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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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Review – Killing Geronimo: The Hunt For Bin Laden

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KillingGeronimoLR_page1_image1Killing Geronimo: The Hunt For Bin Laden is a retelling, in graphic novel form, of America’s global search for the most notorious fugitive in modern times. Beginning with the tragedy of September 11, 2001, to the final events in Pakistan, Killing Geronimo recreates the major events in the timeline of the hunt for Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

While there’s numerous various narratives as to what happened during the manhunt for Bin Laden this graphic novel claims it is “historically accurate.” I want to start with that as it stood out to me as how likely this claim is made. Like the movie Zero Dark Thirty, the graphic novel depicts torture and says some evidence was gained from it. However, there are reports the CIA mislead that movie, and I wonder if some of that trickled over to this graphic novel. My second issue is the depiction of the helicopters the team moved in with. In the graphic novel, they’re depicted as Chinooks. When it’s been reported, the helicopters were modified Black Hawks. When it comes to some of the facts this Vanity Fair article might be good to compare it to. Ok, that’s my two issues as far as the accuracy part that stood out to me. And when the graphic novel claims that, it factors in to my overall thoughts.

Now, when it comes to the covering of events, the graphic novel is really well done. It starts out right away with the event we all want to see, the death of Bin Laden. With that out of the way, we’re able to circle back to see what lead to that. The graphic novel has a job, to lay out what happened without much commentary and not like there can be tangents with events imagined. The graphic novel does that, using quotes from Bush and Obama throughout. It’s more graphic journalism, than a graphic novel.

I did learn a lot from the graphic novel. It seems to cover the hunt in Afghanistan well, showing our failures and the failures of the leadership at the time. But, the comic isn’t political, placing blame. Instead it leaves the reader to take in the facts and decide for themselves as to what to think.

I liked the art. It matched the story quite well with a gritty style. The lack of color also is a nice change. Each panel or page sticks to one color with a shade. Matched with the art, it’s a great combination.

Overall, Killing Geronimo is a good way to learn about history and what happened. Combined with the linked Vanity Fair article and Zero Dark Thirty, I think we get a good idea what occurred during the greatest manhunt in history.

Story: Darren Davis and Jerome Maida Art: Stefano Cardoselli

Story: 7.75 Art: 7.75 Overall: 7.75 Recommendation: Buy

Bluewater Productions provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

Preview – Killing Geronimo: The Hunt For Bin Laden

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Killing Geronimo: The Hunt For Bin Laden

Writer: Darren Davis and Jerome Maida
Art: Stefano Cardoselli

The high-stakes global pursuit and dramatic end of Osama bin Laden at the hands of America’s expertly trained Navy SEALS continues to be one of the most talked-about subjects of the year.  Killing Geronimo: The Hunt For Osama Bin Laden (on-sale December 4; Hardcover; $15.00) is a retelling, in graphic novel form, of America’s global search for the most notorious fugitive in modern times. Beginning with the tragedy of September 11, 2001, to the final events in Pakistan, Killing Geronimo recreates the major events in the historically accurate timeline of the hunt for Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
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Killing Geronimo: The Hunt For Bin Laden Graphic Novel from Simon & Schuster and Bluewater

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Killing geronimoThe high-stakes global pursuit and dramatic end of Osama bin Laden at the hands of America’s expertly trained Navy SEALS continues to be one of the most talked-about subjects of the year.  Killing Geronimo: The Hunt For Osama Bin Laden (on-sale December 4; Hardcover; $15.00) is a retelling, in graphic novel form, of America’s global search for the most notorious fugitive in modern times.

Beginning with the tragedy of September 11, 2001, to the final events in Pakistan, Killing Geronimo recreates the major events in the historically accurate timeline of the hunt for Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden:

  • The initial order by President George W. Bush to find him wherever he might be hiding
  • The CIA’s tracking of the courier that would lead to bin Laden’s whereabouts in Pakistan
  • The U.S.’s construction of a facsimile of bin Laden’s compound
  • The tense, high-stakes meeting between President Obama and the rest of his high command
  • The final firefight between bin Laden and the U.S. Navy SEALs.

Killing Geronimo takes its title from the code name given Osama bin Laden during Operation Neptune Spear, the successful Navy SEALs mission which ended his reign on May 2, 2011.

The graphic novel being published by Simon & Shuster and Bluewater Productions is written by Darren Davis and Jerome Maida with art by Stefano Cardoselli.

Jon Stewart Vs. Bill O’Reilly: The Graphic Novel

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Just in time for this weekend’s debate in Washington, DC, Bluewater Productions has announced a graphic novel pitting Jon Stewart versus Fox commentator Bill O’Reilly. You can get Political Power: O’Reilly Stewart 2012 right now to learn more about these two cerebral pugilists and then watch the live debate this weekend.

Darren Davis, President of Bluewater Productions explained:

When we heard about the upcoming debate at Bluewater, we thought it would be a fun opportunity to showcase our bios in a commemorative graphic novel as a companion to the showdown. Political Power: O’Reilly Stewart 2012” gives the reader an informative look into the lives of these influential political personalities.

Jon Stewart is the force behind the award-winning program The Daily Show and was named “the most trusted man in America.” His show has become a source of news and opinion that sways a generation. Bill O’Reilly is a best selling author and one of the most popular commentators working today. The two are debating this Saturday, October 6th at 8pm ET in Washington, DC for charity. Dubbed O’Reilly v Stewart 2012: The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium, tickets sold out quickly, but people can stream the event, a portion of which, “one-half of the net profits,” will be donated to a number of charities.

Bluewater burst onto the political scene four years ago with their popular comic book biography series Political Power which has covered politicos such as President Obama, Mitt Romney, Colin Powell, Vice President Biden and more.

Political Power: O’Reilly Stewart 2012 was written by Jerome Maida and illustrated by artists Aleksandar Bozic and Tsubasa Yozora. The exclusive, commemorative graphic novel is available now for digital download at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iTunes, and more.

Political Power: O’Reilly Stewart 2012