NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL # 3 The Story:
Clint Barton is in custody and that leaves not only Barton's life in severe jeopardy but all the New Avengers are at serious risk. So the ladies of the Avengers ban together to do what they have to do in a double-sized blockbuster Avengers story with a startling new chapter in the life of Jessica Jones. Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Mike Mayhew. Rated T …$4.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 605 The Story:
In Issue #605 don’t miss the special “Red Headed Stranger” Epilogue! MARY JANE WATSON has returned to New York ... and all the worse for her because of what THE CHAMELEON is about to do to it! Time is running out, no one knows whose face the Master of Disguise is wearing now, and Everyone's Friendly Neighborhood-er is locked in a death-duel with Mayor J. Jonah Jameson's all-new SPIDER-SLAYER SQUAD. 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 603 70TH FRAME VARIANT The Story:
THE CHAMELEON is poised to unleash unspeakable horror on New York City and SPIDER-MAN is nowhere to be found, so the only person who can stop him is...MARY JANE WATSON?! Rated A …$2.99
X-FACTOR # 38 The Story:
Siryn goes into labor three weeks early. Could this be the second mutant born since M-Day? Either way, the U.S. government isn’t going to sit idle while it happens. Can Rictor and the mother-to-be fend them off? They’ll have to, since X-Factor and Longshot are busy fighting an army of Darwins!!
Rated T+ …$2.99
X-MEN ORIGIN: JEAN GREY # 1 The Story:
From the moment Professor Xavier arrived on her doorstep, young Jean Grey knew things would change forever. But she was never prepared for how strange life at the Xavier Institute could be - or just how dangerous she truly was. Will she be able to harness her budding powers in time to prove herself a hero? Or will the ghosts of her past haunt her forever? Sean McKeever and Mike Mayhew bring you the first adventure of the X-Men’s mightiest mutant. Guest starring the original X-Men!
Rated T+…$3.99
STORM # 6 The Story:
It’s High Noon -- at 20,000 feet! Captured by the Bull and his cronies, bound and helpless on a transport helicopter and headed to God knows where, Ororo and T’Challa are in big trouble. If they are going to survive this ordeal, then Ororo must do what she has never done before: harness her terrifying powers and, for the first time, use them as a weapon. And that’s the easy part! Trust us, True Believer, you won’t want to miss this key issue of the limited series that tells the untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent Black super heroes -- Storm and the Black Panther!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
STORM # 5 The Story:
For Ororo and T’Challa, things are about to go from bad to worse. As the bond between them continues to grow in unforeseen ways, tensions simmer to the boiling point in the camp of the men who are hunting them. To say that the De Ruyter brothers aren’t seeing eye to eye is to put it mildly. The outcome of their power struggle will have grave repercussions for Ororo and T’Challa. True Believer, you won’t want to miss this key issue of the limited series that tells the untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent Black super heroes -- Storm and the Black Panther!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
STORM # 4 The Story:
Knowing that their very survival may hinge on Ororo’s ability to harness her newfound powers, T’Challa and Ororo travel deeper into the jungle, just a step ahead of the mercenaries that are hot on their trail. There, the sparks between the two teenagers finally ignite into fire, and their relationship takes on a whole new meaning.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
BLACK PANTHER # 15 The Story:
“BRIDE OF THE PANTHER”
Countdown to the wedding of the decade! Every King needs a Queen -- and that’s exactly what the Black Panther is searching for! In this issue, T’Challa’s search takes him to Kenya, in search of Storm. Will his first love be his future? Don’t believe everything you read in the Daily Bugle! Hop on board here, True Believer, as the King of Wakanda embarks on an epic quest to find a wife -- the outcome of which will send reverberations throughout the whole Marvel Universe. You don’t want to miss out on history in the making as T’Challa and Storm march closer and closer to the aisle! Part 2 (of 5).
32 PGS./Rated T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99
STORM # 3 The Story:
Meet Andreas De Ruyter -- a.k.a. “The Bull”: Four-hundred pounds of solid muscle, all of it aching for payback. Until now, bringing in the fabled Wind Rider was just business for the De Ruyter family and its crew of mercenaries. But after what Storm and T’Challa did to the Bull’s little brother, now it’s personal. The epic, untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent Black super heroes -- Storm and the Black Panther -- is finally told, as only New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey can do it! Don’t miss out on this story, True Believer, as it builds to a July Event that will shake the entire Marvel Universe.
32 PGS./Rated T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99
STORM # 2 The Story:
The epic, untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent Black super heroes -- Storm and the Black Panther -- is finally told, as only New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey can do it! The orphaned street urchin known as Ororo has big problems: Emerging mutant powers that she can’t understand, let alone control, and a crew of ruthless mercenaries that will stop at nothing to capture the elusive “wind-rider” of legend. Ororo’s only hope to survive? A boy she’s never met. A warrior prince whose fledgling skills are about to be put to the supreme test. Don’t miss out on this story, True Believer, as it builds to a July Event that will shake the entire Marvel Universe.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
THE PULSE # 14 The Story:
It’s the end of an era. Bendis and Gaydos bid a fond farewell to the pages of the PULSE, but fear not, they are leaving with a doozy. This stand-alone story leaves Jessica Jones faced with the biggest question of her entire life and tells a secret story from her sordid super hero past. Guest-starring Luke Cage and the New Avengers, this issue leads directly into next month’s NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
THE PULSE # 13 The Story:
With the eyes of the Marvel Universe looking on...a baby is born! Its a rare occasion in the Marvel Universe, so be here for a genuine emotional event! And it doesn’t end the way you might think. Jessica Jones and Luke Cage’s life will never be the same again!!
Guest-starring the New Avengers.
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP...$2.99
The surprise hit from last year is BACK in a new ONGOING series! Join She-Hulk as she deals with the bizarre legal problems of the Marvel U.! Strange twists, exciting adventures, and lots of one, two, and three-part stories guest-starring all of your favorite Marvel Characters!
See why Aint it Cool News says, “SHE-HULK is the best comic Marvel publishes today.”
And in this first issue, She-Hulk isn’t the only one returning. Get ready, True Believer! Because it’s NOT a dream, NOT a hoax, and NOT HOUSE OF M… HAWKEYE’S BACK! We kid you not! So why is Clint Barton giving Jen Walters such a hard time? And how is his fate tied in to She-Hulk's latest case? Well…you’re just going to have to check out SHE-HULK #1 to find out!
SPECIAL HOUSE OF M AFTERMATH-- With guest appearances by THE NEW AVENGERS and CASSIE LANG (TITAN, from YOUNG AVENGERS)
THE PULSE # 12 The Story:
The Jessica Jones / Luke Cage baby is coming! The first baby born in the post House of M Marvel Universe. What does that mean for Jessica Jones and how can her husband and the New Avengers help her? All this and the mystery of...D-Man!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99
THE PULSE # 11 The Story:
Fans of Jessica Jones have waited two years for two things. The return of award-winning artist Michael Gaydos to the pages of the book he was born to draw and the birth of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's baby. And guess what? They are both here!!!
Plus: Luke Cage needs a new costume, bad!! The quest starts here.
A New Avengers tie-in book guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Carol Danvers and, duh, the New Avengers.
THE PULSE # 11 The Story:
Fans of Jessica Jones have waited two years for two things. The return of award-winning artist Michael Gaydos to the pages of the book he was born to draw and the birth of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's baby. And guess what? They are both here!!!
Plus: Luke Cage needs a new costume, bad!! The quest starts here.
A New Avengers tie-in book guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Carol Danvers and, duh, the New Avengers.
PULSE 10 # 10 Limited Edition The Story:
House of M tie-in!
A startling chapter in the HOUSE OF M saga as HOUSE OF M and NEW AVENGERS writer Brian Bendis peels a shocking layer off the mystery of the Marvel Universe that no AVENGERS fan (old or new) dare miss!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99
THE PULSE: HOUSE OF M SPECIAL The Story:
EXTRA, EXTRA—READ ALL ABOUT IT!!!
You’re in the world of the HOUSE OF M. Super heroes battle over your head, the flag of M waves over you—oppressing you, and the world falls apart around you. When you need to know what’s happening, who’s doing it, and where you’ll need to hide, you can count on only one source—THE PULSE!
THE PULSE: HOUSE OF M SPECIAL EDITION is the ACTUAL newspaper from the HOUSE OF M! Your best source for late-breaking-survival! Packed to the gills with House of M secrets you can't get anywhere else. Contains exclusive art and text.
12 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$.50
THE PULSE # 10 The Story:
House of M tie-in!
A startling chapter in the HOUSE OF M saga as HOUSE OF M and NEW AVENGERS writer Brian Bendis peels a shocking layer off the mystery of the Marvel Universe that no AVENGERS fan (old or new) dare miss!
32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99
THE PULSE # 9 The Story:
"SECRET WAR" ARC CONCLUDES!
Jessica makes a last-ditch effort to find the missing Luke Cage. But will she ever find him? Will her life ever recover from the drama of Secret War? This issue is wall-to-wall guest stars. We'd tell you who, but that would ruin the surprises.
Part 4 (of 4).
32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
THE PULSE # 8 The Story:
SECRET WAR CONTINUES!! Jessica Jones is caught in a web of intrigue from which she can't escape and all she wants is Luke Cage back home safe! The drama of super hit Secret War continues right here! Part 3 (of 4).
32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99
MYSTIQUE # 24 The Story:
"QUIET" Conclusion!
The shocking series finale! Everything has been leading up to the explosive events of this issue! Big changes are in store for the shifty shapechanger. Miss this issue at your peril!
SHE-HULK # 12 The Story:
"Acceptable Losses"
She-Hulk has NEVER been so broken, battered, and beaten. And if Titania gets her hands on her ONE more time, there won't be ANY coming back. Can special guest-stars Spider-Man, Hercules, and the Fantastic Four hold She-Hulk's worst enemy at bay? Or is this the end for Jen Walters and her emerald alter ego? Part 3 (of 3).
MYSTIQUE # 23 The Story:
"QUIET"
Choosing to take on Professor Xavier may not have been a wise choice for Mystique…especially since the X-Men are now coming after her with all chambers loaded!
Part 4 (of 5).
SHE-HULK # 11 The Story:
"Balance of Power"
Mayhem! Destruction! Panic in the streets! All of Manhattan is in peril as two amazons of unparalleled power duke it out in the streets! It's TITANIA vs. the SHE-HULK in their biggest grudge match EVER! And even if Jennifer can make it out in one piece– will she be strong enough to deal with the SECRET that REED RICHARDS has been keeping from her all these years? Special guest star DOC SAMSON drops by to help with some gamma-powered emotional baggage. Part 2 (of 3).
THE PULSE # 7 The Story:
"Secret War"
Ripped from the pages of Secret War! Luke Cage is missing and Jessica Jones will do whatever she can to find him. But who are the mystery men following her? Part 2 (of 5).
SHE-HULK # 10 The Story:
"TITANIA"
PART 1 (OF 3)
Out of all of She-Hulk’s enemies, no one hates her more than TITANIA! So what’s her beef? Where did all this hostility come from? What made little Skeeter MacPherran into the angry Amazon she is today? And what’s about to make her one of the deadliest threats in the Marvel Universe? Special appearances by: THE ABSORBING MAN, SPIDER-WOMAN (Julia Carpenter), and DOCTOR DOOM!
MYSTIQUE # 21 The Story:
"QUIET" PART 2 (OF 5)
Mystique is caught between two masters—one, mutant activist Charles Xavier; the other, the mysterious Quiet Man. Now, the time has come when she can no longer serve both!
THE PULSE # 6 The Story:
PART 1 (OF 5)
Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's lives have been destroyed by the events of the Secret War, so what is Jessica going to do about it? Fans of Secret War – feel The Pulse as it pounds out more gritty intrigue even as it welcomes a new artist: award-winning comics superstar Brent (RISING STARS, ASTRO CITY) Anderson!
Guest-starring: Captain America, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Nick Fury and many, many more.
SHE-HULK # 9 The Story:
After months in deep space, She-Hulk returns to Earth a changed woman. A major power boost has made her stronger than ever, maybe even stronger than this issue’s special guest star: HERCULES! Feats of strength can wait, however, ‘cause this emerald enchantress is going to the books and relying on brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems.
MYSTIQUE # 20 The Story:
“QUIET” PART 1 (OF 5) This is it! The Quiet Man's identity is finally revealed in this series-shifting, mind-bending first part of a new arc! Mystique is sent on a mission to find Shortpack, who has mysteriously vanished. But Mystique has enough on her m
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
MYSTIQUE # 19 The Story:
PART 1 (OF 1) When an assassin's bullet aims for Mystique, the shape-shifting mutant and her enigmatic employer, Shepard, hunt down the source. This issue serves as a jumping-on point and a bridge between last month's "Unnatural" arc and next month's stat
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
THE PULSE # 5 The Story:
"THIN AIR" PART 5 (OF 5) The downfall of Norman Osborn – the shocking conclusion to the story that rocked the Spidey-verse! Straight from the pages of Marvel Knights Spider-Man! See how it happened! Luke Cage vs. the Green Goblin! Right here!
MYSTIQUE # 18 The Story:
"UNNATURAL" PART 5 (OF 5) The stunning conclusion to the new ReLoad team's first action-packed tale! Mystique and Shortpack's relationship continues to strain as they work to take down DermaFree and rescue the mutant guinea pigs from execution! Shortpack comes to a decision about his future with Xavier, and Mystique is faced with a mind-numbing choice.
SHE-HULK # 6 The Story:
"THE BIG PICTURE" PART 2 (OF 2) SHE-HULK must protect her law firm from an all-out assault by THE MAD THINKER and an ARMY OF SUPER-VILLAINS! Will AWESOME ANDY side with his old master? And what about the all-new super-villain, SOUTHPAW? Now that her shocking secret is out in the open, what will become of her? Special appearances by dozens of Marvel's best bad-guys, including: Electro, Sandman, Tiger Shark, Vermin, the Absorbing Man and many more...!
MYSTIQUE # 17 The Story:
"UNNATURAL" PART 4 (OF 5) It's Shortpack to the rescue in Prague when Mystique is presumed amnesiac or dead at the hands of Viktor, an unscrupulous mutant who sells other mutants on the black market!
SHE-HULK # 5 The Story:
"BIG THINGS" PART 1 (OF 2) Who is the new super-villain, Southpaw? What hold does she have over She-Hulk's law firm? And just what is the secret behind THE BIG HOUSE, the Marvel Universe's NEW Maximum Security prison for super-powered criminals? We’re itching to find out, especially since this issue includes dozens of Marvel's best bad guys, including Electro, Sandman, Tiger Shark, Vermin, the Rhino, the Absorbing Man and many more... It's the FIRST multipart story in She-Hulk's new series, and the perfect place to peruse the big green heroine that has all the guys in a tizzy! And, as the title suggests, it's leading to BIG THINGS!
THE PULSE # 4 The Story:
“THIN AIR” PART 4 (OF 5) GUEST-STARRING SPIDER-MAN AND THE GREEN GOBLIN! BY THE CREATORS OF “ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN!” Spider-Man guest-stars!! As tensions between the Bugle and Norman Osborn mount, what side will Peter Parker take? Featuring the Ben Urich moment you've been waiting for for twenty years!! “A-“, says Entertainment Weekly. “A”, says CBG. “A-“, says Cinescape. 'It’s amazing,” says “Ultimate Spider-Man” writer Brian Bendis!
MYSTIQUE # 16 The Story:
"UNNATURAL" PART 3 (OF 5) As Mystique and Shortpack get closer to their objective, they must confront a new revelation: that someone is selling transient mutants as guinea pigs, slaves and worse! Will Mystique go after this mutant-selling scum, or will she allow her personal crisis to tear her apart first?
MYSTIQUE # 15 The Story:
"UNNATURAL" PART 2 (OF 5) When Mystique is sent to Europe to investigate a biotech company rumored to be using mutants as guinea pigs, she discovers a mystery far greater than anything she'd imagined! Join the new X-MEN: RELOAD creative team of SEAN McKEEVER (SENTINEL, The Waiting Place) and returning artist MANUEL GARCIA (AVENGERS) for this bold new adventure featuring everyone's favorite shape-shifting secret agent!
MYSTIQUE # 14 The Story:
"UNNATURAL" PART 1 (OF 5) When Mystique is sent to Europe to investigate a biotech company rumored to be using mutants as guinea pigs, she discovers a mystery far greater than anything she'd imagined! Join the new X-MEN: RELOAD creative team of SEAN McKEEVER (SENTINEL, The Waiting Place) and returning artist MANUEL GARCIA (AVENGERS) for this bold new adventure featuring everyone's favorite shape-shifting secret agent!
THE PULSE # 3 The Story:
"THIN AIR" PART 3 (OF 5) Spider-Man joins forces with Jessica Jones, Ben Urich and Kat Farrell to bring the Green Goblin to justice!
MYSTIQUE # 13 The Story:
Shape-shifting super-spy Mystique has a secret, and so does her tiny field handler, Shortpack. Will these two mutants be able to protect the skeletons in their closets AND help each other survive a death-defying mission?
32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99
Mystique # 12 The Story:
Mystique’s globetrotting missions take her everywhere imaginable, but now she’s going back to the last place she’d ever imagine … her romantic past. Her old flame Forge can fix almost anything, but can he fix their relationship?
MYSTIQUE # 11 The Story:
“MAKER’S MARK” pt. 1 (of 2)
Mystique’s a shape-shifting super-spy that can change literally change her skin. Forge is the mutant inventor who’s gotten under her skin. Learn more about their past and present relationship as and find out how the Maker left his mark!!!
32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99
THE PULSE # 1 The Story:
In the tradition of MARVELS and from the creative team behind ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN!
The Daily Bugle has never been a friend of the super heroes of NYC, but with profits down and the newspaper's survival on the line, J. JONAH JAMESON turns the heat up a notch! Meet the Bugle’s new team of super hero investigative journalists – Jessica Jones, Kat Farrell & Ben Urich – as they dig up the dirt on the city’s most famous heroes … NO MATTER THE COST or WHO GETS HURT!
32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99
MYSTIQUE # 10 The Story:
“TINKER, TAILOR, MUTANT, SPY” Concludes!
Mystique must save humanity from a deadly, mutated form of smallpox… but will she have to sacrifice the life of her loyal field handler, Shortpack, for the greater good?
32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99
MYSTIQUE # 9 The Story:
“TINKER, TAILOR, MUTANT, SPY” pt. 3 (of 4)
Mystique is on the trail of a woman who is a walking plague… and who has stolen a deadly biological weapon!
32 PGS./MARVEL PSR…$2.99
STORM The Story:
The epic, untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent black super heroes – Storm and the Black Panther – is finally told, as only New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey can do it! An orphaned street urchin, living by her wits on the unforgiving plains of Africa, struggles to harness her slowly developing mutant powers. A warrior Prince, embarking on his rite of passage as he ponders the great responsibility in his future. And a crew of ruthless mercenaries who’ll stop at nothing to capture an elusive creature of legend: the fabled wind-rider. What sparks occur when their paths intersect? Don’t miss out on this prelude to the wedding of Storm and the Black Panther! Collecting STORM #1-6.
Rated T+ …$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1956-6
WOMEN OF MARVEL VOL. 2 The Story:
More classic tales of Marvel's leading ladies! Featuring Kitty Pryde, Black Cat, Dagger, Spider-Woman, Tigra, Jubilee and more! Collecting AVENGERS #83, STRANGE TALES #10-11, SPIDER-WOMAN #10, WEST COAST AVENGERS #15, visions & the Scarlet Witch #12, Uncanny X-Men #168, 189, 201, & 218
232 PGS./Rated A …$24.99
SHE-HULK VOL. 4: LAWS OF ATTRACTION The Story:
She-Hulk’s firm is dealing with their first superhuman sexual assault case. Their client? Eros of Titan, the space-faring Avenger called Starfox! And when emotions get over-heated at the office, expect a love triangle or two to finally come to a head! What will this mean for Pug, She-Hulk and John Jameson? Who (or what) is Awesome Andy falling for?! And what will be the final fate of Starfox? Will he face ruin or redemption? One way or another, the case against the fallen Avenger ends on the moon of Titan! Plus: Civil War threatens the rights of every American super hero. So whose side will Marvel’s top superhuman lawyer fight for? And how can she possibly choose, when she feels one way as She-Hulk, and another as Jen Walters? Collecting SHE-HULK #6-13.
192 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
STORM PREMIERE The Story:
The epic, untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent black super heroes – Storm and the Black Panther – is finally told, as only New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey can do it! An orphaned street urchin, living by her wits on the unforgiving plains of Africa as she struggles to harness her slowly developing mutant powers. A warrior Prince, embarking on his rite of passage as he ponders the great responsibility in his future. And a crew of ruthless mercenaries who’ll stop at nothing to capture an elusive creature of legend: the fabled wind-rider. What sparks occur when their paths intersect? Don’t miss out on this prelude to the wedding of Storm and the Black Panther! Collecting STORM #1-6.
160 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
STORM PREMIERE HC The Story:
The epic, untold love story between Marvel’s two pre-eminent black super heroes – Storm and the Black Panther – is finally told, as only New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey can do it! An orphaned street urchin, living by her wits on the unforgiving plains of Africa as she struggles to harness her slowly developing mutant powers. A warrior Prince, embarking on his rite of passage as he ponders the great responsibility in his future. And a crew of ruthless mercenaries who’ll stop at nothing to capture an elusive creature of legend: the fabled wind-rider. What sparks occur when their paths intersect? Don’t miss out on this prelude to the wedding of Storm and the Black Panther! Collecting STORM #1-6.
160 PGS./Rated T+ ...$19.99
PULSE VOL. 3: FEAR The Story:
Fans of Jessica Jones have waited two years for two things: the return of award-winning artist Michael Gaydos to the pages of the book he was born to draw, and the birth of Jessica Jones and Luke Cage’s baby. And guess what? They’re both here! Plus: wedding of Luke and Jessica! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Carol Danvers and the New Avengers. Collects PULSE #11-14 and NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #1.
144 PGS./Rated T+ ...$14.99
THE PULSE VOL. 2: SECRET WAR The Story:
Jessica Jones and Luke Cage's lives have been destroyed by the events of the Secret War, so what is Jessica going to do about it? Fans of SECRET WAR – feel THE PULSE as it pounds out more gritty intrigue even as it welcomes a new artist: award-winning comics superstar Brent (RISING STARS, ASTRO CITY) Anderson! Guest-starring: Captain America, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Nick Fury and more! Collects THE PULSE #6-9.
128 pages./ T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$11.99
SHE-HULK VOL. 2: SUPERHUMAN LAW The Story:
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! Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Gamora and Pip the Troll! Plus: Out of all of She-Hulk’s enemies, no one hates her more than Titania! So what’s her beef? Where did all this hostility come from? What made little Skeeter MacPherran into the angry Amazon she is today? And what’s about to make her one of the deadliest threats in the Marvel Universe? Special appearances by the Absorbing Man, Spider-Woman (Julia Carpenter) and Doctor Doom! And finally, a major power boost has made She-Hulk stronger than ever – maybe even stronger than special guest-star Hercules! Feats of strength can wait, however, because this emerald enchantress is going to the books and relying on brains, not brawn, to get the Prince of Power out of some Herculean legal problems. Collects SHE-HULK #7-12.
144 PGS./Marvel PSR …$14.99
MYSTIQUE VOL. 4: QUIET The Story:
This is it! The mysterious Quiet Man's identity is finally revealed! Mystique is sent on a mission to find Shortpack, who has mysteriously vanished. But she has enough on her mind already: She has to figure out how to assassinate Professor Charles Xavier! Mystique been caught between two masters long enough; now, the time has come when she can no longer serve both! Collects MYSTIQUE #19-24.
144 PGS./Marvel PSR …$14.99
MYSTIQUE VOL. 3: UNNATURAL The Story:
When everyone's favorite shape-shifting secret agent is sent to Europe to investigate a biotech company rumored to be using mutants as guinea pigs, she discovers a mystery far greater than anything she'd imagined! As Mystique and Shortpack get closer to their objective, they must confront a new revelation: that someone is selling transient mutants as guinea pigs, slaves and worse! Will Mystique go after this mutant-selling scum, or will she allow her personal crisis to tear her apart first?
THE PULSE VOL. 1: THIN AIR The Story:
It’s an inside look at the Marvel Universe’s most notorious newspaper, the Daily Bugle! Former super hero and current private investigator Jessica Jones has just been offered a new job: a position with the Bugle’s new super-hero section, The Pulse! Jessica’s first assignment: to uncover the true identity of a former Bugle reporter’s super-powered murderer! How is millionaire industrialist Norman Osborn involved in the case? And how will Jessica’s shocking discovery affect the entire Marvel Universe? Collecting THE PULSE #1-5.
MYSTIQUE VOL. 2: TINKER, TAILOR, MUTANT, SPY The Story:
Mystique is a shape-shifting mutant and former terrorist, recruited by Professor Xavier of the X-Men to be a secret agent. Her current mission: to find and destroy a deadly new strain of smallpox... one that’s spread telepathically! Problem is, she's not the only mutant who wants to get her hands on this potentially apocalyptic bio-weapon!
Plus: Mystique’s globe-trotting missions take her everywhere imaginable, but now she’s going back to the last place she’d ever imagine… her romantic past. Her old flame Forge can fix almost anything, but can he fix their relationship?
Collects MYSTIQUE #7-13.