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Locked and loaded! Cable Breaks Out the Big Guns – Your First Look at the New Series!

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With all of time hanging in the balance, there’s only one man with the skills to save it. Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look inside Cable #1, which starts off with a bang on May 31st! Eisner Award-winning writer James Robinson teams with blockbuster artist Carlos Pacheco to bring readers an action-packed series that spans history! When Cable picks up the trail of a threat in the timestream, he sets off on a high-speed chase through time to save reality as we know it. From prehistory to modern day—whether it’s a six-gun duel at high noon or a high-tech sword fight in an ancient land—Cable is the only man who can keep history from unraveling!

Featuring covers by Dale Keown, Mike Choi, John Tyler Christopher, Leonard Kirk, Andy Kubert, Bill Martin, and Whilce Portacio.

Preview: Invader Zim #14

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Invader Zim #14

(W) Eric Trueheart
(A/CA) Warren Wucinich
(C) Fred C. Stresing
“GHOST AGGRESSORS” BACK-UP COMIC by Megan Lawton
INCENTIVE COVER illustrated by Billy Martin
AGE RANGE: 8 and up
GENRE: Humor, Sci-fi
PRICE: $3.99
32 PAGES

Once every generation, Bloaty’s Pizza Hog holds the coveted Bloatyshorts Giveaway Night. Gaz is determined to attend this once-in-a-lifetime event, but it’s Dib’s turn to choose the restaurant for the Membrane family dinner! Can Gaz sway Dib by actually being nice to him? Or will she brutally murder him with kindness?

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SDCC 2012 – Good Charlotte Guitarist Sinks Teeth Into The Comics World

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[Vitriol the Hunter Image]Musicians launching comic books seemed to be a theme of San Diego Comic-Con. Gene Simmons and Coldplay got into the action and we can also add Good Charlotte guitarist Billy Martin. A graphic artist, clothing designer and guitarist, Martin will now turn his talents to comics. IDW Publishing announced Vitriol The Hunter, an all-new comic book series co-written by Martin and Brent Allen, featuring interior art by Martin.

Scheduled to launch in early 2013, Vitriol The Hunter is co-created by Martin and Allen, and draws on the folklore and old monster myths prevalent in today’s society, twisting them into a macabre-style story reminiscent of classic horror movies crossed with futuristic fantasy. A self-proclaimed vigilante, Vitriol embarks on a mission to protect his homeland from the malicious monsters that have overtaken it, led by a brutal tyrant vampire.

Additionally, Martin is producing a soundtrack inspired by Vitriol The Hunter. Under the name Villain, Martin has been creating remixes, as well as writing and producing music for other artists. This will be his first official release of original music as Villain, showcasing his dynamic mix of electronic music with traditional film score. The special soundtrack for Vitriol will be available for free download inside the comic.

Set in the fictional city of Basilika in 2127, VITRIOL THE HUNTER chronicles our hero’s journey as he encounters werewolves, hordes of hellions, and other walking myths. This new horror series is slated to run for six issues.

  Vitriol The Hunter #1 ($3.99, 32 pages, full color) will be available in early 2013.