WEB OF SPIDER-MAN # 5 The Story:
Curt Connors has played a tricky role in the life of Peter Parker – at his best, he’s an ally whom even Spider-Man must keep an eye on. At his worst, he’s The Lizard – a ferocious creature with killer instincts – and Connors’ fine scientific mind to boot. Web-head Stalwarts Fred Van Lente and Barry Kitson bring you the tragic case of Curt Connors – while Zeb Wells and Xurxo Penalta gives a preview of his synapse-shattering return later this year in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! Meanwhile, in the Spectacular Spider-Girl, a brand new era is born for Mayday Parker as she finally gets through to her clone, April – and just in time, as a Mob War EXPLODES – and Midtown High is caught in the crossfire! Rated A …$3.99
NOVA # 34 The Story:
A REALM OF KINGS TIE-IN—GUEST-STARRING MR. FANTASTIC AND BLACK BOLT! On a world of dark sorcery, Nova and his surprising allies battle the ancient evil of the Sphinx, but what are they really fighting for? The Human Rocket could rewrite the course of history and save thousands of lives—including the life of his true love. But should he, or is the alternative too terrible to contemplate? Classic foes, great guest-stars and more cosmic thrills await you in the next issue of the series that Aint It Cool News calls “Bar none, one of the consistently best comics Marvel puts out…Those of you who aren’t checking this one out should be ashamed of yourselves." Rated T …$2.99
NOVA # 33 The Story:
A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! The Riddle of the Sphinx continues as Nova and Darkhawk find themselves teamed up with Black Bolt? But isn't he dead? Are these three very different heroes just pawns in the Sphinx’s vast game, or can they break out and unravel his dark cosmic scheme? What exactly is the Sphinx trying to achieve and can any force in the universe stop him? The answers await in the book CosmicBookNews.com crowns “A masterstroke of superheroic military science-fiction.” Rated T …$2.99
Web of Spider-Man # 4 The Story:
Behold Mysterio...looks can be more than just deceiving – they can drive you mad. As the Master of Illusion makes his triumphant return to the pages of Amazing Spider-Man, webbed wonders FRED VAN LENTE and BARRY KITSON bring you the real story of Quentin Beck…or is it just another illusion? Then, over in THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL, Fury the Goblin Queen has a familiar ally as the cult of the Goblin makes its last stand against May-Day Parker – and a gang war looms in New York City! Join the legendary team of TOM DEFALCO and RON FRENZ for what may be the Family Parker’s final chapter! Finally, as the events of The Gauntlet unfold, Mr. Negative and his forces have laid conspicuously low…and the Hammer drops hard on New York City…as HAMMERHEAD makes his move in New York’s underworld…and he may not be playing for the side you’d think… Rated A …$3.99
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN # 3 The Story:
His name is The Rhino, and when his will is set, there’s no one he can’t run through to get the job done. If Spidey manages to survive the first wave of the Gauntlet, he won’t want to as The Rhino stands ready for him next. Webhead Wonder Fred Van Lente and Super-Spider-Star Barry Kitson bring you The Rhino’s history through the Rhino’s own eyes as he gears up for the dropdown-all-out slugfest of the year in next month’s Amazing Spider-Man! Over, in the pages of the Spectacular Spider-Girl, May Parker stands against the cult of the Goblin, while April Reilly will find herself allied with the last person you’d expect. And finally, a look at the honeymoon that has swept the globe catches us up with Aunt May and her new husband, J. Jonah Jameson Sr.! Rated A …$3.99
NOVA # 32 The Story:
A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! It’s the long-awaited and shattering return of one of the Human Rocket's greatest foes...the Sphinx! Nova and Darkhawk are missing and presumed dead—and they really will be dead if they don’t put aside their roles of hunter and hunted! Can the galaxy’s top cop team up with the galaxy’s most wanted to stop a rising menace from the past...and the future? Find out what a huge threat the immortal Sphinx poses to the Marvel Universe, and discover why CosmicBookNews.com raves “tightly paced, beautiful to behold, exciting, and fun…from beginning to end, NOVA will keep you on the edge of your seat.” Rated T …$2.99
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN # 2 The Story:
As the first wave of the Gauntlet jolts Spidey’s life in the form of Electro, we’ll take a look back at how Max Dillon became the voltage virtuoso known as Electro as Fred Van Lente and Barry Kitson bring you his side of the origin story! Over in Spider-Girl, May-Day continues her war with the Jersey Devil, while her clone April comes face to face with the remaining members of the cult of the Goblin! Finally, what’s a day in the life like for Mayor J. Jonah Jameson? Tom Peyer has the answers – so come for a swing on the web this November! Rated A …$3.99
HOUSE OF M: MASTERS OF EVIL # 4 The Story:
Magneto strikes in the shattering conclusion! The ruler of the House of M has targeted the Sapien homeland established by the Hood and his gang. With his wrath about to fall on their city and its helpless citizens, will the villains take the money and run? Or will they stay and fight a suicidal battle against impossible odds? Either way, there's going to be a high body count...especially when Wolverine, Rogue and the rest of the Red Guard come to town! Rated T .$3.99
NOVA # 31 The Story:
A REALM OF KINGS story! Torn between duty and friendship, the galaxy’s #1 lawman hunts for the most wanted man in the universe: Darkhawk! Determined to bring an assassin to justice, Rich Rider will rocket into the universe’s most dangerous new location: The Fault! Former friends collide in the latest chapter in the comic that Aint It Cool News calls “one of my favorite Marvel books…a hidden gem.” Rated T .$2.99
NOVA # 30 The Story:
“Starstalker” Part 2 finds Nova and his fledgling Corps pitted against a threat from another dimension, forced to team up with the galaxy’s deadliest bounty hunter, and coping with a blast from the past! Find out why AintItCoolNews.com calls NOVA, “bar none, one of the consistently best comics Marvel puts out." Rated T …$2.99
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN # 1 The Story:
Tying into upcoming events in Amazing Spider-Man including WHO IS BEN REILLY? and THE GAUNTLET! Even with all the action jam-packed into every issue of Thrice Monthly Spidey, we STILL don't have enough room to tell the wall-crawler's exploits! So BEHOLD! The brand-new, state of the art WEB OF SPIDER-MAN! THRILL! To the return of KAINE, the ill-fated Peter Parker Clone - where has he been all these years? Where is he now? And how does it tie into KRAVEN?! Then - MARVEL! At the continuing adventures of May-Day Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Girl! And More! Get caught in the web this October! Rated A …$3.99
HOUSE OF M: MASTERS OF EVIL # 3 The Story:
What do you do if your criminal gang has outgrown their territory? If you’re The Hood you set your sights on taking over a whole country! But the mineral-rich South American nation of Santo Rico already has rulers—the X-foes known as Madison Jeffries and his insane, flesh-twisting brother Lionel--who don't intend to give it up without a fight! Oh, and we finally learn how Magneto feels about all this... Rated T …$3.99
NOVA # 29 The Story:
“Starstalker” part 1 of 2! How has the aftermath of the War of Kings affected the newly reborn and viciously battered Nova Corps? When the universe is changed, who is left to protect and serve the innocents? Out of the devastation—and from Marvel’s cosmic past—strides a mysterious new threat...and an unexpected ally! Find out who in the latest issue of the series that ComicPants.com calls, “a consistently entertaining and enjoyable read…If you haven’t been reading Nova you are missing out on one of Marvels best written books.” Rated T …$2.99
HOUSE OF M: MASTERS OF EVIL # 2 The Story:
What is the Sapiens Rights League, and how is it connected to the Hood’s crime spree? That’s what S.H.I.E.L.D. wants to know, and they’re sending in the elite Red Guard to investigate. Here comes Rogue, Nightcrawler, Mystique and Wolverine! And when several members of the Hood’s super-villain gang are captured, will he stage a mid-air Helicarrier jail break…or is there no honor among thieves? Rated T …$3.99
NOVA # 28 The Story:
A WAR OF KINGS TIE-IN! It’s the final showdown between Nova with the surviving members of the Nova Corps against the most ruthless members of the Shi'Ar Imperial Guard! Can Rich survive and can he save the life of his brother, Robbie, who finds himself caught between the ruthless Ravenous and murderous Strontian? Be there and find out why ComicPants.com raves: “The level of writing, creativity and just the sheer level of comic book joy that each issue holds amazes me every single time.” Rated T …$2.99
TIMESTORM 2009/2099 # 4 The Story:
It's the Dark Avengers, New Avengers, and the Fantastic Four vs. the world of 2099! The present does battle with the future as the temporal tempest rages, threatening to destroy all that has come before! Rated T …$3.99
NOVA # 27 The Story:
Rocketing into the thick of the merciless cosmic action, Nova Prime battles to rescue the novice Corps centurions caught in the crossfire! Most of all he’s desperate to save Robbie Rider, who’s missing in action! But the danger’s coming from all sides: Ravenous! Blastaar! Strontian and the Praetorians! Not everyone’s going to walk away from this clash, so pull on your helmet and find out why ComicsBulletin.com calls NOVA “...one of the best titles being produced by Marvel right now.” Rated T …$2.99
TIMESTORM 2009/2099 # 3 The Story:
Will 2099 invade 2009? The fabric of time is dissolving, Spider-Man 2099 and Human Torch 2099 collide in the combat arena, and Hulks rampage across modern day Washington DC! New alliances are formed, old enemies reveal themselves, and the temporal tempest reaches critical mass! Rated T …$3.99
NOVA # 26 The Story:
A WAR OF KINGS TIE-IN! He’s back! Nova Prime goes to war! It’s high tech, full throttle sci-fi combat mayhem as the Human Rocket blasts into the firestorm to find and rescue the Corps centurions swept up in the catastrophe! And one of them is a certain Robbie Rider...missing and presumed dead! It’s not too late to join the latest cosmic event in a jump-on-board issue of the book Aint It Cool News calls “a new classic in Marvel’s line-up." Rated T …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY # 7 The Story:
Pack the car and grab the kiddies, it’s time for your monthly visit with the family! First up, if you think the infamous Parker Luck started with Peter, think again as Aunt May takes Pete on a trip down memory lane to the day she married Uncle Ben and became a Parker herself! Then, SPIDER-GIRL battles Silverback and discovers a conspiracy against her – one that goes straight to her own high school! And finally, Peter Porker’s daughter – THE AMAZING SWINEY-GIRL – goes head-to-head with her greatest foe yet, CRAYFIN THE BUNTER – Part 1 of 2! Rated A …$4.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY # 6 The Story:
Get ready to crank the action up to TWELVE as the All-New All-Monthly Amazing Spider-Man Family returns with more web-spinning wonders from the many corners of the life of Peter Benjamin Parker! First up, she’s gone but not forgotten as we take a look back at one of the first days on the job for JACKPOT! Then, in the on-going adventures of SPIDER-GIRL, Mayday and the family Parker deal with the repercussions of GWEN REILLY! Next, in THE PRIVATE LIFE OF PETER PARKER, trapped in an elevator on his way to a job interview, Peter Parker must show some children in need what it’s like to be a true hero. And finally, check out the second installment of the future of pork-based super heroics with SWINEY GIRL – Daughter of PETER-PORKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-HAM! It’s more action than you can shake a Quesada at, all for half the amount of an assistant editor’s weekly paycheck! All-New/Rated A …$4.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY # 5 The Story:
Never send a man to do a girl’s job! That’s right, Spider- Fans, Mayday Parker, the spectacular SPIDER-GIRL joins the Family this month and she’s here to stay to answer one crucial question: Who is GWEN REILLY? Elsewhere, take another trip to the neighborhood battlefield of Forest Hills, Queens, with Aunt May – THE AMAZING SPIDER MA’AM! And back in our universe, Spidey teams up with brand new foe SCREWBALL in a race against the clock to rescue a young child, and in the Private Life Of Peter Parker, new pal Carlie Cooper shows Pete how a real cop solves crimes -- it’s Ladies’ month here in the family, so stop on by! 64 pages of ALL-NEW STORIES! All-New/Rated A …$4.99
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL # 30 The Story:
FINAL ISSUE! Is this the end of Spider-Girl? Can Peter and Mayday overcome Norman Osborn’s final revenge?! Will the Black Tarantula and Arańa survive against the Goblin Lord and the brand new May? What does fate hold in store for little Ben and Mary Jane? When the smoke finally clears, will it still be Spider-Girl’s world? Be There For the End! Rated A …$3.99
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