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Archive for February 8th, 2011

This week at your comic shop- 2/9/11

Posted by dailypop on February 8, 2011

For the complete list of this week’s comics, click here.

Not sure where your local comic shop is? Try comicshoplocator.com!

(note: all information including ad copy is from the publisher)

If you can’t make it to the shop, just click on any of the images below to be taken to an online retailer. I don’t get any referrals for these sales, I’m just doing my bit to spread the word on some neat products.

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DC Comics Presents Green Lantern Fear Itself #1

DC Comics Presents Green Lantern Fear Itself #1
By: Ron Marz, Brad Parker
Green Lanterns Alan Scott, Hal Jordan and Kyle Rayner face a foe that turns their greatest fears into a terrifying reality in this new, low-priced reprinting of the 1999 graphic novel.It’s a tale of three eras, each menaced by an unspeakable evil that grows more powerful with every defeat. In the Golden Age, Alan Scott nearly dies in battle with the monster, who brings his fear of a Nazi-controlled Justice Society to life.

Twenty-five years later, Hal Jordan barely survives his encounter with the same menace, who torments him with images of a Coast City destroyed by nuclear armageddon. And in the modern era, Kyle Rayner must face this being’s deadliest incarnation!
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Inannas Tears HC W/ Dust Jacket

Inannas Tears HC W/ Dust Jacket
By: Rob Vollmar, Mpmann
In Sumer, the prosperous city of Birith is known its devotion to the goddess Inanna. But after a millennium, the city is in danger of being overrun by nomadic refugees. Powerful interests outside of the city begin to question the wisdom of continuing to submit to Inanna’s temple’s authority.When the role of consort is passed unexpectedly to a woman named Entika, she must overcome not only the prejudices of her own people but a cunning enemy backed by the rising tide of history.

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Thunder Agents #4

Thunder Agents #4
By: Nick Spencer, Ethan Van Sciver, Scott Hanna
As Dynamo leads a desperate, last-ditch attack on Spider’s forces, learn more about what drives the team’s mysterious powerhouse in a sequence illustrated by George Pèrez, and how the secrets of his past may end up costing the T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents their future.All this and a twist ending that you’re definitely gonna want to read for yourself before the Internet spoils it for you!

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Doctor Who Classics Series 4 #1 Seventh Doctor

Doctor Who Classics Series 4 #1 Seventh Doctor
By: Simon Furman, John Ridgway, Tim Perkins, Robert Hack
IDW’s newly recolored reprints of classics Doctor Who tales return with the Seventh Doctor! In ‘A Cold Day in Hell,’ the reptillian ICE WARRIORS are hell-bent on freezing a luxury planet, with only the Doctor and his companions standing in their way!Features an all-new cover by Robert Hack and new colors by Charlie Kirchoff. __________________________________________________________

Power Man And Iron Fist #1 (of 5)

Power Man And Iron Fist #1 (of 5)
By: Fred Van Lente, Wellinton Alves, Mike Perkins
Charging from the pages of SHADOWLAND comes the collector’s item first ever POWER MAN & IRON FIST #1!When Danny Rand transformed his multinational corporation into a non-profit foundation, he thought he had left fighting behind – but with so many innocents wrongly convicted, the battle never ends!

Their first case is Luke Cage and Danny Rand’s former secretary Jennie Royce, imprisoned for a murder she didn’t commitÖ or did she? And Iron Fist isn’t fighting alone – he’s got a new partner with him: Victor Alvarez, the all-new Power Man, he of the exploding punches – and exploding temper!

Can Danny train his new charge well enough to face returning foil El Aguila as well as new threats Don Pagliacci, the Commedia Dell’Morte, and the beautiful, deadly Noir?

That’s right, Marvel’s original mismatched action duo begins a new era of greatness right here!
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Creator Chronicles Complete George Perez DVD

Creator Chronicles Complete George Perez DVD
With many new releases set for 2011 (including a new line of Art Instructional DVDs), we are offering our previous DVDs at a special reduced price!At over 4 hours, this massive interview/DVD set covers all aspects of George’s amazing career, from Titans to Crisis to JLA/Avengers!

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Acts Of Vengeance Omnibus HC

Acts Of Vengeance Omnibus HC
By: MARK GRUENWALD, JOHN BYRNE, PAUL RYAN, VINCE MIELCAREK, DWAYNE TURNER, AL MILGROM, KIERON DWYER, RON LIM, ERIK LARSON, TODD MCFARLANE, SAL BUSCEMA, ALAN DAVIS
Two dozen of Marvel’s top talents set more than 40 super heroes against at least as many super villains in the premier crossover event of the 1990s!Plus: the debut of the New Warriors! The destruction of Avengers Island! Spider-Man’s cosmic power and the madness of the Scarlet Witch! A three-headed monster, a three-faced robot, a trip through the worlds of What If? and more! Special guest-appearance by Abraham Lincoln!

This title collects
AVENGERS #311-313, AVENGERS ANNUAL #19; AVENGERS SPOTLIGHT #26-29; AVENGERS WEST COAST #53-55; CAPTAIN AMERICA #365-367; IRON MAN #251-252; QUASAR #5-7; Thor #411-413; CLOAK & DAGGER #9; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #326-329; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #158-160; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #59-61
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Marvel Masterworks Atlas Era Battlefield

Marvel Masterworks Atlas Era Battlefield
In the early 1950s with the Korean War raging Marvel Comics’ predecessor, Atlas, launched a bevy of war comics featuring the heroism and horrors of human conflict. Battlefield ranked four-star amongst them with art by Atlas Era luminaries including war comics great Russ Heath along with Paul Reinman, Joe Maneely, Gene Colan, Bill Everett and many more.With challenging scripts by Stan Lee’s stable of Atlas Era scribes these never-before-reprinted pre-Code comics delve into a challenging range of themes-from tales of the American fightin’ G.I., to the machinations of the Communist front, and striking meditations on the atrocities of modern war.

This amazing MARVEL MASTERWORKS collects the complete run of BATTLFIELD in one beautiful volume. Topped off with an introduction by Atlas Era scholar, Dr. Michael J. Vassallo, there’s no doubt that it’s time to join up and set out on the battlefield!

Collecting BATTLEFIELD #1-11.
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Amazing Spider-Man #654

Amazing Spider-Man #654
By: Dan Slott, Stefano Caselli
REVENGE OF THE SPIDER-SLAYER-Part 3 (of 3):’Self-Inflicted Wounds’One of the most pivotal moments of the SPIDER-MAN ‘BIG TIME’ era happens here. Other comics promise you their issues will ‘Change Everything’ or that ‘Nothing Will Ever Be The Same.’ No carnival barker-like pitch this time. Just the plain, simple truth: This issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN will have repercussions for Peter Parker and this title’s cast for years and years to come. Guest-starring THE NEW AVENGERS.

Also in this issue: We finally reveal what has become of the alien symbiote. And a dramatic change to Spider-Man’s powers. Do NOT miss this issue!

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Black Panther Man Without Fear #515

Black Panther Man Without Fear #515
By: David Liss, Francesco Francavilla, Simone Bianchi
For the fate of Hell’s Kitchen: T’Challa vs. Vlad the Impaler in a desperate rooftop battle of wills, wits and fists! ‘Urban Jungle’ heats up as Luke Cage guest-stars, friends fall, dark forces prepare to step from the shadows, and a dangerous conspiracy begins to unfold!
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Golden Age Flash T-Shirt LG

Golden Age Flash T-Shirt LG
The Scarlet Speedster takes the spotlight this month with three new shirt designs that span the generations. Brightest Day: Flash features the art of Francis Manapul screenprinted in full-color on a naturalcolored, 100% cotton shirt. From days gone by comes this classic rendition on the Golden Age: Flash Shirt also pronted on a naturalcolored tee. Last but not least is the first appearance by Infantino and Kubert on the Silver Age: Flash Shirt screenprinted in color on a stonewashed green, 100% cotton garment. Also available are the ever-popular symbols from Flash’s past, present and future! NOW AVAILABLE for sale in Canada and U.K.
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Heroes For Hire #3

Heroes For Hire #3
By: Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Brad Walker, Doug BraithwaiteIron Fist asks: Who’s hiring the heroes? The dangerous missions continue — and the mystery behind who’s pulling the strings deepens! As Paladin begins to question the operation he’s signed up to, his curiosity brings him face-to-face with a figure central to Heroes For Hire history…with explosive results! __________________________________________________________

Batman And Robin #20

Batman And Robin #20
By: Peter J. Tomasi, Patrick Gleason, Mark Irwin
Kicking off the action is ‘Dark Knight, White Knight’ part 1 of 3, as Bruce Wayne returns from the dead and Gotham City finds itself locked in the grip of chaos! Dick Grayson and Damian Wayne come face-to-face with what could possibly be the strangest Bat Villain yet.Who is the White Knight, and why is he hell-bent on making Gotham City into Heaven on Earth?

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The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor Archives Volume 2

The Occult Files of Doctor Spektor Archives Volume 2
By: Donald Glut, Jesse Santos
The inquisitive and adventurous Dr. Adam Spektor is an occult detective, myth researcher, and demon hunter who travels the world over to investigate the strange and the supernatural, aided by his assistant, Lakota Rainflower.Cocreated by writer Donald Glut in 1972–who also provides this volume’s insightful introduction–the character came into his own when artist Jesse Santos was assigned to Spektor’s ongoing comic–book series. In Doctor Spektor Archives Volume 2, you’ll discover the thrilling chronicles of a strange protector–a character who often breaks the fabled “fourth wall” to address readers directly while narrating disturbing tale after tale from his vast files. As a bonus treat for Spektor spawns and disciples.

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Batman Movie Batwing Collectible Prop

Batman Movie Batwing Collectible Prop
Taken from the molds of the original movie models, with the interior references scaled down from the original full-size props, the Batwing prop replica includes a handsome Bat-symbol display base. It also comes equipped with an electronic LED cockpit, two front LED headlights and 2 amber LED landing lights.The Batwing is limited to a production run of 500 units worldwide.

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Marvel Masterworks Galactus 19-in Variant Ed Action Figure

Marvel Masterworks Galactus 19-in Variant Ed Action Figure
Galactus! His name instills terror across the universe. A survivor of the universe before ours, who rode out his universe’s ‘Big Crunch’ and entered our universe during the Big Bang, Galactus has traversed the universe in search of planets to consume to feed his unholy hungers.Brought to life as a 19″ tall action figure featuring a variant color scheme and including a bonus Silver Surfer figure, cast in clear plastic!

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Doctor Who: The Coming of the Terraphiles

Doctor Who: The Coming of the Terraphiles- Audio CD
Award-winning sci-fi author Michael Moorcock writes a thrilling all-new adventure featuring the 11th Doctor and Amy. There are dark tides running through the universe — so strong they swallow light and threaten Captain Cornelius’s familiar existence; if unchecked, they will absorb the whole of Creation. But for now he tracks into the solar winds, searching for the only being he acknowledges as his peer, who is known simply as “The Doctor.”

Moorcock reads from his book at Austin Books

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Incredible Hulks #622

Incredible Hulks #622
By: Greg Pak, Paul Pelletier, Carlo Pagulayan
In the horrific tragedy of life sweepstakes, the Hulk has won the jackpot, time and time again. But now he’s finally had enough.Don’t miss the shocking climax of GOD SMASH as the Incredible Hulk breaks the most fundamental law set by the gods before mortals – by demanding a reckoning from the most formidable Allfather of them all!

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Nova Costume Royal Blue T-Shirt LG

Nova Costume Royal Blue T-Shirt LG
Interstellar space is your playground as the power of Nova courses through you!
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Namor Visionaries TPB John Byrne Vol. 01

Namor Visionaries TPB John Byrne Vol. 01
Namor, the Sub-Mariner! The world’s first mutant! King of Atlantis!See one of Marvel’s most iconic characters written and penciled by the talented John Byrne! As Namor finally learns the truth about his nasty temper, he faces the corporate threat of the diabolical Marrs’ twins, tames the deadly Griffin, is sued for his attacks on New York and gets beheaded!

It’s Namor like you’ve never seen him before! Guest-starring Namorita, Iron Man and the Fantastic Four!

This title collects
NAMOR: THE SUB-MARINER (1990) #1-9
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Flash Dastardly Death Of The Rogues HC

Flash Dastardly Death Of The Rogues HC
By: Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul, Scott Kolins
The Fastest Man Alive must solve the murder of one of his greatest villains and protect his other foes from an elusive killer in this hardcover pulled from THE FLASH #1-6 and THE FLASH SECRET FILES 2010!Racing out of BLACKEST NIGHT, The Flash returns to his life in Central City – but when one of his Rogues Gallery of foes turns up murdered under mysterious circumstances, it’s up to The Fastest Man Alive to solve this bizarre crime and protect those who are targeted by the elusive killer.

This title collects
The Flash #1-6, The Flash Secret Files 2010

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Flash #9

Flash #9
By: Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul, francis manapul
Part of DC’s Flashpoint!BRIGHTEST DAY rushes forward! Now, make way for Hot Pursuit – the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! He’s here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit – hero or villain! And just wait until you see whose face is under Hot Pursuit’s helmet. . .

This issue will ship with two covers.

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Doctor Who: The Dominators

Doctor Who: The Dominators
The Doctor takes Jamie and Zoe to the peaceful planet Dulkis for some much-deserved time off only to land on the ‘Island of Death’ by mistake. The dreaded Dominators and their robotic servants the Quarks have some nefarious plans for the pacifist population of the planet that the Doctor must stop. But how can he help a people who refuse to take any action at all?Written by the creators of the Yeti, Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln (and heavily rewritten by script editor Derrick Sherwin), this is hardly a classic, but still a much-loved artifact of the Troughton era, combining comedy, action and explosives.


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Hal Jordan returns in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights animated feature

Posted by dailypop on February 8, 2011

Official release below:

Hal Jordan and Arisia join forces in Green Lantern: Emerald Knights

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATHAN FILLION, ELISABETH MOSS LEAD STELLAR VOICECAST FOR GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS

ALL-NEW DC UNIVERSE ANIMATED ORIGINAL MOVIE COMING JUNE 7, 2011 FROM WARNER HOME VIDEO

BURBANK, CA, (February 8, 2011) – Primetime television stars Nathan Fillion (Castle) and Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men) lead a diverse array of performers as the voices behind Green Lantern: Emerald Knights, the next entry in the popular, ongoing series of DC Universe Animated Original Movies. Building up to the release of the highly anticipated live action film, Green Lantern, in theatres June 17, Green Lantern: Emerald Knights arrives on Blu-Ray™, DVD, On Demand and for Download June 7 from Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation.

Fillion provides the voice of the animated film’s central character Hal Jordan, the human Green Lantern assigned to Sector 2814 (which includes Earth). Fillion has starred in several primetime television series including Desperate Housewives, Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He has also developed a popular cult following as a pair of Joss Whedon’s heroic captains: Capt. Mal Reynolds in the space-western series Firefly and follow-up film, Serenity; and Captain Hammer in Whedon’s internet sensation Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog. Fillion returns to the DC Universe after his successful turn as Steve Trevor in the animated film Wonder Woman, and has performed voice work on Justice League, Robot Chicken, The Venture Bros., and several Halo video games.

Moss gives voice to Arisia, a young recruit forced into her first mission on just her third day as a Green Lantern. Prior to starring as the ever-evolving Peggy Olson in AMC’s ground-breaking series Mad Men, Moss was featured on The West Wing, Invasion and Picket Fences. Moss has been active in voiceovers for animation with previous roles in Steven Spielberg Presents Animaniacs, Freakazoid! and It’s Spring Training, Charlie Brown!.

The voice cast for the animated Green Lantern: Emerald Knights also features actor/spoken word artist Henry Rollins (Sons of Anarchy, The Henry Rollins Show) as Kilowog, Jason Isaacs (the Harry Potter films) as Sinestro, legendary professional wrestler “Rowdy” Roddy Piper (They Live) as Bolphunga, Arnold Vosloo (The Mummy) as Abin Sur, Kelly Hu (The Vampire Diaries) as Laira and Wade Williams (Prison Break) as Deegan. Radio Hall of Fame commentator/talk show host Michael Jackson voices the esteemed Guardian, Ganthet.

Bruce Timm is executive producer of Green Lantern: Emerald Knights. Directors are Lauren Montgomery, Jay Oliva and Christopher Berkeley.

The full-length animated Green Lantern: Emerald Knights complements the Warner Bros. theatrical release of the highly anticipated live-action major motion picture, Green Lantern. Green Lantern: Emerald Knights will be distributed by Warner Home Video as a Blu-Ray™ Combo Pack and 2-Disc Special Edition DVD, as well as single disc DVD. The film will also be available On Demand and for Download.

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