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Marvel, Harlequin, and Seven Seas Have Five New Releases For You to Explore

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There’s five new digital comics available now on comiXology. You can check out the individual releases below or start shopping now.

Civil War Companion

Written by Chris Baiocchi, Chris Biggs, Ronald Byrd, Madison Carter, Peter David, Mike Fichera, Anthony Flamini, Justin Gray, Mark Guggenheim, David Hine, Michael Hoskin, Jerome Maida, Jim Mclauchlin, Clifford Meth, Terry Morrow, Mark O’English, Brian Reed, Mike Sangiacomo, Dan Slott, J. Michael Straczynski, John Rhett Thomas, Stuart Vandal, Zeb Wells
Art by Scott Kolins, Mike Mayhew
Cover by Steve McNiven
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Collects Civil War Files, Civil War: Battle Damage Report, Marvel Spotlight: Mark Millar/Steve McnNiven, Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath, Daily Bugle: Civil War Special Edition. The legislation has been passed. The battle lines have been drawn. The opening shots have been fired. Now, as the controversial Super Human Registration Act continues to divide America’s super human community, go behind the lines of the Marvel Comics event starring Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Featuring in-depth S.H.I.E.L.D. dossiers on the nation’s most prominent super humans; behind-the-scenes coverage with CIVIL WAR planners Mark Millar and Steve McNiven; news, gossip, and opinions from the Daily Bugle, the very newspaper the citizens of the Marvel Universe read to keep informed; and more!

Civil War Companion

X-Men: Children Of The Atom

Written by Joe Casey
Art by Esad Ribic, Steve Rude, Michael Ryan
Cover by Steve Rude
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Collects X-Men: Children of the Atom (1999) #1-6. Joe Casey and Steve Rude explore the early days of the X-Men! You’ve read Casey’s bold vision of the mighty mutants in UNCANNY X-MEN, now read his interpretation of the original squad! Collecting issues #1 – #6 of the hit mini-series, this adventure digs deep into the lives of Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Angel and the Beast to reveal new depths to the origins of the first X-Men! Professor X and Magneto stand on opposite sides in the war for evolution — but which one will draft these powerful young soldiers? Featuring the art of Steve Rude (SPIDER-MAN: LIFELINES), Michael Ryan (CABLE) and Esad Ribic (THE BROTHERHOOD), this saga will please fans of all ages, with its earnest yet modern examination of these gifted, but troubled youths!

X-Men: Children Of The Atom

Enfant du samedi

Written by Betty Neels
Art by Reiko Kishida
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Voulant repartir de zéro, Abigaïl, infirmière, part pour la Hollande où elle trouve un nouveau travail. Dans la maison de son employeur, elle rencontre le beau docteur Wighklen, mais son air hautain et son attitude froide lui laissent à penser qu’elle ne l’intéresse pas. Bien qu’elle ait mis de la distance entre eux, lorsque le contrat d’Abigaïl arrive à terme, Wighklen lui propose un nouveau travail. Quelque peu déroutée, elle accepte malgré tout, irrésistiblement attirée par son charme inexplicable… Peut-être ne la détestait-il finalement pas tant que ça ?

Enfant du samedi

Married To The Sheik

Written by Carol Culver
Art by Mayu Kasumi
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“Find my bride!” That’s an order from Ben, a sheikh and an oil tycoon, whom Emily works for as a secretary. His sudden, unexpected order depresses her. Because she’s been his secret admirer! But she’s well aware that her love for him will never come true. Ben, on the other hand, has to find a bride to fulfill his tribal custom. Hiding her pain, she agrees to help him find a woman he’s looking for!

Married To The Sheik

Seaside Stranger Vol. 1: Umibe no Étranger

Written by Kanna Kii
Art by Kanna Kii
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This series is rated Adults Only
DISCLAIMER: graphic sexuality
Ever since his parents disowned him for being gay, Shun has been living with his aunt on a small island near Okinawa. One day, he meets Mio, a high school student who recently lost his own parents and now spends his days sitting by the sea. The two young men begin to open up to each other… until Mio reveals that he’s leaving. Three years later, an adult Mio returns to the island to confess his true feelings, but is Shun ready for a relationship?

Seaside Stranger Vol. 1: Umibe no Étranger

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It’s Eternals vs. the Avengers of 1,000,000 BCE in Eternals: Celestia #1

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The mythos behind the Eternals is currently being redefined in the pages of Kieron Gillen and Esad Ribić’s acclaimed ongoing Eternals series. And this October, Gillen will continue to expand on the fascinating past and future of Jack Kirby’s iconic creation in a new one-shot: Eternals: Celestia #1. The latest chapter in this bold new era will focus on Ajak and Makkari whose quest for answers leads them into a fierce battle against a certain group of Avengers…

Now that the truth of their existence is revealed, Ajak and Makkari must pick up the pieces and try to find a road forward… no matter how terrifying it will be, or how their choices will irrevocably shock the rest of the Eternals? And how do the Avengers of 1,000,000 BCE figure into it?

See the destiny of the Eternals revealed when Eternals: Celestia #1 hits stands in October! It features art by Kei Zama with a main cover by Ribić and a variant cover by Nelson Blake II.

Preview: Eternals #5

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Eternals #5

(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Esad Ribic
32 PGS./Rated T+
In Shops: Jun 30, 2021
SRP: $3.99

• You know the Forgotten One by many names. Hero, Gilgamesh…
• Eternals know him by many more. Often less complimentary.
• They include Killer.
• But did he kill Zuras?
• Well, failing that, it certainly looks like he’s having a shot at killing Ikaris, right?

Eternals #5

Preview: Eternals #4

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Eternals #4

(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Esad Ribic
Rated T+
In Shops: Apr 21, 2021
SRP: $3.99

The hunt for the Eternals traitor continues!
• With 100 Eternals comes 100 prime suspects.
• Well, increasingly less, as more and more are being murdered.
• But surely it’s simpler than that…because it’s Druig, the schemer, right?
• Wrong.

Eternals #4

Exclusive Preview: Eternals #3

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Eternals #3

(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Esad Ribic (VCA) Todd Nauck
Rated T+
In Shops: Mar 10, 2021
SRP: $3.99

Journey to the heart of the DEVIANT CITY!
• Come berserk Lemuria, home of the Deviants, city of a 12 million species.
• An Eternal has been murdered by one of their own.
• And Sersi’s number one suspect is…Thena?!
• Plus, why is Ikaris so interested in the fate of a human boy?

Eternals #3

ComiXology Features 11 New Comics Today from Marvel, Harlequin, Yen Press, and Cinebook

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ComiXology has a packed Thursday with 11 new digital comic releases. Get shopping now or check out the individual issues below.

The Battle Vol. 2

Written by Patrick Rambaud, Frédéric Richaud
Art by Ivan Gil
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The battle has been joined. On this first day, Massena desperately holds onto Aspern, the French cavalry charges again and again, but the Emperor cannot seem to break the Austrians. Louis-Francois, stuck on the wrong side of the only available bridge, impatiently waits for repairs to conclude. Not only are his official messages delayed, but he’s also dying to send news to Miss Krauss in Vienna. However, his friend Stendhal, who’s remained with the beautiful Austrian lady, makes some upsetting discoveries …

The Battle Vol. 2

Blake & Mortimer Vol. 27: The Call of the Moloch

Written by Jean Dufaux
Art by Christian Cailleaux, Etienne Schréder
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Tasked by the queen to close the ‘Septimus Wave’ case once and for all, Captain Blake is facing a daunting task, for many questions remain unanswered. Where did the spaceship buried beneath London come from? What became of Lady Rowana and Professor Evangely? Meanwhile, Mortimer is trying to pull Olrik out of the catatonic state the villain has been in since his encounter with the ship’s occupant. Has the threat to the nation truly been vanquished?

Blake & Mortimer Vol. 27: The Call of the Moloch

À celle qui occupe mes souvenirs

Written by Annie West
Art by Kyoko Sagara
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Pourquoi réapparaît-il maintenant dans ma vie !? Alessandro, l’ancien amour de Charis, est revenu.
Il ne s’agit rien de moins que du célèbre Comte de l’éminent clan italien des Mattani. Leur première rencontre date d’il y a deux ans, dans une station de ski. Cet homme passionné au physique avantageux a ravi le cœur de Charis dès que ses yeux ont croisé ces iris émeraudes pétillantes de vie. Ce bonheur, croyait-elle, durerait éternellement… s’il ne l’avait pas un jour cruellement plaquée en doutant de sa fidélité.
Aujourd’hui, le passé est revenu la hanter de douloureux souvenirs et ses baisers volés, aussi sucrés et délicieux qu’autrefois, n’arrangent pas les choses.

À celle qui occupe mes souvenirs

Lucky Luke Vol. 77: A Cowboy in High Cotton

Written by Jul
Art by Achdé
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Big surprise for the Lonesome Cowboy: a rich widow and admirer of his exploits has bequeathed him a 250 acre cotton plantation in Louisiana! Thrust into the role of a rich landowner, welcomed as one by his white neighbours, he will have to fight to gain the trust of his terrified black employees and split his heritage among them. A goal towards which he’ll receive help from the local Cajun community, and from … the Daltons!

Lucky Luke Vol. 77: A Cowboy in High Cotton

One Night With The Forbidden Princess

Written by Amanda Cinelli
Art by Kaoru Ohashi
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Though Princess Olivia had always dreamed of falling in love, her father forces her into a political marriage for the sake of their country. Not ready to marry a foreign sheikh, she attempts to escape from the palace. But she’s soon caught by Roman, the sheikh’s best friend and security personnel. In order to calm the tearful Olivia and ease her into accepting the marriage, Roman takes the princess to his private island. But there’s still plenty of adventure awaiting her…

One Night With The Forbidden Princess

So I’m a Spider, So What? #49

Written by Okina Baba
Art by Asahiro Kakashi
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A spider in shining armor’s work is never finished! After saving that dandy stud and li’l vampy and co., guess I’ll hang around as their protection detail for a bit. But is robber really that popular a job or is somethin’ funny going on in town…?

So I'm a Spider, So What? #49

Wolverine Legends Vol. 2: Meltdown

Written by Louise Simonson, Walt Simonson
Art by Jon J. Muth, Kent Williams
Cover by Jon J. Muth, Kent Williams
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Collects Havok & Wolverine: Meltdown #1-4.

Wolverine comes to blows with his teammate Havok when a femme fatale strikes. This modern-classic psychological thriller was written by the husband and wife team of Walter and Louise Simonson, and features gorgeous fully-painted artwork by Jon J. Muth and Kent Williams.

Wolverine Legends Vol. 2: Meltdown

Wolverine Legends Vol. 3: Law Of The Jungle

Written by Frank Tieri
Art by Sean Chen, Rachel Dodson, Terry Dodson, Tom Palmer
Cover by Esad Ribic
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Collects Wolverine (1988) #181-186.

Wolverine probes the dark and seamy underbelly of the city, and guts it. Placing himself in the center of a bloody mob war, Logan plays a most dangerous game.

Wolverine Legends Vol. 3: Law Of The Jungle

Wolverine Legends Vol. 4: Xisle

Written by Bruce Jones
Art by Jorge Lucas
Cover by Jorge Lucas
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Collects Wolverine: XISLE #1-5.

Intending to spend a rare carefree moment at a carnival with his beloved stepdaughter Amiko, Wolverine shows a violent side of himself that sends the young girl running in fear. Unable to face what he’s done, Logan is propelled into a soul-searching adventure he may not be able to escape. What did he do? And what did young Amiko see?

Wolverine Legends Vol. 4: Xisle

Wolverine Legends Vol. 6: Marc Silvestri

Written by Larry Hama
Art by Hilary Barta, Dan Green, Tom Palmer
Cover by Marc Silvestri
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Collects Wolverine (1988) #31-34, 41-42, 48-50.

Witness how artist Marc Silvestri rose to comics’ superstardom during his legendary and sales record-breaking run on WOLVERINE and UNCANNY X-MEN. Now having made his triumphant return to NEW X-MEN, energizing his fans and finding legions of new ones, Marvel offers a new collected edition of some of his best Wolverine stories, highlighting a benchmark in the career of one of comics’ top artists and a run of one of the industry’s best-selling titles! Watch Wolverine take on the drug-crazed Japanese Yakuza, face down a legendary Canadian monster and uncover secrets of the mysterious Weapon X program, culminating in a battle with a cyborg version of himself!

Wolverine Legends Vol. 6: Marc Silvestri

Yakari Vol. 18: The Wall of Fire

Written by Job
Art by Derib
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In the middle of the night, a daring thief from another tribe makes off with the horses of Yakari’s people. Only Little Thunder managed to escape him by fleeing into the forest. While the warriors hurry after their precious mounts, Yakari goes in search of his friend … who is himself trailing the thief! Once the two groups converge near a huge camp, Yakari will have to display extraordinary cleverness to help his folk…

Yakari Vol. 18: The Wall of Fire

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Review: Eternals #2

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Eternals #2

Eternals #2 continues the battle between Ikaris and Thanos. This time, it seems to span throughout time, ending in an odd draw caused by Sprite. From there, the cast expands and we’re introduced to more of the Eternals. All the while, there’s still the murder mystery from the first issue that the cast is trying to solve.

I have a bit of a learning curve I still need to get over when it comes to the Eternals. For one, I don’t quite know the extent of their abilities. When the fight between Ikaris and the mad titan spun out into a portal that thrust them through time, I didn’t really understand who caused it to happen. But that is just one part of this issue and everything else, I really enjoyed. Whether it was this big fight or the middle sequence of the man on the beach who spends his lifetime after meeting a god waiting for a monster to appear, to the 3rd act of more Eternals, I think I’m really digging what’s going down in these pages. I am appreciative that there’s a writer of Kieron Gillen’s skillset on this because I just think Eternals isn’t quite the kind of book that just goes from A to B in the normal way. However, with these characters not falling into the territory of household names, it would be nice to know within the pages what their abilities are.

I raved about the art team in my review of the first issue. I’m still blown away by what Esad Ribíc‘s pages look like. The action sequences look fantastic and even when there’s just a room full of people talking, this art just shines. If I had to nitpick, which I should, I did feel like Ikaris is the victim of having the same facial expression quite a bit. Still, it’s one of the better-looking Marvel books out right now and Ribic and Wilson are the real deal on Eternals.

If I had one concern with Eternals #2, it would be whether this book sticks the landing. Is the focus on Thanos or the mystery killer of Zuras? Is it both? And who is narrating the issue? I know that not everything can be revealed. I liked Eternals #2 but I feel the Eternals need to focus their efforts going in the next issue.

Story: Kieron Gillen Art: Esad Ribíc
Color: Matthew Wilson Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 6.0 Art: 9.0 Overall: 7.5

Marvel provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Review: Eternals #2

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Eternals #2

Eternals launched with an impressive debut comic. It reintroduced the characters who are being set up to be major players with a film coming soon. Created by Jack Kirby, the characters are riffs on various mythology mixed with superheroics and a lot of drama. The new series brings them back, cementing them squarely in the Marvel comic universe, and Eternals #2 does so with a flag planted.

Written by Kieron Gillen, the issue picks up on the surprise appearance of Thanos proceeding into an interesting but expected with Ikaris. The battle itself is presented in an interesting way with the two warriors hurtling through portals and locations as they battle. But, it’s another meet and fight situation, rather trope-ish for the superhero genre. For the most part, the rest of the comic is Ikaris and Sprite repeating “Thanos is here” with only a mild reaction of concern. It’s a bit odd of a reaction concerning it’s mentioned over and over how Thanos has one of the highest body counts out of anything in existence. You’d think Ikaris and Sprite’s claim would immediately raise alarms and have more individuals worried.

There’s also the shelving of the murder of Zuras. The first issue focused on the murder and investigation but the second issue feels sidetracked in multiple ways. The issue is brought up but the “who” behind it doesn’t feel as much of a concern as it was in the previous issue. Eternals #2 feels a bit distracted in multiple ways with delivering a lot of different plot threads but not focusing enough on any of them and their priority and concern feel off. There’s something out of touch and aloof about it all.

Esad Ribíc‘s art for the most part is impressive. With color by Matthew Wilson and lettering by Clayton Cowles there’s a lot to dwell on soaking in the beauty. But, there’s also some missteps in the art as well. Facial reactions between the same characters are far too similar in multiple panels as if they’re almost cut and paste. Eyes, mouth, everything is a bit too similar. It’s a distraction from the otherwise amazing art. Some characters too look a bit too similar to each other getting things a bit lost.

Eternals #2 is an interesting comic but is a bit scattered in its presentation. Too many threats and too many concepts are on the table making the end result a bit jumbled and a little confusing. But, there’s truly beautiful moments. Any of the plot threads could have been a comic by itself. But, all together they feel like a slice of something bigger, none of it stand on its own. While the debut was a home run of a start this second issue loses much of the momentum.

Story: Kieron Gillen Art: Esad Ribíc
Color: Matthew Wilson Letterer: Clayton Cowles
Story: 7.0 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.0 Recommendation: Read

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Purchase: comiXology – Kindle – Zeus Comics – TFAW

Exclusive Preview: Eternals #2

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Eternals #2

(W) Kieron Gillen (A/CA) Esad Ribić (C) Matthew Wilson (L) Clayton Cowles (VCA) Jamie McKelvie, Todd Nauck
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 10, 2021
SRP: $3.99

THANOS VS. IKARIS!
• In the heart of a city driven mad by time!
• Eternals live eternally. One is dead. They handle it well.
• No, they don’t. They handle it badly. Eternal revenge is a dish best served forever.

Eternals #2
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