I know it might seem a bit confusing sometimes what with many comics having unusual or long names these days. Ultimate Comics New Ultimates anyone? Fortunately, this one isn’t that long or confusing. Or is it? Anyway,what am I talking about?

I’m talking about Marvel’s upcoming Ultimate Comics Ultimates #2, which we have a preview of for you today. Here’s some scoop on the book directly from our pals at Marvel.

Marvel is pleased to present your first look at Ultimate Comics Ultimates #2 from the rockstar creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribic. Ultimate Comics Reborn continues as the entire world begins to crumble around S.H.I.E.L.D., and the Ultimates are powerless against it! With their leader nowhere to be found, can Thor, Iron Man & Nick Fury pull together and stop the Tomorrow People before it’s too late?

I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say they probably will. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t want to read it and find out for sure. Fortunately, I’m going to get my chance pretty soon.

Look for Ultimate Comics Ultimates #2 to hit store shelves on September 28. Click through to check out the preview pages.

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Yesterday in our San Diego Comic-Con Preview, we took a peek at Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers. Today we take a look at the Headlocked Chronicles. From Michael Kingston, Headlocked is the first ever comic that takes a realistic look at the world of professional wrestling. Unlike the WWE’s sports entertainment branded comics that place their superstars in the role of more traditional comic book super heroes, Headlock takes a peek behind the curtain at the inner workings of the wrestling industry.

In the first Headlocked miniseries, the Tryout, which featured covers from WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “the King” Lawler, Kingston told the tale of Mike Hartmann, a college theater major who falls in love with the world of wrestling and sets out on his own journey to become a part of it. Headlocked shows that the wrestling world is far from being all glitz and glamour as Mike goes through a pain filled try out where one of the old guard tries to weed out those he doesn’t feel deserves to be a part of the business.

Headlocked is an intriguing take on an original concept revolving around a world not many people fully understand. The pages of Headlocked are greatly reminiscent of some of my own experiences in an industry that is as drama filled behind the scenes as it is on TV. It is a great representation of the world of Wrestling.

At Comic-Con, Headlocked will be releasing a special $2 preview issue, the Headlocked Chronicles, which reprints one of Headlock’s original 5 page stories as well as a brand new 8 page tale and a ton of new artwork and sketches. Headlocked can be found at booth 1901.

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With San Diego Comic Con fast approaching, some friends of the Flickcast have sent us advanced looks at their new releases which will be brought to the public for the first time at Comic Con. In this SDCC 11 preview, we are taking a peek at the first issue of Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers. Back at NYCC last year, we previewed issue 0 of the series. Now, Jeff Marsick and Kirk Manley, along with colorist Euan Mactavish, bring the first issue of a five issue miniseries to the floor at San Diego.

The first issue of Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers: Odyssey helps introduce readers to the zombie heroine Z-Girl and her three brothers in arms, the Tigers. Each of the Tigers has mastery over different elements as well as a military role on the team. Currently, Z-Girl and her squad are down a member as they attempt to stop a anthropomorphic ape Tavvus from summoning the spirit of Shiva to destroy the bane of humanity from the world. The second half of the issue revolves around the repercussions of this encounter as well as the Red Tiger’s spirit search for a new host to help round out the team.

Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers is a fun take the combined sci-fi, horror and action genres. Lots of influence can be seen from other successful works such as B.P.R.D. without feeling like a rehash. The combination of sci-fi tech and ancient mythologies leads to a creative and original first issue that leaves readers waiting to see what comes next.

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In an effort to support the small comic book press, we proudly presents a preview of the upcoming release from Studio Z entitled Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers. The series’ inagural issue #0 will debut this weekend at the New York Comic Con. Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers is a collaboration of artist Kirk Manley and writer Jeff Marsick. Take a peek below at Studio Z’s press release on the upcoming title as well as some preview pages from the issue.

In 300 BC, venerable Lao Tzu, the father of Taoism, looked upon the evil ravaging China and set about finding ancient warrior spirits who would defend humanity and prevent the future zombie apocalypse as foretold in the ancient epic of Gilgamesh. These spirits, his Tigers, would be contained in human hosts. And to lead them, a fifth tiger, the center that commands the others, he selected a special kind of immortal being, a female zombie. If a Tiger is killed, the spirit seeks out a suitable replacement and is then drawn to Z-Girl through the sacred tattoos that bond the team to her. Z-Girl uses an ancient regenerative myst to repair herself as well as keep her more base instincts and hungers in check.

Centuries after their creation, Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers continue to fulfill the prophecies of Lao Tzu, and currently operate as agents of the secretive Department of Irregular Warfare. Outfitted with the latest in high-tech weaponry and capable of engaging threats anywhere on the planet, Z-Girl and the Four Tigers are often called upon to be the last line of defense against unthinkable and unimaginable evils.

Z-Girl and the 4 Tigers #0 will be available at the New York Comic Con at Booth #344 in the small press section. Make sure to check out the preview pages below and stop by the booth and pick up a copy and see the creators this week at NYCC.

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This week Marvel has more comics for you to enjoy. What, did you think they wouldn’t? Of the ones coming out we’re most interested in are Secret Avengers #4, Deadpool #26, New Avengers #3 and Avengers Academy #3.

Like most weeks, comics are on sale Wednesday this week so head on over to your favorite comics shop early for best selection. Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one. Also, be sure to check out covers for some of these books after the break.

Comics On-Sale:

AGE OF HEROES 4
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #636 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #637 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #640 (OMT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #640 QUESADA VARIANT (OMT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #640 QUESADA SKETCH VARIANT (OMT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #640 WOMEN OF MARVEL VARIANT (OMT)
ATLAS #4
AVENGERS & THE INFINITY GAUNTLET #1
AVENGERS ACADEMY #2 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
AVENGERS ACADEMY #3
AVENGERS ACADEMY #3 MCKONE VARIANT
AVENGERS ACADEMY #3 WOMEN OF MARVEL FRAME VARIANT
DAREDEVIL #508 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (SHL)
DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER – THE JOURNEY BEGINS #4
DEADPOOL #26

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Among Marvel characters Deadpool ranks pretty high in popularity. Sure, he’s probably not as famous as Wolverine or Spider-Man, but he’s found a place on the list of many a comics fan’s favorites.

Plus, he’s already had the big screen treatment as a character in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and may soon have his own movie franchise and be represented again by star Ryan Reynolds. Until the, we will just have to content ourselves with the comic version.

A great example of that looks to be the upcoming comic Deadpool: Pulp #1. Written by Mike Benson and Adam Glass with art by Laurence Campbell, this comic features Deadpool as the CIA’s deadliest, and craziest, agent.

But for better or worse, crazy is what it will take as Deadpool hunts down a rogue CIA agent to recover a stolen nuclear suitcase she’s carrying before she hands it over to America’s enemies. Who is she and is Deadpool crazy enough to stop her? We’ll just have to wait for the comic to find out.

Deadpool: Pulp #1 hits store shelves on September 1. Until then, check out the preview gallery of this comic after the jump.

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Hey comics fans, in honor of new comics coming out this week we’ve got your first look at an upcoming book from our friends at Marvel. This one is called New Mutants Forever and looks to take on some pretty serious subjects.

Written by Chris Claremont and drawn by Al Rio, the story concerns Magneto as he joins the Hellfire Club. Once that happens, the New Mutants have no choice but to ally themselves with the Black Queen, Selene, and as you may guess, lots of meyem ensues.

Picking up where he left off, Claremont teams with series co-creator Bob McLeod, and the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz, to bring fans a series no New Mutants fan can miss. You hear that? You can’t miss this.

Check out the previews for this comic after the jump. Look for New Mutants Forever at your local comic book store on August 4.

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Another week and more comics. Fortunately, it never seems to end and we keep getting fun stuff to read. This week, we’re interested in a few titles including the latest Marvel Zombies, Avengers: The Origin and the premier of S.H.I.E.L.D. #1.

Remember, comics go on sale this Wednesday so get to your favorite comics store early for best selection. Don’t know where your nearest comic store is? Use this handy guide to find one.

Comics On-Sale:

AVENGERS: THE ORIGIN #1
CAPTAIN AMERICA/BLACK PANTHER: FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS #1
DEADPOOL & CABLE #25
DEADPOOL & CABLE #25 LIEFELD VARIANT
DEADPOOL CORPS #1
DEADPOOL CORPS #1 LIEFELD 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
DEADPOOL CORPS #1 SKETCH VARIANT
ELECTRIC ANT #1
ELECTRIC ANT #1 MACK VARIANT
IRON MAN MAGAZINE #1
IRON MAN POSTER BOOK
MARVEL ZOMBIES 5 #1

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Just because this week is Christmas doesn’t mean everyone is on vacation. Case in point, your friendly neighborhood folks at Marvel Comics who’ve got some great comics for you coming out this week, just in time for your last minute shopping needs.

This week we’re particularly interested in the Captain America Reborn: Who Will Wield the Shield, the latest Punisher Max, a new New Avengers and the latest Secret Warriors. As always, be sure to check out cover art for some of these books after the break. Happy holidays!

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #611 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612 2ND PRINTING VARIANT (GNTLT)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #616 (GNTLT)
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #31 (S)
BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS #2
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD?
CAPTAIN AMERICA REBORN: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? DAVIS VARIANT
CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS #3
DARK AVENGERS: ARES #3

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As with Marvel, the folks at DC are still cranking out some great comics each week as well. Some of these titles include quite a few Batman releases, a new Brave and the Bold and the latest Green Lantern Corps.

Be sure to check out a list of the titles below. Also, as we usually do, check out some covers for these comics after the jump.

AZRAEL #3
BATMAN #694
BATMAN 80-PAGE GIANT
BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #39
BATMAN: ARKHAM ASYLUM SPECIAL
BATMAN: STREETS OF GOTHAM #7
BATMAN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #12
BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES VOL. 6
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #30
GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY: ENEMIES LIST
GREEN LANTERN CORPS #43

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Our friends at Marvel are out with quite a few new books this week, on Wednesday the 9th of course, so following is a list of them for you to make sure you’re up to date. Among the new books we’re looking forward to this week are the latest Deathlok, the latest Punisher Noir, X-Men Noir: Mark of Cain, S.W.O.R.D. #2 and the debut of Nation, which looks pretty interesting.

As always, click through to check out larger versions of covers for some of these cool new comics. Enjoy.

Comics On-Sale:
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #614 (GNTLT)
BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #2
DARK REIGN: THE LIST – PUNISHER 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
DARK REIGN: THE LIST – WOLVERINE 2ND PRINTING VARIANT
DARK X-MEN #2
DEADPOOL #18
DEATHLOK #2
ENDER’S GAME: WAR OF GIFTS SPECIAL
GHOST RIDERS: HEAVEN’S ON FIRE #5
INCREDIBLE HULK #605
INCREDIBLE HULK #605 DJURDJEVIC 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #20

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