Alex Groff
May 27, 2004, 11:15 pm
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/COSMICG_01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/COSMICG_01t.jpg" align=left alt="Cosmic Guard #1 preview"></a>Direct from Devil's Due, here are the publisher's solicitation copies and preview images for books which are to ship in August 2004.
Click a thumbnail below to see the full-sized preview image in a new browser window.
Pre-order these and other Devil's Due titles online now from X-World Comics and save! (http://x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=1098&cat=DEVILS+DUE)
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/MnA_04_NOT_Actual.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/MnA_04_NOT_Actualt.jpg" align=right alt="G.I. Joe: Master & Apprentice #4 preview"></a>GI JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE #4 (of 3)
Writer: Brandon Jerwa and Josh Blaylock
Artist: Stefano Casselli
Cover: Stefano Casselli
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in the USA. Printed in Canada
Ship Date: June
UPC Code: N/A
No, it's not a misprint - Devil's Due Publishing has extended Master & Apprentice with a fourth and final issue! This special mini-series event tells the tale of Snake-Eyes and Kamakura, set against the backdrop of the "hidden years", while the GI JOE team was disbanded. The story was so big--and the initial response so strong--that we had no choice but to expand the series one more issue. As the mysterious Nowhere Man continues to build his army, one Ninja must face his greatest fear...and another will face his greatest enemy. It's high-stakes Ninja action and deep personal exploration as the newly-expanded Master & Apprentice series reaches its apex, courtesy of Brandon Jerwa and Stefano Casselli.
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/VOLTRON_08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/VOLTRON_08t.jpg" align=right alt="Voltron #8 preview"></a>VOLTRON #8
Writer: Dan Jolley
Artist: EJ SU and Clint Hilinski
Cover: DON FIGUEROA
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in the USA. Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
Written by Eisner-nominated Dan Jolley and with a cover by Transformers: Generation One superstar artist Don Figueroa! One of the Voltron Force's own has been spirited away from Arus by Queen Merla, the devious telepathic Drule monarch. And as the team scours the Galactic Border zone, Sven finds himself thrust into a struggle for his life when a sneak-attack bombing forces him to cooperate with the unlikeliest of allies: Prince Lotor. It's the team-up you never thought you'd see, in Chapter 3 of "Warpath."
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/RELOADED_06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/RELOADED_06t.jpg" align=right alt="G.I. Joe: Reloaded #6 preview"></a>G.I. JOE: RELOADED #6
Writer: John Ney Rieber
Artist: Javier Saltares
Cover: Javier Saltares
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in the USA. Printed in Canada.
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
PERFECT FOR NEW READERS - ALL NEW G.I.JOE CONTINUITY!
G.I. Joe: Reloaded is a grounded, high action story about a specialized task force made up of members of the U.S. Armed forces, and how they deal with the threat of COBRA. From coast to coast, COBRA has earned followers and radical militant allies. This comic book plays with the frightening possibilities of what COULD happen if an organization like COBRA really existed, and what our government would be willing to do to stop it!
Few realize they even exist. Fewer still understand their full power. But now, the mysterious group Cobra is on the cusp of its greatest victory, one which will make Cobra Commander one of the planet's most powerful men. And when Stalker is captured by the wily Baroness, it seems that Cobra is destined to learn the secrets of the only real threat to its dominance--and Stalker himself is destined for decades of living death in a Cobra prison. Until Snake Eyes risks everything in a desperate attempt to settle an old debt of honor...
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/JOE_33A.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/JOE_33At.jpg" align=right alt="G.I. Joe #33 Cover A preview"></a> G.I. JOE #33
Writer: Brandon Jerwa
Artist: Tim Seeley
Cover A: Tommy Castillo
Cover B: MICHAEL TURNER (COVERS WILL BE SHIPPED 50/50)
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in USA Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
In this shocking epilogue to the “Players and Pawns” storyline, Brandon Jerwa and Tim Seeley take us on a journey to the edge of one man’s very existence. A beloved character will face events so life-changing that we can’t even show you the cover, lest the secret be revealed! This is the story that people will be talking about for a long time to come…are you prepared? Find out when we walk upon “The Road Less Traveled”.
PLUS! The Wraith 3-part backup story reaches its finale in this issue! Created by Jerwa and designed by Superman/Aspen artist Talent Caldwell, the mysterious new villain WRAITH is destined to shake up the G.I. Joe universe. Don’t miss out on the final chapter of Wraith’s debut!
UDON
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_c.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_ct.jpg" align=right alt="Street Fighter #10 Cover C preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_bt.jpg" align=right alt="Street Fighter #10 Cover B preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_a.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_at.jpg" align=right alt="Street Fighter #10 Cover A preview"></a>STREET FIGHTER #10
Written by Ken Siu-Chong
Art by Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, & UDON.
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Cover Price 2.95.
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in USA Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
Cammy and Delta Red's pursuit of the mysterious secret weapon being developed by Shadaloo brings them to South America. But as they trek through the jungles of Brazil and appear closer to uncovering more details concerning Shadaloo's plans (and Cammy's past), they get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with the strange green-skinned creature known as Blanka! Meanwhile, Ken and Eliza encounter an old masked acquaintance who isn't very pleased to them again.
PLUS! Hong Kong super-artist Andy (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) Seto brings his beautiful and unique style to a backup origin story featuring Chun-Li and Gen.
DABEL
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/DL_TPB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/DL_TPBt.jpg" align=right alt="Dragon Lance: The Legend of Huma TPB Vol. 1 preview"></a>DRAGON LANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA TPB VOL. I
Written by Btian Augustyn, Richard Knaak, Trampus Whiteman & Sean Jordan
Art by Mike S. Miller & Rob Stotz
Format: 160 pages color comic. Perfect Bound.
Cover Price $14.95.
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in USA Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
ISBN: 1-932796-07-X
Collecting all six issues of the faithful comic book adaptation of The Legend of Huma, fabled Hero of the Lance. Dabel Bros. Pro brings its amazing artistic talents to this timeless Dragon Lance tale. Learn of Huma's mysterious origins and his Oath to the Measure, as Huma and the Minotaur, Kaz, fight to stop the treachery among the Knights of Solamnia, and the Queen of Darkness. With the power of the Silver Dragon on their side, our heroes must prevail.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_D.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_Dt.jpg" align=right alt="Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes #2 Cover D preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_C.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_Ct.jpg" align=right alt="Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes #2 Cover C preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_A.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_At.jpg" align=right alt="Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes #2 Cover A preview"></a>ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES TO ASHES #2
Writer: Andy Hartnell
Artist: Nick Bradshaw
Finishes/Colorist: Etienne St-Laurent
Cover A: Greg Land (25%)
Cover B: Richard Isanove (25%)
Cover C: Nick Bradshaw (25%)
Cover D: Photo Cover (25%)
Intended Audience: Horror/SF/Super-Hero
Format: (32 pages color comic)
Retail Price: $2.99 – 60% off cover price
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Origin: USA/CANADA
Ship Date: August 2004
Hail to the king, Baby, the second issue of Army of Darkness: Ashes To Ashes is here!
Continuing our story from issue #1, and featuring the incredible creative team of writer Andy Hartnell (Danger Girl), artist Nick Bradshaw, and finisher/colorist Etienne St-Laurent, this second issue features another 4 exciting covers: Greg Land (Sojourn) – capturing an iconic image of Ash, Skottie Young (Human Torch)– featuring a certain controversial performer, Nick Bradshaw – offering an incredible cover in homage to EC Comics, and another incredible photo cover featuring images from the Sam Raimi movie!
Ash also comes face-to-face with ANOTHER face from the past . . . HIMSELF! It's ASH vs. ASH as the wielder of the BOOMSTICK must force his OTHER self to enter the TIME VORTEX that will bring him to 1300 AD and set into motion events that should thwart the evil designs of the BOOK OF THE DEAD. All this, and the RETURN of ASH'S SEVERED HAND, baby!
Response to issue #1 has been amazing, and this second issue in the “Ashes to Ashes” storyline MUST NOT BE MISSED!
Retailer Incentive Cover #1 – For every 25 copies ordered of the 4 AOD #2 covers (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive 1 Greg Land cover offered as a Variant “Sketch” Edition!
Retailer Incentive Cover #2 – For Every 50 copies ordered of the 4 AOD #1 covers (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive the Skottie Young cover featuring an original sketch by Skottie Young, as well as 2 Greg Land Variant “Sketch” Covers at no extra cost!
ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES 2 ASHES #2 - GLOW IN THE DARK!!!
Ship Date: August 2004
An all-new “Glow-in-the-Dark” Cover, offered at a Net Price of $10.00, and limited to initial orders only.
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/COSMICG_01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/COSMICG_01t.jpg" align=right alt="Cosmic Guard #1 preview"></a>COSMIC GUARD #1
Issue Number: #1 – Ongoing Series!
Writer: Jim Starlin
Artist: Jim Starlin
Colorist: June Chung
Cover: Jim Starlin
Intended Audience: SF/Super-Hero
Format: (32 pages color comic, Cardstock cover)
Retail Price: $2.99 – 60% off cover price
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Origin: USA/CANADA
Ship Date: August 2004
With such past creative credits as Amazing Spiderman, Avengers, Batman, 'Breed, Captain Marvel, Cosmic Odyssey, Dreadstar, Infinity Abyss, Infinity Crusade, Infinity Gauntlet, Infinity War, Marvel: The End, Thanos, The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist and a list of so many more, creator/writer/artist/visionary Jim Starlin is returning with his own brand-new series – the Cosmic Guard!
A young orphan is chosen by a mysterious light from space to become the latest in a long line of cosmic guardians, super-powered defenders who are charged with protecting the galaxy. Ray Torres is literally teetering on the edge of suicide -- planning to leap from the roof of the orphanage where he lives -- when a shooting star changes his life forever by choosing him to join a long line of space superheroes called the Cosmic Guard.
Featuring story and art from the legendary Jim Starlin, this brand-new #1 marks the creators return to monthly comics! This first issue of this brand-new series by the legendary creator, Dynamite Entertainment and Devil’s Due is being offered with two covers – both by Jim Starlin and both available in a 50/50 ratio!
Retailer Incentive #1: For every 25 copies ordered of Cosmic Guard #1 (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive 1 Jim Starlin cover, offered as a Variant “Sketch” Edition.
Retailer Incentive #2: For every 50 copies ordered of Cosmic Guard #1 (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive 1 Jim Starlin Variant “Sketch” Edition and featuring a remark (original art) by Starlin himself.
COSMIC GUARD #1 FOIL EDITION
Ship Date: August 2004
A Foil Enhanced Cover, offered at a Net Price of $10.00 and limited to initial orders only.
Pre-order these and other Devil's Due titles online now from X-World Comics and save! (http://x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=1098&cat=DEVILS+DUE)
Click a thumbnail below to see the full-sized preview image in a new browser window.
Pre-order these and other Devil's Due titles online now from X-World Comics and save! (http://x-worldcomics.com/yourvirtualstore/shopdisplaycategories.asp?id=1098&cat=DEVILS+DUE)
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/MnA_04_NOT_Actual.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/MnA_04_NOT_Actualt.jpg" align=right alt="G.I. Joe: Master & Apprentice #4 preview"></a>GI JOE: MASTER & APPRENTICE #4 (of 3)
Writer: Brandon Jerwa and Josh Blaylock
Artist: Stefano Casselli
Cover: Stefano Casselli
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in the USA. Printed in Canada
Ship Date: June
UPC Code: N/A
No, it's not a misprint - Devil's Due Publishing has extended Master & Apprentice with a fourth and final issue! This special mini-series event tells the tale of Snake-Eyes and Kamakura, set against the backdrop of the "hidden years", while the GI JOE team was disbanded. The story was so big--and the initial response so strong--that we had no choice but to expand the series one more issue. As the mysterious Nowhere Man continues to build his army, one Ninja must face his greatest fear...and another will face his greatest enemy. It's high-stakes Ninja action and deep personal exploration as the newly-expanded Master & Apprentice series reaches its apex, courtesy of Brandon Jerwa and Stefano Casselli.
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/VOLTRON_08.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/VOLTRON_08t.jpg" align=right alt="Voltron #8 preview"></a>VOLTRON #8
Writer: Dan Jolley
Artist: EJ SU and Clint Hilinski
Cover: DON FIGUEROA
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in the USA. Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
Written by Eisner-nominated Dan Jolley and with a cover by Transformers: Generation One superstar artist Don Figueroa! One of the Voltron Force's own has been spirited away from Arus by Queen Merla, the devious telepathic Drule monarch. And as the team scours the Galactic Border zone, Sven finds himself thrust into a struggle for his life when a sneak-attack bombing forces him to cooperate with the unlikeliest of allies: Prince Lotor. It's the team-up you never thought you'd see, in Chapter 3 of "Warpath."
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/RELOADED_06.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/RELOADED_06t.jpg" align=right alt="G.I. Joe: Reloaded #6 preview"></a>G.I. JOE: RELOADED #6
Writer: John Ney Rieber
Artist: Javier Saltares
Cover: Javier Saltares
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in the USA. Printed in Canada.
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
PERFECT FOR NEW READERS - ALL NEW G.I.JOE CONTINUITY!
G.I. Joe: Reloaded is a grounded, high action story about a specialized task force made up of members of the U.S. Armed forces, and how they deal with the threat of COBRA. From coast to coast, COBRA has earned followers and radical militant allies. This comic book plays with the frightening possibilities of what COULD happen if an organization like COBRA really existed, and what our government would be willing to do to stop it!
Few realize they even exist. Fewer still understand their full power. But now, the mysterious group Cobra is on the cusp of its greatest victory, one which will make Cobra Commander one of the planet's most powerful men. And when Stalker is captured by the wily Baroness, it seems that Cobra is destined to learn the secrets of the only real threat to its dominance--and Stalker himself is destined for decades of living death in a Cobra prison. Until Snake Eyes risks everything in a desperate attempt to settle an old debt of honor...
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/JOE_33A.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/JOE_33At.jpg" align=right alt="G.I. Joe #33 Cover A preview"></a> G.I. JOE #33
Writer: Brandon Jerwa
Artist: Tim Seeley
Cover A: Tommy Castillo
Cover B: MICHAEL TURNER (COVERS WILL BE SHIPPED 50/50)
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Retail Price: $2.95
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in USA Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
In this shocking epilogue to the “Players and Pawns” storyline, Brandon Jerwa and Tim Seeley take us on a journey to the edge of one man’s very existence. A beloved character will face events so life-changing that we can’t even show you the cover, lest the secret be revealed! This is the story that people will be talking about for a long time to come…are you prepared? Find out when we walk upon “The Road Less Traveled”.
PLUS! The Wraith 3-part backup story reaches its finale in this issue! Created by Jerwa and designed by Superman/Aspen artist Talent Caldwell, the mysterious new villain WRAITH is destined to shake up the G.I. Joe universe. Don’t miss out on the final chapter of Wraith’s debut!
UDON
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_c.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_ct.jpg" align=right alt="Street Fighter #10 Cover C preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_bt.jpg" align=right alt="Street Fighter #10 Cover B preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_a.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/sf_10_at.jpg" align=right alt="Street Fighter #10 Cover A preview"></a>STREET FIGHTER #10
Written by Ken Siu-Chong
Art by Alvin Lee, Arnold Tsang, & UDON.
Format: 32 pages color comic. Saddle stitched.
Cover Price 2.95.
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in USA Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
UPC Code: N/A
Cammy and Delta Red's pursuit of the mysterious secret weapon being developed by Shadaloo brings them to South America. But as they trek through the jungles of Brazil and appear closer to uncovering more details concerning Shadaloo's plans (and Cammy's past), they get more than they bargained for when they cross paths with the strange green-skinned creature known as Blanka! Meanwhile, Ken and Eliza encounter an old masked acquaintance who isn't very pleased to them again.
PLUS! Hong Kong super-artist Andy (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) Seto brings his beautiful and unique style to a backup origin story featuring Chun-Li and Gen.
DABEL
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/DL_TPB.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/DL_TPBt.jpg" align=right alt="Dragon Lance: The Legend of Huma TPB Vol. 1 preview"></a>DRAGON LANCE: THE LEGEND OF HUMA TPB VOL. I
Written by Btian Augustyn, Richard Knaak, Trampus Whiteman & Sean Jordan
Art by Mike S. Miller & Rob Stotz
Format: 160 pages color comic. Perfect Bound.
Cover Price $14.95.
Printer: Quebecor
Country of Origin: Published in USA Printed in Canada
Ship Date: August
ISBN: 1-932796-07-X
Collecting all six issues of the faithful comic book adaptation of The Legend of Huma, fabled Hero of the Lance. Dabel Bros. Pro brings its amazing artistic talents to this timeless Dragon Lance tale. Learn of Huma's mysterious origins and his Oath to the Measure, as Huma and the Minotaur, Kaz, fight to stop the treachery among the Knights of Solamnia, and the Queen of Darkness. With the power of the Silver Dragon on their side, our heroes must prevail.
DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_D.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_Dt.jpg" align=right alt="Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes #2 Cover D preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_C.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_Ct.jpg" align=right alt="Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes #2 Cover C preview"></a><a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_A.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/AOD_02_At.jpg" align=right alt="Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes #2 Cover A preview"></a>ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES TO ASHES #2
Writer: Andy Hartnell
Artist: Nick Bradshaw
Finishes/Colorist: Etienne St-Laurent
Cover A: Greg Land (25%)
Cover B: Richard Isanove (25%)
Cover C: Nick Bradshaw (25%)
Cover D: Photo Cover (25%)
Intended Audience: Horror/SF/Super-Hero
Format: (32 pages color comic)
Retail Price: $2.99 – 60% off cover price
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Origin: USA/CANADA
Ship Date: August 2004
Hail to the king, Baby, the second issue of Army of Darkness: Ashes To Ashes is here!
Continuing our story from issue #1, and featuring the incredible creative team of writer Andy Hartnell (Danger Girl), artist Nick Bradshaw, and finisher/colorist Etienne St-Laurent, this second issue features another 4 exciting covers: Greg Land (Sojourn) – capturing an iconic image of Ash, Skottie Young (Human Torch)– featuring a certain controversial performer, Nick Bradshaw – offering an incredible cover in homage to EC Comics, and another incredible photo cover featuring images from the Sam Raimi movie!
Ash also comes face-to-face with ANOTHER face from the past . . . HIMSELF! It's ASH vs. ASH as the wielder of the BOOMSTICK must force his OTHER self to enter the TIME VORTEX that will bring him to 1300 AD and set into motion events that should thwart the evil designs of the BOOK OF THE DEAD. All this, and the RETURN of ASH'S SEVERED HAND, baby!
Response to issue #1 has been amazing, and this second issue in the “Ashes to Ashes” storyline MUST NOT BE MISSED!
Retailer Incentive Cover #1 – For every 25 copies ordered of the 4 AOD #2 covers (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive 1 Greg Land cover offered as a Variant “Sketch” Edition!
Retailer Incentive Cover #2 – For Every 50 copies ordered of the 4 AOD #1 covers (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive the Skottie Young cover featuring an original sketch by Skottie Young, as well as 2 Greg Land Variant “Sketch” Covers at no extra cost!
ARMY OF DARKNESS: ASHES 2 ASHES #2 - GLOW IN THE DARK!!!
Ship Date: August 2004
An all-new “Glow-in-the-Dark” Cover, offered at a Net Price of $10.00, and limited to initial orders only.
<a href="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/COSMICG_01.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.comixfan.com/xfan/images/previews/ind/dd/0804/COSMICG_01t.jpg" align=right alt="Cosmic Guard #1 preview"></a>COSMIC GUARD #1
Issue Number: #1 – Ongoing Series!
Writer: Jim Starlin
Artist: Jim Starlin
Colorist: June Chung
Cover: Jim Starlin
Intended Audience: SF/Super-Hero
Format: (32 pages color comic, Cardstock cover)
Retail Price: $2.99 – 60% off cover price
Printer: QUEBECOR
Country of Origin: USA/CANADA
Ship Date: August 2004
With such past creative credits as Amazing Spiderman, Avengers, Batman, 'Breed, Captain Marvel, Cosmic Odyssey, Dreadstar, Infinity Abyss, Infinity Crusade, Infinity Gauntlet, Infinity War, Marvel: The End, Thanos, The Amazing Adventures of the Escapist and a list of so many more, creator/writer/artist/visionary Jim Starlin is returning with his own brand-new series – the Cosmic Guard!
A young orphan is chosen by a mysterious light from space to become the latest in a long line of cosmic guardians, super-powered defenders who are charged with protecting the galaxy. Ray Torres is literally teetering on the edge of suicide -- planning to leap from the roof of the orphanage where he lives -- when a shooting star changes his life forever by choosing him to join a long line of space superheroes called the Cosmic Guard.
Featuring story and art from the legendary Jim Starlin, this brand-new #1 marks the creators return to monthly comics! This first issue of this brand-new series by the legendary creator, Dynamite Entertainment and Devil’s Due is being offered with two covers – both by Jim Starlin and both available in a 50/50 ratio!
Retailer Incentive #1: For every 25 copies ordered of Cosmic Guard #1 (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive 1 Jim Starlin cover, offered as a Variant “Sketch” Edition.
Retailer Incentive #2: For every 50 copies ordered of Cosmic Guard #1 (not including any enhanced or exclusive covers), retailers will receive 1 Jim Starlin Variant “Sketch” Edition and featuring a remark (original art) by Starlin himself.
COSMIC GUARD #1 FOIL EDITION
Ship Date: August 2004
A Foil Enhanced Cover, offered at a Net Price of $10.00 and limited to initial orders only.
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