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Once
again, I’m back to suggest more and better ways to relieve
yourself of the burden of extra money. To find your nearest comic
book store, just call 1-800-COMIC BOOK.
These
hit the stands Wednesday, Jan. 30.
Superman
titles:
ACTION
COMICS #787
Written by Joe Kelly; art by Pascual Ferry and Scott Hanna;
cover by Ferry and Mark Morales
Fighting for Justice can be a difficult battle depending on what
you think is Justice. This is the conflict Superman has in Japan
when confronted by its heroes Byakko (the White Fox) and Gunshin
(God of War), who will stop at nothing to see that the criminals
pay for their crimes. And when faced by the enforcer Sakki (Bloodlust),
there may not be many options. He's a killer who turns his opponents
emotions against them with grissly results.
32 pages, $2.25
Supergueststar
Titles:
THE
DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #2
Written and illustrated by Frank Miller; cover by Miller
The most eagerly-awaited sequel in comics continues, as Frank Miller
and award-winning color artist Lynn Varley set their sights on Batman
for the first time in fifteen years. The last time THE DARK KNIGHT
RETURNS revolutionized the comics medium — and this time Miller
& Varley are out to set the new standard to aspire to. The only
sure-fire thing we're allowed to tell you about issue #2 is: Expect
the unexpected! And, if the cover is any indication, expect that
Superman/Wonder Woman pairing that makes so much sense.
80 pages (#2 of 3), Prestige Format. $7.95.
JLA
#62
Written by Joe Kelly; art and cover by Doug Mahnke and Tom
Nguyen
The newest era of JLA action continues in Part 1 of the 3-part "Golden
Perfect!" Wonder Woman is called into the small nation of Jarhanpur
to help a mother save her child from the country's powerful dictator,
Rama Khan. What could be simpler than saving a child, right? So
why is the rest of the JLA trying to stop her?
32 pages, $2.25
THE
POWER COMPANY: SAPPHIRE
Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Mark Bagley and Mark Farmer;
cover by Tom Grummett and Michael Bair
Guest-starring the JLA! In one corner: the forces of the international
cult leader and terrorist Kobra! In the other: the modern-day JLA!
And caught between them: a teenage runaway desperate to survive.
To do this, she'll have to become Sapphire — controlling a
hi-tech super-gem that gives her amazing powers. But even if she
survives the battle, can she survive Kobra's retribution? I’m
assuming Superman is in this, as it guest-stars the JLA, but this
is not confirmed.
32 pages, $2.50
Super-Family
Titles:
SUPERBOY
#96
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Dan DiDio; art by Anthony Williams
and James Hodgkins; cover by John Cassaday
As the new super of Calvin Gardens, Superboy decides the best way
to get to know the tenants is to throw a party! Unfortunately, he
may not be able to make it to his own shindig when he comes up against
an old foe determined to scavenge the valuable B-13 technology that
powers Metropolis! Also returning is Trixie, a girl who caught Superboy's
eye, and the ire of her boyfriend Wipeout, leader of the Slaughterhouse
Six!
32 pages, $2.25
Trade
Paperback of the Week™!
Wrapping up the epic death and return of Superman in the early 90s,
we now look at Superman’s long winded return. Introducing 4
replacement Supermen, this storyline mixes new characters with old
characters and pre-Crisis ideas to bring about a huge return for
our favorite man of steel. This story culminates in a twist which
changes the course of another well known hero’s
life.
 THE
RETURN OF SUPERMAN
Written by Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens and various; art by
Dan Jurgens and various; cover by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood
The Man of Steel returns from the grave in this reoffered paperback
collection, which introduced Steel and the modern Superboy! Superman's
phenomenal return to life is reprinted in this mammoth volume, including
his battle with the various claimants to his heroic mantle.
480-page Trade Paperback. $14.95 - Order
it now from Amazon.com!
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