The Spider-Woman #1 motion comic debuts August 19, 2009, but it is the first issue of the Spider-Woman ongoing that has readers wondering what is going on with her mission with S.W.O.R.D.  Marvel sent Major Spoilers a sneak peek of the issue that arrives September 23, 2009.

If you are looking for something to do on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, head over to Austin Books and Comics in Austin, Texas and get your Boom! Studios books signed by Alan J. Porter (The World of Cars), Paul Benjamin (Monsters, Inc.) and Jack Mitchell (Poe). Where: AUSTIN BOOKS & COMICS 5002 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX, 78751 (512) 454-4197 www.austinbooks.com When: Wednesday, August 19th, from 4:30pm – 7pm. via Boom! Studios

DC has released a sneak peek of Power Girl #4, and those paying close attention will see a cameo appearance by the cast of The Big Bang Theory.  The rest of the preview is pretty funny to, and I have to hand it to Gray, Palmiotti, and Conner for cranking out an excellent series.

Press Release LOS ANGELES, CA What: Launch event to celebrate the debut of issue #1 of Days Missing, a new comic book mini-series published by Archaia and Roddenberry Productions. Days Missing is a new science-fiction mini-series about an individual known as The Steward, who can erase days from human existence as if they never happened. Copies of issue #1 will be available for purchase for just 99 cents and can be signed. Cocktails will be served. Who:   The creator of Days Missing, Trevor Roth, and Rod Roddenberry, CEO of Roddenberry Productions and son of founder Gene Roddenberry, will be on

Readers have been waiting for Batgirl #1 to hit stands so we can all find out who the next Batgirl is under the cowl.  Well you aren’t going to find out in this sneak peek that DC released, but it should give you something to look at until August 19, 2009 arrives.

Today, Marvel released a bit more information on yesterday’s FrankenCastle promotion piece, along with another image. Dark Reign The List brings the most dramatic changes ever to Punisher! Dark Wolverine faces off against Frank Castle and the Punisher’s (after)life is altered forever! Beginning with Punisher #8, don’t miss four special Rest In Pieces Variants, all clues to the startling changes ahead for the Punisher! Punisher #8 arrives August 19, 2009. via Marvel

Occasionally, the publishers will take a collection of sold out issues, and combine them into a mini-trade that fits the budget and makes it easy for readers to get their hands on a collection of books.  Such is the case with Ms. Marvel: War of the Marvels Must Have that includes Ms. Marvel #39-41. The three issue mini-trade arrives August 19, 2009.

According to Marvel, Punisher #8 features Dark Wolverine taking on Frank Castle, and the results promise to alter Frank Castle’s life forever!  That’s right FOREVER! FOREVER THEY SAY!

Marvel has announced it will be sending X-Men Legacy #226 back to press for a second printing due to the issue being sold out at Diamond – although there may still be copies available at your local comic book shop.

Top Cow has also provided Major Spoilers with the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in August 2009.

DC has announced the Absoulte edition of its V for Vendetta series is getting 100 additional pages added for no extra cost. This new material includes all of David Lloyd’s silent art pages from the original comic book series, which were not included in the collected editions and have not been seen since the series’ original publication by DC Comics in 1988-1989. In addition, an expanded version of the sketchbook section from the hardcover will be included, as well as all of the back cover art from the original issues. Absolute V for Vendetta arrives August 19, 2009.  It will