Comic Catch: August 12, 2009
ACTION COMICS #880 - Written by: Greg Rucka; co-feature written by James Robinson and Rucka
Art by: Julián López; co-feature art by CAFU
Cover by: Fernando Dagnino and Raúl Fernandez
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $3.99
"Codename: Patriot" part 2! Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of the psycho sleeper agents Nadira and Az-Rel when the heroes run into another deadly duo – Reactron and Metallo! What do these two want and how does it tie in with General Lane's plans? Meanwhile, Superman and Supergirl arrive on Earth searching for the shooter – but will their actions here cause more harm than good? And in part 2 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom's memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle – can he keep it together without annihilating an entire town? Luckily a deadly new player is about to take that choice out of his hands – permanently!
ADVENTURE COMICS #1 - Story by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Francis Manapul, Clayton Henry
Cover by: Francis Manapul
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $3.99
It's the return of one of DC Comics' longest running books and one of its greatest modern-day heroes – Conner Kent! In our first heroic issue, Superboy can't wait to jump back into his life – but which life will it be? With a clarity he's never had before, Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth...Smallville? Plus, in the wake of FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS, Starman heads off on an all-new mission in the present. And it's one that will not only impact Superboy, but the future of the DC Universe itself. Fortunately, the off-kilter Legionnaire won't be dong it alone! And in the upcoming months of ADVENTURE COMICS look for Lex Luthor! Brainiac! Lightning Lad! Superboy's pal Simple Simon! Sun Boy and Polar Boy! Ultra, the Multi Alien! Wonder Girl! Black Lantern Alexander Luthor! And many, many more new and familiar faces!
BPRD 1947 #2 - Writer: Mike Mignola, Joshua Dysart
Artist: Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
A chilling old-world vampire tale!
As the rest of the team hunts for their missing man, a lone agent follows his mysterious benefactor further into the dark recesses of her world.
DEADPOOL #13 - Story by: Daniel Way
Art by: Shawn Crystal
Colors by: Lee Loughridge
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: Jason Pearson
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Deadpool has ceased to exist, he’s given his good-byes, he’s driven his car into the ocean. They’ll think he’s dead, but he’ll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate!
G-MAN CAPE CRISIS #1 - Story, Art, and Cover: CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Mini-Marvels creator CHRIS GIARRUSSO returns with a brand new G-Man miniseries! When pieces of G-Man’s magic cape fall into the wrong hands, things quickly spin out of control. G-Man and his friends must battle to recover the pieces, and this time the bad guys have the same power as G-Man!
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #132 - Story by: Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak
Art by: Reilly Brown
Letters by: Simon Bowland
Cover by: Rafael Albuquerque
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Beginning a storyarc so earth-shattering, so momentous, so, well, incredible, we just had to give it to you TWICE A MONTH! (Well, for the three months, anyway). When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph! But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily...unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on! Meanwhile, in Incredible Hercules 133, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO begins! Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO? Everyone's favorite irascible boy genius is after the answers himself -- but to get them he's going to have to go through his arch-nemesis, PYTHAGORAS DUPREE, the sixth-smartest man on Earth!
JSA VS KOBRA #3 - Written by: Eric Trautmann
Art by: Don Kramer and Michael Babinski
Cover by: Gene Ha
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99
The JSA follow the trail of Kobra into Opal City! But the stars of this shining metropolis have been darkened by a deed so vile, it's a new low for the global terrorist. Meanwhile, Kobra warriors have been turning up dead. Is Jason Burr a lone serpent now, or is there a greater plan at work?
LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #4 - Story by: Chris Eliopoulos
Art by: Ig Guara
Colors by: Chris Sotomayor
Letters by: Nate Piekos
Cover by: Karl Kerschl
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
They’ve been up/down/around/about/forward/backward. They’ve gone to the jungle/ocean/Central Park/outer space. They’ve scratched/pawed/clawed/gnawed their way throughout all existence, ALL for this moment! Now they’ve FINALLY found all of the Infinity Gems…so what’s a moon-puppy to do when he’s given all the power in the universe? FIND OUT HERE!!!! Featuring a VERY special presidential puppy appearance!
RED CIRCLE INFERNO #1 - Written by: J. Michael Straczynski
Art by: Greg Scott
Cover by: Jesus Saiz
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99
The mysterious stranger was brought into the hospital with one name on his lips: "Frank Verrano." He has no memory of who he was, where he came from, or how he could possibly be the only survivor of a bombing attack on a cruise liner that killed hundreds of people. But as deep as that mystery runs, a violent attack on the hospital opens a deeper one. How can this man burst into flames…and survive? And why does the man who stands in those flames, the man know as the Inferno, look nothing like the one who stood in his place just seconds before? Blaze into this thrilling issue featuring art by Greg Scott
TITANS #16 - Written by: Christopher Yost
Art by: Angel Unzueta and Wayne Faucher
Cover by: Angel Unzueta
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99
Why has Starfire been acting odd the past few issues? Turns out the warrior woman has major rage issues coming out of her recent breakup with Dick Grayson, the events of FINAL CRISIS and more. Her super-powerful emotions could very well rip the team apart!
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #1 - Story by: Mark Millar
Art by: Carlos Pacheco
Colors by: Laura Martin
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: Carlos Pacheco
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Guess who’s back!! That’s right, kids, MARK MILLAR (THE ULTIMATES, WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN) and superstar artist CARLOS PACHECO (AVENGERS FOREVER, X-MEN) blast into the Ultimate Universe for a mind-blowing, heart-pounding and gut-wrenching event of epic proportions! When a highly-classified secret threatens Captain America, only the newly-returned Nick Fury has the tools to bring ‘em in! As the first of a series of blockbuster arcs begins: PROJECT AVENGERS is a go!
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 - Story by: Brian Michael Bendis
Art by: David Lafuente, David Lafuente Garcia
Colors by: Justin Ponsor
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: David Lafuente
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Almost ten years ago, Ultimate Spider-Man launched the Ultimate line, a reinvention of the Marvel Universe that defied the odds and every expectation. Today, it happens again: This new chapter in the life of the teenaged webslinger picks up in the aftermath of Ultimatum and completely redefines the status quo of Spider-Man for the next generation! With a new supporting cast, new villians and maybe even a new Spider-Man, this new chapter will keep you guessing month after month. Join Eisner Award-winning writer BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS in introducing new ongoing artist DAVID LAFUENTE (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL, PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT)! You have never seen a Spider-Man like this before! Be there!
UNCANNY X-MEN #514 - Story by: Matt Fraction
Art by: Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Colors by: Justin Ponsor
Cover by: Terry Dodson, Simone Bianchi
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
UTOPIA rages on! Norman Osborn’s victory in San Francisco is cemented when the Dark X-Men succeed where the X-Men can’t. All the while the Dark Avengers are forced to watch from the sidelines. But how long will Bullseye and Ares sit idle? Part 4 (of 6)
WALKING DEAD #64 - Story by: Robert Kirkman
Art by: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Cover by: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
THE HUNT CONTINUES!
They’ve never been in more danger.
Art by: Julián López; co-feature art by CAFU
Cover by: Fernando Dagnino and Raúl Fernandez
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $3.99
"Codename: Patriot" part 2! Nightwing and Flamebird are hot on the trail of the psycho sleeper agents Nadira and Az-Rel when the heroes run into another deadly duo – Reactron and Metallo! What do these two want and how does it tie in with General Lane's plans? Meanwhile, Superman and Supergirl arrive on Earth searching for the shooter – but will their actions here cause more harm than good? And in part 2 of the new co-feature, Captain Atom's memory is falling apart right in the heat of battle – can he keep it together without annihilating an entire town? Luckily a deadly new player is about to take that choice out of his hands – permanently!
ADVENTURE COMICS #1 - Story by: Geoff Johns
Art by: Francis Manapul, Clayton Henry
Cover by: Francis Manapul
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $3.99
It's the return of one of DC Comics' longest running books and one of its greatest modern-day heroes – Conner Kent! In our first heroic issue, Superboy can't wait to jump back into his life – but which life will it be? With a clarity he's never had before, Conner makes a beeline for the greatest place on Earth...Smallville? Plus, in the wake of FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS, Starman heads off on an all-new mission in the present. And it's one that will not only impact Superboy, but the future of the DC Universe itself. Fortunately, the off-kilter Legionnaire won't be dong it alone! And in the upcoming months of ADVENTURE COMICS look for Lex Luthor! Brainiac! Lightning Lad! Superboy's pal Simple Simon! Sun Boy and Polar Boy! Ultra, the Multi Alien! Wonder Girl! Black Lantern Alexander Luthor! And many, many more new and familiar faces!
BPRD 1947 #2 - Writer: Mike Mignola, Joshua Dysart
Artist: Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá
Colorist: Dave Stewart
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
A chilling old-world vampire tale!
As the rest of the team hunts for their missing man, a lone agent follows his mysterious benefactor further into the dark recesses of her world.
DEADPOOL #13 - Story by: Daniel Way
Art by: Shawn Crystal
Colors by: Lee Loughridge
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: Jason Pearson
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Deadpool has ceased to exist, he’s given his good-byes, he’s driven his car into the ocean. They’ll think he’s dead, but he’ll sail away. Then, he becomes a pirate!
G-MAN CAPE CRISIS #1 - Story, Art, and Cover: CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Mini-Marvels creator CHRIS GIARRUSSO returns with a brand new G-Man miniseries! When pieces of G-Man’s magic cape fall into the wrong hands, things quickly spin out of control. G-Man and his friends must battle to recover the pieces, and this time the bad guys have the same power as G-Man!
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #132 - Story by: Fred Van Lente, Greg Pak
Art by: Reilly Brown
Letters by: Simon Bowland
Cover by: Rafael Albuquerque
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Beginning a storyarc so earth-shattering, so momentous, so, well, incredible, we just had to give it to you TWICE A MONTH! (Well, for the three months, anyway). When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph! But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily...unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on! Meanwhile, in Incredible Hercules 133, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO begins! Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO? Everyone's favorite irascible boy genius is after the answers himself -- but to get them he's going to have to go through his arch-nemesis, PYTHAGORAS DUPREE, the sixth-smartest man on Earth!
JSA VS KOBRA #3 - Written by: Eric Trautmann
Art by: Don Kramer and Michael Babinski
Cover by: Gene Ha
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99
The JSA follow the trail of Kobra into Opal City! But the stars of this shining metropolis have been darkened by a deed so vile, it's a new low for the global terrorist. Meanwhile, Kobra warriors have been turning up dead. Is Jason Burr a lone serpent now, or is there a greater plan at work?
LOCKJAW AND THE PET AVENGERS #4 - Story by: Chris Eliopoulos
Art by: Ig Guara
Colors by: Chris Sotomayor
Letters by: Nate Piekos
Cover by: Karl Kerschl
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
They’ve been up/down/around/about/forward/backward. They’ve gone to the jungle/ocean/Central Park/outer space. They’ve scratched/pawed/clawed/gnawed their way throughout all existence, ALL for this moment! Now they’ve FINALLY found all of the Infinity Gems…so what’s a moon-puppy to do when he’s given all the power in the universe? FIND OUT HERE!!!! Featuring a VERY special presidential puppy appearance!
RED CIRCLE INFERNO #1 - Written by: J. Michael Straczynski
Art by: Greg Scott
Cover by: Jesus Saiz
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99
The mysterious stranger was brought into the hospital with one name on his lips: "Frank Verrano." He has no memory of who he was, where he came from, or how he could possibly be the only survivor of a bombing attack on a cruise liner that killed hundreds of people. But as deep as that mystery runs, a violent attack on the hospital opens a deeper one. How can this man burst into flames…and survive? And why does the man who stands in those flames, the man know as the Inferno, look nothing like the one who stood in his place just seconds before? Blaze into this thrilling issue featuring art by Greg Scott
TITANS #16 - Written by: Christopher Yost
Art by: Angel Unzueta and Wayne Faucher
Cover by: Angel Unzueta
Publisher: DC
Cover Price: $2.99
Why has Starfire been acting odd the past few issues? Turns out the warrior woman has major rage issues coming out of her recent breakup with Dick Grayson, the events of FINAL CRISIS and more. Her super-powerful emotions could very well rip the team apart!
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS #1 - Story by: Mark Millar
Art by: Carlos Pacheco
Colors by: Laura Martin
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: Carlos Pacheco
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Guess who’s back!! That’s right, kids, MARK MILLAR (THE ULTIMATES, WOLVERINE: OLD MAN LOGAN) and superstar artist CARLOS PACHECO (AVENGERS FOREVER, X-MEN) blast into the Ultimate Universe for a mind-blowing, heart-pounding and gut-wrenching event of epic proportions! When a highly-classified secret threatens Captain America, only the newly-returned Nick Fury has the tools to bring ‘em in! As the first of a series of blockbuster arcs begins: PROJECT AVENGERS is a go!
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #1 - Story by: Brian Michael Bendis
Art by: David Lafuente, David Lafuente Garcia
Colors by: Justin Ponsor
Letters by: Cory Petit
Cover by: David Lafuente
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
Almost ten years ago, Ultimate Spider-Man launched the Ultimate line, a reinvention of the Marvel Universe that defied the odds and every expectation. Today, it happens again: This new chapter in the life of the teenaged webslinger picks up in the aftermath of Ultimatum and completely redefines the status quo of Spider-Man for the next generation! With a new supporting cast, new villians and maybe even a new Spider-Man, this new chapter will keep you guessing month after month. Join Eisner Award-winning writer BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS in introducing new ongoing artist DAVID LAFUENTE (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL, PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT)! You have never seen a Spider-Man like this before! Be there!
UNCANNY X-MEN #514 - Story by: Matt Fraction
Art by: Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson
Colors by: Justin Ponsor
Cover by: Terry Dodson, Simone Bianchi
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Cover Price: $3.99
UTOPIA rages on! Norman Osborn’s victory in San Francisco is cemented when the Dark X-Men succeed where the X-Men can’t. All the while the Dark Avengers are forced to watch from the sidelines. But how long will Bullseye and Ares sit idle? Part 4 (of 6)
WALKING DEAD #64 - Story by: Robert Kirkman
Art by: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Cover by: Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn
Publisher: Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
THE HUNT CONTINUES!
They’ve never been in more danger.



















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