Previews comic books issue 201202

ON OUR FRONT COVER: Reinvented as part of DC Comics' New 52 publishing initiative, WONDER WOMAN comes out guns blazing literally with PREVIEWS' front cover, dedicated to the eighth issue of the Amazonian Princess's ongoing comic book series. This series was quickly applauded, as writer Brian Azzarello and artist Cliff Chiang managed to not only show the titular heroine's internal and external strengths, but provide a fresh take on the Greek gods. In the newest installment, Wonder Woman, armed with the pistols of Eros and donning the armor of Hephaestus, will enter Hell to take on Hades and save an innocent soul. ON OUR FLIPSIDE COVER: February's back cover spotlights Marvel Comics' new series, AVX: VS., a new series tying in to the much-anticipated Avengers vs. X-Men (AvX) comic book event. Who would win a fight... can often be the start of many great comics debates. With Vs., writers Jason Aaron & Kathryn Immonen and artists Adam Kubert & Stuart Immonen attempt to put some of those debates to rest, as each issue of the tie-in is dedicated to expanding on battles shown in the main AvX title. To spark the fireworks, it's Iron Man vs. Magneto and The Thing vs. Namor the Submariner in the first action-packed issue. I Love Comics: In honor of February's Valentine's Day, PREVIEWS salutes - sans chocolates and flowers - some of the comics that have earned a soft spot in the hearts of many readers with "I Love Comics." Look for the I Love Comics logo throughout the catalog to find comics you might fall in love with, too. Plus, make sure you're signed up for our PREVIEWS e-newsletter for your chance to win 1 of 3 of our "love couple": Herman and Lily Munster Action Figures from Diamond Select Toys! PREVIEWS Exclusive Apparel: February's line-up of PREVIEWS Exclusive apparel available only in comic book specialty shops features a variety of comic- and movie-based T-shirt designs, including The Punisher: "Double Fisted," DC Heroes: "Super Powers," Spider-Man: "Double Vision," Deadpool: "Pool Shot," and Plastic Man: "All Tied Up." You won't find these anywhere else other than a comic book or hobby shop in your area. Indie Edge: This latest creator feature is dedicated to comics creator and cartoonist Derf Backderf, known by many for The City comic strip, which has appeared in over 100 weekly papers, as well as his graphic novels Trashed and Punk Rock & Trailer Parks. Learn more about Backderf and the titles currently on his reading list that he'd recommend. Plus, an interview with The Shadow writer Garth Ennis. Since 1988, PREVIEWS has been your ultimate source for all of the comics and merchandise to be available from your local comic book shop... revealed up to two months in advance! Hundreds of comics and graphic novels from the best comic publishers; the coolest pop-culture merchandise on Earth; plus PREVIEWS exclusive items available nowhere else! Now more than ever, PREVIEWS is there to show the tales, toys and treasures in your future! This February issue features items scheduled to ship in April 2012 and beyond. Cover price $4.50.