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Pull-List for 12/05/12
Wed. December 5, 2012 12:00 AM
by Danny Bernardo
MARVEL COMICS
All New X-Men #3
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, Art & Cover by Stuart Immonen
The flagship X-Book marches on! The original 5 X-Men are back, but that's not all that's happening. What happened to the Phoenix 5 from AVENGERS VS. X-MEN?
Amazing Spider-Man #699
Written by Dan Slott, Art by Richard Elson, Cover by Paolo Rivera
This is the MUST READ issue that turns over all the cards and reveals secrets that have been set as far back as ENDS OF THE EARTH, SPIDER-ISLAND, and 99 issues ago in ASM #600! Doctor Octopus has hours left to live. He knows Peter Parker's secret. He has no master plan-all he wants is vengeance. Which members of Spider-Man's rogues gallery will heed Ock's call to arms? Special appearances by the Lizard, the Spider-Slayer, Morbius the Living Vampire, and some surprising Spidey Foes!
Avengers #1 vol 6
(W)Jonathan Hickman (A) Jerome Opena (CA) Dustin Weaver
The greatest heroes in comics together on one unbeatable team! Now shipping twice a month, the Avengers "go large," expanding their roster and their sphere of influence to a global and even interplanetary level. When Captain America puts out his call - who will answer? Big threats, big ideas, big idealism - these are the Avengers NOW!
Hawkeye #5 vol 4
Written by Matt Fraction, Art by Javier Pulido, Cover by David Aja
THE TAPE CONCLUDES! Someone has a deadly secret will change the course of Hawkeye's relationship with the Avengers.
X-Factor #248
Written by Peter David, Art by Paul Davidson, Cover by David Yardin
A familiar face hovers between life and death. The only one who can save them is Monet... but it will require reliving the most horrific experience of her life.
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DC COMICS
Earth 2 #7
(W) James Robinson (A) Nicola Scott, Trevor Scott (CA) Ivan Reis, Joe Prado
• Who is Hawkgirl? The secret is revealed! • Mr. Terrific makes his first appearance on Earth 2 since he left our world! • Don't miss the aftermath of 'THE GRUNDY APOCALYPSE!'
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INDEPENDENT
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Willow Wonderland #2
(W) Jeff Parker (A) Brian Ching, Jason Gorder (CA) Megan Lara
In a strange new dimension, many unexpected encounters guide Willow on the quest to return magic to her world. While she's increasingly better at keeping her darkest self at bay, her mystery companion-Marrak-encourages darkness, making Willow wary of his intentions while dependent on his knowledge of this magically abundant realm. Just how far down the path of volatile magic will she go to get what she wants? And whom might she find there?
While there are great ways to go digital, nothing beats the experience of going to your shop and talking with the counter guys and gals! My shop Chicago Comics serves Lakeview, Wrigleyville, and Lincoln Park. Check out the local shops in your neighborhood:
The Loop - Graham Crackers; Hyde Park - First Aid; Bucktown - Challengers; Edgewater - Third Coast; Rogers Park - Evil Squirrel; Lincoln Square - Dark Tower
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