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Press Release The mid-1980s was a dark time for comic books, with superheroes exploring the obsessive side of heroism and a more sadistic side of villainy. But it was that era that gave us what are now considered the classics of the comics world. One such classic? The Death of Jean DeWolff, written by Peter David. Jean was a detective in the NYPD and an admirer and comrade-in-arms of Spider-Man, and her brutal murder in 1986’s Spectacular Spider-Man #107 sent Spidey down a dark path. His investigation of the crime spiraled out of control, and more people would die before…

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With Schism coming to an abrupt end, X-Men: Regenesis #1 fills in the blanks, covers the fallout, and builds a bridge to the upcoming new X-Books. Also within: X-Cavemen!

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Or – “Because Last Week’s Review Made Me Remember It Fondly…” For all my love of unofficial crossover madness (like Nick Fury/John Steed), occasionally we see two companies working together in an official capacity to tell a story featuring two beloved icons.  Usually, this results in a watered-down tale that doesn’t do justice to EITHER property… And then, there’s Batman/Captain America.

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Or – “John Steed Vs. James Bond… Who’d Win? GO!!.” The post-war adventures of Nick Fury and his “Avengers Initiative” continue, but can even Howard Chaykin’s work override the presence of Wolverine’s big brother/daddy/what-have-you?

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Or – “ROUND SEVEN:  FIGHT!” Last issue left off with Thor, Captain America and Iron Man preparing for war, each in their own way, arming themselves with guns, the Odinsword and a bucket of liquid uru, respectively.  Will all our heroes make it out of this one?

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Press Release It will be a happy holiday season for fans of John Romita and his classic work on Marvel’s The Amazing Spider-Man with IDW Publishing’s JOHN ROMITA’S THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: ARTIST’S EDITION. This must-have collector’s hardcover is the fourth in IDW’s Artist’s Edition series and will offer one hundred and forty-four pages of original Romita Spider-Man art.

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