Art Adams variant cover. Balance of Terror, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Travis Charest, inks by Richard Friend
The series that launched Jim Lee's WildStorm Productions returns as the first new book to be released by WildStorm under the wings of DC Comics, in a special edition featuring six different covers; It has been six months since Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.s - and, frankly, the last place he expected a reunion with his former teammates is on the waterways of Venice; A lot has changed in that time, and just how much has changed begins to be revealed here. Introductory articles with profiles of the creators.
36 pgs., $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST AND RICHARD FRIEND.
The dramatic events bridging the gap between WILDC.A.T.S Volume 1 and the exciting WILDCATS Volume 2 are finally revealed! What caused the 'Cats to split apart? Where are Zealot and Warblade? Venture into the not-too- distant past as a routine WildC.A.T.s mission to Ireland turns into an unforgettable nightmare. Grifter, Zealot, Warblade, Voodoo, and Spartan find themselves in a gruesome battle they cannot win ? a battle that tests their friendship, loyalty and faith in one another as their survival hangs in the balance.
FC, 32 PG.$2.50 " Cover price $2.50.
Painted cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Jesus Saves, script by Dwayne McDuffie (script, plot) and Gregory Wright (plot), pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Scott Williams.
Deathlok is befriended by Jesus Badalamente; Harlan Ryker sends Mainframe to take down Deathlok.
Cover byTravis Charest and Richard Friend. Untitled story, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Travis Charest, inks by Richard Friend and Carlos D'Anda
Still having flashbacks of parochial school days?; Just be thankful you weren't a student at the institute of learning in this issue!; The demonic headmaster at this all-girls school wields more than a ruler and passes out more than demerits!; Working undercover as an ice-cream man, good humor Grifter's trying to get the big scoop, but he's got his hands full with whiny kids, fistfuls of dirty quarters, and a truck full of fudgesicle pops!
36 pgs., $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
Cover by Travis Charest. Balance of Terror, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Travis Charest, inks by Richard Friend
The series that launched Jim Lee's WildStorm Productions returns as the first new book to be released by WildStorm under the wings of DC Comics, in a special edition featuring six different covers; It has been six months since Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.s - and, frankly, the last place he expected a reunion with his former teammates is on the waterways of Venice; A lot has changed in that time, and just how much has changed begins to be revealed here. Introductory articles with profiles of the creators.
36 pgs., $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL & JOE CASEY. PENCILS BY TRAVIS CHAREST & SCOTT BENEFIEL, INKS BY RICHARD FRIEND & GREG SCOTT; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
Since Zealot's death, Grifter and the nefarious Kenyan have become fierce enemies. Now, thanks to Noir's mysterious ? and somewhat illegal ? connections, the 'Cats have finally gotten a serious lead on this manipulative villain. The stalking ground is New York City. Close your eyes and cover your ears, because if one of the Wildcats catches Kenyan, it won't be pretty. Let the chase begin!
FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY CARLOS MEGLIA; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
The return of the most eagerly anticipated character of all! One of the longest-running subplots of the original WILDC.A.T.S was Pike's pledge to kill a WILDC.A.T.! Now the villain finally gets his chance on the war-torn streets of Sarajevo. But Pike's about to learn that WILDCATS don't die easy! It's the return of the only WILDCAT who hasn't appeared yet, one who's finally here and looking quite sharp! It's a special self- contained issue illustrated by guest artist Carlos Meglia
FC, 32 PG." Cover price $2.50.
Travis Charest Cover. Cover price $2.50.
An exciting new era for the Wildcats dawns in February's WILDCATS Volume 2 #8 as the book goes monthly, with a new writer-artist team set to amp up the tension and intrigue! Travis Charest stays on board as cover artist, while, between the covers, new writer Joe Casey (X-Men: Children of the Atom, MR. MAJESTIC) is joined by incredibly versatile artist Sean Phillips (HELLBLAZER, Webspinners: Tales of Spider-Man, LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES)! This issue features a stunning variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams! (This cover will interlock with the Lee/Williams variant offered for GEN13 #50.) Writer Joe Casey's long-term plans for the 'Cats include the return of Ladytron (who he recently featured in MR. MAJESTIC #3) as part of the regular cast, along with plans for increased roles for Void and another familiar character whose identity will shock WILDCATS readers. In WILDCATS Volume 2 #8, part 1 of a bold 3-part story, Lord Emp has disappeared! Grifter is convinced that Kenyan is somehow involved, but is the unthinkable true? Has Emp turned traitor? What dark secrets will Cole Cash uncover during his investigation? The answers ? and the nonstop action ? start coming monthly with WILDCATS Volume 2 #8! This project is supported with house and trade ads. WILDCATS Volume 2 is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by Rachelle Brissenden. Issue #8 arrives in comic-book stores February 2 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Note: 1 in 4 copies will feature the variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams." Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
The new creative team of writer Joe Casey and artist Sean Phillips hits new heights with a wild Las Vegas adventure! The Wildcats hit Vegas as the screws tighten on Emp and Kenyan! The search for all the answers continues as more of Kenyan's secrets are revealed. While Emp gambles on his future as a High Lord of Eternal Light, the Wildcats find themselves unexpectedly caught up in a casino heist masterminded by a former supervillain.
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.
WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST.
The first storyline from the creative team of writer Joe Casey and artist Sean Phillips concludes as the final fates of both Lord Emp and the immortal villain, Kenyan, are revealed! Their secret history finally out in the open, the unexpected ending to this century-long conflict will shock new and longtime readers alike, with the WILDCATS cast changing dramatically as a result.
FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.
"Specters!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by June Brigman and Whilce Portacio.
Gary Cody, Alpha Flight's liaisons to the Canadian government, discovers a deadly secret from James Hudson's, the original Vindicator, past. Plus, what does the X-Man, Wolverine, have to do with it.
"Plague!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio.
In this tragic tale, in order to save the world, Vindicator will be forced to slay one of her own teammates. Plus, the return of someone who once tried to destroy the team.
"Short Story!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Bogdanove and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola.
Heather Hudson takes up the mantle of Vindicator. But will her first mission out be her last as an old enemy from Puck's past comes back to haunt him and his teammates in Alpha Flight? Plus, learn the macabre secret origin of Alpha Flight's smallest member.
Hulk: Crossroads: Epilogue: Part 2 of 2 - "Cut Bait and Run!" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Mike Mignola and Gerry Talaoc.
Cover by Mike Mignola and Bob Wiacek. Fresh off his exile to the mystical Crossroads (see Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #300-313) the Green Goliath unleashes his unbridled fury upon the Canadian heroes of Alpha Flight. Hope they survive the experience.
"Assault on the Empire" is written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Alan Kupperberg and Mike Mignola. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.
What is Project Sublimate? Let's just say that 1984 arrives a year early, as the most far-reaching of all Defenders sagas draws toward its dramatic conclusion!
"Manslaughter!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.
The New Defenders have nothing to fear--do they? When a maniacal killer comes to the Defenders' Aerie in the New Mexico Rockies, he brings death with him! And he brings it...one victim at a time! Not for the weak of heart! Plus: we've been hinting about the relationship between Cloud and Moondragon! Now you get to see their lives take a bizarre turn!
"Hearts and Minds!" Witten by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.
The New Defenders face a fight to the finish--with one of their own members! Will the Gargoyle have to sacrifice his own life to save that of his friends? Also, more on Cloud, one of the most unusual superheroes to be introduced in years!
"Lonely as a Cloud!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin, Art Nichols and Dell Barras. Cover by Kevin Nowlan.
Will the mystery of Cloud finally be revealed, or will the answer raise even more questions? And what of the fear-inspiring Interloper? Why is his next target northern New Mexico?
Painted cover by Kevin Nowlan. "The Ascension," script by Bob Harras, pencils by Paul Neary, inks by Kim DeMulder; In the heart of the Himalayas, Nick and Madame Hydra delve deeper into the mystery of the Delta Equation and the corruption that's been eating away at S.H.I.E.L.D.!
48-page squarebound edition (no ads). The X-Babies guest star in "Mojo Mayhem." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Arthur Adams, inks by Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, and others. Adams/Austin cardstock cover.
The source of the Double Dragons' mystical powers is stolen. To get back the Dragon Statue they must face Stelth and his legions of thugs...all without their powers. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Steven Butler and Kirk Jarvinen. Cover by Art Adams.
Cover by Art Adams. Written by JEPH LOEB Penciled by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO. Looking to make a bombastically brilliant book? Here's what ya do: Have JEPH LOEB whip up two heaping helpings of Hulk. Get ART ADAMS to draw HULK vs. the maximum amount of WENDIGO monsters allowed on paper. Then get FRANK CHO to draw RULK whupping up on the gorgeous LADY LIBERATORS. Put both tales together, call the whole thing HULK #8. Bring to boil and serve. Plus, a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Chris Giarrusso.
"The Widow... Alone" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Cover by Art Adams.
Damon Dran stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to destroy SHIELD and the Black Widow! And victory appears close at hand for Dran since Natasha and Ivan Petrovich are prisoners on his remote island! But the widow has been in near impossible situations before! Can the beauteous ex-Russian spy find a way to defeat Damon Dran and Snapdragon... and keep SHIELD in business for another day?
Newsstand Edition. "Blind Justice!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Black Widow, and Daredevil. Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LaRocque (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Art Adams and Mike Mignola.
Spider-Man is missing! What has happened to the spectacular one? Regardless, Daredevil and the Black Widow must keep working on the pawnbroker murder case in order to prevent an innocent man from going up the river! The Man Without Fear and Natasha just about have the case solved, when the web-slinger suddenly reappears...in a brand new costume! They'll be glad to have Spidey's help to finish this caper...or will they?
