Marvel-Solicitations 2008-11 (Nov)
Marvel-Solicitations 2008-11 (Nov)
ENDER'S GAME #2 (of 5)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils & Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Variant Cover by JIMMY CHEUNG
Sketch Variant Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Ender arrives at Battle School and finds it a very dangerous place. Its his first day there, hes already a target. And then theres the game. Can Ender survive the game and become humanitys one hope of victory over the Formic aliens? Dont miss the second chapter of Orson Scott Cards sci-fi masterpiece!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99
© 2008 Orson Scott Card. All rights reserved.
THE STAND: CAPTAIN TRIPS #3 (of 5)
Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA
Penciled by MIKE PERKINS
Cover by LEE BERMEJO
Variant Cover by MIKE PERKINS
Sketch Variant by LEE BERMEJO
Ever-evolving and ever-deadly, the superflu "Captain Trips" continues to spread across the country, affecting even such far-flung lost souls as Larry Underwood in New York and Frannie Goldsmith in Maine. As rumors about chemical warfare and bubonic plague start seeping into the media, the actions of the American government begin to devolve, legal systems local and global start to break down, and two reckless outlaws--Lloyd Henreid and Poke Freeman--decide to take advantage of the situation, cutting a path of destruction through the American southwest. It's murder and mayhem, Stephen King-style, in the third chapter of this epic struggle between good and evil!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99
©2008 Stephen King. All rights reserved. Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.
This comic series is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King.
DARK TOWER: TREACHERY #3 (of 6)
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE
The evil wizard Marten Broadcloak secretly visits Gabrielle, the disgraced wife of Steven Deschain, ruler of Gilead. He subtly manipulates her into agreeing to murder her own husband for him. But there is another mysterious figure with the same intention, so it will take all of Stevens considerable prowess to survive the threats. Meanwhile, his son, the young gunslinger Roland, continues to stare blankly into the magic sphere called Maerlyns Grapefruit. And the things he sees are not for mortal eyes.
40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99
ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE, BOOK ONE #2 (of 5)
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by JESSICA RUFFNER
Pencils & Cover by RON LIM
The comic adaptation of the second book in Laurell K. Hamiltons best-selling series continues here! Anita Blake has seen ghouls, zombies, vampires, and a host of other bloodthirsty monstrosities that could set a brave man to running, but when a murder scene leaves her with some disturbing questions, Anita realizes that something is going on that even she cant explain. Enter Senora Dominga Salvador, the Godmother of Vaudun. Will she be able to help Anita discover just who or what is committing these murders? Or does she have her own plans for Anita?
32 PGS./Mature ...$3.99
LORDS OF AVALON: KNIGHT OF DARKNESS #1 (of 5)
Written by SHERRILYN KENYON
Adapted by ROBIN FURTH
Pencils & Cover by TOMMY OHTSUKA
The world of best-selling author Sherrilyn Kenyons dark spin on the Arthurian mythos returns in this adaptation of the second book of the Lords of Avalon series! Varian duFey may be the son of evil Adonai sorceress Narishka duFey, but he turned his dark heritage to the side of good, acting as Avalons most deadly assassin. Though hated and mistrusted by the other knights whose cause he shares, when someone begins killing Grail Knights, Merlin sends her darkest knight on a quest that leads him directly to his mothers door... and to a hag named Merewyn, who is more than she seems.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
SAMURAI LEGEND #3 (of 4)
Written by JEAN-FRANCOIS DI GIORGIO
Penciled by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT
Cover by FRÉDÉRIC GENÊT
Adapted by JAKE FORBES
The European best-seller now finally presented in English! Writer Jean-Francois Di Giorgio and artist Frédéric Genêt tap into the rich mythology of the noble Samurai, creating a nuanced look at the fabled Japanese warriors in a captivating story filled with emotion and elegant artwork! Takeo, the samurai without a master, and his companions in misery are hunted by the most powerful and cruel of the Shadow Sisters, Furiko. But instead of running away, Takeo is determined to face his foe. Using all manner of tricks to cross a country filled with enemies, Takeo hopes to foil the occult plans of the XIIIth Prophet and Akuma. But the latter is advancing toward the imperial palace. At his side, an army that grows more and more powerful as he progresses threatens the Empire. Despite their courage and loyalty, the Emperors forces are no match for the innumerable enemy clans that seek to topple the monarchy spelling a chaotic and uncertain future for Takeo and his country!
56 PGS./Mature ...$5.99
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MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: KIDNAPPED! #1 (of 5) 
Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON)
Penciled by MARIO GULLY
Cover by GERALD PAREL
Its the first issue of that seafaring classic by Robert Louis Stevenson. Young David Balfours parents are dead and he now wants to see the world. He learns that his fathers brother, Ebenezer, may have killed his brother for the estate. It appears Ebenezer wants David out of the way, and will go to any length, perhaps even murder. His troubles are only beginning. Dont miss this fine adaptation by the same team who brought you Stevensons TREASURE ISLAND in Ilustrated form.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ODYSSEY #3 (of 8)
Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE EPIC POEM BY HOMER)
Pencils & Cover by GREG TOCCHINI
On their way back home to Ithaca, Odysseus and his men stop for supplies at a mysterious isle. Little do they know it is the home to a race of monstrous Cyclopes, one of whom captures Odysseus party and begins to feast upon them! Summoning all of his courage and wits, Odysseus embarks on a dangerous gambit to free himself and his men as the fate of his journey home takes an ominous turn!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE THREE MUSKETEERS #6 (of 6) 
Written by ROY THOMAS (BASED ON THE NOVEL BY ALEXANDRE DUMAS)
Penciled by HUGO PETRUS
Cover by GERALD PAREL
Its the final clash of King Louis forces and those of Cardinal Richelieu for whose influence will matter most in France. It all goes well for the Musketeers until an agent of the Cardinal appears and arrests dArtagnan who is accused of conspiring with the enemies of France! This could become a death sentence unless his companions can find an out. How will it end? Its all here in the concluding chapter of the swashbuckling saga to end them all!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
ULTIMATUM #1 & 2 (of 5)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
Variant Covers by ED McGUINNESS
Ultimatum #1 White Variant by DAVID FINCH
The end is here! Or, is it a new beginning? Massive climatic disturbances are wreaking havoc with the planet underwater volcanic eruptions, tidal waves crashing over whole cities and snowstorms burying entire countriesand even the assemblage of the Ultimate Us mightiest is no match for this worldwide destruction! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Ultimates, the Hulk and more, find out whose lives are at stake in this defining moment of truth for the Ultimate Universe. Brought to you by award-winning scribe Jeph Loeb and superstar artist David Finch, this is the must-have book that will set the stage in the Ultimate U for years to come. If you want to get in on the most astounding changes taking place in all of comics, this is the place to be. You have been told!
32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ ...$3.99 (each)
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #58
Written by JOE POKASKI
Penciled by TYLER KIRKHAM
Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
Ultimatum hits the Baxter Building! As the team is torn apart in more ways than one, the fate of the Fantastic Four rests on the rocky shoulders of the Thing. Ben Grimm steps up and embarks on a heros journey to the very center of the Earth to find the one man who can help his imperiled teammates. And that's just the beginning...
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ULTIMATE X-MEN #98
Written by ARON E. COLEITE
Pencils & Cover by MARK BROOKS
Ultimatum tie-in! The unthinkable has happened as the X-Men find themselves reeling from the devastating events of Ultimatum. As Xaviers pupils prepare to retaliate, one X-Man is conspicuously left off the roster. As her time as part of Weapon X is counted against her, how can Rogue prove her loyalty? How far will she go? And just what is her mysterious connection to Vindicator of Alpha Flight?! His identity finally revealed!!!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #128
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN
An unwelcome caller pays a visit to the Parker household in the form of Eddie Brock, the former host to the sinister Venom symbiote! Blaming Peter for his loss of the symbiote, Eddie will stop at nothing to regain it. As the situation comes unglued with the untimely arrival of Gwen Stacy, its Ultimate Venom versus Ultimate Carnage as War of the Symbiotes comes to its crashing conclusion! Plus: More on the mysterious Beetle and his mission for the master!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #576
Written by JOE KELLY
Pencils and Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
Hammerheads having a Brand New Day of his own and its Spideys turn to pay. This one hurts...a lot.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #577
Written by ZEB WELLS
Pencils and cover by PAOLO RIVERA
Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA
Youll never guess this issues special guess--oh wait, hes up on the cover. Thats right, its a good old fashioned Spider-Man/Punisher punch-up-a-palooza! Whats Punisher want with a mysterious, power-enhancing serum? What does MOSES MAGNUM have to do with it? And why is Peter Parker DRIVING A CAB?! Spidey-Stalwart Zeb Wells and groundbreaking artist Paolo Rivera (MYTHOS series) bring Spidey the answers in this double-size spectacular! IN COLOR!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #578
Written by MARK WAID
Pencils & Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
Mark Waid (FANTASTIC FOUR, KINGDOM COME) joins the Spider-team with fan favorite Marcos Martin to bring you part one of this two-part blockbuster! Random earthquakes dont happen in New York trust us, we live here. So how did one trap Spidey and a subway car full of New Yorkers underground? But theres more to these passengers than meets the eye as a high powered mob trials verdict is in their hands. And one of them has a crucial connection to Petes old boss, J. Jonah Jameson!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
VENOM: DARK ORIGIN #4 (of 5)
Written by ZEB WELLS
Pencils & Cover by ANGEL MEDINA
Eddie Brocks dishonesty and his humiliation at the hands of Spider-Man have poisoned his soul. But its the strange new costume thatll give him the strength to strike out! Now Eddies about to discover just where this living alien symbiote comes from...why it possesses the powers it does...and what privileged secrets it can teach him about the man behind Spider-Mans mask! Discover the never-before-seen truth about Venoms past and the symbiote's home planet! By Zeb Wells (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Angel Medina (SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #4 (of 5)
Written by TERRY MOORE
Penciled by CRAIG ROUSSEAU
Cover by TERRY MOORE
Shes lean! Shes mean! Shes green! Shes...what? Shes not green? Oh. Sorry. Getting her and Hulk mixed up. Check out the most awesomest series in the universe featuring said universes favorite redhead, by STRANGERS IN PARADISE writer Terry Moore, and art by the fantastical CRAIG ROUSSEAU!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #26
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ
The Replacement!
Arañas back, Fury strikes, and the Green Goblin joins the search for the missing Peter Parker! But the big story is, will the real Mayday please stand up?!?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
ADAM: LEGEND OF THE BLUE MARVEL #1 (of 4)
Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX
Pencils and Cover by MAT BROOME
An unstoppable super-villain attacks New York City--and the Mighty Avengers fall before him! Where did Anti-Man come from? And who can stop his overwhelming rampage?! Now Iron Man races to find the only man whos ever defeated Anti-Man--THE BLUE MARVEL...a hero the world hasnt seen since 1961! Will Tony Stark uncover the truth behind Blue Marvels disappearance...and will Blue Marvel ever recover from it? Kevin Grevioux (NEW WARRIORS) and Mat Broome (The End League) join forces to create Marvels newest powerhouse super hero!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
AVENGERS/INVADERS #6 (of 12)
Written by Jim Krueger & ALEX ROSS
Penciled by Steve Sadowski & Patrick Berkenkotter
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Variant Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
The titanic team-up of the year continues! With the time-tossed Cap and Namor held by Tony Stark and his Mighty Avengers, Toro and Bucky are off-the-grid under the protective wing of the New Avengers... while the Torch finds himself in the presence of the most powerful threat to the Marvel Universe, whose identity is revealed in this issue!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE SPECIAL
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE & DAN SLOTT
Pencils and Cover by STEVE UY
One of the longest-running plotlines in Avengers: The Initiative is resolved at last! Hardball is among the Initiative's most respected and decorated graduates. He's become a celebrity hero in Las Vegas, with his true love, Komodo, serving nearby in Arizona. But all the while, he's secretly been in the pocket of the terrorist group Hydra! Now everything comes to a head as Komodo finds out the truth...Senator Woodman's evil plan comes to fruition...and Hardball must choose a side, once and for all! Also in this not-to-be-missed issue, Dan Slott returns to solo writing duties for the previously-untold origin of Trauma...and the shocking revelation of his link to a longtime Marvel character!
48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$3.99
BIG HERO SIX #3 (of 5)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils & Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA
Southport High Schools football team is in for the game of its life, and Big Hero 6 is working double duty as first string offense for the team, and defending their lives against an enemy from back home! Plus, what will the BH6 team do when one of their own becomes their greatest threat? Its fourth and long for our heroes in the next issue of Big Hero 6, and their opponents are playing anything but fair!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #7
Written by PAUL CORNELL
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by BRYAN HITCH
Brian Braddock has to make his hardest decision ever, in the room that grants your heart's desire. The power behind the Mindless Ones is revealed. Blade and Spitfire: at each other's throats? And our heroes have to fight their way out of: Hell Comes to Birmingham, part two.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CAPTAIN AMERICA #44
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils by LUKE ROSS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA
Part two of this smashing three-parter pits Bucky Barnes, the new Captain America, against his own past as the Winter Soldier, and one of Steve Rogers deadliest foes... as the remnants of the Cold War creep into the states, searching for a secret weapon that only Cap can stop them from getting their hands on. But is that really what's happening, or is it all a trap? Find out here - by Brubaker and Luke Ross!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
CIVIL WAR: HOUSE OF M #3 (of 5)
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Pencils by ANDREA DIVITO
Cover by MIKE PERKINS
See them here, the House Of M versions of the Sub-Mariner...Black Bolt...Sabretooth...and Bucky! Magneto solidifies his power base, forming tenuous alliances with other world leaders, including the Sub-Mariner and Black Bolt! But Professor Xavier objects to some of Magneto's tactics--and especially to his personal assassin, Sabretooth! As the human-mutant war intensifies, will the conflict between Xavier and Magneto destroy the mutant alliance from within? Or will its end come at the hands of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s elite strike force--led by Captain America's former partner, the deadliest man alive...Bucky Barnes?
32 PGS./RatedT+ ...$2.99
DAREDEVIL & CAPTAIN AMERICA: DEAD ON ARRIVAL
Written by TITO FARACI
Penciled by CLAUDIO VILLA
Cover by CLAUDIO VILLA
Presented for the first time in North America: an amazing tale by two of Europe's top creators, starring two of the world's most popular super heroes! A series of bizarre murders suggests that a long-dead villain has returned from the grave. The desperate New York police turn to the Man Without Fear, Daredevil, to solve the case. Daredevil, however, is unaware that Captain America is also investigating...
48 PGS./One-Shot/Mature ...$4.99
DAREDEVIL #113
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Matt comes face to face with one of the deadliest and most alarming new characters hes ever encountered--Lady Bullseye! Plus...who is the mysterious old man at the center of the in-fighting within the Hand...and how is he linked to Matt Murdock's past? Its Part 3 of Lady Bullseye, by the award-winning creative team of Ed Brubaker and Michael Lark!!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ETERNALS ANNUAL #1
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Illustrated by PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
When the Eternals are dispatched to investigate strange goings on in Madripoor, they arrive to discover a threat to all of humanity that could render the Hordes impending arrival of no consequence! Born of the Celestials, the Young Gods believe themselves superior to the Eternals. But one question plagues them: why were they created? Left to determine the answer on their own, the Young Gods efforts to this end may prove to be the end of all humanity... and only the Eternals stand in their way! Tremble mortals, for the gods are going to war!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: SONS OF GENIUSES
Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
Art & Cover by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
The Marvel Universe is a world of infinite possibilities, and as a member of the Fantastic Four family, Franklin Richards has the means to explore each of those possibilities to the fullest! Since every alternate reality has its own unique version of Franklin, the chances of disaster seem pretty high -- no matter which dimension you call home! But if all of those Franklins from across the folds of space and time found a way come together... well, let's just hope that every alternate reality has a H.E.R.B.I.E. too!
32 PGS./One-Shot/All Ages ...$3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR #563
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH
Mister and Mrs. Thing! And a threat from the world of 1985! Plus: Who are the Masters of Doom?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WOLVERINE #69
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
OLD MAN LOGAN
In a decimated future where America is dominated by super-villains, old man Logan lives out his days, but as far as hes concerned, WOLVERINE died fifty years ago with the rest of the super heroes. Now hes on a cross-country journey with the blind archer HAWKEYE to deliver a secret package to Hawkeyes contacts on the east coast. But dinosaurs and earthquakes might just finish them off for good! Plus: the identity of the PRESIDENT is revealed! MARK MILLAR and STEVE MCNIVEN continue their post-apocalyptic epic for the ages! Part 4 (of 8).
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
GHOST RIDER #29
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
This is it, Flamehead fans. The battle you've been waiting years for. Johnny Blaze vs. Danny Ketch. Brother against brother. Ghost Rider against Ghost Rider. Talk about your epic showdowns. This is one for the ages, and it's still only part two of the exciting new arc, "Last Stand of the Spirits of Vengeance."
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
GHOST RIDER: DANNY KETCH #2 (of 5)
Written by SIMON SPURRIER
Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES
Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
For sixty seconds Danny Ketch felt alive, for the first time in years. The Ghost Rider reborn: dark and vicious and magnificent.And then its gone. And now theres a shotgun in Dannys face, a hole in his soul where there should be fire and smoke and vengeance, and nobody around to tell him what the hell is going on. This is not a good way to start the day, and its only going to get worse. The hero who fell from grace continues his agonized scrabble back into the light, via exploding Cornish pixies, vermin in the shadows, and an enormous fiery elephant.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
IMMORTAL IRON FIST #20
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by TRAVEL FOREMAN
Danny Rands life--it all comes down to this! The job title may be Immortal Iron Fist, but the individuals who take on that mantle are anything but. And after his 33rd birthday, Danny found out exactly why--when he came face to face with the Chi-Lin, a malevolent force that kills every Iron Fist at age 33. But why? And how was his predecessor, the long-lived Orson Randall, able to escape it? Danny better figure something out fast, or hell be trading in his costume for a green-and-yellow body bag! Its the pulse-pounding conclusion of THE MORTAL IRON FIST, by Duane Swierczynski (CABLE) and Travel Foreman (ARES)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #7
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
A new story-arc! A new line-up! And Star-Lord...missing! The shocking revelations made at the end of their Secret Invasion adventure have ripped the team apart! Is there anyone left to continue the task of guarding the galaxy? Who are the new additions to the team? Is this issue going to be packed full of shocks and surprises? This is DnA and Pelletier...so what do you think? A new chapter begins here, so this is your chance to join the title that has IGN.com raving: It's witty, it's fun, and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite monthly titles from Marvel.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
HULK #8
Written by JEPH LOEB
Penciled by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO
50/50 Covers by Art Adams & FRANK CHO
Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA
Looking to make a bombastically brilliant book? Here's what ya do: Have JEPH LOEB whip up two heaping helpings of Hulk. Get ART ADAMS to draw HULK vs. the maximum amount of WENDIGO monsters allowed on paper. Then get FRANK CHO to draw RULK whupping up on the gorgeous LADY LIBERATORS. Put both tales together, call the whole thing HULK #8. Bring to boil and serve.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
INCREDIBLE HERCULES #123
Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE
Art by CLAYTON HENRY & SALVA ESPIN
Cover by CLAYTON HENRY & GURU eFX
"LOVE & WAR (Part 3)"
We know you've all been there, guys. We know it stinks. Your best bud gets a new girlfriend, and suddenly you never see him any more. And when you're Hercules, your BFF is Amadeus Cho, and his new girlfriend is a psychopathic Amazonian princess who wants to destroy the world as we know it with an ancient Atlantean artifact... Well. That really stinks. Guest-Starring Namor the Sub-Mariner!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #7
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Iron Man/Iron Man/Does whatever an iron can! Hmm, doesnt quite have the same ring to it. The Invincible Iron Man! The Amazing Spider-Man! Its the team-up to beat the band! And you can only read it in the pages of the fan-beloved, critically acclaimed INVINCIBLE IRON MAN by the white-hot team of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #42
Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by DAVID HAHN
Cover by CLAYTON HENRY
DOOMED ELECTION: The Fantastic Four travel to Latveria after Doctor Doom bows to international pressure and opens the office of Supreme President to a democratic election! Of course, Doom has a plan for some serious election fraud, but when his voting scheme backfires the Fantastic Four are caught between Latveria's progressive new leader and one VERY angry ex-tyrant!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #45
Written by TODD DEZAGO
Pencils & Cover by ZACH HOWARD
Teamed with new Bugle reporter, Billy Walters, Peter finds himself interviewing witnesses to a battle between the nefarious DOCTOR OCTOPUS and the amazing SPIDER-MAN, and discovers that every story has many sides...and not everyone is a Spider-fan!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #5
Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by JACOPO CAMAGNI
Cover by ROGER CRUZ
A VERY STRANGE DAY: In his MA: Super Heroes debut, Doctor Strange encounters a cosmically powered creature known as a Zakimiya, which has been allowing its newborn babies to feed on the very fabric of reality. Dang! Luckily, Doctor Strange has a plan---recruit a magically souped-up Spider-Man to web shut the holes in the fabric of reality, and then hope the two of them can bluff their way to victory against the all-powerful Zakimiya. Good luck with that!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #30
Written by PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by IG GUARA
Cover by GRAHAM NOLAN
THERE'S A TIGRA ON THE LOOSE!: The Griffin is on a rampage, and it's up to the Avengers to stop him! But why is Tigra secretly observing the fight from afar, and why has she been spying on the Avengers for days? And who, in turn, has been spying on HER? Plus, a new Avenger joins the ranks!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #17
MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #17
MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #5
64 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99
HULK CHRONICLES: WWH #5
INCREDIBLE HULK #110
WORLD WAR HULK #4
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$4.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE #17
MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #7
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #43
64 PGS./All Ages ...$4.99
WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN MAGAZINE #1
Cover by SALVADOR ESPIN
96 PGS./All Ages ...$5.99
SPIDER-MAN:BRAND NEW DAY #2
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #548
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #549
56 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 #2 (of 4)
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by KEV WALKER
Cover by GREG LAND
The monster hit shambles on! The intrepid robot heroes Machine Man and Jocasta have journeyed into the Zombieverse to secure the one item needed to save the Marvel Universe from undead infestation but first they have to blast their way through the flesh-eating hordes of the Zombie Kingpin of New York! Thats right, writer Fred Van Lente (INCREDIBLE HERCULES) and artist Kev Walker (ANNIHILATION: NOVA) are going to reveal what happened during the five-year gap at the end of the original MARVEL ZOMBIES!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99
MOON KNIGHT #24
Written by MIKE BENSON
Penciled by MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
THE DEATH OF MARC SPECTOR, PART 4
With the Thunderbolts hot on Moon Knights trail, Norman Osborn pulls out his WMD. Bullseye is on the clock, hes got a lock on his target, and hes crazy as a rabid dog. But then again, so is Moon Knight...
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
MS. MARVEL #33
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by PAULO SIQUEIRA
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
The untold tale of Carol Danver's days as a secret agent continues! What is Ascension? What is the CIA doing in Afghanistan? And what does all of this have to do the post-Secret Invasion world? Brian Reed (SECRET INVASION: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Paulo Siqueira (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) have all the answers.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MS. MARVEL SPECIAL: STORYTELLER
Written by BRIAN REED
Pencils & Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
It's Marvel Pirate Mania as the Storyteller returns! Gavin is a young man with the ability to reshape the world in his image, but when he crosses paths with Ms. Marvel once more, dark secrets are revealed, and Gavin's life takes a dark turn. Brian Reed (SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE) and Giuseppe Cammuncoli bring you a tale where anything can happen... and does!
32 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$2.99
SECRET INVASION #8 (of 8)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO
Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
Sketch Variant Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU
THIS IS IT!! The truly shocking conclusion to THE comic event hit of the year. And you are not prepared for what will happen in these pages. Heroes will rise, heroes will fall...and the Marvel Universe will, and we're not joking, NEVER be the same again!
40 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ ...$3.99
NEW AVENGERS #47
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by BILLY TAN
Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT
SECRET INVASION Tie-In!
Of the thousands and thousands of heroes and humans affected by the Skrull invasion, one man's horror and heartbreak rises above the rest. This is the story of Luke Cage!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #19
Written by DAN SLOTT & CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by MARK BROOKS
SECRET INVASION Tie-In!
"V-S DAY"
It's been leading to this since the Hank Pym Skrull first came up with the idea for a Fifty State Initiative. This is the final assault in the Secret Invasion, a nation-wide plan that will test the limits of 3-D MAN'S superhuman militia, THE KILL KREW ARMY! Join 3-D MAN, CLOUD 9, KOMODO, HARDBALL, and heroes around America in the battle that will decide the fate of the planet and the future of the Initiative program. Win or lose, there's no turning back. After today, everything changes.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SECRET INVASION: FRONT LINE #5 (of 5)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by GG STUDIO'S MARCO CASTIELLO
Cover by JUAN DOE
The people of Manhattan struggle to survive the final hours of the Skrull invasion. But if they do survive, is there a world left for them to live in? Brian Reed (CAPTAIN MARVEL) and Marco Castiello conclude their terrifying tale!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SECRET INVASION: INHUMANS #4 (of 4)
Written by JOE POKASKI
Penciled by TOM RANEY
Cover by STJEPAN SEJIC
The hunt for Black Bolt concludes launching the Inhumans into their new destiny in the Marvel Universe! It's sister vs. sister, cousin vs. cousin, Kree vs. Skrull! The loyalty lines are redrawn within the royal family as the Inhumans mission reaches critical mass! Can Medusa and her tribe get it together to save their once and future King? Or has it all been for nothing? The seeds for the WAR OF KINGS are planted right here!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SECRET INVASION: X-MEN #4 (of 4)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by CARY NORD
Cover by TERRY DODSON
The X-Men's guerrilla tactics force Commander H'Kurrek to take ruthless measures against the people of San Francisco. Thousands of lives are at stake, and there are only minutes in which to ask: but are the X-Men prepared to descend to the same tactics as their enemies, and target the innocent in order to win a war?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #25
Written by MATT FRACTION & RICK REMENDER
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by CLINT LANGLEY
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
Some sins you can never atone for. In the heart of Secret Invasion, as the world faces an enormous threat, as every hero in the Marvel Universe is fighting for the very survival of mankind, Frank Castle and Stuart Clarke are trying very, very hard to kill one another. With no more secrets left to be learned and no more places left to hide, these former allies are left with no other choice but to put the other one in the ground. But what about G.W. Bridge? Who's side is he on? And what about all those Skrulls? Who's gonna kill all of them?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WAR MACHINE: WEAPON OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #35
Written by CHRISTOS N. GAGE
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by ADI GRANOV
A SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
The battle between War Machine and the Skrull invaders rockets to its shattering conclusion! And the Winter Guard is in the thick of it--but as friend or foe? Also, if you've been wondering just how far Rhodey's transformation goes, you do not want to miss this issue, which launches next month's WAR MACHINE #1!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
MIGHTY AVENGERS #20
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by KHOI PHAM
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
SECRET INVASION Aftermath!
Shipping the week after Secret Invasion #8...the end of an era for the Mighty Avengers!
Death and defeat at the hands of the Skrulls is just too much for even the Mighty Avengers. Watch the darkest day for the Avengers unfold before you and a shocking ending NO ONE will see coming. Guest-starring THOR!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
NOVA #19
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by WELLINTON ALVES
Cover by FRANCESCO "MATT" MATTINA
Could it be...the return of the Nova Corps? After last issues jaw-dropping cliff-hanger, will things ever be the same for Richard Rider? What is the Worldmind up to, and what will it mean for the future of the Human Rocket and the Nova Corps itself?! Cosmic fans will not want to miss this status-quo-changing chapter of the series Ain't It Cool News calls "Brilliant. Just brilliant."
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
NEW WARRIORS #18
Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX
Penciled by REILLY BROWN
Cover by NIC KLEIN
The future isnt so bright.
Not when Iron Man has taken the Superhuman Registration Act to new heights and imposed his rule over a good chunk of the free world. Super heroes have been outlawed and any hope of resistance has been crushed. And while the New Warriors try to escape this world gone wrong, Night Thrasher takes it upon himself to be the one who just might set things right...
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL ANNUAL #1
Written by SIMON SPURRIER
Penciled by WERTHER DELL'EDERA
Cover by DAVE WILKINS
IF I DIE BEFORE I WAKE...
Welcome to the Helter Skelter Club -- psychedelic hangout of every costumed wannabe, z-list villain and spandex tryhard in NYC. Its retro-tastic owner Captain Pepper has been up to his paisley-print elbows in bad business, but now hes caught the attention of one decidedly ungroovy vigilante...Artist Werther DellEdera (Loveless, X-FORCE) and writer Simon Spurrier (Gutsville, GHOST RIDER) cordially invite you to witness Frank Castle facing Trial By Weird, in a kaleidoscopic killfest featuring super hero groupies, brain-sucking Nazi midgets, scale replicas of the Devourer Of Worlds and lots and lots of ninja teddies.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
PATSY WALKER: HELLCAT #4 (of 5)
Written by KATHRYN IMMONEN
Penciled by DAVID LAFUENTE
Cover by STUART IMMONEN
Hellcat is still on the case, tracking the missing heir of an Eskimo witch coven. But hot on the trail of Pete the Yeti, whose rocket powered spruce is making her life difficult. But with the aid of a giant magical wolf named Manslayer and a giant talking Mayan calendar made of stone, she just might survive her trek through the last frontier. If she doesnt drown in a wave of snow bunnies first.
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
RUNAWAYS #4
Written by TERRY MOORE
Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
The Runaways are breaking up! Something is splitting the team in two and its not just the attack by the aliens who are hunting Karolina. Can the kids get back together in time to save their teammate? Chances arent looking good!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
PUNISHER POSTER BOOK
Thirty-six posters showcasing Frank Castles brutal one-man war on crime!
72 PGS./Rated T+ ...$6.99
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: PUNISHER MOVIE
Written by J0HN RHETT THOMAS
For the Punisher, it's the end of one era and the beginning of a new one and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT is there to tell you all about it with insider access and in-depth coverage. First, Garth Ennis' legendary run on Frank Castle's vigilante adventures comes to a close, and we're there to take a retrospective look back at all the ultra-violent action! Plus: We take a look forward with the new creators of PUNISHER and PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL! And next, a new Punisher movie is on the way, led by rising star Ray Stevenson (Rome) and with a whole new look and feel, and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT is on the set to give you everything you want to know before you hit the theaters. Lock and load...it's the Punisher movie SPOTLIGHT!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SUB-MARINER: THE DEPTHS #3 (of 4)
Written by PETER MILLIGAN
Art & Cover by ESAD RIBIC
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line offers a searing vision of Namor, the Sub-Mariner as youve never seen, brought to you by Peter Milligan (X-FORCE) and Esad Ribic (SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM)! Travelling deep into the dark belly of the Marianas Trench in search of a missing deep sea expedition, legendary adventurer Randolph Stein finds exactly what he was looking for. Or whats left of it. There is something down there in the murky depths that man was not meant to see. Something that drives men mad -- or worse. A creature of indescribable power and fury that been waiting for Stein for a long, long time. The legend is true, and its larger than Stein could have ever imagined.
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99
SHE-HULK #35
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by GG STUDIO'S VINCENZO CUCCA
Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR.
Its Marvels fighting females vs. Russias #1 super team! Charging into a land in desperate need of their help, the Lady Liberators collide with the Winter Guard! Thats right, She-Hulk is fighting a bear on the cover but thats no average bear, Boo Boo...its Ursa Major! And hell get no picnic basket from special guest-stars Valkyrie, Thundra and the Invisible Woman!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
SQUADRON SUPREME #5
Written by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Penciled by MARCO TURINI
Cover by GREG LAND
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
Nick Fury lost everything the day his Ultimates turned their backs on him, handing him to the Squadron Supreme. But Fury is finding that some old soldiers habits die hardand when four fantastically transformed astronauts go public with their powers, Fury makes a move toward a new superhuman vanguard...all this, and a classic Squadron member returns! Part 5 (of 6)
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
SKAAR: SON OF HULK #5
Written by GREG PAK
Pencils by RON GARNEY & BUTCH GUICE
Cover by RON GARNEY
The battle for Prophet Rock begins! Can Skaar seize the true power of his Oldstrong heritage? Can Old Sam, Princess Omaka, and the refugees of Sakaar survive long enough to find out? And what shocking secret could change everything once it falls from the lips of the blind Shadow Priest of Axeman Bone? More epic barbarian action as the Son of Hulk smashes through the savage planet of Sakaar!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
THE TWELVE #9
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by PAOLO RIVERA
The threads of the tapestry draw together around our heroes as one of the Twelve takes that endless dirt-nap!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THOR #12
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Sinister things are afoot in Asgard. Loki claims to have only the best of intentions, but her manipulations have seated a new prince on the throne, the brave Balder...and her snakes tongue has planted seeds of doubt in the ears of Asgardians to question the leadership of the mighty Thor. What insidious treachery will the cunning Loki spring on the noble heroes? And what dreaded effect could it have on the innocent townspeople of neighboring Broxton, Oklahoma?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
THOR: MAN OF WAR
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER & CLAY MANN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
For countless millennia, over and again has the mighty, thunderous, impetuous, petulant god Thor raged and rebelled against the leadership of his father and lord, the all-powerful Odin. The capricious tantrums of a selfish titan, spoiled by his own power. But...ODIN HAS HAD ENOUGH! And so as the cycle is repeated in all ages, Thor must ultimately face the fullest wrath of the enraged All-Father! Witness the final and the most epic, earth-shattering, sky-scorching battle ever unleashed by the THOR: AGES OF THUNDER and THOR: REIGN OF BLOOD creative team of Matt Fraction and Patrick Zircher!
48 PGS./One-Shot/Rated T+ ...$3.99
THE AGE OF THE SENTRY #3 (of 6)
Written by JEFF PARKER & PAUL TOBIN
Penciled by NICK DRAGOTTA & COLLEEN COOVER
Cover by DAVE BULLOCK
Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA
Irradiated creek water turns a trouble-making hillbilly named Junior into a deadly match for The Sentry!
Unfamiliar with Ozark ways, our hero is also bound by the Code of the Hills to marry cousin Ellie! How can the Golden Guardian of Good defeat...MOUNTAIN MAN?
PLUS: What good is the power of a million exploding suns when it comes to romance? None! So, when the Sentry gets called in for his most confounding task ever, advising Manoo on how to win the heart of his true love, Gtt-Chow, the Sentry turns to a real expert: Millie the Model! But can even her expert guidance help when Gtt-Chow hooks up with a notorious interstellar arms dealer? Two titanic tales in one tiny
tome! Terrific!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
TRUE BELIEVERS #5 (of 5)
Written by CARY BATES
Pencils & Cover by PAUL GULACY
Guest-starring Iron Man! To obtain the final clue she needs to solve her fathers murder, Payback has made an enemy of Tony Stark. Big mistake. Now that shes finally on the verge of learning the killers identity, can she put the pieces of the puzzle together before the Armored Avenger makes good on his vow to take down all the True Believers?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
THUNDERBOLTS #126
Written by ANDY DIGGLE
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by Francesco "MATT" MATTINA
The new creative team of writer Andy Diggle (Losers, Green Arrow: Year One) and penciler Roberto De La Torre (IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D.) shake up Marvels most unpredictable team! The events of Secret Invasion have taken Norman Osborn out of Thunderbolts Mountain...and when the cat is away, the mice will play! Bullseye owes Songbird big time and now its time to settle up! A huge upheaval is coming for the T-Bolts, and the beginning tremors are felt here!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
ASTONISHING X-MEN: GHOST BOXES #2 (of 2)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL & KAARE ANDREWS
Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
You met Subject X in the pages of ASTONISHING X-MEN. But what was he really doing and who he was doing it for? Find our in the second issue of this special 2-issue tie-in series to Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchis opening salvo on Astonishing X-Men! Ghost Boxes is about the real stakes of the Ghost Boxes storyline, and what will happen if the X-Men fail to solve that mystery.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
UNCANNY X-MEN #504
Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by TERRY DODSON
LOVELORN (1 of 4): In the depths of his heartache over Kitty Pryde, Colossus goes looking for something-- anything-- to stop his pain...and finds a nightmare from the Old Country running rampant in the States. What's their connection? Elsewhere, Angel and the Beast begin a worldwide quest gathering some of the most unique minds on Earth and run across a hero long thought dormant. Emma checks in to a hotel you have to see to believe while poor Scott sits idly by...oh, and then footage showing the Alaskan Massacre that kicked off MESSIAH COMPLEX is released to the media. Just another day in the life of the all new, all different X-MEN!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-MEN: LEGACY #218
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by MIKE DEODATO
Wolverine and Professor X face off against an unholy alliance of enemies old and new, as Sebastian's Shaw's schemes come to fruition. But the greatest danger arises from the most unlikely source, as Xavier's determination to atone for past sins takes him into Daken's scarred and traumatized mind.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #30
Written by DANIEL WAY
Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO
ORIGINAL SIN
Continued from X-MEN: LEGACY #218! Searching for his kidnapped son, Wolverine will let nothing stand in his waynot even The Hellfire Club! Meanwhile, what dark secrets will Professor X unearth inside the scorched battlefield that is Wolverines mind? And what will it tell him about his own past deeds? Find out here in the mind-shatteringliterally mind-shatteringconclusion to ORIGINAL SIN! Part 5 (of 5)
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
X-FORCE #9
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by MIKE CHOI
OLD GHOSTS
As Warpath fights for his life and very soul in the American Southwest, Wolverine gets lucky in Japan. Because you demanded it, DOMINO joins X-Force as they continue to hunt down the . Vanisher has begrudgingly led the team right to the abandoned labs of recently deceased MISTER SINISTER, but X-Force's enemies are right on their heels. PLUS: What's happening to Wolfsbane? Part 3 (of 4)
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
CABLE #8
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
WAITING FOR THE END OF THE WORLD, PART 2
Cable has taken the mutant messiah to a safe haven hundreds of years in the future only to discover that this timeline is marked for destruction by a band of heavily armed soldiers claiming to be the remnants of the U.S. government. And thats not even the worst thing about them! Meanwhile, back in the present, Cyclops desperate to squeeze some answers out of Bishop uses an interrogation so brutal, not even the Geneva Convention covers it: a few minutes in a room alone with Emma Frost!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
DEADPOOL #4
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by JASON PEARSON
SAY HI TO THE BAD GUY, PART 1 (OF 2)
His mission in Secret Invasion completed, Deadpool goes back to business as usual, completely unaware that hes been sold up the river by a villain of incalculable guile -- a villain who wont soon forget -- or forgive -- Wades sins. As the Skrull War winds to its climactic conclusion, the Merc with a Mouth has no idea that the worst for him is yet ahead.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
YOUNG X-MEN #8
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Pencils & Cover by
YANICK PAQUETTE
Discover the secret origin of Ink. The bad-boy of the Young X-Men has been shrouded in mystery, but that ends here, and the truth will shake the team of young mutants.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
X-FACTOR #37
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO
Cover by BOO COOK
Its a showdown in the Motor City as X-Factor goes toe-to-toe with the mysterious Karma organization. And when it seems the team is at its darkest moment, Madrox loses all control. Meanwhile, Val Cooper and her government forces claim to be working in X-Factors best interest. But are they really?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: MANIFEST DESTINY #2 (of 4)
Written by JASON AARON
Penciled by STEPHEN SEGOVIA
Cover by DAVE WILKINS
Wolverine is back in Chinatown, settling old scores. First up, his vengeful ex-girlfriend. Only problem, she now commands an army of gun-toting thugs, along with four mystical Kung Fu warriors, who together put a beatdown on Wolvie the likes of which hasnt been seen in years. Now with Wolverine driven into hiding and the entire city out searching for him, who will dare come to his aid?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
X-MEN: MANIFEST DESTINY #3 (of 4)
Written by MIKE CAREY & VARIOUS
Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN & VARIOUS
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Iceman continues his quest toward the West Coast and discovers something new about his powers. But is it enough to save his life from a friend turned foe? Plus stories featuring Colossus and a mysterious Young X-Man.
48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
X-MEN: WORLDS APART #2 (of 4)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by DIOGENES NEVES
Cover by DAVID YARDIN
The game is set. The Black Panther, ruler of Wakanda, is being held captive and the military might of his entire kingdom has been turned on the one person who could free him: his wife and queen, Storm. But if Storm chooses to fight her fellow Wakandans and rescue her husband, she does so at a cost: she may not be able to save her teammates, the X-Men, who are in similar peril halfway around the world. Writer Chris Yost (X-FORCE, NEW X-MEN) and up-and-coming artist DIOGENES NEVES pose the question: Does Storm stand by the Black Panther or the X-Men?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
X-MEN: MAGNETO TESTAMENT #3 (of 5)
Written by GREG PAK
Art by CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
The harrowing saga of young Magneto's struggle to save his family from the Nazi onslaught continues as the German army invades Poland--and our hero learns brutal new lessons and discovers new strength within himself. But even with all of his hard-won smarts and developing skills, how can one boy fight against the horrors of the Warsaw ghetto and the killing winter of 1941? It's a poignant Marvel Knights take on the life of a young Magneto, by Greg Pak (WORLD WAR HULK) and Carmine Di Giandomenico (DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN' JACK MURDOCK).
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory ...$3.99
WOLVERINE: CHOP SHOP
Written by MIKE BENSON
Penciled by ROLAND BOSCHI
Cover by TOMER HANUKA
Youve heard the story before: A beautiful woman picks up a guy in a bar. They have a couple drinks, show each other a good time. And when he wakes up the next morning, the guy finds himself in a bathtub full of ice, with two fewer kidneys than he had the night before. Well, Wolverines heard this story too and he aint too thrilled by it. In fact, hes willing to bring an end to it in the most direct way he can think of...
32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory ...$2.99
NEW EXILES #14
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT
Cover by ALEX GARNER
The Exiles find themselves on an Earth with no super- powers, but where humanity vies with an intelligent sauropod race for dominance. The Daughters of the Dragon serve as the champions of humankind, while the mysterious Sons of Iron refuse to reveal which side they are on. But neither group is ready for the coming of Liliandra and her ShiAr Death Commandos... not without our reality-hopping heroes!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
WEAPON X: FIRST CLASS #1 (of 3)
Written by MARC SUMERAK
Penciled by MARK ROBINSON & TIM SEELEY
Cover and Variant by MICHAEL RYAN
Long before his memories were restored, the X-Man known as Wolverine spent years seeking to unlock the mysteries of his past. Some of those memories were best left forgotten. Join Charles Xavier as he journeys deep into Wolverine's mind on a quest for answers that will shed new light on one of the darkest periods of Logan's life -- his days in the Weapon X program! It's a brand-new look at the horrifying history of Marvel's most prominent mutant!
PLUS: Each issue features a 10-page back-up story featuring an important player from Wolverine's past! First up, an untold tale of Wolvie's arch-nemesis, the mutant madman known as Sabretooth!
48 PGS./Rated A ...$3.99
X-MEN: PIXIES AND DEMONS DIRECTOR'S CUT
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by GREG LAND
Cover by GREG LAND
In this issue, the young mutant Pixie tries to save her town from a mysterious evil. But when the baddies prove too tough for any one hero to handle, Pixie calls in a little help from her friends. Guest-starring Cyclops, Wolverine, Colossus and the rest of Marvel's mightiest mutants! This spectacular story features the work of acclaimed scribe Mike Carey (X-Men, Messiah CompleX) and fan-favorite artist Greg Land (Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate Power) in a story that will usher in a new era for the X-Men! The future of mutantkind starts here, so be sure to check it out. Then, check out the exciting extras in the back for a behind the scenes look at how this astonishing tale was created!
40 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99
WOLVERINE AND POWER PACK #1 (of 4)
Written by MARC SUMERAK & CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Art by GURIHIRU & CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Cover by GURIHIRU
"All right, bub. Gimme my appearance schedule
for October..."
"Sure, Mr. Logan! There's your regular solo title, of course. Plus, the usual line-up of team books."
"So that's just UNCANNY, ASTONISHING, NEW AVENGERS and X-FORCE. No prob."
"There's also your side projects. ORIGINS, FIRST CLASS, MANIFEST DESTINY, another FIRST CLASS..."
"Uh huh. Anythin' else?"
"Don't forget cameos! Possibly AVENGERS/INVADERS... maybe a SECRET INVASION appearance..."
"Hmph. Sounds like a light month to me. Think I got room for one more book. You got anythin' FUN?"
"Actually..."
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #9
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by SALVA ESPIN
Flashing claws versus fists of fury! That's right -- Wolverine takes on SHANG-CHI, MASTER OF KUNG-FU! 'Nuff said!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FOOLKILLER: WHITE ANGELS #5 (of 5)
Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Penciled by PAUL AZACETA
Cover by TOMM COKER
PLAY THE FOOL
Some crimes make you cringe. Some make you sick. And some bore through your eyes and brand themselves onto your brain. The White Angels specialize in the latter. Now theyre about to pay for the crimes -- in blood and tears. The Foolkiller has come for his pound of flesh.
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING DEVIL-SLAYER #3 (of 4)
Written by BRIAN KEENE
Art by CHRIS SAMNEE
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
As a secret cabal within Heaven and Hell conspires to manufacture a war, the new Devil-Slayer finds himself besieged by ghouls and surrounded by enemies on all sides. It's a race against time to unravel the Bloodstone conspiracy and stop Operation: Xenogenesis before it's too late for all of mankind, in this terrifying, brutal reinterpretation of the Devil-Slayer by acclaimed horror novelist Brian Keene and rising star Chris Samnee (DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA)!
32 PGS./Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content ...$3.99
PUNISHER #64
Written by GREGG HURWITZ
Penciled by LAURENCE CAMPBELL
Cover by DAVE JOHNSON
GIRLS IN WHITE DRESSES, PART 4: SATAN DUST
The first of three story arcs written by three of the hottest writers in crime fiction starts here! Best-selling crime novelist Gregg Hurwitz (The Kill Clause, The Crime Writer) and Laurence Campbell (PUNISHER ANNUAL: THE HUNTED) bring you a tale of death, depravity and revenge south of the border.
A little girl dead. By his hand. A line the Punisher swore hed never cross. Frank Castle has never had less to lose...or more pain to dole out. Cutting a bloody swathe through the dusty Mexican desert town of Tierra Rota, Frank works his way up the food chain of a criminal empire, unaware of what waits for him at the top. An old acquaintance with a familiar -- and unforgettable -- face.
32 PGS./Explicit Content ...$2.99
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