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The release for Astro City: Dark Age #4 appears in the July 2005 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

The explosive conclusion of the first arc of the DARK AGE epic! Madame Majestrix holds all of North America hostage, and the only man who can save it from complete destruction is the Silver Agent. But he's in jail.or is he? Plus, the First Family, the Blue Knight and more!

The release for Astro City: Dark Age #3 appears in the June 2005 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

History revealed, secrets disclosed, and more! Learn what happened in the late '50s that set the Williams brothers down their current path and watch the Silver Agent's final fate unfold as the story of dark times for Astro City continues!

The release for Astro City: Dark Age #2 appears in the May 2005 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

The longest, most ambitious ASTRO CITY epic ever heats up! The Silver Agent is accused of murder and treason at the Paris Peace Talks - and back home, criminals are coming under fire from the Blue Knight! How are Charles and Royal Williams connected to both heroes? There's panic in the streets and trouble around the world as the turbulent saga of Astro City in the 1970s continues. Also featuring The N-Forcer, Starfighter, the Street Angel, the First Family's new member, and more!

The release for Astro City: Dark Age #1 is resolicited in the April 2005 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

Beginning the longest, most ambitious ASTRO CITY epic ever! In the wake of a global catastrophe during the early '70s, two brothers deal with family secrets and social upheaval, involving heroes from Jack-In-the-Box to the Blue Knight, newcomers like Apollo Eleven, and the unsettling events leading to the final fate of the Silver Agent.

THE DARK AGE consists of four 4-issue arcs stretching across Astro City's darkest era. Find out why the '70s were so troubled through the eyes of two men who survived the depths of it!

The release for Astro City: A Visitor's Guide appears in the August 2004 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson & Ben Oliver, George Pérez, Carlos Pacheco, Dave Gibbons, Michael Golden, Jason Pearson, and various;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

In stores October 13. Planning a getaway this holiday season? Searching for a new or exotic locale to take the family? Look no further than Astro City!

Everything you need to know about the city and its many special places and faces is in one handy volume: ASTRO CITY: A VISITOR’S GUIDE! This cleverly designed guide features all the info you need about Astro City: neighborhood guides, restaurant recommendations, highlights, local interests, ads for local businesses, and even a guide to the who's-who of the hero elite, illustrated by such fan-favorite artists as George Pérez, Carlos Pacheco, Dave Gibbons, Michael Golden, Jason Pearson and more! Plus, a special treat for all potential visitors: an all-new 8-page story illustrated by Brent Anderson & Ben Oliver!

The release for Astro City Special appears in the June 2004 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

In stores August 18. The adventures of Astro City return in a 40-page Special! His name is Supersonic, and he was one of the greatest heroes of the 1960s. Today, though, he's long-retired — but he's the only man who can save Astro City from a rampaging engine of destruction. Discover the hero he was, the man he is, and the difference between the two!

The release for Astro City/Arrowsmith #1 appears in the October 2003 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Carlos Pacheco, Brent Anderson, Jesus Merino;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

In stores December 3. A special book featuring tales from two great WildStorm series! Get ready for two 8-page prelude stories - one for each book - as well as maps, behind-the-scenes sketchbook art by Alex Ross, Brent Anderson and Carlos Pacheco, and an interview with Kurt Busiek about the future of both series. This Special is a perfect introduction to new readers of either series, and a special treat for ongoing readers of both!

The release for Astro City: Local Heroes #5 appears in the September 2003 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Painted Cover by Alex Ross

In stores November 26. Local Heroes comes to a shattering, unsettling conclusion with a look at the nature of heroism, of reality itself, and at what went wrong in Astro City in the 1970s! The Blue Knight is on the loose, the bodies are piling up,and a young lawyer is caught in the case of a lifetime — a case that could end his life.

The release for Astro City: Local Heroes #4 appears in the June 2003 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Cover by Alex Ross

In stores August 13. The bimonthly miniseries continues! What happens when a lawyer argues the "death-like coma" and "evil twin" defenses to keep a murderer out of jail? It's a rare glimpse of Astro City in the 1970s—including a first look at the Blue Knight—a new breed of "hero" for a troubled era!...

The release for Astro City: Local Heroes #3 appears in the April 2003 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Cover by Alex Ross

In stores June 18. The bimonthly miniseries continues! 13-year-old Cammie Aarons has spent her whole life in Astro City—and now she's got to stay with cousins in the country for the summer. It's not fair! No heroes. No battles. No magic... or so she thinks! But there's more to the world than Astro City, and Cammie's in for a few surprises...

The release for Astro City: Local Heroes #2 appears in the February 2003 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Cover by Alex Ross

In stores April 9. The bimonthly miniseries continues! Take a trip to Astro City in the early '60s! What happens when a young women becomes determined to uncover a super-hero's secret identity and nothing is going to stand in her way? Introduing Atomicus, the greatest hero of the atomic age—and showcasing a surprise or two about one of Astro City's modern-day heroes.

The release for Astro City: Local Heroes #1 appears in the December 2002 Previews. It says:

Written by Kurt Busiek;
Art by Brent Anderson;
Cover by Alex Ross

In stores February 12. The Homage hit returns in a 5-issue bimonthly miniseries! Meet Pete Donacek, the genial doorman at one of Astro City's finest hotels. He can tell newcomers where to go to see super-heroes in action and what neighborhoods to avoid. Now find out how he gained knowledge!