Whiplash Tears Into Iron Man This November

Learn a little more about the villain Whiplash before he makes his big screen debut in "Iron Man 2."

By Ryan Penagos

As Tony Stark heads back to the big screen for "Iron Man 2," he brings with him a host of new problems and big enemies. One particularly painful thorn in his side will bethe armor-clad, energy whip-wielding villain known as Whiplash. To get you up to speed on all things Whiplash, Marvel's kicking off a four-issue IRON MAN VS. WHIPLASH limited series beginning in November.

"Before he flays the metal off of Tony Stark's hide in 'Iron Man 2,' this is every True Believer's chance to crawl inside the twisted head of the wicked Whiplash," boasts Editor Bill Rosemann. "If it's jet-setting, globe-trotting, eye-popping action you crave, IRON MAN VS. WHIPLASH will make you believe that Tony Stark is indeed a cool exec with a heart of steel...and Whiplash is the fiend that will break it!”

-Found at Marvelcomics.com

Batgirl #1

Written by Bryan Q. Miller
Art by Lee Garbett & Trevor Scott
Cover by Phil Noto
Variant cover by J.G. Jones

    In the wake of "Batman R.I.P." and BATTLE FOR THE COWL, a new heroine has emerged in Gotham City, and as she begins her nocturnal crusade to take back the night, she will truly learn what it means to wear the mantle of the Bat. But who is this young woman, and why has she donned the cape and cowl?
    Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers.

On sale August 19   32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

Marvel Releases Ed McGuinness' Incredible Hulk #600 Cover Art

This July, the Hulk smashes through his 600th issue, a milestone worthy of the Green Goliath. If the release of Marvel Comics’ Incredible Hulk #600 ($4.99) weren’t enough in its own right, the publisher has now released the artwork of the issue’s Ed McGuinness wraparound cover, shipping in a 50/50 ratio with an Alex Ross cover.

Since the introduction of the Red Hulk at the hands of writer Jeph Loeb and McGuinness, readers have been left wondering the identity of the walking powerhouse. Well, it appears they aren’t the only ones. Spider-Man swings into this landmark issue to get to the bottom of the mystery of the Red Rampager. Oh… and that green guy in purple pants is in it too.

Not only will the shocking ending of the 104-page special’s new story from Loeb and McGuinness keep fans talking, but the issue also features a back-up Savage She-Hulk story from Fred Van Lente and re-presents the first issue of Loeb and Sale’s classic Hulk: Gray series.

With the Hulk bounding back into the Incredible Hulk series in an issue as big as the titular character himself, retailers will want to have plenty of copies of all its cover versions handy for his fans.

Incredible Hulk #600 is scheduled to arrive in shipments beginning July 15

DC Adds 6th Issue to Flash:  Rebirth Limited Series

 As announced in this week’s DC Comics Direct Channel #935, DC’s red-hot The Flash: Rebirth limited series from writer Geoff Johns and artist Ethan Van Sciver has been extended from five to six issues.

In issue #5, which will be solicited in the June PREVIEWS, the greatest threat to face the Flash Family in decades stands revealed. A new hero will step into an old speedster’s boots. And Barry Allen will make the ultimate sacrifice: his life!

Watch for the solicitation of The Flash: Rebirth #5 in the June PREVIEWS. This issue is scheduled to arrive in stores on August 26. The sixth and final issue is scheduled to be offered in the July PREVIEWS, for shipping in September.

Top Cow, Marvel Teams Explode in Fusion

Marvel Launches YouTube Channel

Marvel Entertainment recently launched an all-new YouTube channel dedicated to Marvel Comics and the multimedia projects based on its iconic characters.

Found at www.youtube.com/marvel, the channel offers trailers for comics and movies, movie clips, full episodes of animated shows like X-Men Evolution, Marvel’s regular The Weekly Watcher feature, and much more.

Head over to the site now to check out an online stop that should be popular with your store’s True Believers.

Evil Plots Plague Gunslingers in Marvel's Dark Tower:  The Fall of the Gilead #1 

Fan-favorite creators return readers to the world created by master wordsmith Stephen King with The Dark Tower: The Fall of Gilead #1, $3.99), as the home of gunslingers begins to collapse under the weight of a plot to destroy the Deschains.

With The Dark Tower: Treachery HC, $24.99, The Dark Tower expert Robin Furth, New York Times-bestselling author Peter David, and fan-favorite artist Richard Isanove expanded upon Stephen King’s magnum opus and shocked readers with the story arc’s conclusion.

The six-part “The Fall of Gilead” picks up right where the last mini-series left off. The scheming of John Farson and the sorcerer Marten Broadcloak have paid off, as the dangerous seeing sphere known as Maerlyn’s Grapefruit has been stolen from Steven Deschain. Even more disturbing, his wife – the original thief – has been shot down by his son, Roland. With things spiraling out of control, is there anything that can be done to save Gilead or redeem the youngest gunslinger?

This new series builds off the groundwork set by these acclaimed creators in the previous series. Customers that followed those stories eagerly should likewise pick up each chapter of “The Fall of Gilead” to learn more about Roland’s dark, early years and what led up to King’s Dark Tower novels.

Marvel Comics Unveils "American Son" Teaser Image for Amazing Spider-Man # 595

Shown here is a teaser image recently released by Marvel Comics in anticipation of the "American Son" storyline beginning in Amazing Spider-Man #595.

Who is this new costumed character, and what is his relation to Iron Patriot/Norman Osborn and Spider-Man/Peter Parker?  That's what the comic-reading community is already discussing across online forums and blogs.

These vociferous fans will have all the more to talk about now, as Marvel Comics has also today released an "American Son" digital sketchbook, which can be found at www.marvel.com.

Issue #595 is written by Joe Kelly and drawn by Phil Jimenez and follows up on the recent "24/7" Amazing Spider-Man story, as Spider-Man sets out to take down his arch-rival and new world leader Norman Osborn.

HAL JORDAN SOARS INTO HOMES WITH WARNER'S GREEN LANTERN:
FIRST FLIGHT

First Flight is the first animated feature dedicated to hero Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps. Created by some of the same minds that recently presented Superman: Doomsday, Batman: Gotham Knight, and Wonder Woman, the film was written by Alan Burnett, directed by Lauren Montgomery and produced by Bruce Timm and other DC animation veterans.

Blackest Night? Book List. Preorder your copy today!

IRON MAN: ARMORED ADVENTURES SERIES
AIRS 4/24/09 

Nicktoons scored a ratings bonanza with the January debut of Wolverine and the X-Men, and should strike gold again when the all-new animated series, Iron Man: Armored Adventures, debuts with back-to-back episodes on Nicktoons this Friday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. (EST). New episodes will then air regularly on subsequent Fridays at 7:00 p.m. (EST).

Produced by Marvel Studios and French animation studio Method Animation, Iron Man: Armored Adventures is geared toward a younger audience and features a teenaged protagonist. The series stars voice actors Adrian Petriw as Tony Stark, Daniel Bacon as James Rhodes, Anna Cummer as Pepper Potts and Mackenzie Gray as Obadiah Stane. Done in a modern CGI style similar to MTV's Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, Iron Man: Armored Adventures is story edited by Christopher Yost.