Ender's Game: Command School #3 (of 5)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 28 Pages | 14.7 MB
The end is coming... Ender has beaten everything the teachers of Battle School have thrown at him, but victory comes with a price. Because while many see Ender as humanity's only hope against the coming alien invasion...others see him as a threat. And Bonzo Madrid plans to eliminate that threat, permanently. Parental Advisory. WRITER: Orson Scott Card and Christopher Yost; PENCILS: Pasqual Ferry; INKS: Pasqual Ferry; COLORED BY: Frank D'Armata; LETTERED BY: VC - Cory Petit; COVER BY: Pasqual Ferry
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The Tingler #1 (of 2)
CBR | Oct 2009 | 10.1 MB
Vincent Price starred in the 1959 horror-thriller film "The Tingler " directed by producer and director William Castle. In the film a pathologist, Dr. Warren Chapin (played by Vincent Price), discovers that the tingling of the spine in states of extreme fear is due to the growth of a "tingler"—a spinal parasite which can kill the host unless it is destroyed by screaming. The film was equal parts imaginative, creepy, funny, weird, ludicrous and contrived with external gimmickry but at its best moments it was indeed a spine-tingler. Now Bluewater serves up a special two-part limited series from its ongoing Vincent Price Presents title that is a direct sequel to that 1959 classic with writer Mark Millar and artist Alex Lopez. This, too, is a tingler.
In this special 2-part series, the direct sequel to the Vincent Price classic The Tingler, Dr. Chapin and his crew search for a primitive tribe with ties to the elusive creature spawned from fear with a grip like iron. But what they find in the dark jungle gives new meaning to the word terror!
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The Walking Dead #67
CBZ | Nov 2009 | 25 Pages | 18.9 MB
Finally, at long last... Eugene gives everyone the answers they've been waiting for. By: Robert Kirkman, Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
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Conan the Cimmerian #15
CBR | Nov 2009 | 29 Pages | 11.7 MB
Ten thousand years before Conan disturbed the forbidden Temple of Set, princess Akivasha -- daughter to the first great ruler of Stygia -- was transformed into a vampire and cursed to haunt its halls forever. Her pampered years of hedonistic pleasure behind her, the beautiful Akivasha spent centuries with desiccated mummies and skittering monsters, as a deep loneliness grew within her. Now, something has awakened her from tedious ages of boredom. She immediately senses Conan's power and vitality when he steals into the temple, and she vows to take this Cimmerian warrior as her lover -- or at least have a good time killing him! Spinning out of Robert E. Howard's Hour of the Dragon novel comes the untold tale of Akivasha, the title character to Howard's "I Am the Woman Who Never Died" chapter. By: Tim Truman, Paul Lee, Joseph Michael Linsner
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Tales From Wonderland: The Mad Hatter II (One-Shot)
CBR | Oct 2009 | 46 Pages | 22.3 MB
Drake Liddle was a sick man forced into a world where madness reigns supreme as he eventually accepted his fate and took on the persona of the “Mad Hatter” but who was the one that wore the hat before him? Who was the man that donned the skins and created the madness to begin with? The original Hatter will be revealed and the madness can never be stopped! Includes part four of back-up story “The Arrangement.” Writers: Rave, Gregory, Ralph Tedesco and Joe Brusha; Artists: Chris 'Crank!' Crank, David Nakayama, David Seidman, Eric Basaldua, Mark Roberts, Nei Ruffino, Vic Drujiniu
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Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? #5 (of 24)
CBR | Oct 2009 | 34 Pages | 17.5 MB
The book that inspired Blade Runner continues! The world has survived war, but is it ready for mass empathy? Everyday, the thousands left on Earth immerse themselves within the plight of Wilbur Mercer. They suffer as he does, making a never-ending climb through a Hellish terrain. Welcome to the world of Rick Deckard and the world of Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Covers by Bill Sienkiewicz and Moritat. By: Phillip K. Dick, Tony Parker, Sienkiewicz, Moritat
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Secret Warriors #9
CBR | Oct 2009 | 26 Pages | 19 MB
GOD OF WAR, GOD OF FEAR - PART THREE OF FOUR! Nick Fury's secret base is infiltrated by Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R., and with Marvel's super spy on a top secret mission, the kids have to fend for themselves. It's Ares, Bullseye and Iron Patriot versus the Secret Warriors.
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Dark Reign: The List - Secret Warriors (One-Shot)
CBZ | Oct 2009 | 40 Pages | 29.6 MB
Norman Osborn's got it in for Marvel's super spy, but what happens when he needs Nick Fury to uncover a breach in National Security? Nothing good, nothing good at all. It's lies, interrogations, double-crosses and just a whole bunch of meanness - It's the LIST. Plus, Nick Fury Files and a classic reprint. By: Jonathan Hickman, Ed McGuinness
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Vampirella: The Second Coming #3 (of 4)
CBR | 25 pages | Nov 2009 | 49.3
Washington has been overrun by the Gore Virus' infected victims. As Gore himself readies the plague's spread across the globe, only one force can stop them: An Army of Vampirellas!
Prepare yourself for the most shocking cliffhanger yet, as the re-invention of Vampirella continues! Written by award-winning Phil Hester (Darkness) with art by long-time fan favorite Al Rio. Features four covers celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Vampirella, by Arthur Suydam (Marvel Zombies), Joe Jusko (Tomb Raider), Ryan Stegman (Grimm's Fairy Tales), and Franchesco (Wizard).
All story, no interior ads! By: Phil Hester, Al Rio, Franchesco
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The Stand: Soul Survivors #1 (of 5)
CBR | Marvel Comics | Oct 21 2009 | 34 Pages | 26.4 MB
The Stand is a Marvel Comics adaptation of Stephen King's epic novel of the same name. It will ultimately consist of thirty issues divided into five story arcs. The Stand: Captain Trips is the title of the first story arc, published from September 10, 2008 to January 28, 2009. The just-concluded second story arc, The Stand: American Nightmares, was published from March 11, 2009 to August 19, 2009. The first issue of the third story arc, entitled The Stand: Soul Survivors introduces new characters and somehow increases its pace. IGN's opinionated reviewer Jesse Schedeen despite his bitching still gave this issue an "Impressive" 8.2 out of 10 rating.
M-O-O-N spells the start of the third volume of Marvel's critically acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King's horror epic. Nick Andros has hit the road and teamed up with the child-like Tom Cullen. After the horrors of Captain Trips, a bike trip through Oklahoma and Nebraska sounds like fun, right? Except it's tornado season, True Believers, and not everyone Nick and Tom meet is on the side of the angels. Hell hath no fury like Julie Lawry, another survivor of the plague... WRITER: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa; PENCILS: Mike Perkins; INKS: Mike Perkins; COLORED BY: Laura Martin
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Victorian Undead #1 (of 6)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 36 Pages | 19.6 MB
"Once you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, no matter how improbable, must be the truth." Those are the words of Mr. Sherlock Holmes, the world's first consulting detective, yet even he finds his skills tested to their limit as he and his erstwhile comrade Dr. John Watson are confronted with the most extraordinary case of their career - the dead are returning to life! Can a plague of Biblical proportions be far behind for Victorian London? And who - or what - is behind the resurrection of these ravenous revenants?
From renowned writer Ian Edginton (STORMWATCH: PHD) and acclaimed international artist Davide Fabbri (Star Wars) comes the first chapter in an incredible new 6-issue Sherlock Holmes adventure! Featuring a cover by original Walking Dead artist Tony Moore! Written by Ian Edginton; Art by Davide Fabbri; Cover by Tony Moore
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2000 AD Prog 1660
CBR | Nov 2009 | 32 Pages | 18.7 MB
2000 AD is a multi-awarded, long-running and still-ongoing weekly British science fiction-oriented comics anthology that serializes a number of separate stories each issue (called a "prog") that has been at the cutting edge of contemporary pop culture since it’s first publication by IPC Magazines in February 26, 1997. IPC, later Fleetway, continued to produce the title until 2000, when it was bought by Rebellion Developments. Due in part to its weekly publication schedule, it is one of only a few comics to surpass 1,600 issues. It is most noted for its Judge Dredd stories, and has been contributed to by a number of artists and writers who became renowned in the field internationally, such as Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Bryan Talbot, Brian Bolland, Garth Ennis and Mike McMahon.
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Batman: The Widening Gyre #3 (of 6)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 24 Pages | 23.3 MB
As The Dark Knight stalks the night preying upon Gotham City's criminals, Bruce Wayne spends his days getting reacquainted with former girlfriend Silver St. Cloud. Plus, Batman learns the name of his mysterious masked ally. From superstar creator Kevin Smith and guest-starring Aquaman, the New Teen Titans and Deathstroke the Terminator! By: Kevin Smith, Walter Flanagan, Art Thibert, Bill Sienkiewicz
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Batman: Unseen #3 (of 5)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 30 Pages | 13.2 MB
The Invisible Man has gone on a killing spree, and only The Dark Knight can hope to end his reign of terror in issues #3 and #4 of this 5-issue miniseries. But how can Batman stop a man he can't see? And what is the Invisible Man's ultimate goal? Be here to find out as The Caped Crusader finally deduces the identity of the Invisible Man and the villain's next victim: Bruce Wayne!
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Wednesday Comics #8 (of 12)
CBZ | Oct 2009 | 18 Pages | 44.1 MB
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The Torch #3 (of 8)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 26 Pages | 16.6 MB
Restored to life by the Thinker's genius and on the Thinker's terms, the Torch is now a weapon of mass destruction owned and controlled by A.I.M. And as A.I.M.'s scientists launch him on his murderous mission, the Thinker reveals the true scope of his insane ambition! By: Mike Carey & Alex Ross, Patrick Berkenkotter, Alex Ross
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Fathom Vol. 3 #9
CBR | Nov 2009 | 27 Pages | 11.9 MB
THE PENULTIMATE ISSUE ARRIVES! The world is literally falling down around the Hagia Sophia and the meeting of the world leaders and the Blue!
With the Black's arrival and the all-out chaos that ensues, Aspen, Cannon, Siphon, and the Blue allies must make a stand for not only mankind, but the very fate of the planet.
However, the combined might of Aspen, the Blue, and the Humans may not be enough to stop the incoming force led by a surprise visitor in this thrilling penultimate issue! Brought to you by the same great FATHOM creative team of artist Ale Garza, writer J.T. Krul, inker Sal Regla and colorist John Starr. By: J.t. Krul, Ale Garza, Sal Regla, Scott Clark
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Ender's Shadow: Command School #2 (of 5)
CBR | Oct 2009 | 28 Pages | 16.5 MB
The companion series to Ender's Game: Command School, which is the continuation of the faithful, methodical yet thoroughly engrossing adaptation of the first novel of Orson Scott Card's critically-acclaimed and multiple-award-winning Ender's Game series of books. Upon the close of Battle School, Ender Wiggins has been promoted to Command School, as the leader of Dragon Army. And assigned under him is Bean, the boy who may be as smart, if not smarter, than Ender himself. This is Command School as told from the viewpoint of Bean.
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Spin Angels #2 (of 4)
CBR | Aug 2009 | 54 Pages | 39.4 MB
Cardinal Marchesi’s cell of secret Vatican operatives is about to obtain a document that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. The mission turns into a massacre and investigator Sofia d’Agostino and her bodyguard, an aging mafia hit man, find themselves face to face with a commando linked to an occult branch of the Vatican. They’ve unwittingly joined the thousand-year-old fight to save Faith — a war that has been on hold since the disappearance of the Order of the Temple ... Until now.
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Air #14
CBR | Oct 2009 | 36 Pages | 22.7 MB
Blythe's prescription drug dependency catches up with her as she fights for her life on the Pakistani frontier. Her mysterious contact reveals the story behind Zayn's missing years. But will the info be too little, too late? Written by G. Willow Wilson; Art and cover by M.K. Perker
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Simpsons Comics #159
CBR | Oct 2009 | 37 Pages | 14.6 MB
Meet the C. Montgomery Burns of the future, or rather, the artificial intelligence that will soon be operational in order to ensure that Mr. Burns and his legacy will live on! But when 'Big Monty' goes online a little sooner than expected, he reaches through the Internet and finds a special friend in an unsuspecting Lisa Simpson! By: Dixon, Ortiz, Decarlo
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New Mutants #6
CBR | Oct 2009 | 8 Pages | 19.7 MB
The dead just won't stay dead. The New Mutants' past comes to haunt them as Necrosha hits home. Selene's master plan busts out of the pages of X-FORCE and into NEW MUTANTS. WRITER: Zeb Wells; PENCILS: Diogenes Neves; INKS: Edgar Tadeo; COLORED BY: John Rauch; LETTERED BY: VC - Joe Caramagna; COVER BY: Adam Kubert
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Ender's Shadow: Command School #1 (of 5)
CBR | Sep 2009 | 28 Pages | 18 MB
The companion series to Ender's Game: Command School, which is the continuation of the faithful, methodical yet thoroughly engrossing adaptation of the first novel of Orson Scott Card's critically-acclaimed and multiple-award-winning Ender's Game series of books. Upon the close of Battle School, Ender Wiggins has been promoted to Command School, as the leader of Dragon Army. And assigned under him is Bean, the boy who may be as smart, if not smarter, than Ender himself. This is Command School as told from the viewpoint of Bean.
The companion series to New York Times bestseller Orson Scott Card's award-winning novel Ender’s Game returns! With time running out for the human race, Bean is assigned to Dragon army under the command of the legendary Ender Wiggin. But their relationship is a bruising clash of egos and agendas from the start - and it only gets worse when Dragon face their first battle. Story by Mike Carey; Art by Sebastian Fiumara; Colors by Giulia Brusco; Letters by VC - Cory Petit; Cover by Timothy Green II
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Spin Angels #1 (of 4)
CBR | Aug 2009 | 53 Pages | 37.8 MB
Jean-Luc Sala, a writer who lives in Bordeaux, originally created the story for Spin Angels for a French audience through Soleil Productions in 2004. With art by Pierre-Mony Chan, Spin Angels told an action-filled story of a black-ops group of specialists and spies working for a Cardinal of the Catholic Church, although for French audiences, the comic was known as "Cross Fire." The comic was a huge success with French audiences, who were attracted to its unique combination of religion and action, carried along, perhaps, by another publication that could, in a way, also be summed up in like fashion--the huge international phenomenon Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, released the year before. As part of Marvel's ongoing relationship with Soleil, the company decided to publish the comic for American audiences as a four-part limited series (not three as previously solicited) with the tag, "Mature Content" and here we are. Well worth the download.
A head-on collision between John Woo and John Paul II! On the fringes of the Vatican’s religious administration, a powerful Cardinal is overseeing the execution of the Church’s most discreet objectives with a force of black-ops specialists and spies. When a mafia godfather puts his best hit man in service of the Vatican to settle an honor debt, he will act as the guardian angel of a beautiful young investigator, but can he keep her out of the crossfire? Ancient secrets threaten to uproot the seat of religious power, and there are people ready to kill to protect it. Can good men fight fire with fire without losing their souls?
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Star Trek: Nero #2 (of 4)
CBR | 24 pages | Sep 2009 | 11.9 MB
The 2009 hit film Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams, was essentially a re-start of the original five-year mission, for which IDW Publishing laid the groundwork for the story in the four-issue prequel comics series, Star Trek: Countdown (the complete miniseries is also posted here on Avax by bigsid--just search for it). Written by Mike Johnson and Tim Jones, and based on a story by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, Countdown introduced the character Nero and also spanned the gap between Nemesis and the Enterprise’s earliest voyages in Star Trek. One of the biggest questions fans have about the Star Trek movie is "What was Nero doing for 25 years?" because the time between the attack on the USS Kelvin and the arrival of Spock and the Jellyfish is left blank. Well, Star Trek: Nero will fill in that gap, with the same creative team behind Countdown. It is considered part of the ongoing rebirth of the Star Trek franchise for which IDW Publishing is playing an active part.
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Grimm Fairy Tales Halloween Special #1 (One-Shot)
CBR | Oct 2009 | 48 Pages | 22.9 MB
Ah, Halloween. That time of year when one-offs emerge from the depths of comic houses, filled with ghastly and ghouly tales of the supernatural and weird, all produced with the gleeful intent of scaring the bee-gees out of readers. Zenescope Entertainment makes their inaugural dip into this annual pool party of the macabre with Grimm Fairy Tales Halloween Special #1. A creepy opening scene segues into Belinda telling trick-or-treaters a grim re-imagining of the classic Monkey's Paw. What happens next? Well, download and you'll find out.
The first ever Grimm Halloween special arrives as the classic story of the Monkey's Paw is retold with a terrifying Zenescope twist you'll love. A couple is granted one wish for their dreams to finally come true only to have that wish turn into a complete nightmare. Now Sela must try to stop Belinda's act of evil before more lives are destroyed. By: Raven Gregory, Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco, Mike Debalfo
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Blackest Night: Titans #3 (of 3)
CBR | Dec 2009 | 26 pages | 14.4 MB
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Beyond The Wall #1
CBR | Nov 2009 | 36 Pages | 28 MB
In IDW Publishing's new miniseries, writer Matt Venne takes some big liberties with what has been established thus far as historical fact to weave a fantastic premise into a seemingly straightforward morality and survival story. I was struck by the art, which is very reminiscent of 1960's comics artwork. Decent and interesting enough to wait for the subsequent issues.
In this new miniseries, it's the third century A.D. and the tentacles of the Roman Empire have entwined the British Isles. Marcus Malleoulus, veteran of countless military campaigns, has been betrayed by the whim of a tyrant. Now, banished beyond Hadrian's Wall, he faces untold dangers as he fights his way back... determined to survive until revenge is his! Story by Matt Venne; Art by Gordon Purcell
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Batman Confidential #35
CBR | Nov 2009 | 29 Pages | 13 MB
Batman's adventures in Moscow have all been leading to this as BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL double-ships in October! With The Tsar ready to detonate a hydrogen bomb in Moscow, Batman must work with General Lukzov to stop the massacre. In order to save the day, Batman will have to gain a hand from an unlikely ally! Written by Peter Milligan; Art by Andy Clarke; Covers by Francisco Mattina
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G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes #1
CBR | Nov 2009 | 36 Pages | 12.4 MB
If G.I. Joe Movie Prequel #4 left you wanting to see more of Snake Eyes' past, this new series is for you. G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes #1 kicks off a mini series written with input by Ray Park, the star who played Snake Eyes onscreen in G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra. A mysterious killer stalks the streets of Japan. Snake Eyes goes undercover, on a clandestine operation that only Hawk knows about. Everything starts hitting closer to home as the killings are near Snake Eyes' old home turf.....
RAY PARK, the man who plays SNAKE EYES in the movie, teams with Kevin VanHook and Lee Ferguson to deliver an epic miniseries of Snake Eyes before the events of the film! Story by: Ray Park, Kevin Van ; Art by: Lee Ferguson, Marc Deering
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World of Warcraft #24
CBR | Nov 2009 | 36 Pages | 15 MB
As the new Council of Tirisfal recruits its final member, a battle rages in Theramore. In the chaos of the fight, can Me'dan, aided by his growing knowledge of his parentage and true powers, save his friends and claim his destiny? By: Walter Simonson, Louise Simonson, Mike Bowden, Tony Washington
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2000 AD Prog 1659
CBR | Nov 2009 | 33 Pages | 18.8 MB
2000 AD is a multi-awarded, long-running and still-ongoing weekly British science fiction-oriented comics anthology that serializes a number of separate stories each issue (called a "prog") that has been at the cutting edge of contemporary pop culture since it’s first publication by IPC Magazines in February 26, 1997. IPC, later Fleetway, continued to produce the title until 2000, when it was bought by Rebellion Developments. Due in part to its weekly publication schedule, it is one of only a few comics to surpass 1,600 issues. It is most noted for its Judge Dredd stories, and has been contributed to by a number of artists and writers who became renowned in the field internationally, such as Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Grant Morrison, Bryan Talbot, Brian Bolland, Garth Ennis and Mike McMahon.
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Abe Sapien: The Haunted Boy (One-Shot)
CBZ | Dec 2009 | 33 Pages | 25.8 MB
Abraham "Abe" Sapien (born Langdon Everett Caul) is a fictional character in the comic book series Hellboy, created by Mike Mignola. He is identified as an Icthyo sapiens, similar to a merman. As well as regular appearances in Hellboy and B.P.R.D., Sapien has also previously starred in his own one-shot comic, Abe Sapien: Drums of the Dead by Brian McDonald and Derek Thompson, and the mini-series Abe Sapien: The Drowning by Mike Mignola. For this next one-shot Mike Mignola and John Arcudi team with newcomer Patric Reynolds, who made his professional debut this summer on MySpace Dark Horse Presents. I seemed to have noticed a previous post of the mini-series here before, but current searches have yielded nothing. Please, if anyone has posted the miniseries already let me know so that I won't post it anymore. Thanks.
In his earliest days as an agent of the B.P.R.D., Abe Sapien is sent on a simple mission to investigate a haunting following the death of a young boy. What he finds there is far stranger and more deadly. Writers: Mike Mignola, John Arcudi; Penciler/Inker/Cover: Dave Johnson; Colorer: Dave Stewart
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Arkham Reborn #1 (of 3)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 29 Pages | 14 MB
Following the Black Mask's destruction of Arkham Asylum in BATTLE FOR THE COWL, Dr. Jeremiah Arkham has rebuilt the Asylum following the design of his mad Uncle Amadeus. Intended as a model for enlightened treatment of mental illness, the building soon mutates into a torture house, and the inmates find themselves trapped in a living hell. And when Jeremiah starts hearing a voice from beyond the grave, it becomes painfully clear that the lunatics really have taken over the Asylum! Beginning a 3-issue miniseries from the BATTLE FOR THE COWL: ARKHAM ASYLUM creative team of writer David Hine and artist Jeremy Haun!
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Batman #692
CBR | Dec 2009 | 34 Pages | 18.4 MB
BATMAN double-ships this month with Tony Daniel returning to the series as the new writer and artist after his best-selling BATTLE FOR THE COWL miniseries! With Batman pounding the pavement in search of Black Mask, Penguin on the run, and the completion of the new Arkham Asylum looming close, Gotham City has reached a boiling point! Guest-starring Catwoman and the Huntress and featuring the return of Gotham City's most notorious crime family!
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Blackest Night: Titans #2 (of 3)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 23 pages | 11.3 MB
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Northlanders #21
CBR | Nov 2009 | 30 Pages | 18.7 MB
The next NORTHLANDERS epic begins now! Set in Viking Russia in A.D.1020, "The Plague Widow" examines a year in the life of a remote settlement under siege by a contagious outbreak. The residents of this village are so focused on shutting the outside world out, they don't think about who they're shutting themselves in with. Mixing equal parts crime, history and survival fiction, this is the most brutal NORTHLANDERS story to date! Written by Brian Wood; Art by Leandro Fernandez; Cover by Massimo Carnevale
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Superman: Secret Origin #2 (of 6)
CBR | Dec 2009 | 35 Pages | 24.5 MB
Geoff Johns and Gary Frank's exploration of the origin of the greatest Super Hero of all time continues! In this second issue, readers will witness young Clark Kent's initial journey into the late 30th century as Superboy and see how meeting the Legion of Super-Heroes shapes the Superman he will one day become! Plus, more on the beginnings of the young Lex Luthor! By: Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Jon Sibal
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Blackest Night: Titans #1 (of 3)
CBR | OCt 2009 | 23 pages | 25.2 MB
Black Lantern Titans are descending together onto Titans Island! Will the Titans be prepared to fight off their deceased allies? And how can Beast Boy not lose his heart to Black Lantern Terra? Explore the effect BLACKEST NIGHT has on the greater DC Universe in this 3-issue miniseries from writer J.T. Krul (JSA CLASSIFIED, Fathom) and superstar artist Ed Benes (JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA)! Written by J.T. Krul; Art and cover by Ed Benes and Rob Hunter
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Aspen Showcase: Kiani #1 (One-Shot)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 24 Pages | 10.4 MB
Aspen's anthology series, ASPEN SHOWCASE, combines some of today's finest creators with several of comics best loved properties and characters. The fan favorite Fathom heroine Kiani takes center stage in her very own ASPEN SHOWCASE: KIANI. Journey back to the early days of her Elite Warrior training, alongside Siphon and Brande, Cannon and Casque and more! Never before seen secrets of the Elite Warriors, and of the deep and ultimately tragic friendship between Kiani, Brande, and Siphon are uncovered in this revealing look into their past. For Kiani and Fathom fans, this book is a can't-miss at a pivotal story arc relating to the entire Fathom universe! Brought to you by the incredible creative team of writer Marc Andreyko (of Torso and Manhunter fame!), longtime fan favorite artist Scott Clark, and Aspen's own colorist extraordinaire John Starr. Come along as they take you for a special look at one of Aspen Comic's most popular characters. By: Marc Andreyko, Scott Clark
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World's Finest #1 (of 4)
CBR | Dec 2009 | 23 Pages | 34 MB
After tracking down a threat to The Man of Steel – and all of Metropolis – Red Robin must team up with the new Kryptonian Nightwing to end this mysterious threat and rescue Flamebird. But is all this just a red herring to distract the heroes from an even bigger threat to Gotham City and New Krypton? Be here to find out in this 4-issue miniseries from rising star writer Sterling Gates (SUPERGIRL) and artist Julian Lopez. Written by Sterling Gates; Art by Julian Lopez; Covers by Phil Noto
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Green Lantern #47
CBR | Dec 2009 | 27 Pages | 13.7 MB
BLACKEST NIGHT continues!
The war between the Blue Lanterns and Agent Orange implodes as the universe darkens! But a strange turn will send this epic battle in an unexpected direction when Larfleeze has something he desperately hoards taken away from him! Written by: Geoff Johns; Art by: Doug Mahnke
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Cowboy Ninja Viking #1
CBZ | Oct 21 2009 | 28 Pages | 20.3 MB
With that odd and somewhat juvenile title, you'd think it's going to be one of those initial-issue instant flops. On the the other hand, given Image Comics' current track record, what with The Walking Dead, Chew, The Viking, King City, et al., which I daresay puts Image ahead of Vertigo so far in the area of alternatives to the superhero genre (I have to admit I'm biased--the first three titles just mentioned are my top three choices for best ongoing series, in order), you'd mutter to yourself, hmm... perhaps it's worth a look. You'd better. For you won't regret it. Nor did IGN reviewer Richard George, who gave this first issue an "Impressive" 8.3 out of 10 rating. Writer AJ Lieberman and artist Riley Rossmo together put on a dazzling display. Let's hope they can keep it up a la The Walking Dead, Chew or The Viking...
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Star Trek: Nero #3 (of 4)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 23 Pages | 9 MB
The 2009 hit film Star Trek, directed by J.J. Abrams, was essentially a re-start of the original five-year mission, for which IDW Publishing laid the groundwork for the story in the four-issue prequel comics series, Star Trek: Countdown (the complete miniseries is also posted here on Avax by bigsid--just search for it). Written by Mike Johnson and Tim Jones, and based on a story by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, Countdown introduced the character Nero and also spanned the gap between Nemesis and the Enterprise’s earliest voyages in Star Trek. One of the biggest questions fans have about the Star Trek movie is "What was Nero doing for 25 years?" because the time between the attack on the USS Kelvin and the arrival of Spock and the Jellyfish is left blank. Well, Star Trek: Nero will fill in that gap, with the same creative team behind Countdown. It is considered part of the ongoing rebirth of the Star Trek franchise for which IDW Publishing is playing an active part.
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Citizen Rex #4 (of 6)
CBR | Nov 2009 | 26 Pages | 8.5 MB
"What compels life without a soul?" Comics legends Gilbert and Mario Hernandez join forces to present a bizarre, sexy view of the future and what it means to be human. Twenty years ago, the most famous, lifelike robot in the world was engulfed in scandal, arrested, and deactivated. Since then, an anti-robot movement has developed, while body modification is in and prosthetic limbs have become hot, black-market items. Stories like these are the stock-in-trade of gossip columnist Sergio Bauntin, whose startling revelations earn him the constant scrutiny of both the mob and the city's mysterious investigators, the Truth Takers. When Sergio catches wind of sightings of the long-missing robot celebrity CTZ-RX, all of these interests will collide in violence and intrigue. It's sci-fi adventure with beautiful women by Los Bros. Hernandez! Mario Hernandez (W) and Gilbert Hernandez (W/A)
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Incredible Hulk #603
CBZ | Nov 2009 | 37 Pages | 25.4 MB
WRITER: Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente;PENCILS: Ariel Olivetti, Michael Ryan;
INKS: Ariel Olivetti; COLORED BY: Guru-eFX/Ariel Olivetti;
LETTERED BY: Alejandro Arbona/Simon Bowland
Smash meets slash as Banner and Skaar finally come fist-to-claw with Logan and Daken! But will the battle royale come down to Wolverines versus Hulks -- or fathers versus sons? Anything's possible as the Marvel Universe's most insane father/son duos throw down! Plus, in the SAVAGE SHE-HULK backup by Fred Van Lente and Michael Ryan, Lyra continues the search for Jennifer Walters!
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Invincible Iron Man #19
CBR | Nov 2009 | 38 Pages | 22.6 MB
"WORLD'S MOST WANTED: THE CONCLUSION! Everything ends." That's got to be one of the shortest and also one of the most cryptic, solicitations ever from Marvel. Until you've read this issue, still part of the Dark Reign crossover storyline. As I did. It was as if I was watching a movie unfold from inside my head. This is great stuff. No wonder this title won the Eisner Award for Best New Series. It says so right there on its cover.
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Superman/Batman #65 Special Halloween Issue
CBR | Nov 2009 | 36 Pages | 14.9 MB
Superman/Batman #65 is the series’ special Halloween issue, a standalone with a surprise lineup of top artists including Brian Stelfreeze, Brian Haberlin, Kelley Jones, Joe Quinones and Federico Dallocchio. This issue looks at what scares The Man of Steel and the Dark Knight – and even worse, what scares their greatest foes, Lex Luthor and The Joker. On with our countdown...
What scares Batman and Superman? Even worse, what scares their greatest foes, The Joker and Lex Luthor? Horror comes alive in this very special Halloween tale from Peter Johnson (SUPERNATURAL) and Matt Cherniss (Sub-Mariner)! Written by Peter Johnson and Matt Cherniss; Art by Brian Stelfreeze, Brian Haberlin, Kelley Jones, Joe Quinones and Federico Dallocchio; Cover by Dustin Nguyen
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Anna Mercury #5 (of 5)
CBR | 26 pages | Nov 2008 | 17.7 MB
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Titanium Rain Double-Sized Relaunch, Book 1 (Of 2), Chapters 1 & 2
CBR | Nov 2009 | 52 Pages | 32.1 MB
Titanium Rain was supposed to be a twelve issue, bi-monthly comic book limited series techno-thriller-sci-fi epic to be published by then Archaia Studios Press, written by Josh Finney with art by Josh Finney and Kat Rocha. Issue #1 was released last June 5, 2008 to raves from fans and critics alike. Unfortunately due to unforeseen restructuring by Archaia we have never seen issue 2 and beyond. Now, thanks to Archaia being back on track, we are finally getting Titanium Rain, though with some changes to the series: instead of being a 12 issue series it’s now going to start with 2 double issues so we’ll see issues 1-2 for this month and (hopefully) issues 3-4 in the next one. The heart of Titanium Rain is contrasts and dynamic opposites, deep philosophy and gripping action side by side. This thematic tension drives every page from a simple game of poker becoming a vehicle for exposition and a metaphor for global geopolitics circa 2031, to the harrowing dogfight at the end of the book. The Art itself is fantastic, pushing the envelope for comic books; it is ultra-realistic, nice and clean, the faces of the characters so well-defined and represented you'd almost think they are real people rendered into art by software. This helps set the book up so well it gives you the futuristic feel to go along with the setting. Well worth the download. This is one series I'd immediately buy.
The premise: In the year 2031 a civil war in China has spiraled into global conflict. After the assassination of Chairman P'eng (China's supreme military leader), General Kao Shen of the PLA decides it's time for China to return to its former imperial glory and declares himself Emperor of China. The United States is pulled into the conflict when Kao Shen launches a sneak attack against Japan in an effort to goad the nation into war. The story follows US Airforce pilot, Alec Killian, and the other members of the 704th Phoenix Tactical Fighter Squadron stationed on the front lines of the conflict at Mamoru Air Base, a converted civilian airport located on Hainan Island. The pilots of Phoenix Squadron the fly F-35X Hellcat II, a fictional variant of the Joint Strike Fighter with forward-swept wings.
Titanium Rain is an amazing book, hands down. The contradictions make the work all the more exciting--it’s a future alternate-history story. A dense, literate work layered with metaphor and symbolism that is instantly accessible. It’s a thrilling war comic with an artistic soul. It’s cyberpunk action with a humanistic streak. It’s a Bruckheimer-esque thrill ride with an IQ above 130. It’s a high-octane pulse-pounding meditation on the nature of the universe. And finally it’s the best comic you haven’t read...yet! -- Michael Colbert, comicsbulletin.com
To be alive is to be at odds with the world. Man against nature. Man against man. The instinct to survive is what has made us who we are. In the year 2031 mankind's survival instinct is put to the test when a civil war in China spirals into global conflict. Nations are destroyed. Millions are killed. And for many, like US Air Force pilot Alec Killian, survival will mean shedding some of his humanity in exchange for biotech and machine. Is this the ultimate corruption of nature? Or the birth pains of a new chapter in mankind's evolution? From the team who brought you the acclaimed cyberpunk series Utopiates comes a sci-fi war epic for the post-millennial age.
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