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Star Wars #1 Sells Out Again, Goes for a 3rd Printing

The highly anticipated Star Wars #1, written by Brian Wood, has officially sold out of its second printing before the release of issue #2!

This all-new Star Wars series is set in the time period of the original trilogy, directly following the events of Episode IV: A New Hope, and features the franchise’s best-loved characters, as told by Brian Wood, with art from Carlos D’Anda. This is Star Wars as you remember it . . . and as you have never seen it before! Dark Horse is taking you back to those heady, adventure-filled days following the destruction of the Death Star—when the Empire ruled, the Rebels were on the run, and the galaxy was a dangerous place where anything might happen!

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Around the Tubes

It’s a new week, what are folks looking forward to this week?

Around the Tubes

The Mary Sue – Rogue, Kitty Pryde, and Iceman Returning For X-Men: Days Of Future PastCan’t wait for this movie.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

The Beat – Green Lantern and Green Lantern Corps #16

NJ.com – The High Ways #1

Talking Comics – Judge Dredd #3

Bleeding Cool – Last Days of an Immortal

Bleeding Cool – Legend Of The Shadow Clan #1

Talking Comics – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Secret History of the Foot Clan #2

The Beat – Unfair

Bleeding Cool – Witch Doctor Mal Practice #3

Comics Nexus – Star Trek Countdown to Darkness #1/Young Avengers #1

Preview – Legend of the Shadow Clan #1

LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN #1

David Wohl – Story / Cory Smith – Art / Jon Starr – Colors

Aspen’s Ten Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN!

Meet the Himura family. They are like any other family living in the city: kids in school, parents working to make ends meet. But unbeknownst to even them, their ancestors held a dark secret: they were a clan of ninja in feudal Japan, in the employ of a prominent leader. But when that leader was murdered under mysterious circumstances, the Himura Clan was blamed, and forced to flee, going into hiding. Over the centuries, the descendants lost track of the ancient ways. They came to America, abandoning their sordid past to distant memory. However, recently, their secret has been discovered–their ancient enemy has returned, and won’t rest until every member of the Himura clan is killed. Now, the Himura family must rediscover their long-forgotten birthright if they hope to have any chance of surviving the onslaught to come, and along the way, they will learn the LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN.

Writer David Wohl is joined by the artistic talents of Cory Smith and colorist John Starr, as they bring to you the thrilling new adventures of the LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN!

LEGEND OF THE SHADOW CLAN #1 is in stores February 6th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $1.00

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WHEEE! Skottie Young Rockets Into Marvel NOW! With A Special Cover To Nova #1!

Marvel has released a first look at superstar Skottie Young’s variant cover to Nova #1 from the creative team of Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness! You met Sam Alexander, the all-new Nova, in the pages of last year’s blockbuster hit Avengers VS X-Men—now you’ll learn just how he’s connected to the Guardians of the Galaxy and just why is he the one worthy to carry on the legacy of the Nova Corps!

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NOVA #1 YOUNG VARIANT (OCT128294)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Art by ED MCGUINNESS
Variant Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
FOC—1/28/13, On-Sale- 2/20/13

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Preview – Executive Assistant: Iris (Vol. 3) #2

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT: IRIS (vol 3) #2

David Wohl – Story / Alex Lei – Art / Teo Gonzalez – Colors

Iris is back, but will she make it through the – Executive Extinction!

The “Executive Extinction” crossover reaches a deadly turning point as Iris encounters an ALL NEW Executive Assistant–Jasmine—and the results are perilous! With her employer already kidnapped and held by the Russian Mafia, Iris makes a shocking decision that could end with her own death!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT IRIS creator David Wohl is joined by newcomer Alex Lei and series vet Teo Gonzalez, to bring you the thrilling third volume as the “Executive Extinction” crossover event continues!

Executive Assistant Iris (vol 3) #2 is in stores January 30th, 2013!

FC 32 pages $3.99

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Valiant Masters: Ninjak Fights Its Way to 200 Pages!

Valiant has announced that the first-ever hardcover collection of Mark Moretti and Joe Quesada‘s Ninjak is getting even bigger! Now clocking in at 200 pages, Valiant Masters: Ninjak Vol. 1 Black Water collects the definitive origin and debut solo adventure of super-spy Colin King’s masked alter ego – plus an exclusive compendium of more than than a dozen rare and never-before-seen Joe Quesada pencils and process art direct from the Valiant vaults! Re-presenting Ninjak (1994) #1-6, #0, and #00, get ready for an unparalleled look inside the series that sent shockwaves through the original Valiant Universe!

Codenamed Ninjak, Colin King is gifted with a brilliant mind and lethal training in the world’s most dangerous fighting techniques. Both will be put to the ultimate test as he is drawn into a globe-spanning mission to apprehend Dr. Silk, mastermind of the WEBNET terror network, before the mysterious weapon known as “Black Water” goes online. From the British Isles to the land of the Rising Sun, Ninjak is about to leave an indelible imprint on the Valiant Universe – or die trying.

And for an exclusive look inside this collection, pick up the Valiant Masters: 2013 FCBD Showcase Edition – in finer comic shops everywhere this Free Comic Book Day!

VALIANT MASTERS: NINJAK VOL. 1 – BLACK WATER HC (DEC121275)
Written by MARK MORETTI
Art by JOE QUESADA, MARK MORETTI and More
Cover by JOE QUESADA
$24.99/Rated T+/184 pgs.
Collecting NINJAK (1994) #1-4, #0, and #00
ISBN: 978-0-9796409-7-1
ON SALE 2/27/13 (FOC 2/11/13)

VALIANT MASTERS: 2013 FCBD SHOWCASE EDITION (JAN130050)
Written by MARK MORETTI, JIM SHOOTER, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, and MORE
Art by DAVID LAPHAM, BOB LAYTON, JOE QUESADA, BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH, and MORE
Cover by BARRY WINDSOR SMITH
FREE/T+/32 pgs.
ON SALE 5/4/13 (FOC 2/18/13)

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Out Now, The Star Trek Klingon Bird of Prey!

This week saw some great releases for Star Trek fans from Diamond Select Toys. The Klingon Bird of Prey shipped this week to comic shops everywhere.

Based on the iconic alien ship’s appearance in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, General Chang’s unnamed, experimental Bird of Prey features adjustable wings, light-up weapons and engine, and plenty of dialogue from General Chang himself, as voiced by Academy Award-winning actor Christopher Plummer. The Bird of Prey measures over a foot long and over 18 inches wide with its wings level!

Pick one up at your local comic shop or your favorite online retailer, and if they’re sold out, tell them you want to order one!

Also shipping: New editions of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D and the “All Good Things” Enterprise-D!

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Preview – Deathmatch #2

Deathmatch #2

Written by Paul Jenkins
Drawn by Carlos Magno
SC, 32pgs, FC, SRP: $1.00
COVER A: Whilce Portacio
COVER B: Carlos Magno
Diamond Code: NOV120975

The battle royale continues as the world’s greatest superheroes are forced to fight each other to the death in a mysterious, otherworldly prison. Who will be crowned the victor in this month’s grudge match? More importantly, who will be the loser? And will the cabal of Sable, Meridian, Sol Invictus, and the Manchurian be able to decipher the mysteries of the prison before one of them is selected to enter the arena? Written by industry legend Paul Jenkins (SENTRY, INHUMANS) and drawn by comics superstar Carlos Magno (PLANET OF THE APES, TRANSFORMERS), DEATHMATCH is a dark, psychological deconstruction of the superhero genre that can’t be missed.

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Bluewater Previews – 1/23/13

Wrath of the Titans #4

writer: Scott Davis & Darren Davis
artist: Jason Metcalf

In this final chapter of the epic adventure, Perseus comes face to face with his greatest challenge ever… and the life of his infant son, and every other life in the kingdom of Argos, is at stake! Have the gods abandoned Perseus in his hour of need? For the first time without divine aid, Perseus must make his stand, prove his mettle, and confront the surprising twists that await. Although his heroic stature in the annals of legend is secure, his destiny and his legacy may be in doubt.

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Ray Harryhausen Presents: 20 Million Miles More #3

writer: Scott Davis
artist: Alex Garcia

With the Ymir recaptured after its citywide rampage, the depths of Project Five’s murky tendrils are revealed, and the answers go back more than five decades. Fifty years of doubt, guilt, and anguish weigh heavy on former astronaut Bob Calder, as he is forced to confront ghosts from the past and enemies of the present. And, as bizarre as his life has become since his granddaughter’s horrid transformation into a Ymir monster, it’s about to take another dark twist. This third installment of the 4-part mini-series will keep readers guessing as an important layer of the mystery is revealed!

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Gearz #3

writer: Dan Rafter
artist: Thiago Silva

Karen Chugg just wanted to graduate high school as valedictorian. But it’s not easy to study when the president of the United States sends hooded assassins to kill your three new best friends, who just happen to be deadly robot bodyguards. And how can you be expected to master calculus and physics when you’ve finally fallen in love, and the boy of your dreams is a killer robot with a split personality? Karen Chugg’s life has just become even more complicated.

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Lionsgate Presents: Leprechaun #3

writer: Zach Hunchar
artist: Kris Carter

Heavy metal mayhem ensues as our heroes face their biggest challenge, yet. Questions are answered and new ones emerge as we’re introduced to the newest, sexiest member of the story. Oh, and someone is late for work. Plus, some other stuff about some things.

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Ray Harryhausen Presents: It Came From Beneath The Sea… Again! – collected edition

writer: Claw and Susan Griffith
artist: Chris Noeth and Todd Tennant
From Arcana Comics

This is the sequel to the cult film. In the 1950s, the U.S. Navy encountered and destroyed a gigantic octopus that attacked shipping and wreaked havoc on the west coast of the United States. American forces killed the creature and ended the threat once and for all. Or so they thought. They were wrong.

Now, another monster is rising in the warm blue waters surrounding Taru Taru, a speck of land far out in the Pacific. And this time it’s worse than anyone ever imagined.

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Judo Girl: Volume 2 – Silencer

writer: Johnny Lowe
artist: Alex Julian
From Arcana Comics

Bluewater presents the new Judo Girl graphic novel, featuring a brand new adventure as well as never before seen images. Adjusting to life in the far-flung present is one thing, fighting the female assassin Silencer is another. Worse, one of Diana’s most dangerous adversaries from the 1960s resurfaces to complicate her life, Lincoln Stanley, aka Hepcat. Has he really reformed, as he claims, or is he back to his old tricks?

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Fame: Taylor Swift: Itunes SUPERGIRL homage exclusive

writer: C.W. Cooke and P.R. McCormack
artist: Erick Adrian Marquez

Millions of fans, numerous Grammys, and a load of good press– Taylor Swift’s meteoric rise has given her the sweet taste of fame at a very young age. Her fans love her, radio and television adore her, and young men everywhere wish they could date her. Join us for a look at her life, from the very beginning all the way through today.

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