WRITTEN BY CHRIS CLAREMONT; ART BY ALÉ GARZA AND SANDRA HOPE; COVER BY JIM LEE
The truth behind the creature that stalked Hamza stuns the members of GEN13, especially after the discovery that they all share a similar fate! Ethan's deceased father gives him a warning, and Gwen seeks the truth behind her mysterious dragon tattoo, which brings her face-to-face with 21 DOWN's Preston Kills!
FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.
Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Written by Mike Capps and Joshua Ortega. Art by Liam Sharp. Following a distress signal from the overrun city of Jilane, Delta Squad is dispatched to investigate with the help of a unique 'scout' named Alex. The team, with the help of Sigma Squad, will explore one of the darker elements of the Gears universe, and to tell this unique and harrowing tale, series writer Joshua Ortega will be joined by Epic Games president Mike Capps! Further exploring the world of the sensational hit video game! And featuring a stunning new cover from superstar artist Jim Lee on this start to a new arc!
32 pages full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $3.99.
A Special Image Event - Guest-starring Grifter. Written by Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee. The Creators of WildCATs take over for one month, as the Dragon gets caught up in an international plot of intrigue and danger. 1st appearance of Max Cash (Condition Red). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This month in Image history founding members, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Erik Larsen, and Jim Lee swapped books and did an issue of someone else's title. Jim Lee did Savage Dragon (1993 2nd Series) #13, McFarlane did Cyberforce (1993-1997 2nd Series) #8, Larsen did WildC.A.T.s: Covert Action Teams (1992-1998) #14, and Lee did this issue of Savage Dragon. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics ArchivistNote: This is the FIRST version of Savage Dragon # 13. It came out over a year before # 13B and has a completely Different Story. Cover price $2.50.
Prism Cover. "Revelations!" Part 2 of 4. Youngblood cameo. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.
Psionic backlash from the Cat's passing blows their cover. The government can't have rogue Action Teams roaming the countryside so they send their elite enforcers - the Black Razors - to bring down the WildC.A.T.s. 1st appearance of the Troika (cameo) and Master Gnome. 1st appearance of Black Razor (think Boba Fett on steroids), the armored special forces unit put together to deal with meta humans. Includes a 4-page Wetworks preview by Whilce Portacio.
Cover price $2.50.
'The Bossmen' strip by Rick Parker; a look at Daredevil, with comments from Ralph Macchio, D.G. Chichester and Scott McDaniel; a look at the Scott Summers-Jean Grey nuptials, with comments from Richard Ashford, Fabian Nicieza, Bob Harras and Scott Lobdell; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; a look at War Machine, with comments from Len Kaminski, Scott Benson and Nel Yomtov; a look at Cosmic Powers, with comments from Ron Marz and Craig Anderson; Part 4 (of 4) of the 'Origin of the Human Torch' by Alex Ross and Steve Darnall. War Machine cover by Gabriel Gecko & Bob Wiacek. X-Wedding flip cover by Matthew Ryan (after Andy Kubert).
Article on Force Works, with comments from Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning & editor Nel Yomtov; article on Spider-Man: The Mutant Agenda (the first strip-to-comic crossover), with comments from Stan Lee, Danny Fingeroth & Steven Grant; interview with Avi Arad; Paul Neary & Alan Davis discuss The ClanDestine; article on 'Fall of the Hammer' 2099 crossover, with comments from editor Joey Cavalieri, Part 3 (of 4) of the 'Origin of the Human Torch' by Alex Ross & Steve Darnall; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip. Flip covers by Thomas Tenney & Avon (Force Works) and Alan Davis & Mark Farmer (ClanDestine)
Break the Chain - rap and art unite to create the first sonic comic; a look at the current state of the supernatural in the Marvel Universe, with comments from Bobbie Chase, Chris Cooper, Evan Skolnick, Fabian Nicieza and Mort Todd; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; 'The Bossmen' strip by Rick Parker; a look at Marvels, with comments from Marcus McLaurin, Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross; Part 1 (of 4) of the 'Origin of the Human Torch' by Alex Ross and Steve Darnall; X-Men/Avengers Anniversary poster by Liam Sharp & Mark Farmer. Marvels cover by Alex Ross. Supernatural characters flip cover by Kelley Jones & P. Craig Russell.
"Family Reunion!" Part 6 of 7. Guest-starring Tiger Shark. Story by Bob Harris. Art by Jimmy Palmiotti and Howard Rourke. Cover by Jimmy Palmiotti. Namor journeys to the sight of the first Atlantis to find a startling revelation. It's a discovery that will change the Sub-Mariner's life forever. Meanwhile, the undersea trembles as the Gates of Atlantis fall.
Originally presented in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #14 - "Mayhem is...the Men-Fish!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Cameo by Hulk and Llyra. Art by Gil Kane and Wayne Howard. Cover by Marshall Rogers.
The Amazing Spider-Man and the Savage Sub-Mariner team-up to battle the dangerous duo of Tiger Shark and Doctor Dorcas. Includes a break down on how Spider-Man's Spider-Sense works.
Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Black Shadow! White Shadow! Part 9: Assault starring Wolverine, script by Marv Wolfman, art by John Buscema.
Lost Souls Part 1: Adrift starring Devil Slayer, script by Dwight Zimmerman, pencils by Rodney Ramos, inks by Mark McKenna. A Gift of Death starring Aquarian, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Hugh Haymes, inks by Fred Fredericks. The Eye That Sees starring Sub-Mariner, script by Hollis Bright, pencils by Dell Barras, inks by Marshall Rogers.
Cover by Broussard, Marc Silvestri, Stjepan Sejic, Sheldon Mitchell, and Nelson Blake II.
The Event FIVE Years in the Making! Thirteen mystical Artifacts, including the Witchblade, the Darkness and others, guide the fate of the Top Cow Universe. For centuries, it's been whispered that bringing together all 13 Artifacts would herald mankind's destruction. But a mysterious figure has been manipulating events, laying plans to put Armageddon into motion. The final phase begins here, with the abduction of Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado. What ensues will remake the entirety of the Top Cow Universe, from the Witchblade and the Darkness, to the Angelus, Magdalena, and even Cyberforce. Artifacts #1 is the perfect place for faithful readers to see their loyalty pay off, and for new readers to experience the Top Cow universe. From Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Angelus) and Top Cow superstar artist Michael Broussard (The Darkness) comes an event series, which will literally shake the Top Cow Universe to its foundation. Also kicking off with issue #1 is the the Top Cow Origins series of backups written by Marz and drawn by a superstar collection of artists. This issue: Witchblade, by Marc Silvestri.
Cover price $3.99.
Polybagged with 16-page bonus preview of the Spider-Man cartoon series, plus a full color animation cel art print (one of six in the series). "Typhoid Attack" Part 1 of 2. Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by James Fry. Inks by Sal Buscema and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Joe Madureira and Cam Smith. On assignment for the Daily Bugle, Peter Parker photographs a bloody crime scene inside a rundown motel. While the police are investigating the murder, Peter notices a fraught and homeless young woman named Mary in the room. Apparently she witnessed the crime and is now suffering an emotional breakdown. Feeling sympathetic towards Mary, Aunt May's nephew invites her to have dinner at his home. That sounds like a wonderful idea, provided that Mary isn't some kind of crazy serial killer or something! Oh no! Can the web-slinger retract that invitation? Unfortunately, it's too late by the time Mary Jane answers the door…and Typhoid Mary walks in! Will the spectacular one be able to contain the typhoid outbreak…before it becomes a bloody (Mary) mess? (Note: The polybagged version includes an animation cel (6-1/2 x 10) featuring Peter Parker changing into his costume; and also a 16-page insert titled "Work in Progress" which details the making of the Spider-Man animated series for television.) 32 pages
Silver Embossed cover. Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Scott Williams. The Tin Men Of War - Part 4, script by Eric Silvestri, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Scott Williams, John Dickenson (as J.D.) (assist), and John Tighe (assist)
Cyberforce battles Cyberdata once and for all; Meanwhile, Stryker has infiltrated Mother-May-I's gang to find a weakness in her dealing with Cyberdata and dismantle the criminal organization; It is eventually revealed that Mother-May-I is the actual mother of both Velocity and Ballistic and everyone's memory is finally returned to normal; Meanwhile, Cyberforce defeats Cyberdata and saves the day. Codename: Stryke Force backup story, script by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Brandon Peterson, inks by Marc Silvestri; a 4-page preview of the Codename: Stryke Force series.
36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
Kyle Baker variant cover; girl in towel. "Death and the Broken" Promise Part Two, script by John Arcudi, pencils by Gary Frank, inks by Cam Smith, Luke Rizzo, Richard Friend, and John Tighe
Gen 13 are guests of the enigmatic yet friendly Russell Tindalos but things go bad when Alex discovers that Tindalos is using his old pal Isaiah to seek out gen-actives; The team attacks Tindalos and his Keepers but are beaten back; When Tindalos rips off Caitlin's top and begins to make unwelcome advances, Alex gives his life to destroy the villain and protect his daughter. Full-page art for the variant covers for Gen 13 #34, 36 and 38, as well as a tiny illustration of the variant cover for this issue; art by Art Adams, Kevin Nowlan, Doug Mahnke, and Kyle Baker.
36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.
"He Who Is Without Sin" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Rich Buckler.
After a man of the cloth becomes the latest shooting victim of the sinister Sin-Eater, Daredevil and Spider-Man scour the city to locate the psychotic killer. But the duo cannot find him! In the meantime though, the Sin-Eater has found his next victim...Betty Brant Leeds! Is this the end for Peter Parker's long-time friend? Cameo appearance by the Kingpin.
Cover pencils by Mike Zeck. Danger Is A Man Named... Tarantula, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; Spidey battles Tarantula; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #134. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 2) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Croc Strange, Marvel Balls, and Captain Americat, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo.
Cover art by Marshall Rogers. Death on the Air starring Spider-Man, Beast, Killer Shrike, and Modular Man, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Bob McLeod; reprinted from Marvel Team-Up (Marvel, 1972 series) #90. Thief of Bad-Gags Conclusion, script and art by Alan Kupperberg; Spidey and Bats get a hand from Duck Hope in chasing down the Duckster and revealing his true identity.
Cover by Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Marc Silvestri and BATT. Free Comic Book Day 2004.
Contains: "The Curse of Spawn", "Witchblade First Strike" by Robert Place Napton with art by Francis Manapul, "Invincible" by Robert Kirkman with art by Ryan Ottley, "Savage Dragon Power Shortage" by Erik Larson.
Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock.
