men to go on a mission to capture Magneto’s sole remaining Acolyte, Fabien Cortez! But with Nick Fury—and the entire world—watching over their shoulders, the stakes have never been higher for Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, Gambit, Rogue, Kitty Pryde, Storm, Beast, and Professor X. With Tom Grummet bringing Claremont’s vision to the page, this landmark series is packed with enough surprises and twists to shake the X-Men mythos to its very core! Rated A …$3.99

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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Amazing Spider-Man # 596, Daredevil Noir #3, Timestorm 2009/2099 Spider-Man #1, Ultimate Spider-Man #133, Ultimatum #4,  all scheduled to ship next week (6/03/09).

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #596
COVER BY: Phil Jimenez
WRITER: Joe Kelly
PENCILS: Paulo Siqueira
INKS: Andy Lanning|Amilton Santos
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna|VC – Cory Petit

THE STORY:
AMERICAN SON continues. Spider-Man goes up against Venom and Bullseye as he prepares to infiltrate the Dark Avengers headquarters. Meanwhile Harry’s life takes a dramatic turn now that he’s reunited with Lily and wedding plans continue for two lucky Parker pals. Rated A …$2.99

DAREDEVIL NOIR #3
COVER BY: Tomm Coker
WRITER: Alexander Irvine
PENCILS: Tomm Coker
INKS: Tom Coker
COLORED BY: Daniel Freedman
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna

THE STORY:
“LIAR’S POKER,” PART 3 The Bull’s-Eye Killer is on the loose in Hell’s Kitchen, and every corpse draws Daredevil deeper into the brewing war between Wilson Fisk and Orville Halloran, the Man Who Would Be Kingpin. Guided by the unerring accuracy of his senses, Daredevil plunges toward a confrontation with Halloran — and a devastating revelation. Sometimes the truth does not set you free. Parental Advisory …$3.99

TIMESTORM 2009/2099 SPIDER-MAN #1
COVER BY: Paul Renaud
WRITER: Brian Reed
PENCILS: Wes Craig
INKS: Wes Craig

THE STORY:
Spider-Man 2009 Spider-Man 2099 = A new era for a new hero! In this special TIMESTORM one-shot, witness the birth of the future’s Spider-Man — assuming Peter Parker, the current Spider-Man, doesn’t knock some sense into him first! And if you thought Wesley Craig’s art in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #11 & #12 was cool, just wait until he cuts loose in Marvel’s new 2099! One-Shot/Rated T …$3.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #133
COVER BY: STUART IMMONEN
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: STUART IMMONEN

THE STORY:
The end of an era? The last issue of Ultimate Spider-Man? Peter Parker is Spider-Man no more? Is Spider-Man dead and gone in the events of Ultimatum? This final issue will leave you jaw-on-the-floor shocked at the turn of every page!

Rated A …$3.99

ULTIMATUM #4
COVER BY: David Finch
WRITER: Jeph Loeb
PENCILS: David Finch
INKS: Danny Miki
COLORED BY: Peter Steigerweld
LETTERED BY: Comicraft

THE STORY:
The story that will change the Ultimate Universe forever continues! The unlikely pairing of Spider-Man and the Hulk take on Magneto’s gathered forces as two more major heroes fall! And will Reed Richards, Doctor Doom and Zarda (Power Princess of the Squadron Supreme) manage to save the world…or just destroy what’s left of it?! Eisner Award-winning writer Jeph Loeb and superstar artist David Finch rock the planet in this surprise-packed saga featuring the Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Fantastic Four and the Ultimates! Rated T+ …$3.99

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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Agents of Atlas #6, Black Panther #5, Dark Avengers #5, Mighty Avengers #25 and New Avengers: The Reunion #4, all scheduled to ship this week (6/03/09).

AGENTS OF ATLAS #6
COVER BY: Leinil Francis Yu
WRITER: Jeff Parker
PENCILS: Gabriel Hardman
INKS: Gabriel Hardman
COLORED BY: Jana Schirmer – A
LETTERED BY: Nate Piekos – B

THE STORY:
Disturbing visions plucked from the malignant mind of Norman Osborn lead the intrepid Agents to the darkest depths of the Atlantic Ocean, where Namora must have words with her infamous cousin – The Sub-Mariner! What happens next shocks her team, who must prepare to say goodbye to their aquatic avenger! Rated T …$2.99

BLACK PANTHER #5
COVER BY: J. Scott Campbell
WRITER: Reginald Hudlin
PENCILS: Ken Lashley
COLORED BY: Paul Mounts
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit

THE STORY:
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES,” PART 5 Wakanda stands at the brink. Morlun — Devourer of Totems — is cutting through the Wakanda army life a hot knife through butter as he descends on the palace to feast on T’Challa’s body. Absolutely nothing can stop him. Wakanda’s only hope is the new Black Panther…if she’s worthy to inherit the mantle. 32 PGS./Rated T …$2.99

DARK AVENGERS #5
COVER BY: MIKE DEODATO
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: MIKE DEODATO
INKS: MIKE DEODATO
COLORED BY: RAINIER BEREDO
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT

THE STORY:
When the public is reminded of Norman’s terrible past, Norman’s wheeling and dealing becomes a public concern. Plus, some of the Avengers are getting frisky with each other, and that can’t be good. Plus the return of…the Cabal!
Rated T+ …$3.99

MIGHTY AVENGERS #25
COVER BY: KHOI PHAM
WRITER: DAN SLOTT
PENCILS: KHOI PHAM
INKS: DANNY MIKI
COLORED BY: DEAN WHITE
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR

THE STORY:
What would be the greatest heist of all time? Breaking into the First National Bank? The Tower of London? Fort Knox? No. It’d be knocking over the BAXTER BUILDING! But why would HANK PYM want to rip off MR. FANTASTIC? And are the other AVENGERS ready to become Earth’s Mightiest Cat Burglars? Part one of the all-new MIGHTY AVENGERS/FANTASTIC FOUR throwdown starts here!
Rated A …$2.99

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #4
COVER BY: Jo Chen
WRITER: Jim McCann
PENCILS: David Lopez
INKS: Alvaro Lopez
COLORED BY: Daniele Rudoni
LETTERED BY: Dave Lanphear

THE STORY:
The red-hot reunion reaches its explosive conclusion with part four, The Avenger Who Came in From the Cold. Secrets are revealed, literal bombs are dropped, and an emotional choice forever alters the course of both Ronin and Mockingbird’s lives. Don’t miss the book Comic Book Resources says has “everything one might want in an intelligently written adventure comic. There are secrets and lies, trusts and betrayals, and more. If you want action, there’s plenty of action.” Rated A …$3.99

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