Comic Catch: May 13, 2009

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ACTION COMICS #877 - Written by: Greg Rucka Art by: Eddy Barrows & Ruy José
Cover by: Andrew Robinson
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99

Nightwing and Flamebird have beaten back Ursa’s first assault. But Round Two is about to begin! Forget brutal – now it gets personal.


ALL NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #2 - Story by: Fred Van Lente
Art by: Peter Vale
Letters by: Ed Dukeshire
Cover by: J. Scott Campbell
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99

As the all-new, all-different She-Hulk continues her relentless rampage through New York, the mysterious target of the desperate mission that brought her to our time period is revealed -- and it's a doozy! Only one thing stands between the daughter of Hulk and Thundra and the object of her quest -- her name is JENNIFER WALTERS, and she won't let the She-Hulk mantle be taken away from her without a catfight that measures 10 on the Richter scale! And no matter what the outcome, the DARK AVENGERS wait in the wings to take on the winner! Plus, 8 pages of Director’s Cut-style extras!

BPRD BLACK GODDESS #5 - Story by: Mike Mignola and John Arcudi
Art by: Guy Davis
Cover by: Kevin Nowlan
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

Trapped between a mad prophet and an apocalyptic battle, Abe, Kate, and Johann must determine the price of their souls as they decide where their loyalties lie—and whether the life of a friend is more valuable than the fate of the world.

Mike Mignola, John Arcudi, and Guy Davis bring B.P.R.D.: The Black Goddess to a stunning conclusion, with a twist that will shake the worlds of B.P.R.D. agents and readers alike.


DEADPOOL SUICIDE KINGS #2 - Story by: Mike Benson
Art by: Carlo Barberi, Sandu Florea
Colors by: Marte Gracia
Cover by: Mike McKone
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99

“SUICIDE KINGS,” PART 2: DEAD MAN’S HAND

Deadpool’s latest job has gotten him into a world of trouble. Someone’s framed Deadpool, and it just might be the same guy who hired him in the first place, a guy who just might be using the mouthy merc as a wild card in a twisted wager. If Wade’s going to clear his name and serve up some revenge, first he’s got to avoid getting killed by the force of nature known as the Punisher. That’s right: It’s Wade versus Frank round, like, whatever…and the only way Deadpool’s going to survive is with a little help from a certain Man Without Fear.


FABLES #84 - Written by: Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by: Tony Akins & Andrew Pepoy
Cover by: Joao Ruas
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99

Disgusted with recent events in his own book, Jack Horner quits his own series, returns to FABLES in a big way and tries to pick up his on-again off-again romance with Rose Red while she's at her most vulnerable. But Jack Horner isn't the only wandering Jack who shows up at the Farm. In the meantime, Kevin Thorn is still safely ensconced in his writing retreat and about to start over on the universe, which would mean writing everything that currently exists out of existence!

Jack Staff #20 - Story by: Paul Grist
Art by: Paul Grist
Cover by: Paul Grist
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.50

Ben Kulmer confronts some dark secrets about his past and some darker secrets about his future when he learns the truth about The Claw!

LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #1 - Story by: Chris Eliopoulos
Art by: Ig Guara
Letters by: Nate Piekos
Cover by: Karl Kerschl
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes were unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, a teleporting puppy scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes no single beast could withstand! Strap on your collar and hop on-board the adventures of LOCKJAW, LOCKHEED, REDWING, HAIRBALL, and an all-new FROG THOR! Written by Eisner-nominee CHRIS ELIOPOULOS with art by fan-favorite IG GUARA, color by INCREDIBLE HULK colorist CHRIS SOTOMAYOR and variant covers by PRIDE OF BAGHDAD artist NIKO HENRICHON!

PUNISHER FRANK CASTLE MAX #70 - Story by: Duane Swierczynski
Art by: Michel Lacombe
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: Dave Johnson
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99

“SIX HOURS TO KILL, CONCLUSION”

Crime novelist Duane Swierczynski’s violently pulpy arc “Six Hours to Kill” ends here! Frank Castle has been abducted, poisoned, beaten, shot, strangled, stabbed and quadruple-crossed in the City of Brotherly Love. And oh, he’s got about a half hour left to live due to the slow-acting poison in his bloodstream. Can the Punisher summon the last bit of strength he needs to unravel the conspiracy that’s torn the city apart over the past five hours…or will he be wasted away on the streets of Philadelphia?

SAVAGE DRAGON #148 - story By: Eric Larsen
Art & Cover by: Erik Llarsen
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.50

All-new story and art from fan-favorite writer/artist ERIK LARSEN (Spider-Man, Wolverine! There's a new vigilante in town: The Dynamic Daredevil! This recently resurrected hero from comics' Golden Age has made Chicago his new home and it pits him against Chicago's fin-headed finest! Plus: A mysterious assassin from Dragon's past is introduced as Dragon's battle against the notorious Vicious Circle heats up.

A great jumping-on point for SAVAGE DRAGON, which includes the ongoing back up serial that is not available in the Free Comic Book Day edition of this issue, plus the usual assortment of letters, pinups and other features. It's the ultimate introductory issue and fit for readers young and old.

SECRET SIX #9 - Story by: Gail Simone
Art by: Nicola Scott, Doug Hazelwood
Cover by: Nicola Scott
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99

Not one, but two members of the Secret Six feel they deserve to wear Batman's cowl, and they return to Gotham City with a semi-delusional Ragdoll determined to be the new Boy Wonder! Unfortunately, everybody in Gotham has other plans!


SECRET WARRIORS #4 - Written by: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & JONATHAN HICKMAN
Penciled by: STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by: JIM CHEUNG
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

The most talked about new Marvel series rolls on as we find out the answer to the question: What happened to all the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Plus, Daisy Johnson recruits a new member to replace a fallen comrade, the kids spy on Nick Fury and we follow the Colonel as he starts his one man war against the endless hordes of HYDRA.

TITANS #13 - Written by Sean McKeever
Art by Howard Porter
Cover by Andrew Robinson
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99

“Deathtrap” part 4!

The Titans, Vigilante and now the Teen Titans all get roped into Jericho’s insane plot. Can their combined forces halt their foe’s master plan? This riveting crossover concludes in VIGILANTE #6!


ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #132 - Written by: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by: STUART IMMONEN
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Comic Price: $2.99

ULTIMATUM HAS TAKEN OVER THE WORLD!! SPIDER-MAN IS MISSING!! Friends are enemies and enemies are friends as tensions mount to insane proportions. And yes, your eyes do not deceive you: MJ versus Kitty... to the death!!! (well, they slap each other a little.)

WALKING DEAD #61 - Story: ROBERT KIRKMAN
Art & Cover: CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

Salvation?

X-Factor #43 - Story by: Peter David
Art by: Valentine De Landro
Colors by: Jeromy Cox
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: David Yardin
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

X-Factor draws one step closer to determining who is targeting former mutants for death...but the answer may wind up hitting too close to home. Meanwhile, Cyclops has a very particular mission that could spell the end for Madrox and his new partner. And Rictor finds himself in a battle to the death with...nah. Why ruin the surprise?