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is a 7-part limited spin-off series from , consisting of a Prelude Issue #0 and 6 Issues. It is the sequel to and tells the story of Carroll Ann "Calie" Liddle and her brother Johnny, the children of Alice. Characters from , particularly the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter, figure prominently. The concluding Issue #6 is yet to be released and is expected anytime soon.

, is the second five-issue limited series adapted by Marvel Comics from the novel (1985), the Hugo and Nebula award-winning science fiction novel by American author Orson Scott Card. It is the companion series to and centers on Ender's friend Bean as he is recruited into the military and cloistered in the training center known as Battle School. Issues #4 and the concluding issue #5 are expected anytime soon.

now occupies Ender Wiggins' life three years after the close of Battle School. The young tactical genius, now all of nine years, has been prematurely promoted to Command School by his superiors. The creative team has done a great job in this faithful, methodical yet thoroughly engrossing adaptation of the first novel of Orson Scott Card's critically-acclaimed and multiple-award-winning series of books. All the details and complexities of Ender's world as he is being prepped to lead the last battle against the alien Formics is brought to vibrant life here, case in point the brutal practice sessions and battle simulations known simply as games. These comic books are a great jumping off point for the novels. I rate this series, "Outstanding."

is the latest book to be published by Marvel Comics state-side through their partnership with Soleil. Each issue in the mini-series, like the other Soleil/Marvel offerings, is a super-sized 48 pages in length. This book is charged with political intrigue, conspiracy theories and black-op assignments all with the backdrop of the Catholic Church a la Da Vinci Code. The protagonists of the book are a group of investigators that work for the Black Office of the Vatican. Action-packed, complete with great set-up and interesting goings-on. The pacing and suspense level are pretty much top-notch thanks to the clear pencils of Chan, with his lush detailed environments and clear manga influence. Spin Angels is another example of high-quality genre work turned out by European creators. It is fortunate Marvel has this partnership with Soleil and is publishing it in English in four parts, not three as previously solicited.

Jean-Luc Sala, a writer who lives in Bordeaux, originally created the story for a French audience through Soleil Productions in 2004. With art by Pierre-Mony Chan, Spin Angels told an action-filled story of a black-ops group of specialists and spies working for a Cardinal of the Catholic Church, although for French audiences, the comic was known as "Cross Fire." The comic was a huge success with French audiences, who were attracted to its unique combination of religion and action, carried along, perhaps, by another publication that could, in a way, also be summed up in like fashion--the huge international phenomenon by Dan Brown, released the year before. As part of Marvel's ongoing relationship with Soleil, the company decided to publish the comic for American audiences as a four-part limited series (not three as previously solicited) with the tag, "Mature Content" and here we are. Well worth the download. High quality Minutemen scans, too.

is an ongoing DC comic book series published under its Vertigo imprint with the starting cover date of August 2008 (released June 25, 2008). It tells the story of one of DC Comics most enigmatic characters, originally known as Nimue Inwudu, lover to Merlin and sister to the legendary sorceresses Morgana and Viviane and whose personal history is closely intertwined with the mysterious Phantom Stranger. The stories that unfold each issue are presented in the manner of a gothic romance with elements of history, mythology and mysticism, as Madame Xanadu revisits famous legends and stories of different eras. This series has been nominated for 4 Eisner awards. Issue #18 was released last December 23, 2009.

is an ongoing DC comic book series published under its Vertigo imprint with the starting cover date of August 2008 (released June 25, 2008). It tells the story of one of DC Comics most enigmatic characters, originally known as Nimue Inwudu, lover to Merlin and sister to the legendary sorceresses Morgana and Viviane and whose personal history is closely intertwined with the mysterious Phantom Stranger. The stories that unfold each issue are presented in the manner of a gothic romance with elements of history, mythology and mysticism, as Madame Xanadu revisits famous legends and stories of different eras. This series has been nominated for 4 Eisner awards. Issue #17 was released November 25, 2009.

was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Warren Publishing was an American magazine company founded by James Warren, who published his first magazines in 1957. Magazines published by Warren primarily cover the science-fiction and fantasy-horror genres and include , and . Comix International was launched in 1974 and was published annually, with two releases (issues #3 & #4) in 1976, but stopped publication in 1977 after only five issues. These series also serves as a showcase of artist Richard Corben's prodigious talent and skill as he did most of the artwork. Of course we all know him for his illustrated fantasy stories in . For the comics collector.

Starting with this issue, IDW introduces what would be the second volume and actually the first true ongoing title of its highly successful comic book series, Transformers. The storyline, set sometime in the near future, still follows the continuity and chronology IDW established with its reboot of the franchise through long-time writer Simon Furman when it was awarded the licensing rights by toy company Hasbro in 2005. In library terms, this new ongoing first issue would be issue #79 for IDW Publishing. And what a great way to start the new ongoing series, too!

The is a DC Comics superhero team, with, as the group's name suggests, its membership composed of teenaged superheroes. The first incarnation of the team unofficially debuted in (1964) as a "junior Justice League" featuring Robin (Dick Grayson), Kid Flash (Wally West), and Aqualad, the sidekicks of Leaguers Batman, the Flash, and Aquaman, respectively. The group then made its first appearance under the name "Teen Titans" in The Brave and the Bold #60, joined by Wonder Girl (Donna Troy), the younger sister of Wonder Woman. Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy (Roy Harper) later took Aqualad's place in the lineup. This current series, with mostly new teenaged superheroes, began in September 2003.