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BLOOD & THUNDER #12 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama & Desmiox are making their final stand against the IPPF. As the Police think they have the upper hand, they don’t realize that the battlefield may be more even than they thought. Which side will come out victorious in this fight?
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero – Sssilent Missions: Crimson Guard #1 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In 1983, Marvel Comics released G.I. Joe #21 by Larry Hama. The issue was entitled “Silent Interlude”. It is legendary not because its’ the first appearance of Storm Shadow.The Snake-Eyes driven story stood out for another reason.
The story had no dialogue.
CAPES #5 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Chronodile is wreaking havoc on the city and looking for worthy challengers. As our Heroes from Capes show up to save the day, will they be a match for Chronodile? Or will they need a hero that they have yet to see?
VOID RIVALS #28 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson War rages on and the Judges aren’t quite ready to give up on the fight yet. Even after taking a massive amount of damage and losses the Quintesson’s have more tricks up their sleeves. Which side will blink first and who will get the upper hand as the war wages on?
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #2 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Christine Daae now has her dream job and is the star of the show. But at what cost is this fame and celebrity? What has she given up to be here? And most importantly, to whom does she owe the credit for success?
GHOST PEPPER #9 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Ash has made his final approach towards his showdown with Bataar. As the showdown becomes more inevitable the fate of this world and who leads it is in jeopardy. Will Ash get his revenge or does Bataar have some more tricks up his sleeve?
INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE: BATTLE BEAST #7 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As Battle Beast and Salaka lick their wounds and recuperate from where we say them last. The realization that they aren’t the only ones regenerating, as Juggernaut is also building up her strength and preparing for another battle. Which side will be ready first and get the advantage?
G.I. JOE #20 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
Duke is NOT happy.
The Dreadnok War ended with some help from a surprise “ally”. Hound of the Autobots has been working with Clutch for quite some time. Their partnership became public to save the team. This didn’t sit well with the G.I Joe leader.
TRANSFORMERS #30 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
In the midst of the war with the Decepticons, Elita-1 challenges the authority of Optimus Prime. The Autobots are reeling from their latest battle and now the infighting has come to a boil. Who will be the leader of the Autobots when all is said and done?
BLOOD & THUNDER #11 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
Akeldama is still trying to grasp all that she has learned about her past and origins. Desmiox reveals more to her and tells her that all he wants is to get away from the Earther’s and she should too. With the battle that is raging inside of her, will Akeldama choose her heritage or her upbringing?
CAPES #4 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
After Big Brain revealed himself as the new arch nemesis of the Capes Team, the team is in a state of disarray and confusion. However, they need to get together quickly because a major foe from the past is about to reemerge.
UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA #1 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
Christine Daae has a secret admirer who will do anything to make her Opera dreams a reality. As the ghost makes his move Inspector Dubert must get to the bottom of what’s going on before more end up dead. Will the Phantom strike again before the good Inspector can find him?
VOID RIVALS #27 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson War continues and heats up even more. The Quintesson’s have had early success in their battles with the Aggorians and Zertonians, but that success may be starting to wane. When the pressure is put on the Quintesson’s, how will they respond?
G.I. JOE #19 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
The Dreadnok War left its’ mark in the Energon Universe. It also revealed a secret to Duke that he’s not ready for.
Hound, an Autobot Transformer, has been working with Clutch for months. During the War, Hound revealed himself to save the Joes from attack. It is well known Duke doesn’t like Transformers. One in particular killed his friend. Having one hiding underneath his watch isn’t making things better.
GHOST PEPPER #8 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
As Bataar prepares for the inevitable arrival of Ash, one of his mercenaries Vex has found and confronted Ash. However, is she really working for Bataar or her own interests?
TRANSFORMERS #29 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Autobots and Decepticons have gone to full out war! After the atrocity that was committed on Trailbreaker by Megatron, Optimus Prime can’t let that slide. Now the two sides are in an all-out battle, and which side will come out on top?
BLOOD & THUNDER #10 (skybound entertainment/image comics)
After the Prisoner helped out Akeldama and the natives in their battle with Mallory’s men, he’s earned a certain amount of trust with Akeldama. Now, that he has invited her to follow him to a new planet, what will be revealed to us next?
VOID RIVALS #26 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Quintesson’s have arrived and finally let their intentions be known. Now it is up to the people and warriors of Zertonia and Agorria to make their decision. Will they bend the knee to their new Quintesson overlords? Or will they choose war and fight for their continued freedom?
G.I. JOE #18 (IMAGE COMICS/SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT)
In the aftermath of the Dreadnok War, the focus switches to another area of G.I. Joe.
General Hawk has been making covert moves unknown to most. He has been recruiting members for a team working in shadows. NIGHT FORCE has a loaded line-up currently. They have another name on the list to join. So does COBRA. To draw this much attention, you know they have to be a game-changer.
CAPES #3 (SKYBOUND ENTERTAINMENT/IMAGE COMICS)
The Capes team licks their wounds and enjoys some down time after their big fight in last issue. Unfortunately for them this is just the calm before the storm as a new threat is about to reveal itself. The threat will catch everyone off guard and will leave death and destruction in its wake, which will undoubtedly shape this series going forward.