Comic Catch: July 22, 2009

ALIENS #2 - Writer: John Arcudi
Penciller: Zach Howard
Inker: Mark Irwin
Cover Artist: Zach Howard
Publisher: Dark Horse
Cover Price: $3.50

A strange, abandoned city of impossible scale lies ready to give up its secrets, but at what cost? Jealously guarded by a half-mad group of planetary prospectors, the labyrinthine necropolis may be a treasure trove of incomparable wealth, or a funeral complex with no exit, as an archaeological team from Earth discovers too late. But these off-planet interlopers soon become the least of the prospectors' worries, as their priceless possession offers up a monstrous surprise of murderous beasts from the darkest abyssal nightmare . . . and the prospectors only hope may lie in the unmarked graves of those they themselves betrayed.

ALL NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK #4 - Story by: Fred Van Lente
Art by: Michael Ryan, Peter Vale, Nelson DeCastro, Terry Pallot , Nelson Pereira
Colors by: Marte Gracia
Letters by: Simon Bowland
Cover by: Stephane Roux
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99

True Believers, can you withstand the mind-blowing revelations that await you in these pages? Can you retain your sanity upon learning the ultimate implications of Norman Osborn's DARK REIGN? Will you ever sleep again knowing the superhuman-spawned horrors of the twenty-third century are just around the bend? And the only woman standing between us and the apocalypse to come is the ALL-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK, locked in a climactic death-duel with the DARK AVENGERS! Plus: Reprinting the Scorpion vs. Venom tale by Fred Van Lente and Leonard Kirk.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 - Story by: Bob Gale, Marc Guggenheim, Joe Kelly, Stan Lee , Dan Slott , Mark Waid
Art by: Mario Alberti, John Romita Jr., Marcos Martin, Colleen Doran , Klaus Janson
Colors by: Mario Alberti, Javier Rodriguez, Dean White
Cover by: John Romita Jr., John Romita Sr., Alex Ross, Joe Quesada
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $4.99

The greatest Marvel super hero of all celebrates his 600th issue with the biggest all-original issue of Amazing Spider-Man EVER! This one’s got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker’s life in a giant-sized lead story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Doc’s back in town, but it’s only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can’t even see coming. On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-man’s creators, Smilin’ Stan Lee (along with Masticatin’ Marcos Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures. But that ain’t all…as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete’s life, drawn by some of the greatest artists in comics. Plus, several other surprises and NO REPRINTS! 104 pages of goodness brought to you by some of the best creators that have ever worked on Spidey!

DEADPOOL SUICIDE KINGS #4 - Story by: Mike Benson, Adam Glass
Art by: Carlo Barberi, Sandu Florea
Colors by: Marte Gracia
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: Mike McKone
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99

“SUICIDE KINGS,” PART 3: JOKER’S WILD Deadpool’s been framed. No, really! This time, Wade didn’t do it! To prove his innocence and find the person responsible, he’s got to avoid the Punisher (wants to kill him) and Spider-Man (wants to web him). Luckily for Wade, a certain Man Without Fear believes his story.

DETHKLOK VS THE GOON - Story by: Eric Powell, Brandon Small
Colors by: Dave Stewart
Cover by: Eric Powell, Jon Schnepp
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cover Price: $3.50

From Eric Powell and the creators of Adult Swim's Metalocalypse: since 2006, Metalocalypse has been bringing its special brand of dark comedy to the masses through the American/Scandinavian death-metal band Dethklok. And, since 1999, The Goon has contributed the best in bucktoothed zombie brawls to the world of comics. Now, the twain shall meet . . .

GOTHAM CITY SIRENS #2 - Written by: Paul Dini
Art and Cover by: Guillem March
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99

Tommy Elliott, a.k.a. the villainous mastermind known as Hush, has escaped the confines of Batman's headquarters and is wreaking havoc throughout Gotham City all under the guise of Bruce Wayne. Will the loose assemblage of Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn be enough to stop the madman's rampage? Or are Gotham's femmes fatales doomed to fail before they even begin?

GUARDIANS OF GALAXY #16 - Story by: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning
Art by: Wes Craig, Jose Pimentel
Colors by: Nathan Fairbairn, Wil Quintana
Letters by: Joe Caramagna
Cover by: Salvador Larrocca
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99

The future begins—and ends—here! Caught between the Shi’Ar and the Kree, and desperate to stop a conflagration that could implode the universe itself, Star-Lord leads the Guardians on their most reckless and deadly mission yet! But does the “Future Tense” of the enigmatic Starhawk and the original Guardians really hold the secrets our ragtag team seeks...or is it a really, really bad idea? Be there for a key War of Kings chapter in what CBR.com says is “... the one book that delivers every month.”

INCREDIBLE HERCULES #131 - Story by: Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak
Art by: Ryan Stegman, Terry Pallot
Colors by: Raul Trevino
Letters by: Simon Bowland, Joe Caramagna
Cover by: David Williams, Gabriel Hardman
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

They've battled rampaging gods, enraged Eternals, sinister Skrulls, Avengers Dark and Mighty, armed-to-the-teeth Amazons, and literally gone to Hell and back together. But now, after all this time, and all those adventures, the team-up between Hercules and Amadeus Cho may be...no more! What shocking secret is revealed in this issue that could ruin their friendship forever? Find out here, then come right back next month for a MAJOR change in status in the title that will always be "INCREDIBLE"!

INCREDIBLE HULK #600 - Story by: Jeph Loeb, Fred Van Lente
Art by: Ed McGuinness
Cover by: Alex Ross, Tim Sale, Ed McGuinness
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $4.99

WHO IS THE RED HULK?! THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN IS GOING TO TRY AND FIND OUT!
GREEN HULK! RED HULK! SPIDEY! SECRETS REVEALED! A STORY SO BIG IT CAN BARELY BE CONTAINED IN THE INCREDIBLE 600TH ISSUE OF HULK!

ALL THIS AND A STARTLING SURPRISE ENDING TO TOP ALL THE OTHER SHOCKING SURPRISES THIS HULK BOOK IS KNOWN FOR!

The chart-topping team of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness bring you a 600th-issue celebration guest starring your friendly Neighborhood Web-Head as the original Incredible series returns! Plus, back-up story by Fred Van Lente featuring the Savage She-Hulk! And representing the first issue of the Loeb/Sale HULK: GRAY series.

INVINCIBLE #64 - Story by: Robert Kirkman
Art by: Ryan Ottley, Fco Plascencia
Cover by: Ryan Ottley, Fco Plascencia
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

INVINCIBLE WAR: AFTERMATH!

The battle with CONQUEST concludes... and there is a casualty.

LIFE AND TIMES OF SAVIOR 28 #4 - Writer: J.M. DeMatteis
Artist: Mike Cavallaro
Publisher: IDW Publishing
Cover Price: $3.99

Savior 28 is branded a terrorist and traitor by both his government and his fellow super-heroes: abducted and tortured, he faces a lifetime of captivity. Help arrives in the form of two unexpected - and dangerous - allies, but accepting their help means crossing a line that will change Savior 28, and the world, forever.

MS MARVEL #42 - Story by: Brian Reed
Art by: Sana Takeda
Colors by: Sana Takeda
Letters by: Dave Sharpe
Cover by: Sana Takeda
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99

In MS MARVEL #41, not only does new Ms. Marvel Karla Sofen have to deal with Deadpool, now she's got the New Avengers coming at her in full force. Prelude to this summer's epic WAR OF THE MARVELS! Then in MS. MARVEL #42, WAR OF THE MARVELS begins here! Karla Sofen battles for her life in the streets of Los Angeles as an exciting new chapter in the history of Ms. Marvel begins! Guest starring the New Avengers and...someone we can't tell you about!

OUTSIDERS #20 - Written by: Peter J. Tomasi
Art and Cover by: Lee Garbett and Trevor Scott
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99

"The Deep" part 6! Against their will, the Outsiders help the Insiders find the last pieces of the meteorite which will restore the immortality of the Insiders once and for all. But a fateful choice has to be made by Geo-Force that will lead to a life-changing moment for him and Katana. Plus, more on the mysterious origins of Metamorpho and his connection to the Insiders.

POWER GIRL #3 - Written by: Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray
Art and Cover by: Amanda Conner, Guillem March
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99

It's the striking conclusion of the first arc from the fan-favorite writing team of Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (JONAH HEX, TERRA) and artist Amanda Conner (JSA CLASSIFIED, TERRA)! Power Girl battles Ultra-Humanite! And things get ugly as the two powerful beings come to blows!

PROJECT SUPERPOWERS CHAPTER TWO #1 - Story by: Jim Krueger
Art by: Edgar Salazar, Doug Klauba
Colors by: Victor Ramones
Cover by: Alex Ross, Stephen Segovia, Jae Lee
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Cover Price: $2.99

The Next Exciting Chapter Of Dynamite Entertainment's PROJECT SUPERPOWERS Is Here! Overseen Again By Ross, Who Plots And Art Directs The Entire PROJECT SUPERPOWERS Universe, Writer Jim Krueger Returns For Chapter Two, As The Pair Of All-Star Creators Are Joined For The Series By Edgar (DEATH DEFYING 'DEVIL) Salazar! The New Series Is Faster, More Intense, And The WORLD IS AT STAKE! This Oversized, 48-Page Issue Includes 22 Pages Of Story And Art, PLUS A New, 2-Page Painted Origin Of The 'Devil, PLUS 8 Pages Of Bonus Materials, And It's All For Just For The Regular Price Of Only $2.99!

WE KILL MONSTERS #1 - Written: Laura Harkcom, Christopher Leone
Art: Brian Churilla
Colors: Ronda Pattison
Letters: Jeff Powell
Publisher: Red 5 Comics
Cover Price: $3.50

Two unassuming auto repair shop owners discover that monsters are infesting the world. When they are attacked, the glowing blue juice from the monster's brain heals his arm and saves Jake's life. But this gift only begins a life-long link to the monster invasion.

YOUNGBLOOD #9 - story, art and cover: ROB LIEFELD
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $3.99

FIRST STRIKE BEGINS! While the new Obama appointed Youngblood team deals with the threat of a resurgent Cybernet, the White House is under attack! The President must work with a surprising figure from Youngblood's past in order to stay alive. Who is the member from Youngblood's past that is behind the assault on the First Family?