Noble Causes comic books issue 1

Written by JAY FAERBER Art by FRAN BUENO Cover A by FRAN BUENO Cover B by TODD NAUCK FC 32 pgs. $3.50 Monthly ongoing series On sale JULY, 2004 CONCEPT: Everyday girl Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: A brutal crime rocks the Noble family, and their old friend Krennick is the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Rusty's new girlfriend, Cosmic Rae, recruits him for a secret government mission, and Doc receives news that a man obsessed with Gaia is about to be released from prison. Cover price $3.50.

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Written by JAY FAERBER Art by FRAN BUENO Cover A by FRAN BUENO Cover B by TODD NAUCK FC 32 pgs. $3.50 Monthly ongoing series On sale JULY, 2004 CONCEPT: Everyday girl Liz Donnelly is a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person who married into a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. THIS ISSUE: A brutal crime rocks the Noble family, and their old friend Krennick is the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Rusty's new girlfriend, Cosmic Rae, recruits him for a secret government mission, and Doc receives news that a man obsessed with Gaia is about to be released from prison. Cover price $3.50.

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(w) Jay Faerber (p) Patrick Gleason & Amanda Conner (i) John Wycough & Jimmy Palmiotti Two stories in every issue! When she marries into the illustrious Noble family, average girl Liz Donnelly gets to see a side of the world's greatest super-heroes that few others know exists. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Liz's marriage to the super-fast Race Noble is the impetus for change in the lives of a number of Nobles, as Icarus displays a jealously no robot should possess; the teen hearthrob Zephyr receives news that will change her life forever; and Liz gets a glimpse as to just how far her new sister-in-law, the devious Celeste, will go to protect her favored status within the family. BONUS 8-PAGE BACK-UP STORY, with art by Amanda Conner (Gate Crasher) & Jimmy Palmiotti. (Punisher). The year is 1977, and Gaia's plan to keep secret her pregnancy with Race goes awry when she goes into premature labor, which shatters the illusion spell she'd been wearing for months. Making matters worse, the person she most hoped to hide her news from is the only person on-hand to assist ? her estranged husband, Doc! FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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"1A" Issue number; Michael Avon Oeming cover. (W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jonboy Meyers (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming; Cover B by Cory Walker FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue monthly finite series The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: In an attempt to get on with her life following the death of her husband, Liz Donnelly-Noble gives her first solo interview on live television ? something the Noble family isn't sure she's ready for. Meanwhile, Gaia tries to keep Zephyr's pregnancy a secret, and Rusty makes a bold decision about his future. Newcomer Jonboy Meyers pencils the back-up story, which traces the beginnings of Celeste's affair with Frost. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jonboy Meyers (I) John Wycough & Damon Hacker Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming; Cover B by Cory Walker FC 32pp $2.95 Four issue monthly finite series The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: In an attempt to get on with her life following the death of her husband, Liz Donnelly-Noble gives her first solo interview on live television ? something the Noble family isn't sure she's ready for. Meanwhile, Gaia tries to keep Zephyr's pregnancy a secret, and Rusty makes a bold decision about his future. Newcomer Jonboy Meyers pencils the back-up story, which traces the beginnings of Celeste's affair with Frost. Cover price $2.95.

A great title that gets wonderful buzz. This one-shot was created to be a great jumping on point and the line-up of creators is very good. Check it out! -- Aaron Settle. (W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning, Jay Faerber, Phil Hester, Geoff Johns, John Layman, Gail Simone, Eric Stephenson, J. Torres, and Brian K. Vaughan (A) Mitchell Breitweiser, Mike Hawthorne, Tim Levins, Brent McKee, Sean Murphy, Todd Nauck, Andres Ponce, Pat Quinn, and Anthony Williams (Cover) Ian Richardson FC 80pp $6.95 One-shot In stores the week of May 28th This issue: * Some of the most respected names in comics team up with tomorrow's rising stars to craft short stories featuring the cast of the critically acclaimed Noble Causes! * Find out what drove Gaia to leave the magical realm she called home in order to become a super-hero on Earth. By Jay Faerber and Mike (Three Days in Europe) Hawthorne * Rusty has just been re-born in his robotic body-and the press is tearing him apart. What can Rusty do to a reporter who is slandering his new lifestyle and pouring salt on his wounds? Make some wounds of his own! By Geoff (Avengers, JSA) Johns and Brent McKee * Seeking some time away from her famous family, Zephyr discovers that sometimes the most perfect person you can talk to is someone willing to pretend you're not really you. By Eric Stephenson and Todd (Young Justice) Nauck * Get a sneak peak at Image's new super-hero/medical series, STAT, and learn its surprise connection to the Noble family. By Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (Legion) and Anthony Williams * Zephyr thinks it's time for Liz to get on with her life and start dating again, and has even gone to the trouble of fixing her up with an eligible bachelor. But what if Liz isn't ready to start dating again? Or, even more scary, what if she is...? By Brian K. (Y - The Last Man) Vaughan and Mitchell Breitweiser * Gaia is forced to admit an awful truth to her children when Frost first shows his face during a family dinner. By J. (Sidekicks) Torres and Tim (Batman: Gotham Adventures) Levins * Doc reflects on happier times, when he taught a very impetuous teenaged Race an important lesson about crime-fighting ... and life. By Phil (Firebreather, Green Arrow) Hester and Sean Murphy * Race and Krennick's first meeting is chronicled, as Doc Noble launches an assault on Draconis' underworld. There, the two young sons are introduced to their destinies... and a legacy of hate. By John Layman and Pat Quinn * The life of a tabloid photographer is hard enough, but what's it like when the subjects have super-powers? Ripped from today's trashiest headlines! -- By Gail (Agent X) Simone and Andres Ponce Cover price $6.95.

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Volume 1 - 1st printing. "In Sickness and in Health!" Collects Noble Causes First Impressions (2001) #1 and Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) #1-4.

Written by Jay Faerber. Art by Billy Dallas Patton, Patrick Gleason, Amanda Conner, Jeff Johnson, and Sean Claureti.

When she marries into the illustrious Noble family, average girl Liz Donnelly gets to see a side of the world's greatest super-heroes that few others know exists. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires.

Liz's marriage to the super-fast Race Noble is the impetus for change in the lives of a number of Nobles, as Icarus displays a jealously no robot should possess; the teen hearthrob Zephyr receives news that will change her life forever; and Liz gets a glimpse as to just how far her new sister-in-law, the devious Celeste, will go to protect her favored status within the family.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. "In Sickness and in Health!" Collects Noble Causes First Impressions (2001) #1 and Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) #1-4.

Written by Jay Faerber. Art by Billy Dallas Patton, Patrick Gleason, Amanda Conner, Jeff Johnson, and Sean Claureti.

When she marries into the illustrious Noble family, average girl Liz Donnelly gets to see a side of the world's greatest super-heroes that few others know exists. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires.

Liz's marriage to the super-fast Race Noble is the impetus for change in the lives of a number of Nobles, as Icarus displays a jealously no robot should possess; the teen hearthrob Zephyr receives news that will change her life forever; and Liz gets a glimpse as to just how far her new sister-in-law, the devious Celeste, will go to protect her favored status within the family.

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Andie Tong (I) Ian Richardson & Le Beau Underwood (Cover) Ian Richardson & Ken Wolak FC32pp$2.95Four-issue monthly finite series In stores the week of July 30th THE CONCEPT: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land -- an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super- heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. THIS ISSUE: Liz enjoys some quiet time catching up with an old friend. But back at Noble Manor, the melodrama continues, as Celeste uses the media to her advantage as she divorces Rusty; Krennick feels pressure to take over Draconis' kingdom; and Frost confronts his father. Newcomer Andie Tong pencils the back-up story, which highlights a happier time for Rusty and Celeste. Cover price $2.95.

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(W) Jay Faerber (P) Billy Dallas Patton & Patrick Gleason (I) Damon Hacker & John Wycough You've asked us and asked us, "When is Image going to do super-hero books again?" Well, be careful what you wish for. This September, Image Comics proudly presents NOBLE CAUSES. We invite you to see a new side to the world's most famous super-heroes, a side that they don't want you to see. The Nobles are just like your family, that is if you family were rich, beautiful, and super-powered. NOBLE CAUSES is true labor of love written by Jay Faerber, the current writer of Titans from DC Comics, and a regular contributor to the quarterly anthology series, Gen-Active. No stranger to intriguing character driven stories and interpersonal relationships, Jay's past work includes stints on Green Lantern, Superboy, Generation X, New Warriors, and the X-Men. He and an incredible band of artistic jump starts have created a world where drama and power play out together in surprising new ways. It's the Fantastic Four meets the Kennedys. It's a book so entertaining that you'll punch yourself silly for missing. NOBLE CAUSES: FIRST IMPRESSIONS is a completely self-contained introduction to this new, on-going series. NOBLE CAUSES #1 will be released later this winter after we have several more issues inventoried and ready to print. Super-heroes? Yes. Role models? No. NOBLE CAUSES: FIRST IMPRESSIONS, a big first step into an even bigger, compelling new world. A self-contained introductory one-shot to the upcoming ongoing series. Every girl thinks her boyfriend is a catch, but Georgetown bookseller Liz Donnelly's got bragging rights --she's dating Dash Noble, the famous super-hero with the quick smile and quicker legs. She and Dash have reached that special place in their relationship where he wants her to meet his family... and what a family it is! The Nobles are the planet's premiere super-heroes, worshipped and adored the world over, but there's a side to them that the public doesn't see... a side they keep hidden. Join Liz as she becomes the first person to go behind closed doors and see the Noble family as they really are. Jay Faerber (Titans, New Warriors, Generation X) unveils his first creator-owned work in this introductory one-shot, which serves as the lead-in to the NOBLE CAUSES ongoing series, debuting in December! Featuring the incredible art team of penciller Billy Dallas Patton and inker Damon Hacker. BONUS 8-PAGE FLASHBACK TALE! When Liz arranged for the author of a "tell-all" book about the Nobles to do a signing at her bookstore, she hoped it'd bring in some customers... she never expected it'd bring in Dash Noble himself! See how Liz first met Dash in this Flashback Adventure, written by series creator Faerber and drawn by the regular back-up team of penciller Patrick Gleason & inker John Wycough! Cover price $2.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Noble Causes: First Impressions (2001), Noble Causes (2002 1st Series) #1-4, Noble Causes: Family Secrets (2002) #1-4, Noble Causes: Distant Relatives (2003) #1-4, and Noble Causes (2004 2nd Series) #1-12. Written by JAY FAERBER. Art by Billy Dallas Patton, Patrick Gleason, Amanda Conner, Jamal Igle, Jeff Johnson, Sean Claureti, Ian Richardson, Jonboy Meyers, Andie Tong, and Fran Bueno. Cover by FRAN BUENO. The earliest adventures of the world-famous Noble family are collected for the first time in one volume! Normal girl Liz Donnelly marries super-hero Race Noble and gets a firsthand look at the inner workings of the celebrity super-heroes. Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition and twisted desires. Softcover, 598 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.