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Preview: Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1

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Star Wars: Rogue One – Darth Vader #1

(W) Chris Condon (A) Luke Ross

CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF ROGUE ONE! WHEN NEGOTIATIONS FAIL, THE EMPIRE SENDS IN ITS ATTACK DOG — DARTH VADER! Director Orson Krennic’s negotiations with the gem-rich planet of Harreld have hit a standstill. Its leader, Harqque, refuses to allow the Empire to mine its rare kyber deposits for use in the Death Star’s deadly super laser. But when the Emperor catches wind of Krennic’s failure, he sends his most trusted acolyte — Darth Vader — to ply the kyber from Harqque by any means necessary.

Cover of the comic book 'Star Wars: Rogue One - Darth Vader #1', featuring a silhouette of Darth Vader in a dark setting with glowing red elements and shadowy figures in the foreground.
A comic book page set in the capital city of Farron on the planet Harreld, featuring characters in a tense negotiation scenario, including a seated figure in a military uniform, dark-clad guards, and alien figures in ornate attire. The scene conveys conflict and urgency, highlighted by dynamic dialogue and action elements.
A tense scene from a comic where a character in a military uniform confronts armed figures, discussing tensions between factions.
A comic panel featuring a large starship in space, with a character in a white uniform interacting nervously with another character in an Imperial officer's uniform, while a shadowy figure resembling Darth Vader looms nearby.
A comic book panel depicting Darth Vader speaking with Director Krennic in a spaceship's control room. Krennic looks anxious while Vader appears authoritative and imposing.
A comic panel featuring Darth Vader in a black cape and armor speaking to a white-uniformed Imperial officer, Director Krennic, on a spaceship. Tension is apparent as they discuss negotiations, with Vader asserting his authority.

Preview: Predator vs. the Planet of the Apes #4

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Predator vs. the Planet of the Apes #4

(W) Greg Pak (A) Alan Robinson

CHAOS ON THE PLANET OF THE APES! A war for supremacy is waging on the PLANET OF THE APES between ape-kind, the telepathic mutants of the FORBIDDEN ZONE and the alien PREDATOR! And humanity is caught in the crosshairs! A stunning betrayal will change course of the battle — and the fate of the Planet of the Apes — forever!

Comic book cover featuring a confrontation between a character resembling a humanoid ape and a human, with an ominous mountain face in the background and a group of ape-like figures in the foreground, set against a dark and action-filled scene.
A comic page depicting a chaotic scene in the Forbidden Zone, featuring characters in a heated confrontation. A character named Ursus appears to be involved in an explosive event while others express concern. The dialogue reveals tension about an injured predator and their understanding of a militant's mindset.
A comic book panel featuring a character in a distinctive armored costume, engaged in a dramatic confrontation with others. The scene includes dialogue bubbles expressing tension and urgency, with sound effects like 'HRRAAA!' and 'THOOM' indicating action.
A scene from a comic featuring two apes discussing a dangerous situation where one is firing indiscriminately, while another ape urges to stop a mutant. In the background, a human is seen surrounded by others in a vulnerable position.
A dramatic comic book scene depicting an explosion with characters reacting in shock. A group of humanoid figures, including gorilla-like creatures and humans in space suits, are seen in a chaotic environment filled with smoke and debris. One character is urging others to run while another appears to be in distress.

Preview: Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #4

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Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse #4

(W) Gerry Duggan (A) Javier Garrón

GODZILLA VS. EVERYTHING! The AVENGERS OF DOOM unite as DOCTOR DOOM, MILES MORALES, GHOST RIDER and the FANTASTIC FOUR launch an all-out assault to save ASGARD and Earth from the ultimate kaiju threat! Can GODZILLA survive the PENANCE STARE, the mutant might of KRAKOA and the cosmic fury of the BIFROST? Will MOTHRA, MECHA FIN FANG FOOM and the new MARVEL KAIJU turn the tide, or is the Multiverse doomed to destruction?

Comic book cover featuring Godzilla confronting various characters in a chaotic battle scene, titled 'Godzilla Conquers the Multiverse'.
A comic book page featuring several characters, including a transparent figure, a blonde woman in a blue suit, and a character in a green costume, discussing an embarrassing incident. The scene shows an elaborate background with a colorful, abstract design and a floating castle.
A group of superheroes, including Spider-Man, The Thing, and members of the Fantastic Four, gather to discuss their strategy against a villain named Knull.
A dynamic comic panel featuring superhero characters, including The Thing and America Chavez, preparing for battle against an undisclosed enemy. The scene is filled with action and dialogue, showcasing the characters' teamwork and strategies.

Preview: Black Panther/Namor: Doomed #2

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Black Panther/Namor: Doomed #2

(W) Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan (A) Stefano Nesi

SPINNING OUT OF THE EVENTS OF AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON AND CAPTAIN AMERICA!

Black Panther and Namor — murderous rivals turned reluctant allies — are on a journey to Hell to confront Doctor Doom! To get there, they’ll need the help of the Sorcerer Supreme herself, the Scarlet Witch! But when the brutal demons who have been attacking the kingdoms of the Marvel Universe descend upon the Sanctum Sanctorum, their journey may be over before it’s even begun!

Cover of 'Black Panther & Namor: Doomed' comic book featuring Black Panther, Namor, and various demonic entities in a dynamic battle scene.
Cover page of the comic 'Black Panther & Namor: Doomed,' featuring the title in bold yellow letters with artistic illustrations of Black Panther and Namor, along with a brief synopsis of the storyline.
A comic book panel showing a character sitting on a bed with a frustrated expression, while another character stands nearby. The scene includes dialogue about visits and trust, with sound effects like 'FWASSHH' and 'BOOP' adding to the action.
A comic panel featuring Batman and other characters discussing a mission in a futuristic Manhattan setting, with a dramatic sky and technological elements.
A comic book scene featuring two characters approaching a large door, engaged in conversation. The dialogue hints at a visit to a magical location, with references to Wanda Maximoff and a sense of urgency. The atmosphere is mysterious and slightly tense.

Preview: Punisher #9

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Punisher #9

(W) Benjamin Percy (A) José Luis Soares Pinto

BLACK HOLE pulls DEADPOOL and PUNISHER into his deadly trap, as the BADPOOLS and BULLSEYE make their own plays! The chaotic climax to the wildest crossover of the year concludes with a dramatic addition to FRANK CASTLE’s plans going forward (as well as WADE’s fortunes!) A can’t-miss issue for readers of PUNISHER or WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL!

Comic book cover featuring The Punisher and Deadpool in action, with an enraged character emitting energy in the center. Text reads 'BIG GUNS' and 'Part 4 of 4'.
A promotional image for The Punisher comic series, featuring the title prominently and a bullet-riddled target background. It includes character descriptions, creative team credits, and a storyline summary about Frank Castle's quest for justice.
A comic-style illustration showing a city skyline with various frames depicting characters and scenes, including a reference to Deadpool. The panels include text boxes that discuss collating and cross-referencing footage.
A comic book scene featuring a heavily armored character resembling a superhero with a skull emblem on the chest, flying above clouds and preparing to intercept something, with explosive effects and a cityscape below.
A comic book page featuring Deadpool sitting casually in a space setting, alongside two characters: one at a desk with a computer and another reading a book. The backdrop illustrates a black hole with purple and blue hues. The characters engage in humorous dialogue, with various expressions and actions depicted.

Mini Reviews: Die Loaded #10, Amazing Spider-Man Halloween Special, Inglorious X-Force #10

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Comic book cover featuring a woman with long white hair and flowers in her hair, surrounded by glowing flames and geometric shapes. The title 'DIE' is prominently displayed along with the words 'LOADED' and '10'.

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

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Die Loaded #10 (Image) – This issue is really an excuse for Stephanie Hans to draw cool, dungeon crawling action as the party reaches the Dreamlands. She and Kieron Gillen part the veil on many of the inner workings of Die too. However, my favorite bit of this issue is the last third where Sophie learns that Ash was a very different person in the world of the game. I’m excited to see how the last two issues unpack their relationship as well as its effect on Sophie’s journey and her struggle trying to get her spouse’s friends’ undead kids and mom out. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy

Amazing Spider-Man Halloween Special (Marvel) – Just in time for spooky season, Justina Ireland and Mike Hawthorne gift us with a fun stand-alone Spidey yarn where he must save the holiday with the help of frenemy Hallow’s Eve. Hallow’s Eve’s different-powered masks make for an engaging and clever story, especially when she messes with Spidey’s powers, and he must get creative to save the day. Ireland even goes into Hallow’s Eve’s motivation to not go full hero, and she and Hawthorne bring plenty of humor to the book. As backups, we’ve got a whimsical story from Lee Gatlin about Sinister Six trick or treaters, and Ty Templeton bringing Peanuts style gag strips to the Marvel Universe. I’d honestly read the Templeton stories more than the actual main universe ones. Overall: 8.8 Verdict: Buy

Inglorious X-Force #10 (Marvel) – I wasn’t a big fan of Inglorious X-Force’s final timey wimey plot, but I’ve come to love the volatile combination of Kamala Khan, Boom Boom, Cable, Hellverine, and Archangel. I will definitely follow them over to Fugitive X-Force. But Inglorious X-Force #10 is kind of a mess and is full of paradoxes and keywords. Thankfully, Michael Santa Maria and Romulo Fajardo bring the amped up 90s aesthetic and have enough subtlety to assist Tim Seeley with character grace notes like Boom Boom’s rise to leadership and Kamala Khan getting a glimpse of her future. (I live for President Khan!) Overall: 7.6 Verdict: Read

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