AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 607 The Story:
Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend’s trip home, The Black Cat’s back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is STACKED as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans…and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! BRAce yourself for danger, Spidey! It’s gonna be …umm…sexy? Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 606 The Story:
Look out, Spidey! Hot on the heels of his old girlfriend’s trip home, The Black Cat’s back (and front!), sexier and more dangerous than ever! The deck is STACKED as the one woman that loves Spider-Man more than Peter Parker is up to some devilish shenanigans…and nothing bugs Spidey more than shenanigans! BRAce yourself for danger, Spidey! It’s gonna be …umm…sexy? Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 600 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
The greatest Marvel super hero of all celebrates his 600th issue with the biggest all-original issue of Amazing Spider-Man EVER! This one’s got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker’s life in a giant-sized lead story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Doc’s back in town, but it’s only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can’t even see coming. On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-man’s creators, Smilin’ Stan Lee (along with Masticatin’ Marcos Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures. But that ain’t all…as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete’s life, drawn by some of the greatest artists in comics. Plus, several other surprises and NO REPRINTS! 104 pages of goodness brought to you by some of the best creators that have ever worked on Spidey! All-New/Rated A …$4.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 599 The Story:
AMERICAN SON CONCLUDES! It’s the ultimate battle between friend and family as Spidey’s battle against the Iron Patriot and his Dark Avengers leaves one man with a choice too painful to contemplate. Plus, with wedding plans at high-fervor, Pete’s identity stands revealed to the person who stands to be most changed by the information. Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 598 The Story:
That cover pretty much tells you what you need to know. Is there an evil obstetrician in the house?!? Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 597 The Story:
AMERICAN SON continues. Spider-Man goes up against Venom and Bullseye as he prepares to infiltrate the Dark Avengers headquarters. Meanwhile Harry’s life takes a dramatic turn now that he’s reunited with Lily and wedding plans continue for two lucky Parker pals. Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 591 The Story:
FACE FRONT Part 2 of 2 The gloves are off! The MASK is off! And for Spidey and the Torch? It's on! One of the deepest friendships in the Marvel U. is about to take a sudden turn... Plus, life kicks into high gear for practically EVERY member of the supporting cast! Big changes, big surprises, and, like we promised: an event so HUGE, it's going to be felt in almost every Marvel title! This one's a gamechanger, Marvellites! Miss it and you'll miss out! Rated A …$2.99
SUB-MARINER COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL # 1 SKETCH VARIANT The Story:
The second of a series of celebratory specials commemorating Marvel’s 70th Anniversary and its rich history and characters! It’s the year 1940, and thanks to policewoman Betty Dean, the young Namor the Sub-Mariner has momentarily halted his jihad against the surface world. But now, an envoy from the Axis powers attempts to sway the undersea prince to the Nazi cause! Can the less worldly Sub-Mariner be tempted? Plus, a second never-before-seen Namor story by Mark Schultz and Al Williamson, and a reprint of Namor’s first appearance from 1939! One-Shot/All-New & Reprints/Rated A …$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: EXTRA! # 3 The Story:
ASM Extra goes beyond the thrice-monthly pages of Amazing Spider-Man to bring you even more stories that explore Peter Parker’s life and give you a glimpse of what’s ahead. This time out we catch up with wounded Iraq War Vet Flash Thomson as he adjusts to his new life, find out more about the mysterious young Kraven who continues to stalk Spider-Man, and we get a prelude to next Spring’s Spidey event AMERICAN SON featuring a secret about Pete’s best friend Harry Osborn. Norman Osborn may be in charge of the world…but he hasn’t stopped us from publishing Spider-man…yet. Rated A …$3.99
ASTONISHING TALES # 2 The Story:
Can the Punisher and Wolverine survive a round with the ferocious Predator X--and who is the beast’s sexy wrangler? Has Arno Stark, the Iron Man of 2020, met his match in a band of hijack-happy sky-pirates? Will M.O.D.O.K. make it through a meal without killing anyone in a superhero greasy spoon? And are newbie directors Cannonball and Sunspot (of New Mutants) going to make movie magic in the Mojoverse? All is revealed here! Rated T+ …$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 582 The Story:
"Mind on Fire" Part 2 of 2 The Molten Man's powers are out of control, setting the world ablaze around him, and destroying his own body and mind within. This is it, his final and brightest burn. And all he cares about is taking Harry Osborn with him! Can Spider-Man pull his best friend's fat out of this fire? And, with what Harry's been up to, should he? All this plus: a secret surprise from Liz Allan, and a major Spider-Mystery is finally solved. Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 567 The Story:
With Spider-Man in her grasp, the Brand New is close to the greatest victory of all – the unmasking and death of Spider-Man. Can DAREDEVIL rescue him in time? Ummm…doesn’t look that way, does it? Also, Vin Gonzales’s life is on the line – can his roommate Peter Parker beat the odds? Marc Guggenheim and Phil Jimenez bring you the pulse-pounding conclusion to the introduction of the New (but really, look at the cover, Spidey-Fan – can’t ya figure out who she is?!) Rated A …$2.99
THE TWELVE # 7 The Story:
It’s the return of Captain Wonder’s time-lost sidekick, Tim! But where the Captain spent the intervening years locked away in cryogenic deep-freeze in a Nazi time-vault, Tim was forced to live every torturous moment of those six long decades. Now he’s back—with a life-changing question for his one-time mentor! Plus: the birth of the most unlikely twosome on television: The Blue Blaze and Electro!
Rated T+ …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 566 The Story:
With an army of Villains at her command, the Brand New has Spider-Man on the run. Even with the help of Daredevil, can Spidey protect his secret identity from his new foe? And with Spidey’s roommate, Vin Gonzales, as a hostage, how much time does he have? ’s hunt continues, thanks to Marc Guggenheim and Phil Jimenez! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 565 The Story:
Her name is . She's Spider-Man's newest and most terrifying nemesis -- and she just discovered his secret identity. With an army of villains at her command, even with the help of Daredevil, can Spidey protect his secret identity from his new foe? Find out as Marc Guggenheim and Phil Jimenez give you the fight of Spidey’s life against the Brand New ! Rated A …$2.99
NEWUNIVERSAL: SHOCKFRONT # 2 The Story:
“BREAKS”
A charity football game turns into a nightmare when quarterback Jack Magniconte inadvertently kills another player. Is he the newest human to manifest a superpower glyph? And more to the point, will Ken Connell—who himself manifested the
“Starbrand” glyph—and Izzy Randall—possessor of the “Nightmask” glyph—reach Magniconte before he’s killed in the
government’s efforts to stop a superhuman Armageddon? WARREN ELLIS and STEVE KURTH’s brilliant re-imagining of the super hero continues.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
THE TWELVE # 6 The Story:
The Laughing Mask--behind bars! Secrets of the Black Widow--revealed! Dynamic Man kicks ass! The Blue Blade bombs out! And the truth behind the origin of underground secret agent Rockman!
Rated T+ …$2.99
NEWUNIVERSAL: SHOCKFRONT # 1 The Story:
Initially, there were four: A Starbrand. A Nightmask. A Justice. A Cipher. They are manifestations of god-like power on Earth, chosen by the Universe. In the wake of the cosmic phenomenon that empowered them, they have been threatened, hunted, and attacked. And now, they’re about to discover that they’re not alone. Acclaimed writer WARREN ELLIS (THUNDERBOLTS) and artist STEVE KURTH (LAST OF THE MOHICANS) bring you the return of this new universe: one experiencing superhuman power for the first time.
Parental Advisory …$2.99
THE TWELVE # 5 The Story:
Tensions rise and heroes come to blows as the time-lost Twelve from the Golden Age find their fundamental beliefs challenged in the world of the 21st Century. Plus; the Origin of the Witness—he’s seen what you’ve done!
Rated T+ …$2.99
THE TWELVE # 4 The Story:
As the savage murders continue, and members of the Twelve come under a cloud of suspicion, tensions flare, and hero faces off against hero! Plus, the unbelievable origin of underground secret agent Rockman!
Rated T+ …$2.99
THE TWELVE # 2 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
The Twelve time-lost Mystery Men of World War II adjust to the reality of life in the 21st century. But where do you go, what do you do, when everybody you knew is either dead and buried or in old-age homes, and the future you thought you were fighting for turned out to be radically different from what you imagined?
Rated T+…$2.99
THE TWELVE # 3 The Story:
How will your now-elderly family react when you return to them after an absence of 63 years? That’s the crisis of the soul faced by Mister E, and an emotional confrontation that shines a spotlight on secrets about his past and heritage. Plus, the origin of the Fiery Mask! And golden age Zombies!
Rated T+ …$2.99
THE TWELVE # 2 The Story:
The Twelve time-lost Mystery Men of World War II adjust to the reality of life in the 21st century. But where do you go, what do you do, when everybody you knew is either dead and buried or in old-age homes, and the future you thought you were fighting for turned out to be radically different from what you imagined?
Rated T+…$2.99
THE TWELVE # 1 WRAPAROUND COVER The Story:
Yesterday’s Men of Tomorrow—Today! Thought lost to the pages of time, a dozen Mystery Men from the “greatest generation” of World War Two find themselves thrust into the morally-gray world of the 21st century! Now, Captain Wonder, Dynamic Man, Mastermind Excello, Mister E, the Laughing Mask, the Witness, the Black Widow, the Phantom Reporter, the Fiery Mask, Rockman, the Blue Blade and Electro the Marvel of the Age must seek a place for themselves in the modern Marvel Universe—while a silent killer seeks to eliminate them, one by one!
Rated T+ …$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY # 6 The Story:
The final chapter in the FF’s baptism by fire! It all comes down to the final confrontation between a fractured family and their very first arch-enemy... not to mention a base full of cosmically-irradiated monsters! Everything -- including the future of the FF -- will be decided here!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY # 5 The Story:
More secrets of the FF’s earliest days revealed! This issue: the Human Torch’s first solo adventure (not a raging success)! Mr. Fantastic’s first solo adventure (also not a raging success)! A team divided! An enemy uncovered! Plus, an army of cosmically-mutated monsters! What more could you ask for?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY # 4 The Story:
More untold secrets of the FF’s earliest days revealed! See Reed move the team into the newly-built Baxter Building -- and see the Thing’s less than thrilled reaction! Meanwhile, the FF’s first villain -- unknown until now -- finally makes his move! But will the fledgling team disintegrate before they get to confront him? Of course not, but order the book anyway...!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY # 3 The Story:
The untold tale of the FF’s first adventure continues! Ever wonder if any of the Mole Man’s monsters followed the FF back to New York City after their first encounter with them? Neither did the FF... and that mistake leads to a very public demonstration for the fledgling super hero team. Plus, Ben Grimm’s first visit back to Yancy Street (it ain’t pretty!), and the FF’s first headquarters (it wasn’t the Baxter Building!).
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY # 2 The Story:
More secrets are revealed in the early days of the Fantastic Four in this stunningly-illustrated series! As the cosmically irradiated foursome answers their first call to action, Reed Richards ensures that he and his friends don't end up as government lab rats. But will Sue, Johnny and Ben go along with his plans? Plus, the secret of the FF's first adversary (hint: it wasn't the Mole Man!).
FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST FAMILY # 1 The Story:
For the first time, untold secrets of the FF’s earliest days are revealed! What happened the moment after Reed Richards’ rocket crash landed? What happened -- to Sue Storm, to Ben Grimm, to Johnny Storm -- in the days following that fateful event? An in-depth, action-packed, psychologically thrilling exploration of the FF’s origin begins here!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FANTASTIC FOUR/IRON MAN: BIG IN JAPAN # 4 The Story:
Guaranteed Chock Full’O Monsters!
There’s trouble in more than just Tokyo now! With the mother of all monsters, the Apocalypse Beast, tearing its way across the globe, the Fantastic Four and Iron Man join forces in a tenuous team-up with the Mole Man! It’s a last ditch effort on Monster Island to save the world from getting squashed—literally!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP...$3.50
Armed with the knowledge that the mother of all Big Monsters is headed their way, the Fantastic Four and Iron Man are heading south! To Antarctica, that is, and to the very source of the disturbance sending monsters worldwide into an uncontrollable panic. But even the greatest scientific minds in the Marvel U, and their Japanese cohort, monster expert, Dr. Yamane, may have met their match when the unknowable, the unimaginable, the biggest darn big monster ever, comes home to crush a little planet called Earth.
FANTASTIC FOUR/IRON MAN: BIG IN JAPAN # 2 The Story:
ALL-OUT MONSTER RIOT!
It’s big battle time in Japan and only the kaiju-crushing First Family of Super Heroes and Tony Stark, the Invincible Iron Man can save the city from the size 2000 Nikes of monsters gone mad! You’ll find out here and now Reed Richards’ answer to the hottest dating question in all of Tokyo: Do you speak monster?
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$3.50
FANTASTIC FOUR/IRON MAN: BIG IN JAPAN # 1 The Story:
Mass panic has struck the streets of Tokyo! The media has initiated round-the-clock coverage. Uncontrollable crowds are choking the streets, and kaiju hysteria has gripped the island of Japan for the first time in 50 years! Because the Fantastic Four, the world’s first super-hero big-monster battling squad, and playboy industrialist, Tony Stark, have descended on the Land of the Rising Sun!
Zeb Wells (New Warriors, Doctor Octopus: Year One) and Seth Fisher (Green Lantern: Willworld, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight) bring you a manic fusion of Marvel super heroes with Japanese pop culture that proves why the FF and Iron Man are big in Japan!
It’s an all-out romp with big monsters a-go-go as Droom, Giganto and Eerok, the giant ape, along with hundreds of manic ‘50s Marvel monsters, trample Tokyo’s first-ever Kaiju Museum and Celebration!
SHE-HULK # 8 The Story:
"ENGAGEMENT RING" PART 2 (OF 2) A titanic tale of foxy boxing in outer space! Yes, FOXY BOXING! On a planet where might makes right, the laws of justice and the rules of combat are one and the same. In order to "win her case," SHE-HULK is going to have t
UNCANNY X-MEN # 449 The Story:
"GUESS WHO'S BACK IN TOWN" PART 2 (OF 2) The venomous Viper continues her deadly game of cat-and-mutant in Murderworld with the lives of the X-Men (and the Queen?!) at stake!!
SHE-HULK # 7 The Story:
"SPACE CASES" As a superhuman lawyer, SHE-HULK has tried some of the strangest cases on Earth... but all of that is about to change! Empowered by THE LIVING TRIBUNAL, SHULKIE is heading into deep space to practice Universal Law! Special Guest Appearances
UNCANNY X-MEN # 448 The Story:
GUESS WHO’S BACK IN TOWN?" Parts 1 & 2 (of 2)
After their battle with the Fury, the X-MEN look forward to a pleasant visit in England with their old friends Brian and Meggan Braddock — but naturally, fate has other plans! A surprise villain with an especially ugly history with WOLVERINE and a score to settle with SAGE is crashing the party…and she’s not leaving without the life of an X-Man!
SHE-HULK # 4 The Story:
"WEB OF LIES" It's the titanic battle that HAD to happen: She-Hulk and guest-star Spider-Man square off against… J. Jonah Jameson and the Daily Bugle?! When the lawyers from She-Hulk’s firm devise a legal and binding way for Spider-Man to take the stand without revealing his secret identity, the wall-crawler finally gets to have his day in court. Can Shulkie help Spidey collect damages for libel...before the Scorpion and the Spider-Slayers inflict some real damage?
SHE-HULK # 3 The Story:
"DEAD CERTAIN" Can a ghost testify at his own murder trial? It's another bizarre case of Superhuman Law for the lawyers at She-Hulk's new firm. Special guest-appearance by the recently-back-from-the-dead, ever-lovin', blue-eyed Thing!