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DC post-Flashpoint news continues to trickle out as well as the usual deluge of reviews from other sites.  Also the return of a long dead comic book line!  Check out the news you might have missed.

Around the Blogs:

Shockya – Valiant Entertainment Reintroducing Valiant Universe in 2012 – There’s potential here, but I don’t see how fourth or fifth time’s a charm.

Geekweek – Paramount To Adapt DC’S THE MIGHTY Graphic Novel – Haven’t read it, so no idea if this is a good idea or not.

Post Flashpoint:

Bleeding Cool – DC Announces Justice League #1 Print Or Digital For $3.99 – $4.99 For Both

Comics Alliance – Comic Book Retailers Weigh in on the DC Comics Reboot and Same Day Digital

Bleeding Cool – DC Relaunch: Duane Swierczynski And Batman

Bleeding Cool – DC Relaunch: Teen Titans #1

The Beat – JMS: “Reboot was DiDio’s dream”

Bleeding Cool – DC Relaunch: Batwoman #1

Con Coverage:

MTV Geek – HeroesCon Preview: What We’re Looking Forward To At This Year’s Convention

Around the Tubes Reviews:

IGN – The Amazing Spider-Man #663

IGN – Astonishing X-Men #39

IGN – Avengers Academy #14.1

IGN – Batman Beyond #6

IGN – DC Universe Online: Legends #9

IGN – Fear Itself: The Deep #1

IGN – Flashpoint: Abin Sur – The Green Lantern #1

IGN – Flashpoint: Batman – Knight of Vengeance #1

IGN – Flashpoint: Secret Seven #1

IGN – Flashpoint: The World of Flashpoint #1

IGN – Hellboy: The Fury #1

IGN – Herc #4

IGN – Hulk #34

IGN – iZombie #14

IGN – Jonah Hex #68

IGN – Moon Knight #2

IGN – Secret Six #34

IGN – S.H.I.E.L.D. Vol. 2 #1

IGN – Superboy #8

IGN – Sweet Tooth #22

IGN – Thunderbolts #158

IGN – Uncanny X-Force #11

IGN – Wolverine/Hercules: Myths, Monsters & Mutants #4

IGN – Wonder Woman #611

IGN – X-Men #12

IGN – Comic Book Reviews for 6/1/11

Comicvine – Comic Book Reviews For The Week of 6/1/11

Marvel Unveils The Architects

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Marvel Unveils The ARCHITECTS

The very fabric of the Marvel Universe is changing and the Architects are the ones leading the charge!  Marvel’s Architects initiative spotlights the writers and artists telling the most exciting and impactful stories that rock the Marvel Universe to its very core every month.

But just who are the writers in Marvel’s Architects?

  • · Brian Michael Bendis, writer of Avengers, New Avengers, Death of Spider-Man, the upcoming Moon Knight and an upcoming top secret project
  • · Matt Fraction, writer of Thor, Invincible Iron Man, and a top secret upcoming event
  • · Ed Brubaker, writer of Captain America, Secret Avengers and top secret upcoming new series
  • · Jonathan Hickman, writer of Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D. and a top secret upcoming new series
  • · Jason Aaron, writer of Wolverine, Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine and a top secret upcoming new series

“These are five of the top writers in comics and they’re writing some of the best Marvel Comics ever” said C.B. Cebulski, SVP Creator & Content Development. “Each of their projects lays the groundwork for the future of the Marvel Universe and in 2011, their plans—which are being seeded in their current work as we speak—will come to fruition. There’s never been a better time to be a Marvel fan.”

Stay tuned to www.Marvel.com for more news on Marvel’s Architects, including interviews and the unveiling of the artists redefining the Marvel U!

Marvel Architects

Your First Look at S.H.I.E.L.D. #4!

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Your First Look at S.H.I.E.L.D. #4!

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at S.H.I.E.L.D. #4, from the red hot creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Dustin Weaver! In the series that continues to amaze, discover the true history of Nostradamus and witness the defeat of a Celestial at the hands of a mere mortal! Discover how the world ends in S.H.I.E.L.D. #4!

S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 (AUG100616)

S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 HISTORICAL VARIANT (AUG100617)

S.H.I.E.L.D. #4 VAMPIRE VARIANT (AUG100618)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Penciled by DUSTIN WEAVER

Cover by GERALD PAREL

Historical Variant by DUSTIN WEAVER

Vampire Variant by MIKE MAYHEW

Rated T+ …$2.99

FOC – 9/16/10, On-Sale – 10/6/10

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SHIELD #1 Returns With Fourth Printing!

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SHIELD #1 Returns With Fourth Printing!

Marvel is pleased to announce that the hottest new release of the year, S.H.I.E.L.D. #1, has gone back to press yet again and will return for an unprecedented fourth printing with S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 Fourth Printing Variant! The red hot creative team of writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Dustin Weaver deliver one of the most groundbreaking and acclaimed comics of the decade! At long last, the secret history of the Marvel Universe is revealed! Long before the Avengers were battling evil, the planet was under the protection of S.H.I.E.L.D.! The S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 Fourth Printing Variant features a stunning new cover illustrated by Dustin Weaver!

Fans and critics can’t get enough of S.H.I.E.L.D.!

“[Weaver’s] work in these first two issues alone makes him one of the most impressive artistic talents in superhero comics. Hot damn, this is gorgeous stuff.” – Dan Phillips, IGN.com

“Hickman and Weaver are doing something special here. It’s the best new comic of the year, without a doubt.” – Timothy Callahan, ComicBookResources.com

“In his short career, Jonathan Hickman has proven himself as a virtual factory for massive, sweeping story concepts.” – Chris Kiser, ComicsBulletin.com

Who was the first to repel the ferocious might of Galactus, the World Eater? How did S.H.I.E.L.D. evolve into the organization it is today? Find out in S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 Fourth Printing Variant!

S.H.I.E.L.D. #1 FOURTH PRINTING VARIANT (MAY108161)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN
Pencils and Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER
Rated T …$3.99

FOC – 7/22/10, On Sale 8/11/10

SHIELD #1 4TH Printing

S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 Goes Back To Press!

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S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 Goes Back To Press!

Marvel is pleased to announce that S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 Second Printing Variant! Eisner Award nominee Jonathan Hickman and rising star artist Dustin Weaver continue their exploration of the secret history of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Marvel Universe! Long before the heroes of the modern age were saving the galaxy from certain doom, a group of historic figures such as Da Vinci, Newton, Nostradamus, and Galileo were safeguarding the fate of humanity! S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 Second Printing Variant also features Weaver’s lush interior art on the cover!

See what critics are raving about!

“S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 is brilliantly drawn by Dustin Weaver…”-Dan Phillips, IGN.com

“The whole set-up is so intriguing how could you NOT keep reading? Weaver’s brilliant artwork certainly helps in this regard, of course, as there are a few pages where he just blows the reader’s mind…”-Brian Cronin, ComicBookResources.com

“S.H.I.E.L.D. earns its stripes as a thinking man’s comic, promising big philosophical payoffs down the road.”-Chris Kiser, Comicsbulletin.com

“I do love it when my comics are incoherent and insane.  Just gives the reader more to digest and decipher before the next issue comes out!”-Jameson Steed, FirstComicsNews.com

Who is the Night Machine and why is he running from Nathaniel Richards and Howard Stark? How does Leonid fit into DaVinci’s plan? Find the answers to these questions and more in S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 Second Printing Variant!

S.H.I.E.L.D. #2 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY108022)

Written by JONATHAN HICKMAN

Pencils and Cover by DUSTIN WEAVER

Rated T…$2.99

FOC – 7/1/10, On Sale 7/21/10

SHIELD #2 2nd printing

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