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Table of Contents FEATURE The New 52 Zero Month PAGE 1 SEPTEMBER PULL LIST DC Comics Solicitations PAGE 1-2 Marvel Comics Solicitations PAGE 2-3 COMIC CRITIQUES

Batman: Earth One HC PAGE 3 Wolverine #310 PAGE 4 Space: Punisher #1 PAGE 4 Walking Dead #100 PAGE 5 Bloodshot #1 PAGE 5 FILM REVIEWS The Amazing Spider-Man PAGE 6 The Dark Knight Rises PAGE 6 TELEVISION SPOTLIGHT Burn Notice PAGE 7 Suits PAGE 7 © 1999-2012 Devil Comics Entertainment. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved. Devil Comics Entertainment started in 1999 and has expanded into a worldwide store that serves comic fans and collectors. We provide an inventory of comics, trade paperbacks, toys, and statues through discount pricing and quality service.

FeatureFeatureFeatureFeature:::: the new 52 zero monththe new 52 zero monththe new 52 zero monththe new 52 zero month The one-year anniversary after their New 52 launch, DC Entertainment announced Zero Month in early June. Each issue is a stand-alone story telling the history of the character before the relaunch as well as serving as a platform for future storylines such as the Green Lantern: Rise of the Third Army crossover. Four new series will debut as zero issues which will continue as first issues in October. These four series include Talon, The Phantom Stranger, Team 7, and Sword of Sorcery.

The Zero Month also serves as a place for creative changes within some of the titles. The former writing and artist team of Red Hood and the Outlaws’ Scott Lobdell and Kenneth Rocafort take on the Superman. One of the issues of the New 52 is the current lack of depth and history unlike Marvel Comics which is launching Marvel NOW!

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dc comics solicitationsdc comics solicitationsdc comics solicitationsdc comics solicitations The one-year anniversary after their New 52 launch, DC Entertainment announced “Zero Month” in early June. Each issue is a stand-alone story telling the history of the character before the relaunch as well as serving as a platform for future storylines such as the Green Lantern: The Third Army crossover. Four new series will debut as zero issues which will continue as first issues in October. These four series include Talon, The Phantom Stranger, Team 7, and Sword of Sorcery.

The Zero Month also serves as a place for creative changes within some of the titles. The former writing and artist team of Red Hood and the Outlaws’ Scott Lobdell and Kenneth Rocafort take on the Superman. Writer Geoff Johns bring Shazam to the Justice League for the second year of stories beginning with Justice League #0 where Billy Baston gets his powers. Johns confirmed there is only one Darkseid which is the same one in the first Justice League arc as well as Earth 2. Following May’s Night of the Owls non-crossover, Gail Simone and Scott Snyder team up again for Death of the Family where the Joker goes after Barbara Gordon once again after the Killing Joke.

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marvel comics solicitationsmarvel comics solicitationsmarvel comics solicitationsmarvel comics solicitations The Avengers vs. X-Men and their related tie-ins, Avengers Assemble, and Spider-Men come to an end paving a way to a new status quo for the Marvel Universe. Marvel is building the foundation for the next decade of stories after the current one began with Avengers Disassembled (2004) and ended with Avengers vs. X-Men (2012). The Ultimate Universe transitions from their Divided We Fall story arc to United We Stand. The Scarlet Witch and Hope face off and the extra-sized final issue of Avengers vs. X-Men results in the death of a major character. After appearing at the end of the Avengers, Thanos is reintroduced to the Marvel Universe with two collected editions Thanos: Final Threat and Thanos Quest where the latter serves as a prelude to the Infinity Gauntlet. The summer event of the Marvel and Ultimate Universe crossing over concludes in Spider-Men #5. The final issue of The Punisher leads into October’s Punisher: War Zone. Jeph Loeb and Simone Bianchi conclude their Sabretooth Reborn epic in Wolverine #313. Mark Millar begins his second arc Nemesis 2 #1 from the perspective of another Nemesis. Marvel collects key issues from the past two decades including Avengers #500 (Avengers Disassembled), Amazing Spider-Man #546 (Brand New Day), Uncanny X-Force #1, Captain America #444 (1st Mark Waid Captain America) as well as other in Marvel Firsts: ReEvolution TPB.

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COMIC CRITIQUES COMIC CRITIQUES COMIC CRITIQUES COMIC CRITIQUES

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Batman: Earth One hardcover is released the same month as Christopher Nolan’s final installment of his Batman epic The Dark Knight Rises. The success of J. Michael Straczynski’s Superman: Earth One raised the expectations for writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank’s Batman: Earth One graphic novel.

The first 10 pages have only a few words of dialogue which were used to showcase Gary Frank’s art as well as Geoff Johns’ storytelling and pacing. Mayor candidate Thomas Wayne meets with Alfred Pennyworth who once saved Thomas’ life. Alfred is hired for security after the upcoming election. But now the Thomas wants him family and his son Bruce to enjoy a normal life and goes to the movies. Shortly afterwards Bruce witnesses the murder of his parents. After 20 years Bruce is seeking closure for the death of his parents by going after the people responsible.

The city of Gotham is unforgiving. They have killed the Waynes, Gordon’s wife, and now have kidnapped his daughter Barbara. The kidnapper is the Birthday Boy who resides in the Arkham home where Martha Arkham lived. The basement of Arkham is home to deceased teenage girls killed by the Birthday Boy who is hired by the Mayor. Batman goes after Mayor Cobble Pot who defeats him and unmasks him. Alfred arrives and ends his life. Alfred and Bruce build up the legend of the Batman as a new villain asks the question ‘Who is Batman?’ foreshadowing the coming of the Riddler in Batman: Earth One Volume 2. Geoff Johns attempts to cram so much mythology within the 130 pages of the book without having to explain to the reader how or why. What is the connection between the Arkham house and the Birthday Boy? Majority of the characters within the Batman mythos are emotionally weak except for Alfred who appears as the mentor for Bruce. Johns takes for granted the upcoming The Dark Knight Rises film will raise interest in his book. Besides Green Lantern and the Flash, Johns has a hard time establishing other DC characters in his other titles including his previous work on Superman, Aquaman, and recently Batman: Earth One. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – 3 OUT OF 5

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Wolverine #310Wolverine #310Wolverine #310Wolverine #310

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Jeph Loeb and Simone Bianchi reunite for the sequel to Wolverine: Evolution which resulted with Sabretooth beheaded by Wolverine called Wolverine: Sabretooth Reborn. The resurrection of Sabretooth is finally revealed as Romulus is released. Following Jeph Loeb, both Daniel Way and Jason Aaron took over the adventures of Wolverine. Now Jeph Loeb is back building on what has already been built on those two writers. After tracking down Romulus, Wolverine heads towards the Weapon X Facility still active with a clone batch Sabretooths. RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

The Punisher is presented into another alternative Marvel Universe in the four-issue Space: Punisher which reimagines the Marvel Universe as a galactic crime saga. Marvel went through a period of too many limited series that were set in continuity however the alternative universe series Marvel Universe vs. Wolverine was nominated for the prestigious Bram Stoker Award. Marvel wanted to produce high quality content that are special and not connected with current continuity. Artist Mark Texeria brings an alternative Marvel Universe to life with Space: Punisher. The Punisher plays a rogue Space Ghost and Buck Rogers character with the help of his sidekick Microchip. He faces a symbiotic-infected Brood, the Rhino, Barracuda, and the Starjammer Corsair. The Punisher walks into a bar with Thanos, Annihilus, and Jango Fett searching for information about the Six-Fingered Hand consisting of the Sym-Brood Ant Queen, Dr. Octopus, the Green Goblin, Magneto, the Red Skull, and Ultron. The issue ends with the Punisher facing Sabretooth, Deadpool, and the Leader. These limited series gives Marvel to explore another take on their heroes without devoting too much resources or promotions for an ongoing series. The series is more art than story however the curiosity to see Marvel characters in a different setting and universe gives the series unlimited potential compared to the regular Marvel Universe. RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

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The walking dead #100 The walking dead #100 The walking dead #100 The walking dead #100

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The hundredth issue of the Walking Dead hits after nine years and two season of the hit series on AMC. The issue changes the status quo for the foreseeable future as survivors do not only have to worry about the walkers around them however also the people living in the communities around them as well. A core member of the group meets his end after nearly 100 issues. Robert Kirkman teased the introduction of Lucille and the leader Negan finally makes his appearance making the Governor look like Mickey Mouse. A violently graphic and intense issue which sets the stage for what’s coming up. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

As part of the Summer of Valiant, Bloodshot returns with a bloody first issue after his debut in November 1992 on the same day as the Death of Superman. The next Valiant issue to debut is Archer & Armstrong in August followed by Armstrong’s brother the Eternal Warrior in Winter and Rai in the Spring of 2013. The Bloodshot character is a weapon used in the military agent for special missions. However as the series unfolds Bloodshot will become an intricate character in the Valiant Universe. RECOMMENDED – 4 OUT OF 5

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FILM REVIEWSFILM REVIEWSFILM REVIEWSFILM REVIEWS

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The Amazing Spider-Man begins with Richard and Mary Parker leaving their son Peter with his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Richard is a scientist who covers his tracks and erases his black board before he and his wife die in a car crash. The movie is fast-paced, action-packed driven storyline. The first hour sets up Peter Parker and the cast. The second half of the movie begins the transformation of Dr. Connors into the Lizard and his relationship with Gwen Stacy. After watching the action-packed Avengers film in May, The Amazing Spider-Man is an emotional, heart-felt film bringing the character back to its Marvel roots however lacks the suspense needed to surpass the first Spider-Man trilogy which was release only 10 years ago. NEEDS IMPROVEMENT – 3 OUT OF 5

In 2008’s The Dark Knight, Alfred tells Bruce to ‘Know your limits’ as Bruce answers back ‘Batman has no limits.” The final installment of Christopher Nolan’s epic comes to a close with The Dark Knight Rises as Batman goes up against the terrorist Bane. The Batman has vanished for eight years following the fatal fall of Harvey Dent. Now has Gotham finally finds its sense of peace, the Catwoman and the mysterious Bane drive the Bane out from his exile. Bruce Wayne is at an emotionally weakened state following the death of Rachel Dawes and unfortunate fall of Harvey Dent. His isolation is realized after meeting Selina Kyle who uplifts his spirits. Commissioner Gordon has a protégé in the form of police officer John Blake. Both Bruce and Gordon have younger mirrors of themselves to draw strength from to push further against the menace that strikes Gotham. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 5 OUT OF 5

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Debuting on June 28, 2007 on the USA Network, Burn Notice tells the tale of former operative Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan) who teams up with his beautiful bomber with a temper Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar) and hard drinking Ex-Navy SEAL buddy Sam (Bruce Campbell) to find out the answers he needs to get back into the good graces of the intelligence community. Westen works as an unlicensed private fixer to help fund his investigation of why he was burned and by whom. Season 6 picks up where Fiona is in prison and Michael is making a deal with the CIA to let her go while taking care of Hanson. Hanson was revealed to have a special interest in Michael since he was a child while counseling his father. Burn Notice shows how important family and friends are when you really want to be left alone. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 5 OUT OF 5

Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) takes walks into one of Manhattan’s top corporate law firms and impresses their top lawyer Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). Only one problem: Mike does not have a law degree. Series premiere on the USA Network on June 23, 2011.

Season 2 picks up where Mike’s former best friend tells the managing partner in the firm that he is a fraud. Unlike other lawyer shows which are procedural, Suits explores the humanity of the characters through their everyday obstacles they face in and out of the office.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – 5 OUT OF 5

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