We expect this story to be equally gorgeous, but perhaps a bit darker and more violent.

Last time Albuquerque played in Mark Millar's sandbox, the result was the visually stunning, sentimental superhero book Huck. Issue #9 begins a new story written and drawn by Rafael Albuquerque. In short, there should be something for everyone in this anthology issue.ģ1 Images Hit-Girl #9 - $3.99 Writer/Artist Rafael Albuquerque (Image Comics) The neat thing about Hit-Girl's current solo series is that each new arc offers the chance for a different creative team to try their hand at this pint-sized vigilante.

The biggest draw, however, may be James Stokoe, an artist who was practically born to draw Venom. Regular writer Donny Cates will be penning one of these tales, naturally, but you can also look forward to new material from veteran Marvel creators like David Michelinie and Ron Lim. The series will be getting its first annual issue this week, with a variety of Marvel creators tackling short stories about the lethal protector. Venom Annual #1 - $4.99 Various Writers & Artists | Cover Artist Paolo Siqueira (Marvel Comics) We'll take as much Venom as we can get these days, and Marvel sure has plenty to offer. What's more, we suspect this showdown will have lasting ramifications as the series builds toward next year's 'War of the Realms' crossover. It's a real clash of superhuman titans, and one we can't wait to see unfold on the page. This issue teams Thor with a Phoenix-powered Wolverine to take on a resurgent Doctor Doom. Old King Thor has been trying his best to repopulate a dead Marvel Universe, but new enemies always seem to crawl out of the woodwork. Thor #6 - $3.99 Writer Jason Aaron | Artist Christian Ward | Cover Artist Esad Ribic (Marvel Comics) From the beginning of Jason Aaron's Thor run, one of our favorite elements of this saga is the recurring glimpses into the far future of the Marvel Universe. Who's strong enough to imprison one of the most powerful beings in existence? What will Lucifer find at the end of his journey? There are plenty of burning questions as the new series gets underway. The big wrinkle this time is that Lucifer is hunting for the mother of his abandoned child and is now being held captive by forces unknown. And while it hasn't been all that long since the Morningstar had a comic of his own, we're still excited for his return to the spotlight. 23 Images Lucifer #1 - $3.99 Writer Dan Waters | Artists Max Fiumara & Sebastian Fiumara | Cover Artist Goni Montes (DC Comics) Lucifer is the latest ongoing series to join the Sandman Universe imprint.

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