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Written by Erin Jameson Monday, 20 May 2013 00:00

Lovefool sincerely apologizes for her absence last week. It's not her fault. Really. Blame it on all the tears brought on by a marathon of The Legend of Korra.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Piloting a World War II dive-bomber, Captain Midnight—fighter pilot extraordinaire and expert inventor—hurtles out of a freak storm in the Bermuda Triangle and into the twenty-first century, where he’s in for more than one surprise as he enters the modern era in Captain Midnight #0.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

An old enemy shows up at the X-Men’s door, seeking asylum from an ancient evil come back to Earth in X-Men #1.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

The man without fear has been left in a pool of his own blood—cut, beaten and humiliated by the dangerous Ikari! But how is this menace tied to the accident that created Daredevil? Find out in Daredevil #26! Then, in an unbelievable Age of Ultron tie-in, the tables turn as Warrior Woman makes a decision that will shake the Fearless Defenders to its core—by teaming up with none other than Caroline LeFay in Fearless Defenders #4AU.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Wednesday, 15 May 2013 00:00

Everyone says they want what’s best for the children…but Bloodshot’s the only one who’s willing to fight for it. After a lifetime of lies, destruction and pain, he’s vowed to use his extraordinary abilities to do one simple thing: keep these kids alive, even if they’re terrified of him in Bloodshot #11.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 14 May 2013 13:06

Reunited with the remnants of his people on the alien world of Loam, X-O Manowar is about to bring PLANET DEATH to its knees in X-O Manowar #13.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 14 May 2013 12:09

First, haunted by recurring dreams rest of the world has been made to forget, a boy named Winslow is hunted by mysterious in The Dream Merchant #1. Then, someone broke into Flem's lab and stole a dangerous invention in It Girl & The Atomics #10. Afterwards it’s the prelude to Season 2 in Morning Glories #26. Aimes has an "About Last Night" moment in Non-Humans #3. Finally, Agent Barrino and his comrades in arms find themselves on a head on collision with fate in Vescell #8.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 14 May 2013 11:41

First, Nazi cultists and monsters are after Jo, as she searches for answers and comes face to face with Mr Bishop for the first time in Fatale #14. Then, Luther has been Bound and Petra has become Jack's new friend in The Legend of Luther Strode #5. Finally, Dr. David Loren has never directly been forced to come face to face with the deadly consequences of his actions... until Think Tank #7.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 14 May 2013 00:00

A great way to introduce Fearless Dawn and Asylum Press to retailers and fans. Featuring a sampling on new and upcoming comics in Fearless Dawn/Asylum Press Sampler Free Comic Book 2013.

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Written by Elizabeth Schweitzer Friday, 10 May 2013 00:00

This must-read prequel to the upcoming video game from Naughty Dog Studio follows an orphan sent for quarantine at a military school in post-pandemic Boston.

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Written by Elizabeth Schweitzer Friday, 10 May 2013 00:00

Catching up with the "Zombie King" at this year's inaugural Wizard World St. Louis convention.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 07 May 2013 16:51

First, with the help of an ancient force, New Father Prophet searches for a weapon to fight a deadly threat to the Empire in Prophet #35. Then, where logic, reason and sanity end...there is Dark Science in Storm Dogs #5.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 07 May 2013 16:30

First, a man finds himself transported to prohibition-era Chicago and surrounded by gangers and demons alike in Chin Music #1. Then, it’s Ezekiel vs. Michonne in The Walking Dead #110. Finally, to both put food on the table and stop a more powerful evil, Sara Pezzini will need to destroy the career of the only decent and honest politician left in Chicago in Witchblade #166.

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Written by Erin Jameson Monday, 06 May 2013 19:39

You knew this one was coming, nerdlings! Lovefool checks in with her thoughts on Iron Man 3 and the latest adventures of her heroine, Pepper Potts.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 03 May 2013 00:00

As burning shards of the Peak Station plummet to earth, the Marvel Universe enters Ragnarök! Now comes retribution for Thor’s rash action in the past—the God-slaying axe, Jarnbjorn, has returned in the hands of the Apocalypse Twins in Uncanny Avengers #8!

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 03 May 2013 00:00

After releasing an intergalactic war criminal from the Raft in an attempt to avoid the death of six million people, Cable and his team rush off into space to face down an Armada in Cable & X-Force #8.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 03 May 2013 00:00

After stealing an Aboriginal mask from a museum, John Lincoln realizes that the spirits of the vengeful dead are possessing his body and mind while he sleeps in Dream Thief #1.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 03 May 2013 00:00

For a thousand generations, Gilad Anni-Padda has defended the innocent and dealt out justice as the Eternal Warrior. An unsung veteran of every war ever waged, Gilad’s hard-fought quest from the ancient world to modern day Los Angeles will force him to the forefront of the Valiant Universe in Valiant Masters: Eternal Warrior Vol. 1 – The Fist and Steel HC.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 03 May 2013 00:00

King Conan has faced many threats to his throne in Aquilonia—but none more deadly than a traitorous alliance backed by the resurrected sorcerer Xaltotun, at whose command mountains crumble in King Conan: Hour of the Dragon #1.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Wednesday, 01 May 2013 00:00

For hundreds of years, the Shadowmen have guarded our world from the nightmare realm known as the Deadside and its sadistic necromancer, Master Darque. But who is Master Darque? Find out in Shadowman #0.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:39

First, the skies over Vietnam rain liquid fire as Brian Curliss, AKA Jungle Jim continues his epic quest to find the rotting, undead remains of Sergeant Jim Asher in ’68: Jungle Jim #2. Then, before Switchfoot was in the activity, he was an operator in Delta Force in The Activity #12. Karic and his cause have been betrayed, and the fragile alliance he forged crumbles before him in Mice Templar IV: Legend #2.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 30 April 2013 11:10

First, the Catholic Church knows dark realities kept secret from the world and they have agents to protect us from those secrets, whether we want them to or not in Artifacts #27. Then, in order to survive Morgana’s wrath, Simon will need to rely on the safeguards Merlin planned in advance, but will it be enough in Son of Merlin #4?

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 30 April 2013 10:31

First, the brothers G-Man and Great Man have finally returned from their Cape Crisis adventure, only to discover that not everybody is happy that they're back in G-Man Vol. 3 TP. Then, Cecil Steadman's bargain with Mr. Liu has taken a turn for the worst - and now the greatest heroes of the Invincible Universe must defeat the dragon unleashed in Invincible Universe #2. Afterwards, it’s a glimpse into the lives of Chicago's notorious criminal organization in Savage Dragon #187. Finally, Who or WHAT is TYRANNOSAURUS X in Super Dinosaur #19.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 30 April 2013 09:59

First, it’s a special stand-alone issue taking you to the darkest corners of the Hinterlands in BlackAcre #6. Then, will Song seek vengeance for her uncle’s death, or try to find inner peace so she can finally lead a normal life in Epic Kill #10? Afterwards, the awful truth behind a multi-million dollar conspiracy is revealed, with deadly consequences in Snapshot #4. Finally, as the worldwide fervor around Jim Downing's miraculous gifts continues to grow, the darkness that lives within him begins to threaten his newfound fame in Spawn #231.

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Written by Erin Jameson Monday, 29 April 2013 20:54

Darth Vader a doting dad? Jeffrey Brown shows the evil Sith lord has a heartwarming side as he raises his daughter Leia in Vader's Little Princess.

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Written by Erin Jameson Monday, 22 April 2013 20:00

A plucky young unicorn reminds us all that it's important to always look on the bright side of life in this classic title from Osamu "God of Manga" Tezuka.

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Written by Mick Martin Friday, 12 April 2013 15:34

 A museum director meets an otherworldly woman in the halls of the Louvre in this lavishly illustrated "graphic poem."

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 12 April 2013 00:00

In the deserts outside Las Vegas, their escaped Harbinger hunter has finally come face-to-face with the man he was engineered to eliminate and his secret programming is about to unleash a whole new set of deadly, upgraded abilities – whether he wants it to or not in Harbinger Wars #2!

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Written by Elizabeth Schweitzer Wednesday, 10 April 2013 18:57

After years holding court in Chicago, this year Wizard decided to show the Gateway City some love, and PLAYBACK:stl was there. Check out our convention report and photo gallery.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 09 April 2013 16:40

Maggie and Sophia pick up the pieces and continue their lives at the Hilltop in The Walking Dead #109. Then, Prince Robot IV makes his move in Saga #12.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Tuesday, 09 April 2013 12:13

Dinosaurus has left his mark on the world. Can heroes from across the universe - Invincible, the Guardians of the Globe, Tech Jacket, the Astounding Wolf-Man and more - contain the damage done in Invincible Universe #1?

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 05 April 2013 00:00

With his armor far beyond his reach, Tony Stark is at the mercy of both the Voldi and their muscle – Death’s Head! Can Recorder 451 retrieve the Iron Man suit before it’s too late in Iron Man #8?

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 05 April 2013 00:00

Cyclops and his team has shown up on the steps of the Jean Grey school, raising tensions across mutantkind. And with everyone on Cyclops’ team affected by the Phoenix Force, how has Magik managed to keep it together in Uncanny X-Men #4?

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 05 April 2013 00:00

Side by side with the great Super Heroes the world has seen, united to end the threats no one of them could face alone, the Avengers will stare down the greatest threat the team has ever faced. But is even their combined might enough to overcome a force of pure evil in Avengers: Endless Wartime OGN?

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 05 April 2013 00:00

The time has come to see who will live, who will die, and who will emerge as the true Superior Spider-Man in Superior Spider-man #9.

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Written by PLAYBACK:stl Friday, 05 April 2013 00:00

Would you endure an eternity of pain and death, dying over and over, to be with the woman you love for just five minutes each time you died? Most people might say no. But Joe Fitzgerald isn't most people in Ten Grand #1.