Preview Monday: AQUAMAN #20 and THE UNWRITTEN #49

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at AQUAMAN #20 and THE UNWRITTEN #49.

In the aftermath of the conflict between Atlantis and the United States, the Others find themselves in the Arizona desert in an effort to recover a powerful piece Atlantean weaponry. Will they find it before it falls into the wrong hands? And while in their last adventure, the Others lost two members, they gain a new one in issue #20. But what role does this mysterious new character, Sky, have to play and can this woman who walks between the realms of the living and the dead be trusted? Find out when AQUAMAN #20, written by John Ostrander and illustrated by Manuel Garcia, Sandra Hope, Rob Hunter, Ray McCarthy, Wayne Faucher, and Pete Pantazis, surfaces in stores this Wednesday,

Meanwhile, when you find yourself in Hades, the only way out is up! In the third and final chapter of the “Orpheus in the Underworld” arc, Tom must lead Lizzie, Cosi, Leon and his father out of the realm of the dead using one of man’s most tragic tales as his guide. Can Tom deliver a happy ending or is history doomed to repeat itself? Pick up this incredible issue to find out and to get ready for the long-awaited UNWRITTEN FABLES event! Written by Mike Carey with art by Peter Gross and Chris Chuckry, THE UNWRITTEN #49 hits stores this Wednesday.

Preview Monday: TEEN TITANS #19 and THE UNWRITTEN #48

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at TEEN TITANS #19 and THE UNWRITTEN #48.

In TEEN TITANS #19, Red Robin finds his motives being questioned by his team after they felt betrayed by his leadership. And after the danger Tim Drake put them in, will his team able to stay by his side? Meanwhile, Trigon is on the loose in New York City and the Teen Titans will need to turn to Cassie to strategize against him. But what does Trigon want with the Titans? And what do Raven and Beast Boy have to do with all of this? Find out in TEEN TITANS #19, in stores this Wednesday from the creative team of Scott Lobdell, Tony Bedard, Eddy Barrows, and Eber Ferreira.

Meanwhile, in THE UNWRITTEN #48, “Orpheus in the Underworld” continues as Tom’s quest for Lizzie hits a major roadblock: he’s forgotten who either of them are! After being captured, Tom escapes, but only to find himself right back in the hands of Pauly Bruckner! Will his memories come back in time to save him and reunite him with Lizzy and his father? And what secrets about Pauly’s transformation will be revealed? THE UNWRITTEN #48 comes to you from Mike Carey and Peter Gross, and arrives in stores on Wednesday.

Preview Monday: SUPERMAN #18 and THE UNWRITTEN #47

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at SUPERMAN #18 and THE UNWRITTEN #47.

After the shocking events of “H’el on Earth,” Superman has been called in to meet with the United States Senate to explain the nature of the “Fortress of Solitude,” which is now considered a threat to international security! Will Superman allow international inspectors to enter his home? And how will this predicament affect the public’s opinion of the Man of Steel? Find out in SUPERMAN #18, flying into stores this Wednesday, written by Scott Lobdell and illustrated by Aaron Kuder, Tyler Kirkham and Robson Rocha.

Meanwhile, in THE UNWRITTEN, “Orpheus in the Underworld” has begun. In his quest to bring Lizzie back from the dead, Tom Taylor has made it to Hades—but he left his memories behind in the process! And now that the king of the Underworld has agreed to help him, can Tommy trust him? Or does the tyrant have his own sinister agenda? Written by Mike Carey and illustrated by Peter Gross, THE UNWRITTEN #47 arrives in stores this Wednesday.

Preview Monday: THE FLASH #17 and THE UNWRITTEN #46

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at THE FLASH #17 and THE UNWRITTEN #46.

After the exciting events of last issue, The Flash has transported himself and Gorilla Grodd into the Speed Force for a final showdown! This month, Barry Allen’s battle with Grodd comes to its bone-crunching conclusion in the finale of “Gorilla Warfare”. Will The Flash be able to defeat Grodd, who now shares the power of the Speed Force? And can Central City survive without the help of the Scarlet Speedster?  Find out in THE FLASH #17, which also features the introduction of one of The Flash’s greatest foes! In stores this Wednesday, THE FLASH #17 comes to you from the creative team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, in the conclusion of “The Corpse Harvest Reiteration,” Richie the Vampire continues to help Detective Didge Patterson in her investigation of a young boy with a wicked imagination. Known as the Corpse Harvest Killer, little Jason Ponticello has created horrifying stories that have real world repercussions. Madame Rausch has a surefire plan to stop the rising body count, but at what price? Find out in THE UNWRITTEN #46, in stores this Wednesday, written by Mike Carey and illustrated by Peter Gross and Dean Ormston. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Vertigo Announces THE UNWRITTEN Graphic Novel

Today, MTV Geek announced that the acclaimed ongoing series THE UNWRITTEN will now get its first original graphic novel.

 

Arriving this Fall, THE UNWRITTEN: TOMMY TAYLOR AND THE SHIP THAT SANK TWICE will be written by Mike Carey with layouts by Peter Gross and art by Kurt Huggins and Zelda Devon (you may recognize their work from previous issues of THE UNWRITTEN featuring Willowbank Wood). The, yet to be revealed, jacket will be by Society of Illustrator’s Silver Medal winner and New York Times’ editorial illustrator and ongoing series cover artist Yuko Shimizu.

 

Preview Monday: TEEN TITANS #13 and THE UNWRITTEN #42

For this week’s installment of Preview Monday, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at TEEN TITANS #13 and THE UNWRITTEN #42.

 

In TEEN TITANS #13, witness the origin of Wonder Girl! While on a dig in Cambodia, Cassandra is forced to save the life of her lover, Diesel, by convincing a spirit that has overtaken his body through an ancient mask to possess her instead. But how will Diesel react when this spirit works its powers on Cassandra instead of on him? And what will Wonder Girl find years later when she brings Superboy and Red Robin to the site where this all happened? From the creative team of Scott Lobdell, Fabian Nicieza and Ale Garza, TEEN TITANS #13 is on sale this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

Tom Taylor needs to get to the land of the dead to rescue Lizzie Hexam, but the only way he can get there is through a story – literally. Sometimes, when a story is so deeply connected to a place, one can sometimes find that place and then simply walk into the story’s world. The nearest location for Tom and company is Australia’s Hanging Rock  – a place steeped in mystery and fiction from film, literature, and local legends. But has Tom chosen the right location? Will be able to, indeed, just walk into that story? And once there, will he be able to find the story Lizzie is trapped in? In stores this week, THE UNWRITTEN #42 comes to you from Mike Carey and Peter Gross. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Preview Monday: SUPERGIRL #0 and THE UNWRITTEN #41

For this week’s installment of Preview Monday, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at SUPERGIRL #0 and THE UNWRITTEN #41.

 

Supergirl’s origin is finally revealed! There’s a rift between brothers Zor-El (father of Supergirl) and Jor-El (father of Superman) that threatens to tear the El family apart. How will this impact Supergirl’s fate? Who sent her from Krypton to Earth – and why? Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson and illustrated by Mahmud Asrar, SUPERGIRL #0 goes on sale this Wednesday. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

 

Meanwhile, Richie and a wounded Tom return to Villa Diodati and are visited by the ghosts of the writers killed by Pullman. But why do the ghosts accuse Tom of being responsible for their deaths? Meanwhile, what does Richie discover about Tom while nursing him back to health and what mysterious character comes to visit them at the Villa? THE UNWRITTEN #41 comes to you from Mike Carey and Peter Gross and hits stores this week. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

Preview Mondays: BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #12 and THE UNWRITTEN #40

For this week's installment of Preview Mondays, we're giving you exclusive first looks at BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #12 and THE UNWRITTEN #40.

 

Captured by The Scarecrow, Batman is forced to confront his fears and his dark past – namely the murder of his parents. At the same time, The Scarecrow reveals his own tortured upbringing and the events that led him to become a murderous villain obsessed with fear. From New York Times bestselling writer Gregg Hurwitz and acclaimed artist David Finch, BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #12 goes on sale this Wednesday. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

Meanwhile, “The Wound” story arc in THE UNWRITTEN comes to its exciting conclusion! As Tom Taylor addresses an audience of his fans, the extremist Church of Tommy circles in on the proceedings when Pastor Filby takes the stage with a mysterious briefcase. But what’s inside and why does it scare Tom so much? In stores this week, THE UNWRITTEN #40 comes to you from the creative team of Mike Carey and Peter Gross. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

Tuesday Tonic with editor Shelly Bond and writer Mike Carey

Today’s Tuesday Tonic is all about The Unwritten’s magnificent Mike Carey:

What was your favorite book as a kid?
The Faraway Tree, by Enid Blyton, and its several sequels.  First fantasy I ever read, and the start of a lifelong addiction.  The start of my career, too, I guess.

If you could meet a famous dead person who would it be?  What would you ask him/her?
Hmm.  Maybe Shakespeare.  It would be cool to find out who he really was. And I'd ask him "why the second-best bed?"

Name 3 reasons why people need to meet your protagonist Tom Taylor:
Because he's two protagonists for the price of one - a real one and a fictional one.  Because he's about to do an Orpheus and go down into the land of the dead to rescue his girlfriend.  And because he's finally going to come face-to-face with - how can I put this? - the nastiest rabbit in the whole of creation.

You're nominated for an Eisner Award for Best Writer this year.  Any second-date jitters considering your first Eisner nod was for the much-missed LUCIFER series?
Nope.  I'm just hoping Yuko wins for best covers.  If she doesn't, there's no justice in this world.

What book are you reading now and do you read on paper or plastic?
Stop the Train - on paper.  I tried the Kindle, but I need my books to have a smell and a texture as well as words.  I know, I know, it's a generational thing.

THE UNWRITTEN #38 is in stores on June 20.

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