SPIDER-MAN: RETURN OF THE BLACK CAT PREMIERE HC 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! Then, RAPTOR is back for revenge against the man he claims killed his family – BEN REILLY, the clone of Spider-Man! Unfortunately, the only person alive that fits Ben’s description is Peter Parker! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #606-611 and material from WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #1. Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4249-2
MARVEL DIVAS TPB The Story:
What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe's most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a revelation that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, you won't regret it! Collecting MARVEL DIVAS #1-4. Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3177-9
BLACK PANTHER: THE DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES TPB The Story:
Who is the Black Panther? After attending a secretive, mysterious meeting, T’Challa — the current Black Panther and ruler of Wakanda — returns home with severe injuries and locked in a comatose state. With no leads on who attacked her husband or why, Queen Ororo is thrust into a position of leadership. While Ororo is tasked with ruling Wakanda, another task of dire importance awaits her. Though Wakanda is a powerful nation, its power comes directly from its leader, the Black Panther — and in the event that T’Challa doesn’t emerge from his coma, Storm must choose her husband’s successor. And as this brave soul embarks on the dangerous ritual to become the new Black Panther, the stakes have never been higher. An unstoppable force is headed toward Wakanda: Morlun — Devourer of Totems — is back, and he’s hungry! Collecting BLACK PANTHER #1-6. Rated T …$15.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3342-1
BLACK PANTHER: THE DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES PREMIERE HC The Story:
The Black Panther is back…and she’s badder than ever. That’s right -- she! What happened to T’Challa? Who is the new Black Panther? Find out why the female is the deadliest of the species. Collecting BLACK PANTHER #1-6. Rated T …$19.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN BY JMS ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 1 TPB The Story:
J. Michael Straczynski and John Romita Jr. introduce an enigmatic stranger who will forever change the way Peter Parker views himself...and the origins of his amazing alter ego! Plus, the web-slinger struggles with the most horrific tragedy ever to befall his city: the events of Sept. 11. Then, for years, Peter Parker kept his heroic double identity a guarded secret from his beloved Aunt May. Now that she’s finally learned the truth, how will May react to the shocking revelation? Plus: On a trip to California, Spider-Man takes on his classic foe, Doctor Octopus! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30-45. Rated T+ …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3893-8
BEST OF SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3 HC The Story:
"The latest volume of the best Spider-Man stories the House of Ideas has to offer presents an entire year's worth of tales from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN -- including the monumental reconciliation between Peter and Mary Jane, and an interdimensional invasion that sees Spidey set adrift in the time stream, forced to relive his greatest battles! Featuring the landmark AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #500, this deluxe hardcover culminates in one very special, unexpected reunion! Also collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #46-58."
Amazing Spider-Man Vol. 6 TPB The Story:
Peter spends his birthday as Spidey fighting an inter-dimensional threat that’s descended on Manhattan. Alongside a who’s who of Marvel Universe guest-stars – including the FF, Thor, Iron Man, the X-Men’s Cyclops and Dr. Strange, the battle culminates in a trip through time, where Peter/Spider-Man meets ALL of his greatest adversaries like Doctor Octopus and the Green Goblin, and one very special and unexpected reunion!
Collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #57-58, the landmark #500, 501-502!
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 CAMPBELL VARIANT 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 # 601 The Story:
Prepare for the All-New, All-Deadly: DARK MARY-JANE!! Oops, sorry, that's the rest of Marvel's solicits...Actually, in this issue "Red-Headed Stranger" begins just after the surprising events of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 with Pete's love life taking a turn for the worse just as his old flame Mary Jane returns to New York City. (FINALLY!! Sheesh. What took us so long?!) Rated A ...$2.99
BLACK PANTHER # 6 The Story:
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES,” PART 5 It all comes down to this: The new Black Panther versus Morlun -- Devourer of Totems – in a fight to the finish. Cover-to-cover action, with the fate of Wakanda, T’Challa and Storm hanging in the balance. Rated T …$2.99
MARVEL DIVAS # 1 The Story:
Diva (dee-vah), noun: An unusually glamorous and powerful woman. See: Patsy "Hellcat" Walker; Felicia "Black Cat" Hardy; Angelica "Firestar" Jones; and Monica "Photon" Rambeau. What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe's most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a last page that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, fellas, you won't regret it! Parental Advisory …$3.99
BLACK PANTHER # 5 The Story:
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES,” PART 5 Wakanda stands at the brink. Morlun -- Devourer of Totems -- is cutting through the Wakanda army life a hot knife through butter as he descends on the palace to feast on T’Challa’s body. Absolutely nothing can stop him. Wakanda’s only hope is the new Black Panther…if she’s worthy to inherit the mantle. 32 PGS./Rated T …$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN # 510 CAMPBELL VARIANT The Story:
SIEGE! The Sisterhood executes a massive raid on the Graymalkin Facility, taking their fight to the Uncanny X-Men, and you won't believe the ferocity. No one is safe! Everybody fights! But why? How? What do they want? And how long can violence at such an insane level last? Oh, about most of the issue. Rated T …$2.99
ALL-NEW SAVAGE SHE-HULK # 2 The Story:
As the all-new, all-different She-Hulk continues her relentless rampage through New York, the mysterious target of the desperate mission that brought her to our time period is revealed -- and it's a doozy! Only one thing stands between the daughter of Hulk and Thundra and the object of her quest -- her name is JENNIFER WALTERS, and she won't let the She-Hulk mantle be taken away from her without a catfight that measures 10 on the Richter scale! And no matter what the outcome, the DARK AVENGERS wait in the wings to take on the winner! Plus, 8 pages of Director’s Cut-style extras! Rated T+ …$3.99
BLACK PANTHER # 4 The Story:
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES,” PART 4
Something bad happened to T’Challa. Wakanda stands at the brink as an unstoppable force advances toward the gates of the city: Morlun -- Devourer of Totems -- is back, and he’s here to feast on the Panther totem. Wakanda’s only hope is the new Black Panther…if she’s worthy to inherit the mantle. And the only one who can determine that is the Panther God.
Rated T+ …$2.99
BLACK PANTHER # 3 The Story:
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES,” PART 3 The Black Panther is back…and she’s badder than ever. That’s right -- she! Wakanda stands at the brink: Something happened to T’Challa -- something awful -- and there’s only one person who can replace him. As this brave soul embarks in the dangerous ritual to become the new Black Panther, the stakes have never been higher. An unstoppable force is headed toward Wakanda. Morlun -- Devourer of Totems -- is back, and he’s hungry. Rated T+ …$2.99
BLACK PANTHER # 2 The Story:
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES," PART 2 Tie-in to “DARK REIGN” The Black Panther is back…and she’s badder than ever. That’s right -- she! What happened to T’Challa? Who is the new Black Panther? And just where does Dr. Doom fit into all this? Find out the answers to all these questions…and why the female is the deadliest of the species. Rated T …$2.99
BLACK PANTHER # 1 The Story:
These solicits are classified until the release of Secret Invasion #8. Pick up the free Marvel Previews: Dark Reign Edition in-stores the same day as Secret Invasion #8. (12/3/08) Rated A …$3.99
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ # 1 VILLAIN VARIANT The Story:
The premiere American fantasy adventure gets the Merry Marvel treatment! Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Eric Shanower (Age of Bronze) teams up with fan-favorite artist Skottie Young (New X-Men) to bring L. Frank Baum’s beloved classic to life! When Kansas farm girl Dorothy flies away to the magical Land of Oz, she fatally flattens a Wicked Witch, liberates a living Scarecrow and is hailed by the Munchkin people as a great sorceress…but all she really wants to know is: how does she get home?
All Ages …$3.99
X-INFERNUS # 1 CAMPBELL VARIANT The Story:
The X-Men promise to make this one of the hottest winters ever! When last we saw Darkchylde, she had claimed the throne of Limbo as her own. And now she’s determined to get her soul back, even if she has to conquer Earth in the process. Can the combined forces of the X-Men stop her rampage? They’ll have to fight through every demon in Limbo to try.
Rated T+ …$3.99
X-MEN: WORLDS APART # 1 The Story:
Over the course of her life, STORM has been many things: A thief. A goddess. An X-Man. A Wife. A Queen. But not until now have these roles come into conflict. When a mutant commits a mysterious murder in Wakanda, Storm takes it upon herself to investigate. And what she discovers will force her into a position where she must choose: Will she stand with the X-Men or with her husband? Writer Chris Yost (X-FORCE, NEW X-MEN) and up-and-coming artist Diogenes Neves bring you this first part of a limited series that will change Storm forever...
Rated T+ …$3.99
THOR # 5 50/50 CAMPBELL COVER The Story:
Thor has searched far and wide for his Asgardian brethren, seeking each of them out across the length and breadth of these United States…but he was never prepared for what he finds next! But alas, where there is Thor, there must also be…
Rated T+ …$2.99
NEW X-MEN # 44 VARIANT The Story:
The New X-Men have been ordered to remain at the mansion while the more experienced teams search for the abducted mutant baby. But the last generation of mutants isn’t content on the sidelines, launching a sneak attack on the Purifiers instead. But have they confronted an enemy that’s out of their league?
Rated T+ …$2.99
X-FACTOR # 25 Marc Silvestri Variant The Story:
X-Factor Investigations joins the search for the missing mutant baby! Rictor infiltrates the Purifiers’ church in hopes of learning what they know about the kidnapping, but the secrets he uncovers surpass his wildest nightmares. Meanwhile, Madrox and Layla visit Forge and learn the terrible truth about the future of mutantkind.
Rated T+ …$2.99
MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS # 1 The Story:
Classic heroes! Top talent! All-new stories! Jump on board the landmark first issue of MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS! 4—count ‘em 4—brand new stories with a landmark wrap-around cover by J. Scott Campbell! Inside, you’ll find these incredible mysteries: Who is DAMIEN CROSS? Why will his murder shake the very foundations of the Marvel Universe? Why is SPIDER-MAN needed in outer space? Patsy Walker is HELLCAT. But then who’s the other HELLCAT? What is the SYSTEM? And what does it mean for the future of super heroes? Extra-sized first issue!
48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99
ONSLAUGHT REBORN # 4 Campbell Variant The Story:
The biggest action in comics keeps getting bigger! What’s happened to the Earth? Where have the Heroes Reborn heroes come from?!? Humanity’s greatest scourge—Onslaught—is on the rise…and he’s setting the stage to become a major player in the Marvel Universe! You’d better read this issue in your car, because you’re gonna need a seatbelt!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 500 The Story:
Two generations of the greatest Spider-Man artists of all time mark a milestone!
It's Peter Parker’s birthday … but how do you throw a surprise party for someone with a Spider-sense? Someone figures out how and Spidey spends his special day looking back at his career and EVERY villain he’s faced over those years … against his will!
A special story for Spidey fans new & old!
48 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$3.50 (note price & page count)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 500 The Story:
Two generations of the greatest Spider-Man artists of all time mark a milestone! It's Peter Parker’s birthday … but how do you throw a surprise party for someone with a Spider-sense? Someone figures out how and Spidey spends his special day looking back at his career and EVERY villain he’s faced over those years … against his will! A special story for Spidey fans new & old! 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$3.50 (note price & page count)