ASTRO CITY THE DARK AGE BOOK THREE #1 (OF 4) (2009)

"Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Astro City's longest and most ambitious epic enters a new era and a new jumping-on point. It's the early 1980s - a time of darkness and danger, the era of the Point Man, the Omega Rangers and others. And for Charles and Royal Williams, it's a time for revenge as their pursuit of the man who killed their parents takes Royal deep into the bowels of the PYRAMID organization while Charles reaches heights he never imagined. Will it be morning in America - or will the long night continue? Also featuring the First Family, the debut of Cleopatra and more! On sale May 6 • 1 of 4, 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross Royal Williams tries to keep his nose clean, and his brother Charles recovers from being shot. But Pyramid and E.A.G.L.E. are both after Royal, and Charles only makes matters worse. The shadows are closing in, and both brothers may be caught up in the coming storm... On sale June 3 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross The secrets of the Apollo Eleven! The inner workings of PYRAMID! An assault on the First Family! The return of the Silver Agent! A game of Jarts! Charles and Royal get dragged deeper and deeper into the darkness and turmoil of Astro City in the early '80s - only to come face-to-face with the cosmic threat of the Incarnate! On sale July 1 o 3 of 4 o 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by Kurt Busiek Art by Brent Anderson Cover by Alex Ross As the world faces cosmic annihilation, Charles and Royal's mission of vengeance takes them into the heart of the danger. Will they get their revenge? And what price will they pay? Featuring Honor Guard, the Silver Agent, the First Family, the Omega Rangers and more in a destructive showdown that could tear Astro City - and the Williams brothers - apart. On sale August 5 • 4 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $3.99 US"

"Written by KURT BUSIEK • Art by BRENT ANDERSON • 50/50 Split covers by ALEX ROSS This grand finale is the extra-length climax to the biggest Astro City epic ever! The Silver Agent! The Pale Horseman! Lord Sovereign! Honor Guard! Charles and Royal's quest for vengeance reaches its shattering conclusion, changing their lives - and Astro City's destiny - forever! With two Alex Ross covers and an extra eight story pages, this is the big one! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. Please see the Previews Order Form for more information."