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Exclusive Preview of JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #5

It’s the penultimate issue of JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL!

In JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #5, “The Big Dirt Nap” continues as The Whistling Skull’s in a bit of a jam at Der Karneval! Can Nigel overcome his snake phobia in time to help him? These horrifying products of Nazi experimentation, however, refuse to go down without a fight. And in Japan, more is revealed about the fate of the previous Skull!

From the creative team of writer B. Clay Moore and artist Tony Harris, JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #5 lands in stores today. Check out the gallery above for an exclusive preview of the issue.

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Exclusive First Look at Tony Harris' Variant Cover for JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #1

On December 19, JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL #1 will land in stores.

Below, take an exclusive first look at the issue's variant cover by series artist Tony Harris:

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Announcing JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL

This December, DC Comics will publish JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL. From acclaimed writer B. Clay Moore (SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL, OUR FIGHTING FORCES) and artist Tony Harris (EX MACHINA, STARMAN), this new six-part miniseries is set in 1940s Europe. With the Nazi war machine on the move, crimes are still committed even in the smallest hamlets. From the world of the JSA LIBERTY FILES, witness the birth of a new hero for the ages!

“Tony and I have been working on THE WHISTLING SKULL for a while, now, and it's been an absolute labor of love,” Moore told THE SOURCE. “I think he's doing the absolute best work of his career here, and there's no one better to accentuate that than Dave McCaig on color. For readers looking for a new spin on the DC Universe, combined with brand new headlining characters, I think the book will be a treat, and it's just the first chapter in a much larger story. This initial offering introduces readers to the legacy of the Whistling Skull in a wartime, pulp-infused setting, and should provide something fresh for readers to sink their teeth into.”

“This is a long haul, sweet baby that's finally coming together,” continued Harris. “Clay and I have been developing THE WHISTLING SKULL for a few years now. Taking every precaution and the utmost care with every word and every line of ink to make sure we bring you something new, fresh and exciting. I could go on and on dropping catch phrases and bore you to death with ‘personal’ ‘important’ ‘kickass’ ‘bloobidy-blah-blab-blab.’ Not gonna happen here.

“What I will say is that a host of friends, contemporaries and scores of fans have shepherded this project carefully and steadily towards the waiting hands of countless devotees of mine and Clay’s creative efforts. It's something I will NEVER forget as we approach the release of JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL. And DC Comics' willingness to marry and ‘seat’ SKULL firmly in the JSA LIBERTY FILES universe that I was a part of creating in years past, in effect resurrecting that franchise and allowing us to breathe NEW life into it, is a testament to DC Comics’ dedication to producing exciting, new properties that have the potential to go on for many years to come. I feel like I did when James Robinson and I were preparing to release STARMAN into the world. I can barely sit still.”

Below, take an exclusive first look at JSA LIBERTY FILES: THE WHISTLING SKULL by checking out Harris’ cover for issue #1.

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Exclusive First Look at Tony Harris' Cover for THE SHADE #11

On August 15th, THE SHADE #11 will land in stores.

Here's an exclusive first look at the issue's cover by Tony Harris!

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Exclusive First Look at the Covers for THE SHADE #6

Issue #5 may still be two weeks away but with a series as good as THE SHADE, it’s never too early to start teasing what will be coming in the future.

Today on THE SOURCE, take an exclusive first look at THE SHADE #6 by checking out the issue’s standard cover by Tony Harris and its variant cover by Javier Pulido.

“Issue #6 is the middle of The Shade's visit to Barcelona, which finds him neck-deep in the midst of a conflict between Spain's vampire hero, La Sangre, and her archenemy, The Inquisitor,” series editor Wil Moss exclusively told THE SOURCE. “For the main cover, Tony Harris came up with an insanely eye-catching image of a hooded La Sangre. For the variant, Javier Pulido (who provides the gorgeous interior art of this three-part arc, #5-7) turned in a beauty of a design, showing La Sangre and The Inquisitor locked in a battle to the death. Will The Shade's presence be enough to turn the tide? Who exactly is La Sangre anyway? And why does she always call The Shade ... 'father'? There's only one way to find out!"

THE SHADE #6 arrives in stores on March 14th.

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Exclusive Preview of THE SHADE #4

Fans of STARMAN are familiar with the concept of a “Times Past” issue. In THE SHADE #4, in stores on Wednesday, writer James Robinson revisits this format to reveal an untold chapter of The Shade’s history. The year is 1944. The Shade’s criminal career has just kicked off and he must save an industrialist who is being targeted for assassination. But when he seeks help, The Shade learns that people are not always who they appear to be. And that includes physically.

Making this issue extra special is the art team of Darwyn Cooke (NEW FRONTIER/CATWOMAN), J. Bone and Dave Stewart, who were enlisted by James to tell a story as only they could.

“It's a thrill to work with Darwyn and J. Bone on the first ‘Times Past’ single-issue story within the overall 12-issue Shade series,” James Robinson exclusively told THE SOURCE. “After the wonderful work done by Cully Hamner, it's exciting to see another interpretation of DC's Master of Shadows, with Darwyn and J. Bone bringing their own unique vision to one of the Shade's 1940s adventures. I'm also thrilled by the final piece of this visual puzzle, this being the color by Dave Stewart who's brought a subdued yet sublime palette to the tale. I hope everyone enjoys this adventure of saboteurs and mystery men where we learn a little more about the Shade's mysterious past.”

"We are beyond excited that Darwyn Cooke -- one of the top artists working in the industry today -- made time to pencil this issue,” said series editor Wil Moss. “He brought along his former SPIRIT collaborators J. Bone and Dave Stewart and the three of them created 22 pages of gorgeous, lush imagery, taking James Robinson's already excellent script to a whole other level."

THE SHADE #4 features an extraordinary cover by STARMAN alum Tony Harris and lands in stores tomorrow.

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COMIC BOOK RESOURCES ANNOUNCES THE SHADE #1

This morning, COMIC BOOK RESOURCES announced THE SHADE #1. Below, check out the solicitation information for this book and be sure to head over to COMIC BOOK RESOURCES to see Tony Harris’ cover art.

THE SHADE #1

Written by JAMES ROBINSON

Art by CULLY HAMNER

Cover by TONY HARRIS

1:10 Variant cover by CULLY HAMNER

On sale OCTOBER 12 • 1 of 12, 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T+

James Robinson returns to the world of his acclaimed STARMAN series with a new 12-issue series starring the antihero known as The Shade! An attack at the Starman museum kicks off a globe-hopping, centuries spanning quest that will irrevocably change The Shade’s life, and ultimately shed light on his true origin! Artist extraordinaire Cully Hamner (RED) kicks off the series, and upcoming issues will feature art by such luminaries as Darwyn Cooke, Javier Pulido, Jill Thompson, Frazer Irving and Gene Ha!

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A few variant covers to close the day

I get it. It’s the middle of the week. Your brain is fried. You don’t want a long post explaining anything complicated. How about some nice art to click on and get you through your last hours at work?

Especially when it’s stuff like BRIGHTEST DAY #5 – one by Ivan Reis and another by David Finch, FIRST WAVE #3 by Lee Bermejo, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #5 by Tony Harris and SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #6 by Gary Frank.

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Your weekend plans are set: HEROESCON

Looking for something to do this weekend? Well look no longer because the 2010 DC Nation tour pulls into Charlotte, North Carolina for Heroes Convention from June 4th - 6th at the Charlotte Convention Center.

Hi, I'm DCU Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler. You might remember me from other convention posts such as, "The guy who was stoked to get doughnuts in Seattle" or "The guy with the party hats in Baltimore". I fly to Charlotte tomorrow at dawn (seriously why do they make flights that leave so early?) and I am am thrilled to be attending Heroes again. This is one of the best shows in the country for fans to come and meet their favorite creators and this year's guest list is pretty stacked. Take a look:

FRANCO AURELIANI, MARK BAGLEY, BRIAN BOLLAND, BERNARD CHANG , CLIFF CHIANG, CULLY HAMNER , SCOTT HAMPTON , TONY HARRIS , JEREMY HAUN , GREG HORN, ADAM HUGHES , JAMAL IGLE , KEVIN MAGUIRE , DUSTIN NGUYEN , MIKE NORTON , STEPHANE

ROUX , BILLY TUCCI , ETHAN VAN SCIVER & BILL WILLINGHAM

As usual we'll be hosting our industry-leading, not technically but theoretically award-wining panels on Saturday and Sunday. If you can make it to the show please come out and see us. It'll be fun, I promise.

DC NATION!

Saturday, 12-1pm, room 207BCD

The DC NATION returns to Charlotte! We’re always looking for new recruits, so be sure to come on by as Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler and some of the industry’s top talent give you the inside scoop on all things DC.

SUNDAY CONVERSATION WITH IAN SATTLER

Sunday, 12-1pm, room 209

All are welcome to join Senior Story Editor Ian Sattler for a relaxed Sunday afternoon discussion. Share your thoughts, or be enthralled, as the group share their stories and love for this medium.

Close out your day with a look at some upcoming variant covers

Lovely covers by amazing artists. Simple enough, right?

So, here, for your end-of-day clicking are the variant covers for ZATANNA #2 by Brian Bolland, GREEN ARROW #2 by Ethan Van Sciver, JUSTICE LEAGUE: GENERATION LOST #4 by Tony Harris and THE FLASH #3 by Greg Horn.

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