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Preview Monday: TEAM 7 #7 and SAUCER COUNTRY #14

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at TEAM 7 #7 and SAUCER COUNTRY #14.

After the exciting events of the last issue, Team 7 finds themselves on the island nation of Gamorra in order to stop their power hungry ruler, Kaizen Gamorra. During their mission, a new member of the team makes their DC COMICS—THE NEW 52 debut and threatens to tear the team apart in the process. Who could the new member be? Find out in TEAM 7 #7, on sale this Wednesday, written by Justin Jordan and Tony Bedard and illustrated by Jesus Marino and Pascal Alixe.

Meanwhile in SAUCER COUNTRY, “President’s Day” comes to a conclusion in the final issue of the series. The election results are in, and Arcadia finally learns the “truth” about the alien invasion. What will she choose to do with the information? And how will it change the world? Written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Ryan Kelly, SAUCER COUNTRY #14 flies into stores this Wednesday.

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The DC Entertainment Hugo and Reuben Award nominees are...

Award season is here! We are pleased to share that SAUCER COUNTRY has been nominated for a Hugo Award and BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE artist, Amanda Conner, has been nominated for a Reuben Award!

The Hugo Awards have been presented annually since 1955 and are science fiction’s most prestigious award. Voted on by members of the World Science Fiction Convention, the nominees for the 2013 Hugo Awards were recently announced.

SAUCER COUNTRY Vol 1: RUN, written by Paul Cornell with art by Ryan Kelly, is nominated in the Best Graphic Story category.

You can visit the Hugo Awards site for the full list of nominees.

The 2013 Hugo Award and John W. Campbell Award winners will be announced Sunday, September 1, 2013, during the Hugo Awards Ceremony at LoneStarCon 3 in San Antonio, Texas.

But that’s not all!

Each year, the National Cartoonists Society honors the year’s outstanding achievements in all areas of the profession. The 2012 nominees for the 67th Annual National Cartoonists Society Reuben Awards were recently announced.

Among the nominees in the Comic Book category is artist and co-writer, Amanda Conner for her work on BEFORE WATCHMEN: SILK SPECTRE.

For the full list of nominees click here.

The winners will be announced Saturday, May 25th at the Reuben Awards dinner in Pittsburgh, PA.

Congratulations and good luck to all the nominees!

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hugo awards, Reuben Awards, paul cornell, ryan kelly, saucer country, amanda conner, Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre, darwyn cooke

Preview Monday: KATANA #2 and SAUCER COUNTRY #13

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at KATANA #2 and SAUCER COUNTRY #13.

Spinning out of the pages of BIRDS OF PREY and JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA, KATANA reveals the secrets behind the elusive former assassin and her mythical sword that she believes is inhabited by the spirit of her deceased husband. And after the exciting events of her inaugural issue, Katana is back and ready for more action! This month, Katana finds an unlikely ally in the Sword Clan, and begins her mission to infiltrate their ranks. But will they lead her to the truth about the Soultaker? Plus, what does Steve Trevor want with Katana? Find out in KATANA #2, in stores this Wednesday, written by Ann Nocenti and illustrated by Alex Sanchez. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, in part two of “President’s Day,” Arcadia’s chances of reaching the oval office are too close to call … just like Professor Kidd’s chances of holding on to his sanity! But before he can make an irreversible decision, Kidd decides to follow the Pioneer Couple one last time in hopes of discovering the truth about extraterrestrial life. And the truth will shock you! Be sure not to miss SAUCER COUNTRY #13, in stores this Wednesday, written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Ryan Kelly. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Katana, ann nocenti, alex sanchez, saucer country, paul cornell, ryan kelly

Preview Monday: THRESHOLD #2 and SAUCER COUNTRY #12

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at THRESHOLD #2 and SAUCER COUNTRY #12.

Following last month’s action packed debut issue of THRESHOLD, the hunt is on for the newest contestants in “The Hunted,” a reality TV style competition show that expands an entire alien solar system! This week, the show introduces its latest contestant: Jaimie Reyes (a.k.a. Blue Beetle)! What do the producers have planned for this reluctant Reach warrior? Could they involve Green Lantern Jediah Caul? Also, be sure not to miss the latest chapter of Larfleeze’s back up story! Will Larfleeze ever find the thieves responsible for stealing all of his treasures, and most importantly, his power battery? Find out in THRESHOLD #2, in stores this Wednesday, written by Keith Giffen and illustrated by Tom Raney, Phil Winslade, and Scott Kolins. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, “President’s Day” begins in SAUCER COUNTRY #12. While Arcadia races to close the gap on her rival in the election, Professor Kidd’s life is falling apart. Will Arcadia continue to trust him after he reveals a startling secret about himself? Written by Paul Cornell and drawn by Ryan Kelly, SAUCER COUNTRY #12 lands in stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Threshold, saucer country, keith giffen, tom raney, phil winslade, scott kolins, paul cornell, ryan kelly

Preview Monday: SUPERBOY ANNUAL #1 and SAUCER COUNTRY #11

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at SUPERBOY ANNUAL #1 and SAUCER COUNTRY #11.

The crossover event “H’El on Earth” continues as Superboy and Superman find themselves trapped in another dimension while their battle against H’el rages on. Members of the Justice League have been called in as reinforcements, but it’ll be up to the Man and Boy of Steel to discover an escape route to rejoin the battle. Can they succeed and learn to work together? Or will earth crumble to the power of H’el? Find out this Wednesday in SUPERBOY ANNUAL #1, written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Yvel Guichet, Tom Derenick, Julius Gopez, Iban Coello, and Jonas Trindade. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, Arcadia takes a break from the election in order to help Michael solve the mystery of what’s causing him to slip between different realities. In order to do so, they must return to the places of Michael’s childhood to investigate. Will they discover the source of his insanity? Or is it all in Michael’s head? Written by Paul Cornell and drawn by Mirko Colak and Andrea Mutti, SAUCER COUNTRY #11 is a special done-in-one tale that lands in stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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superboy, Superboy Annual, saucer country, tom defalco, Yvel Guichet, tom derenick, Julius Gopez, Iban Coello, Jonas Trindade, paul cornell, Mirko Colak, andrea mutti

Preview Monday: BATGIRL #15 and SAUCER COUNTRY #10

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BATGIRL #15 and SAUCER COUNTRY #10.

Following the jaw-dropping events of BATGIRL #14, The Joker decides that it’s time for a wedding – with Batgirl as his bride! This week, “Death of the Family” continues as Barbara fights back against the murderous Clown Prince of Crime. Can Batgirl succeed and save her mother? Or will she be forced to marry the most feared man in Batman’s Rogues Gallery? Find out in BATGIRL #15, in stores this Wednesday, written by Gail Simone and illustrated by Daniel Sampere and Vicente Cifuentes. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Also this week, “The Reticulan Candidate” storyline concludes in SAUCER COUNTRY #10. While Arcadia and her team move onto the Democratic debate in Las Vegas, Michael finds himself wondering what’s real and what he is truly capable of. Can he finally be honest with Arcadia and tell her about his dreams? Also, who will step up to ask a question and shock everyone during the debate? Written by Paul Cornell and drawn by Ryan Kelly, SAUCER COUNTRY #10 lands in stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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batgirl, saucer country, gail simone, Daniel Sampere, Vicente Cifuentes, paul cornell, ryan kelly

Preview Monday: GRIFTER #14 and SAUCER COUNTRY #9

Welcome back for another installment of Preview Monday! This week, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at GRIFTER #14 and SAUCER COUNTRY #9.

Much to his surprise, Grifter discovers there are consequences for infiltrating Stormwatch’s HQ. After stealing top-secret files and downloading a virus on the space station computer, he is involuntarily teleported to various locations around the world. If only he didn’t have to worry about another teleporter and Stormwatch team member, Midnighter, trying to kill him! Will Grifter make it back in one piece? Or is this the end for our anti-hero? From Rob Liefeld, Frank Tieri, Marat Mychaels and Dave Beaty, GRIFTER #14 will be teleporting into stores this Wednesday. Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

The last issue of SAUCER COUNTRY left us with the jaw-dropping cliffhanger of an assassination attempt being made on Arcadia’s life. While she recovers from the shooting, she is approached with an unexpected offer from her competition, even though she is only one debate away from securing the Democratic nomination. Meanwhile, Professor Kidd makes a startling discovery about the real men in black. The second chapter of “The Reticulan Candidate,” SAUCER COUNTRY #9 is brought to you by writer Paul Cornell and artist Ryan Kelly. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Grifter, saucer country, Rob Liefeld, Frank Tieri, Marat Mychaels, dave beaty, paul cornell, ryan kelly

Preview Monday: BATWOMAN #12 and SAUCER COUNTRY #6

First this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BATWOMAN #12 and SAUCER COUNTRY #6.

In BATWOMAN #12, co-writer J.H. Williams III returns as regular artist of the series! Kicking off a major new storyline guest starring Wonder Woman, the issue finds Batwoman and the werebeast zealot, Abbott, caught in a funhouse hall of mirrors as they close in on the urban legend, Blood Mary. But when they’re forced to confront nightmarish versions of themselves in their reflections, will they persevere and find Bloody Mary? Or will they crumble in fear and confusion? Meanwhile, Wonder Woman is fighting a secret serpent cult that kidnaps children and raises long-dead monsters. Co-written by W. Haden Blackman, BATWOMAN #12 hits stores this Wednesday. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

And in SAUCER COUNTRY #6, a stand-alone issue, the history of UFOs from real-life stories to pop culture to the Bible and beyond is detailed. But what connects all these stories and how do they relate to the events unfolding in SAUCER COUNTY? Find out in SAUCER COUNTRY #6 -- written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Jimmy Broxton (KNIGHT & SQUIRE). Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue, which goes on sale this Wednesday.

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Preview Mondays, batwoman, saucer country, J.H. Williams III, w. haden blackman, paul cornell, jimmy broxton

Preview Mondays: SWAMP THING #11 and SAUCER COUNTRY #5

For this week’s installment of Preview Monday, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at SWAMP THING #11 and SAUCER COUNTRY #5.

In SWAMP THING #11, it’s the second chapter of Anton Arcane’s ravenous return! Will Swamp Thing reemerge from The Green in time to save Abigail from Arcane and his army of Un-men? And who (or what?) will Swamp Thing encounter while in The Green? With a jaw-dropping last page, SWAMP THING #11 is written by Scott Snyder and features art by Marco Rudy. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

SAUCER COUNTRY #5 asks the question: was Arcadia actually abducted by aliens or did something else entirely different happen on the night in question? Going under hypnotic regression therapy with Dr. Glass to find out, will Arcadia finally discover the truth of what transpired? And finally, can her career and political ambitions survive all the recent turmoil? The finale of the first chapter of the series, SAUCER COUNTRY #5 is written by Paul Cornell and is illustrated by Ryan Kelly. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Preview Mondays: BIRDS OF PREY #9 and SAUCER COUNTRY #3

For this week’s installment of Preview Mondays, we’re giving you exclusive first looks at BIRDS OF PREY #9 and SAUCER COUNTRY #3.

The epic crossover event, “Night of the Owls,” continues as the Birds of Prey must help combat one of the gravest threats to ever hit Gotham City: the Court of Owls. But what connections does the Talon assigned to take down the team have to them? From acclaimed crime writer Duane Swierczynski, BIRDS OF PREY #9 also marks the debut issue of new ongoing series artist Travel Foreman (ANIMAL MAN). Click here for an exclusive preview of the issue.

Last we saw New Mexico Governor Arcadia Alvarado, she confided in trusted members of her team that she believes she was abducted by aliens. In SAUCER COUNTRY #3, Arcadia discovers she’s not the only one who believes the planet is in danger of an extraterrestrial invasion. But how long can she keep her secret when more and more related cases begin to come to light? SAUCER COUNTRY #3 is written by Paul Cornell and illustrated by Ryan Kelly. Click here to see an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Preview Mondays, birds of prey, saucer country, Duane Swierczynski, travel foreman, paul cornell, ryan kelly