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Week of:  JAN 4, 2008 | JAN 9, 2008 | JAN 16, 2008 | JAN 23, 2008 | JAN 30, 2008 | Comics Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES # 7 The Story: Guilty Pleasures is back! After a short hiatus, the hit adaptation of Laurell K. Hamilton’s Anita Blake series continues! What price will Anita pay in order to save her friend’s life and solve the Vampire Murders? Will she actually kiss Phillip? How far will Edward go in order to find out where the daytime resting place of the Master Vampires truly is? Where is Jean-Claude? And most importantly, who is behind the Vampire Murders? What’s next for Anita Blake, you ask? The answers to all of those questions begin here! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST # 3 The Story: The cosmic blockbuster rocks on—as things go horribly wrong for our heroes! The Phalanx closes in on Star-Lord and his scrappy squad, Ronan comes face-to-face with a vengeful enemy, and Quasar & Moondragon discover a deep secret that could save the Kree...but they both might be dead before they can use it! Writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning join forces with superstar artist Tom Raney to bring you the sci-fi event that Aint It Cool News says is “…a worthy sequel and every bit the equal to the impressively cohesive and thoroughly entertaining crossover event ANNIHILATION from last year!” Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A EXILES: DAYS OF THEN AND NOW # 1 The Story: 100 issues after the team was first assembled, the Exiles are launching into an all-new direction in this month’s New Exiles, but in this exciting one-shot, the spotlight settles on one piece of unfinished business from their epic run. Quentin Quire’s world is facing destruction that, by all rights, should never have happened. Sounds like a job for the Exiles…only they’re nowhere to be seen. Now, it’s up to Quentin to find the heroes, before his entire planet faces the consequences. Join him on a journey across a Multiverse of worlds saved by the original team in a tribute to the reality hopping series, written by Mike Raicht, the first editor of the original series! Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD # 4 The Story: Drought has engulfed the land, and with tempers getting hotter, war is on the horizon. The Red Widow has lost the blood of one of her men to Ser Eustace. Ser Eustace has lost water to the Red Widow. Can Dunk, a hedge knight who has sworn his sword to Ser Eustace, and Egg, Dunk’s squire and also a prince, negotiate an end to the escalation of war? Or is the price of blood and water too high? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A HOWARD THE DUCK # 4 The Story: This is it! The final showdown between Howard the Duck and the evil forces bent on controlling America. Will Howard and Bev survive being crucified by the media? PLUS: Howard gets his greatest wish granted, by the most powerful man in the free world! (Can you guess who it is?) 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: T MAGICIAN APPRENTICE # 12 The Story: The Eve of the Riftwar is here! Pug and the ducal party at last fulfill their desperate quest and arrive at the Kingdom’s capital city of Rillanon. But the unease and growing tension of their long journey culminates in frustration as King Rodric the 4th reveals himself as a sovereign unhinged, plagued by indecisiveness and terrifying personality shifts. Treachery abounds, and not all is as it appears to be. As Duke Borric contemplates treason against the crown, the Riftwar finally erupts as the mighty Tsurani Empire begin their conquest of Midkemia. In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: NOT IN ORACLE MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE # 7 The Story: MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS #7 X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #7 All Ages …$4.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC MOON KNIGHT # 14 The Story: “GOD AND COUNTRY,” PART 1 OF 6 Award-winning TV writer Mike Benson (Entourage) takes over the reins, with co-plotter Charlie Huston! Moon Knight is back in the game—leaving a trail of broken bodies in his wake—and everyone wants to know the same thing: Who the hell gave this psycho a Registration Card? But no one wants to know more than the architect of the Initiative, Tony Stark. As the body count grows, the pressure to bring in the poster child for super-powered irresponsibility might grow too much for Stark to ignore. And when that happens…? Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ MS. MARVEL # 23 The Story: Carol Danvers is stranded and powerless on Monster Island, surrounded by a nest full of Brood, and trying desperately to survive. When the Lightning Storm team comes to her rescue, things only get worse! Brian Reed (Captain Marvel) and Aaron Lopresti (Incredible Hulk) continue their run towards Ms. Marvel's historic 25th issue with this tale of Monsters and Marvels! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ OMEGA: THE UNKNOWN # 4 The Story: The schooldays of Alex Island, Omeg In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A SILVER SURFER: IN THY NAME # 3 The Story: Phase-crucifixions! Astral squid-beasts! Conniving aristocrats! Tangled in all the obstacles and oddities of an exotic Empire, the Silver Surfer finds that his toughest test—to soothe the hatred of ancient enemies—is beyond even the Power Cosmic. But is he prepared to commit the ultimate atrocity to secure a chance for peace…? Cosmic craziness turns to darkness and death, as Spurrier and Huat’s galactic extravaganza takes an unexpected turn with the surprise appearance of a looming figure from the Surfer’s past… Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ THUNDERBOLTS # 118 The Story: With his life spiraling downwards, can superhuman psychiatrist Doc Samson pull Penance away from the brink? And who on the Thunderbolts could hate the gamma-irradiated doctor more than the man he’s trying to help? 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ ULTIMATE HUMAN # 1 The Story: It’s the Ultimate war between the Hulk and Iron Man! Desperate for a cure to his dark disease, scientist Bruce Banner begs Tony Stark for a release from the curse of the Hulk! Stark agrees, but in the midst of the experimentation, something goes horribly wrong. And you know what happens next: man and monster collide! Be there as writer Warren Ellis (ULTIMATE GALACTUS) begins his next Ultimate epic—and is joined by amazing artist Cary Nord (Conan)! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ UNCANNY X-MEN # 494 The Story: The Marauders are back on the hunt for the messiah baby. They’re a step ahead of the X-Men, but how will they fare against the new X-Force? Also, the traitor reveals his (or her) plan for the baby and alters the landscape of the battle dramatically. Who benefits from the actions of this wildcard, if anyone? Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ UNCANNY X-MEN # 494 VARIANT The Story: The Marauders are back on the hunt for the messiah baby. They’re a step ahead of the X-Men, but how will they fare against the new X-Force? Also, the traitor reveals his (or her) plan for the baby and alters the landscape of the battle dramatically. Who benefits from the actions of this wildcard, if anyone? Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 546 The Story: AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! This is it, Arachnophiles!!!! Prepare for what promises to be the most pulse-pounding piece of four color fiction to be delivered unto the Mighty Marvel Minions in decades! You asked for more Spidey! You demanded it! And, by Buckley, you're gonna get it! After the devastatingly heartwarming events of ONE MORE DAY, Peter Parker puts the past behind him and sets forth on a BRAND NEW DAY! Starting with Amazing Spider-Man #546, you now have THREE times the action! THREE times the villains! THREE times the danger! Amazing Spider-Man – Now 3 times every month! Bank on it, buck-o! And if that weren't enough: ASM #546 goes double-sized to bring you back-up features that introduce you to the new players in the lives of Peter and his family! Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 546 Hitch Variant The Story: AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! This is it, Arachnophiles!!!! Prepare for what promises to be the most pulse-pounding piece of four color fiction to be delivered unto the Mighty Marvel Minions in decades! You asked for more Spidey! You demanded it! And, by Buckley, you're gonna get it! After the devastatingly heartwarming events of ONE MORE DAY, Peter Parker puts the past behind him and sets forth on a BRAND NEW DAY! Starting with Amazing Spider-Man #546, you now have THREE times the action! THREE times the villains! THREE times the danger! Amazing Spider-Man – Now 3 times every month! Bank on it, buck-o! And if that weren't enough: ASM #546 goes double-sized to bring you back-up features that introduce you to the new players in the lives of Peter and his family! Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES # 7 The Story: Experience CIVIL WAR and its major tie-ins from CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE. The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? In “Embedded”: There’s a truth buried deep in the heart of every war, and reporters Sally Floyd and Ben Urich will be there, uncovering that truth in the midst of the biggest conflagration in the Marvel Universe! And in “The Accused”: The lone survivor of the team that caused the Stamford tragedy has been found. But living through one of the worst superhuman disasters in history may be the worst thing that could happen, as this vilified hero is placed under arrest for the deaths of an entire town. Unfortunately, the trouble’s just beginning. Collecting CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE (Embedded/Accused) #6-8. Rated T+ …$4.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY GHOST RIDER # 19 The Story: “REVELATIONS,” PART 6 Conclusion! In the wake of last issue’s stunning realization, Johnny Blaze, the Ghost Rider, must make a choice: finishing out his mission of vengeance…or starting a new one. What choice will Johnny make, with the fate of the mortal realm hanging in the balance? Only one thing is certain: Lucifer isn’t going to sit around waiting for a decision. Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A HULK # 1 ACUNA VARIANT The Story: Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer—but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A HULK # 1 The Story: Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer—but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK # 7 The Story: Terrax, herald of Galactus, has come to punish the Silver Surfer for betraying their master. Terrax plans to take the Surfer's shining board before destroying Earth, but he didn't count on the Silver Surfer granting his power cosmic to allies. Even Terrax may know fear when he faces off against Silver Rick Jones, Silver Monkey and the savage Silver Hulk! All Ages …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A MIGHTY AVENGERS # 7 The Story: The Ultimate Spider-Man super-team of Bendis and Bagley reunite and just in time for the Avengers’ biggest problem ever!!! A Venom virus hits the city of New York!! A Venom virus!! The entire city of New York turns symbiote. Plus, Wonder Man gets a much needed makeover. All this and Tony Stark Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ NOVA # 10 The Story: A special standalone thriller trapping Nova and Gamora together! Allies, lovers, Phalanx puppets…and now the bitterest of enemies! Captured together by an alien menace, will the Human Rocket and the Deadliest Woman in the Universe work together to survive, or wind up killing each other instead? It’s dark, cosmic action and a love-hate clash as hit series writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, and new penciling sensation Wellinton Alves, deliver what Wizard calls a "one-stop shop for sci-fi spectaculars, superhero drama and real humanity." Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ ONSLAUGHT REBORN # 5 The Story: This is it! The heroes have assembled!! And the greatest evil the universe has ever faced is ready to take them on!!! Who lives?!?! Who dies?!?!?! And what will be the final fate of Onslaught?!?!?!?! Will this arch-fiend really be gone for good…or will we see his demonic face again in the Marvel Universe…? Only masters of full-on action, Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld, know for sure! All we know is this is the wildest ride on Earth—any Earth! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ ONSLAUGHT REBORN # 5 Simone Bianchi Variant The Story: This is it! The heroes have assembled!! And the greatest evil the universe has ever faced is ready to take them on!!! Who lives?!?! Who dies?!?!?! And what will be the final fate of Onslaught?!?!?!?! Will this arch-fiend really be gone for good…or will we see his demonic face again in the Marvel Universe…? Only masters of full-on action, Jeph Loeb and Rob Liefeld, know for sure! All we know is this is the wildest ride on Earth—any Earth! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL # 15 The Story: “HUNTER/HUNTED” comes to its jaw-breaking conclusion as the Punisher faces off against the all-new Kraven the Hunter. As the Hunter's menagerie ship bursts and burns in the New York Harbor, Frank has to fight his way tooth and nail to daylight as Kraven kills his way towards Frank... and in-between the two of them stands the Hunter's menagerie run rampant, out for blood, out of their minds, and looking to even the score. And who is the last piece of G.W. Bridge's puzzle? All hell breaks loose in the issue that re-defines "savagery." Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ 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 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC WOLVERINE # 61 The Story: “LOGAN DIES” This is it. The final chapter! Logan battles Scimitar, Shogun and Lord Shingen for his very soul! Will he survive? Probably, but with an arc entitled "Logan Dies," you can never be sure. Part 5 (of 5). Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ X-FACTOR # 27 The Story: MESSIAH COMPLEX PART 11 The death of an X-Man reveals answers to some of the mysteries surrounding the new mutant, and creates a host of questions. The baby falls into the hands of a major player in the conflict, but things aren’t always as they seem. And it’s high noon for X-Force, the Marauders and the X-Men. Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ X-FACTOR # 27 VARIANT The Story: MESSIAH COMPLEX PART 11 The death of an X-Man reveals answers to some of the mysteries surrounding the new mutant, and creates a host of questions. The baby falls into the hands of a major player in the conflict, but things aren’t always as they seem. And it’s high noon for X-Force, the Marauders and the X-Men. Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL # 16 The Story: “Silent, But Deadly!” Part 1 of 1 A brand-new super-menace enters Spider-Girl’s life when she crosses paths with Deadspot—the invisible destroyer who kills with a touch! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: A AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 547 The Story: AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! In this premiere month, Spidey's new status quo gets a swift punch in the gut as Dan Slott (SHE-HULK; AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE) and super-star artist Steve McNiven (CIVIL WAR) hit the ground running with new villains, new friends, and some familiar faces that promise to make Peter's life messier than ever before. This is where it's all happening. AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: Same Old Power. Same Old Responsibility. Brand New Day. Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A AVENGERS CLASSIC # 8 The Story: See the mighty Avengers trapped! See the Teen Brigade in action! See action, drama, thrills as only Marvel can present them! Can you think of any one man whose power is greater than that of the Avengers? Don’t answer that! Not until you meet Kang, the Conqueror, who’s destined to rank as one of the most unique villains of all time! Reprinting the classic Avengers #8 by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, fully restored and recolored, plus an all-new Avengers adventure! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ CABLE & DEADPOOL # 49 The Story: Deadpool and his ragtag group of cronies travel to the Savage Land in search of a device that will help rebuild the nation of Rumekistan in Cable’s honor. But things go amiss when they discover that the device is already spoken for…and not even the swarthy KA-ZAR or his sabretooth sidekick ZABU have been able to intervene! Ferocious action and raucous hijinks ensue! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ IMMORTAL IRON FIST # 12 The Story: THE SEVEN CAPITAL CITIES OF HEAVEN continues ever onwards. The kicking intensifies. The mysteries intensify. And the answers Danny Rand has so desperately sought begin coming faster and faster. What if he's been asking the wrong questions all this time? What does Hydra have planned for the mystical city of K'un-Lun? Who is the Prince of Orphans, and what is his connection to the Randall fortune? How can Danny stop an army on Earth when he's being forced to fight in a heavenly kung fu tournament? Read the book ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY gives an A- and calls a MUST! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A INCREDIBLE HERCULES # 113 The Story: CLASSIFIED Rated A...$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES IRON MAN AND POWER PACK # 3 The Story: Someone is using stolen Stark Industries technology to take control of Marvel's most high-tech heroes and villains. Sounds like the perfect time for Power Pack to attend an exhibit of old Iron Man armor! Nothing could possibly go wrong there... right? Part 1 of 2. Plus…MINI MARVELS! All Ages …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN # 35 The Story: Venom is back ...but says he wants to bury the hatchet with Spider-Man. No, not in his head. In fact, in order to show Spidey how much he's reformed, he wants to become the web-spinner's official sidekick. But one night "on patrol" with a homicidal maniac as a partner has Spidey wanting to hang up the web-shooters himself! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: NOT IN ORACLE MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS # 20 The Story: The arrival of ANT-MAN! Hank Pym has gone missing from his lab at Van Dyne Industries, and it's up to his most famous experiment—the gorgeous Giant-Girl—to track him down. But when Giant-Girl finds herself stuck in the middle of a very bizarre love triangle, it's time for the world's tiniest super hero to make his diminutive debut! Will he be able to prove that size doesn't really matter? 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL ADVENTURES TWO-IN-ONE # 7 The Story: MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #29 MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #33 64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS # 5 The Story: Take a trip to the SAVAGE LAND as Ka-Zar, Shanna, and Zabu defend their home against dinosaurs, mutates, mercenaries, and corporate goons in flying boats! This all-new serial begins right here! Plus: last time we saw the WRECKING CREW, they were being thrown in prison by OMEGA FLIGHT. Find out how the boys are adjusting to life behind bars... All that, PLUS the continuing adventures of Guardian in WEAPON OMEGA, and the murder of a man with no identity leads Stacy Dolan into the world of masked men and power-hungry monsters in VANGUARD! Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ILIAD # 2 The Story: The two greatest armies of the ancient world—Greek and Trojan—meet on the plains of Troy…with the achingly beautiful Helen as the prize! And as this battle-to-the-end-them-all rages, the gods themselves enter the fray! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A NEW EXILES # 1 The Story: Beginning a new era for the Exiles — with a new team, and a new mandate, to safeguard the fate and future of the Omniverse. New leader, new members, new worlds, new adversaries. They’ve barely begun to get to know one another when they’re thrust into their first mission — summoned to a world where the dawn of the historic Marvel Age turns out instead to be a prelude to global catastrophe. Meanwhile, back at the Crystal Palace, Sage struggles with a psychic curse that may well make her the new team’s greatest liability. Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A NEW EXILES # 1 Variant The Story: Beginning a new era for the Exiles — with a new team, and a new mandate, to safeguard the fate and future of the Omniverse. New leader, new members, new worlds, new adversaries. They’ve barely begun to get to know one another when they’re thrust into their first mission — summoned to a world where the dawn of the historic Marvel Age turns out instead to be a prelude to global catastrophe. Meanwhile, back at the Crystal Palace, Sage struggles with a psychic curse that may well make her the new team’s greatest liability. Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ NEW X-MEN # 46 VARIANT The Story: MESSIAH COMPLEX PART 12 Showdown. The X-Men vs. The Marauders vs. X-Force vs. The Acolytes vs. New X-Men vs. Predator X. Will the victor get the spoils and claim the baby? Whatever the outcome, the future of mutantkind begins here! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ NEW X-MEN # 46 The Story: MESSIAH COMPLEX PART 12 Showdown. The X-Men vs. The Marauders vs. X-Force vs. The Acolytes vs. New X-Men vs. Predator X. Will the victor get the spoils and claim the baby? Whatever the outcome, the future of mutantkind begins here! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ PENANCE: RELENTLESS # 4 The Story: Robbie Baldwin’s relentless quest continues as he travels to Latveria and faces off with none other than Doctor Doom! What is Doom hiding that Penance would do anything to get at…and what will he do when he gets it? Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 21 The Story: “THE DEEP END,” PART 1 (OF 5) He’s a born killer, highly trained in the art of violence. He’s a man out of time, living without fear of death. He’s the best there is at what he does...and he's about to do it to Wolverine. Enter: DEADPOOL! Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ WWH AFTERSMASH: WARBOUND # 2 The Story: Take four hundred puny humans and five hundred square miles of New Mexico desert. Add four monstrous alien warriors, one of the Hulk's deadliest enemies, and one of the Hulk's greatest loves. Mix well. Simmer under the deadly dome of Gammaworld. And run for your life. Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 548 The Story: AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! Dan Slott (SHE-HULK, AVENGERS:THE INITIATIVE) and Steve McNiven (CIVIL WAR) wrap up the first amazing month of Brand New Day with a deadly conflict and surprise revelation that promises to make Spider-Man's life much more difficult in the coming months. Listen up Spider-philes, three times a month won't be nearly enough for you! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T ASTONISHING X-MEN # 24 The Story: “UNSTOPPABLE” Everything, from #1 to now, comes down to this. Things will change. One will not return. This is the end. Or is it? Part 6 (of 6) Rated T …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ ASTONISHING X-MEN # 24 Variant The Story: “UNSTOPPABLE” Everything, from #1 to now, comes down to this. Things will change. One will not return. This is the end. Or is it? Part 6 (of 6) Rated T …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A IRON MAN # 25 The Story: Time is running out for humanity. Tony Stark, discredited, humiliated and stripped of his command, struggles to uncover a diabolical plot that could spell the end of mankind. Betrayed by his peers, isolated by his obsessions, Stark finds that his only allies are the demons of his past and, hamstrung by obsolete technology, Iron Man is confronted by his archenemy, The Mandarin. Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN # 9 The Story: Deep beneath the Nebraska prairie lurks a vast bunker that has lain undisturbed for nearly four decades. Built by Tony Stark's long-lost father to survive a global holocaust, the subterranean city is accidentally discovered by a young boy who then gets lost in its depths. The modern-day Iron Man has to come to the rescue. Can he discover the reasons behind his father's mysterious disappearance too? Unfortunately, the complex is defended by an army of original gray Iron Man armor automatons, which could spell Armageddon for the Armored Avenger! All Ages …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY # 2 The Story: Young Dorian wished that his portrait would bear the marks of age rather than his face. Much to his shock, the painting is, in fact, aging — and Gray is not! While Dorian’s face is unchanging, his personality is in ugly ways. He’s becoming cruel and secretive, showing a sadistic side of himself that is making those around him fear for their very lives! This is a tale of mounting menace that will send chills down your spine. Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 # 4 The Story: The Marvel Zombies sinister sequel delivers more mayhem, carnage, and destruction than you can shake a decapitated head at! The fate of what's left of the human race hangs in the balance as the Civil War between the Marvel Zombies escalates to epic levels! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ NEW WARRIORS # 8 The Story: While the rest of the team puts flights and tights on hold for a deserved night off, Night Thrasher decides to do a little solo work. But while he might be prepared for heavily-armed thugs and even a heated encounter with his former flame, Silhouette, can he handle coming face-to-face with his first and greatest adversary? Enter: Midnight’s Fire! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC PUNISHER # 54 The Story: “LONG COLD DARK,” PART 5 The wild conclusion to the bloodiest PUNISHER arc yet, as Frank Castle squares off against Barracuda for the final time! It ends here. No rule—or bone—will be left unbroken. And only one walks away. Explicit Content …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ SHE-HULK # 25 The Story: THE WHOLE HERO THING Pt. 1 In a double-sized anniversary issue, an intergalactic bounty hunter has chased a highly prized Alien fugitive to Earth – and She-Hulk and her new partner are caught in the crossfire! Plus, why exactly did Jen Walters leave the superhero life behind? Also, two extra special backups featuring the rise of malevolent Man-Elephant and the Jade Giantess visits the Marvel offices! Rated T+ …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ THE ORDER # 7 The Story: Following up on the shocking conclusion of THE ORDER #6: the United States military is on high alert. Civilians are being evacuated. S.H.I.E.L.D. has been mobilized. The eyes of the entire world are on southern California and the international crisis unfolding there...and standing between it and a happy ending is Henry Hellrung, the leader of the Order. In this special issue marking the midway point of THE ORDER's first year and revisiting several key moments in Marvel history, Henry—unproven, untested, and unaccustomed to operating on a global scale, especially when there are millions of lives on the line—finds himself alone in a room with a man that could end the world as we know it. If he wins, the Order might just have a chance to survive. If Henry fails—we're all doomed. No pressure there, guy. By Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST, Casanova) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire). Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR # 50 The Story: Thanos returns as a new story arc begins in our fateful 50th issue! The F.F. return from Siberia to find the Baxter Building—and the rest of New York City—under siege! The prize is the greatest force in existence—the Cosmic Cube! And in the race to command this deadliest of weapons, treachery and overkill are the order of the day...even from former friends! Writer Mike Carey has been building up to this saga for months—and new series penciler Tyler Kirkham (NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS) has arrived to kick off the action! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR 50 WHITE COVER # 50 The Story: Thanos returns as a new story arc begins in our fateful 50th issue! The F.F. return from Siberia to find the Baxter Building—and the rest of New York City—under siege! The prize is the greatest force in existence—the Cosmic Cube! And in the race to command this deadliest of weapons, treachery and overkill are the order of the day...even from former friends! Writer Mike Carey has been building up to this saga for months—and new series penciler Tyler Kirkham (NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS) has arrived to kick off the action! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC ULTIMATE IRON MAN II # 2 The Story: Best-selling author Orson Scott Card and superstar artist Pasqual Ferry continue the untold tale of Tony Stark’s origin! Framed for the murder of his greatest competitor, all that stands between industrialist Howard Stark and certain doom is his young son, Tony…and his strange alter-ego—Iron Man! But against a clandestine enemy, even the might of the Armored One may not be enough! That's right... it's time for War-Machine! Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC ULTIMATES 3 # 2 TURNER VARIANT The Story: The Brotherhood vs. the Ultimates…Hawkeye vs. Spider-Man…the shocker of the year rocks on! Reeling from the sneak attack by Venom, the team has no time to recover—because the evil mutant team known as The Brotherhood has launched a full–scale assault on Tony Stark’s mansion! It’s Captain America vs. Sabretooth, Iron Man vs. Mystique…and Thor vs. Valkyrie? Plus: Which mega-popular character (nope, not Spidey) makes a surprise appearance on the last page? The dream team of Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira, and Christian Lichtner continues to rock the Ultimates! Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORYSLC ULTIMATES 3 # 2 The Story: The Brotherhood vs. the Ultimates…Hawkeye vs. Spider-Man…the shocker of the year rocks on! Reeling from the sneak attack by Venom, the team has no time to recover—because the evil mutant team known as The Brotherhood has launched a full–scale assault on Tony Stark’s mansion! It’s Captain America vs. Sabretooth, Iron Man vs. Mystique…and Thor vs. Valkyrie? Plus: Which mega-popular character (nope, not Spidey) makes a surprise appearance on the last page? The dream team of Jeph Loeb, Joe Madureira, and Christian Lichtner continues to rock the Ultimates! Parental Advisory …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ WWH AFTERSMASH: DAMAGE CONTROL # 1 The Story: We don’t know if you heard…but Hulk came back to earth and made a HUUUUUUUUGE mess. Who’s S.H.I.E.L.D. gonna get to clean it up? DAMAGE CONTROL, the roughest, toughest dilapidated dirt dogs this side’a the universe. If anyone can clean up the aftereffects of WORLD WAR HULK, they can. But while they’re picking up the pieces, they find that the war…may not be over… Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ X-MEN # 207 VARIANT The Story: MESSIAH COMPLEX PART 13 The stunning conclusion to Messiah CompleX. Everyone has an agenda, but do any trump the child’s destiny? Mutant savior or mutant destroyer, the combatants may come to regret their roles in this fight. And what becomes of the X-Men in the wake of the biggest fight of their lives? Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ X-MEN # 207 The Story: MESSIAH COMPLEX PART 13 The stunning conclusion to Messiah CompleX. Everyone has an agenda, but do any trump the child’s destiny? Mutant savior or mutant destroyer, the combatants may come to regret their roles in this fight. And what becomes of the X-Men in the wake of the biggest fight of their lives? Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES X-MEN: FIRST CLASS # 8 The Story: In the strangest swamp in the world, untold horrors await the young mutant team. Only one even stranger creature can walk this unfathomable realm intact. The X-Men face a nightmarish future... possibly the true one—when they JOURNEY INTO FEAR. Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS # 1 The Story: They’re back at last! Patriot, Hulkling, Wiccan, Vision, Stature and Hawkeye! Where have they been and what is their place in this new post-CIVIL WAR Marvel Universe? It will take six issues by six top creative teams to tell the tale! In this first installment, featuring PATRIOT, the grandson of the black Captain America struggles with his unresolved feelings about the death of Steve Rogers, and seeks out the Winter Soldier hoping to find some guidance. But who he’s looking for and who he finds may be two different things! By Eisner and Harvey Award-Winning Best Writer Ed Brubaker and rising star Paco Medina. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 9 The Story: KILLED IN ACTION (Part 2 of 4) "The First Casualty" The Initiative's biggest secret hasn't come back to haunt them, it's come back to KILL THEM! Blood will run, heads will roll, and this time "dead" means DEAD! Say goodbye to at LEAST one regular cast member as KILLED IN ACTION starts racking up its body count. You know, maybe this WASN'T such a good time for TASKMASTER, ANT-MAN, and the new recruits to sign up… Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ CAPTAIN AMERICA # 34 50/50 Ross Cover The Story: Is this the NEW Captain America?! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: NOT IN ORACLE CAPTAIN AMERICA # 34 50/50 Cover The Story: Is this the NEW Captain America?! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN # 6 50/50 CHAREST COVER The Story: The twilight of Captain America’s life draws to a close. David Morrell—the best-selling author of First Blood and creator of Rambo—and Mitch Breitweiser (DRAX) bring you to the bittersweet final chapter of this Marvel Knights story in the vein of SPIDER-MAN: REIGN and SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM. Captain America is dying—but with his last gasps of life, he will select his replacement. Can James Newman, a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, rise to the challenge and overcome his fear? Can anyone else? Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN # 6 The Story: The twilight of Captain America’s life draws to a close. David Morrell—the best-selling author of First Blood and creator of Rambo—and Mitch Breitweiser (DRAX) bring you to the bittersweet final chapter of this Marvel Knights story in the vein of SPIDER-MAN: REIGN and SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM. Captain America is dying—but with his last gasps of life, he will select his replacement. Can James Newman, a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, rise to the challenge and overcome his fear? Can anyone else? Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ DAREDEVIL # 104 The Story: Can Matt Murdock balance the scales of justice and save his wife? Can Daredevil bring peace to the streets of Hell's Kitchen, which are caught in a super-powered gang war? And what is the terrible secret Mr. Fear is hiding? By Brubaker and Lark. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A FANTASTIC FOUR # 553 The Story: The unexpected conclusion! When the Fantastic Four meet their future couterparts, they finally learn the astonishing outcome of Reed Richards' secret, post-Civil War plan. 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS # 4 The Story: Conflict threatens to tear apart the Avengers as they must choose whether to join the larger resistance against Magneto, or continue to focus their efforts locally. But they might not get the chance to decide, as the Kingpin and his assassins—Bullseye, Elektra, Gladiator and Typhoid Mary—make their move! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR # 32 The Story: Gather ‘round, lil’ doggies. Ol’ Ben Grimm’s done been hijacked from our time an’ shot back to the Old West, where varmints and vandals ruled the day! Even if Benjy teams up with one of the past’s greatest heroes, STEAM RIDER, can he manage to hightail his way back to the present? Crack that whip! WHOO-PTCH! 32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: ULTIMATES 3 # 1 The Story: One of the hottest comics of the decade is about to get even hotter! Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch have delivered not one, but two epic runs on the Ultimate Universe's greatest heroes, with the triumphant ULTIMATES and ULTIMATES 2 becoming modern day classics. Now they step aside for an unbelievable combo of superstar talent to take over with ULTIMATES 3! Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the awesome art of Joe Madureira and Christian Lichtner promise to find new ways to define the word Ultimate, and SPOTLIGHT will pull these three titanic talents aside for their take on the new series, as well as a look back at Millar and Hitch's masterpiece. It's Ultimate Spotlight with ULTIMATES 3! 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A MIGHTY AVENGERS # 8 The Story: It’s the Mighty Avengers versus the New Avengers who have been overtaken by a symbiote virus. So, yeah, it’s Avengers versus Avengers symbiotes!! Janet gets new powers!! And the Mighty Avengers declare war on a foreign country!! All this and Mark Bagley too!! Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL # 2 The Story: Continuing directly from the pages of NEW AVENGERS #37: The Hood's gang of super-criminals takes the fight right to the Avengers’ door!! Its wall-to-wall action and the end of an era for one Avenger and a major defection for another. This double-sized issue ties into or wraps up threads from Civil War, World War Hulk, both Avengers titles and the upcoming Secret Invasion!! Avengers writer Bendis welcomes rising star Carlo Pagulayan on his Avengers debut... 48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER # 12 The Story: The final bloody battle! Following the massacre of the peaceful unarmed Reds of Prophetstown, Ta-Kumsaw has little trouble uniting various Indian tribes into a mighty army with the single-minded goal of either killing the Whites or driving them out of the land. But it is the war chief’s non-Red allies that make him wary as he gears up to face off against Andrew “Old Hickory” Jackson and the American Army. 32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A SPIDER-MAN: SWING SHIFT DIRECTOR'S CUT # 1 The Story: Fan-favorite writer Dan Slott (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE; SHE HULK) and Superstar Artist Phil Jimenez (NEW X-MEN; Infinite Crisis) bring you a brand new tale of danger and intrigue starring your favorite web-slinger...a tale that has a direct impact on the world of Spidey in Brand New Day. Get a behind-the-curtain look at one of Spidey’s new creative teams in the special director’s cut edition of this swingin’ adventure! CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ SPIDER-MAN: WITH GREAT POWER... # 1 The Story: After the spider-bite…before the great responsibility! Meet Peter Parker, “Midtown High’s only professional wallflower,” a hapless young nerd suddenly gifted with great power…no strings attached! Happy at home with his Aunt May and Uncle Ben, but plagued by the bullies and mean girls of high school, see what Peter does when the bite of a radioactive spider gives him the strength to take the things he wants. Fame? Money? Fast cars? Girls? This dweeb’s up to his pencilneck in 'em! Surely things can’t suddenly be this easy… It’s a side of Spider-Man’s early life you’ve barely glimpsed, written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets TERROR, INC.) with art by Tony Harris (Ex Machina)! Cardstock Cover/Rated A …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY THE ZOMBIE: SIMON GARTH # 3 The Story: We’re no food critics, but we knows what we likes: delicious living flesh! Warm, gushing blood! Organs and brains rich in nutrients! The zombie horde grows bigger, and the odds grow longer for the innocents caught in the eye of the undead storm. But the living dead have problems of their own! Lost in the woods, hunted by very human predators…and the only person who can save them from the living dead and from themselves is…a zombie? Cardstock Cover/Explicit Content …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ ULTIMATE SECRETS # 1 The Story: Who are the newest Ultimate X-Men? Does Ultimate Spider-Man have more clones than the regular Spidey? Was Ultimate Thor delusional, or was he really a god? All these questions and more will be answered in the new Ultimate Universe Handbook. And remember - this is the only book guaranteed to give you the Ultimate Six Pack! 48 PGS /CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated T+ …$3.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN # 118 The Story: It begins here…“Spider-Man and his Amazing Friends!” Things are changing in the young life of Peter Parker: Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four is now his buddy---and the hot–headed super hero has taken a liking to Peter’s classmate, Liz Allen! But something is horribly wrong with Liz—something that will soon affect the life of every student at Midtown High—including Peter’s ex-girlfriend, Kitty Pryde! 32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ ULTIMATE X-MEN # 90 The Story: New series artist Salvador Larroca arrives—as Apocalypse begins! Sinister has been resurrected, the pieces are moving into place, and everything is starting to come together. Can the X-Men prevent the coming of Apocalypse? The story arc that’s been building for a year kicks off here! Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN VS. WOLVERINE # 1 The Story: Spider-Man is a killer. In 1987, Peter Parker followed Wolverine to Russia, who was on the trail of a friend working for the KGB. Realizing that the KGB would eventually kill his friend, Wolverine wanted to put her out of her misery. Peter tried to stop him, but accidentally killed the friend instead. Haunted by his actions, Peter fled home into the waiting arms of Mary Jane. But WHAT IF…Peter never went home? WHAT IF…the Spider never came out of the cold? Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: T+ X-MEN: EMPEROR VULCAN # 5 The Story: The star-shattering conclusion! Everything has been building to this...Polaris versus the Imperial Guard. Marvel Girl versus Gladiator. And finally, brother versus brother. Havok makes his final stand against Vulcan, whose power dwarfs his own. Who will control the M’Kraan Crystal? Will the Shi’Ar Empire break apart, or unite? What is the fate of the Scy’ar Tal? And will any of the X-Men survive to tell the tale? The answers will surprise you. Rated T+ …$2.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Collections Rating: RATED T+ AVENGERS WEST COAST: DARKER THAN SCARLET The Story: The Witch is back! The shocking truth about her children revealed, the Scarlet Witch suffers a nervous breakdown and descends into madness. Manipulated by her father, the mutant terrorist Magneto, Wanda faces her teammates – and her brother, Quicksilver. Can they rescue her from the clutches of Immortus – and save her very sanity? Plus: the return of Iron Man, and the reunion of wartime allies Captain America and the Human Torch. Also featuring the villainy of the Mole Man, Loki, the U-Foes, Master Pandemonium and Hydro-Man! Collecting AVENGERS WEST COAST #51-57 and #60-62. Rated T+….$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3027-7 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ ESSENTIAL POWER MAN AND IRON FIST VOL. 1 The Story: A new era of greatness begins for the most unlikely team of all! From a Night on the Town to the Day of the Death Machines, Power Man and Iron Fist -- Heroes for Hire -- face the Living Monolith, El Aguila the Maggia and more! Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and the Daughters of the Dragon! Collecting POWER MAN AND IRON FIST #50-72 and #74-75. Rated T+ …$16.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 8: FORCES OF NATURE The Story: All-new, all-ages, all-action fun featuring the Grey Gargoyle and – glub blub blub blub – HYDRO-MAN!!!!!!! Plus, it will be awfully hard for our resident Wall-Crawler to crawl said walls when Whirlwind’s blowin’ ‘em down! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #29-32. All Ages …$7.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2525-9 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY MOON KNIGHT VOL. 2: MIDNIGHT SUN PREMIERE The Story: Three months back on the job, and they’re already coming out of the woodwork. The bad guys you expect. The gangsters and the hoods with old axes to grind. They all come with the territory. But the heroes -- them you don’t expect. Popping up to give you the eyeball and make sure you’re toeing the line. Their line. Spider-Man and his wisecracks...Frank Castle, the angel of death himself, telling you he’ll be keeping an eye on you...even the fugitive Captain America, with a word to say about crashing an aircraft into the sides of buildings in New York City. And now, this other thing. Someone is out there. Someone hitting the old haunts, scenes of the old crimes. Leaving messages. Leaving bodies. Someone who knows you. Someone who crushes steel and pulls off limbs. All to get your attention. Someone out of your league! Collecting MOON KNIGHT #7-13. Parental Advisory …$19.99 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A MS. MARVEL VOL. 3: OPERATION LIGHTNING STORM The Story: A new beginning for Ms. Marvel! Carol Danvers made herself a promise to be “the best of the best” – but after the events of Civil War, has Ms. Marvel lost her way? As the stress mounts and Carol finds herself less and less sure about what she's doing or why, a crossroads is reached and a decision is made – a decision that will change the course of Ms. Marvel's life – and possibly the Marvel Universe! Brian Reed (New Avengers: Illuminati) and Roberto De La Torre – plus guest-stars Iron Man, Araña and Wonder Man – kick-off the new era! Collecting MS. MARVEL #11-17. Rated A …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2890-8 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: EXPLICIT CONTENT POWERS VOL. 11: SECRET IDENTITY The Story: Walker and Pilgrim have been homicide detectives and partners for years, but secrets they’ve kept from each other are now too big and too dangerous to remain secrets for long. Things are about to get really crazy...even for the Eisner Award-winning Powers! From the writer of New Avengers! Collecting POWERS (Vol. 2) #19-24. 200 PGS./Explicit Content …$19.95 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ 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 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG The Story: The sequel to the best-selling X-MEN: PHOENIX – ENDSONG! The Phoenix is back! Or is it? Something’s not quite right with the Stepford Cuckoos, and the X-Men better figure out what it is...and fast! Also, what does Weapon Plus have to do with all this? Collecting X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #1-5. Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1931-9 In Stores: Jan 4, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A BEYOND! The Story: An indescribably powerful cosmic being gathers nine of Marvel’s most mismatched super beings for purposes beyond their comprehension. Can Spider-Man, Gravity, Venom, Henry Pym, the Wasp, Medusa, Kraven, Firebird and the Hood keep from killing each other until they must face the dangers of their destination, the deadly artificial planet known as Battleworld? RATED A ...$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2013-1 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 4 The Story: After gaining superhuman strength, the Living Legend learns he'll need every bit of it against such team efforts as the Crimson Cowl's Crimewave, the Serpent Squad and Nightshade's Werewolves! Alongside his crime-fighting compatriot, the Falcon, Cap discovers secrets in the shadows of eras past devised by Dr. Faustus, the Yellow Claw and the mysterious Phoenix – but a final battle with the Secret Empire throws Cap's future into question! But when Cap dons the cape of the Nomad, will the Falcon stick with him or stand by his replacement? It may be a question only the Red Skull can answer! Guest-starring the Avengers, Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D., the X-Men and Namor the Sub-Mariner! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA #157-186. Rated T+ …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2726-0 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ GHOST RIDER VOL. 3: APOCALYPSE SOON The Story: Johnny Blaze has—against the will of the Ghost Rider bonded to his soul—decided to try to help the people of New York City against the unstoppable juggernaut that is the Hulk…by attacking the Hulk, head-on! Johnny just wants to do some good…but isn’t that what he always says before he does something ultimately catastrophic? Also, there is an important new character in Ghost Rider’s world. A powerful player with a unique place in the battle between Heaven and Hell appears, known only as Mister Eleven, but whose side is he on? Collecting GHOST RIDER #12-13 and ANNUAL #1. Rated T+….$10.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2556-3 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ NEW WARRIORS VOL. 1: DEFIANT The Story: Someone is gift-wrapping super-villains for the police. Someone is defacing Super Human Registration posters. Someone is raising eyebrows all around town – from City Hall to Tony Stark’s war chamber. And the only clue to their identity…two spray-painted letters: N.W. Who are these mysterious young upstarts that have dared to fight the powers-that-be? And what do they want from a de-powered mutant named Sofia? Are the New Warriors truly back from the dead? Or has something new risen from the ashes of Stamford? Collecting NEW WARRIORS #1-6. Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2674-4 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: PARENTAL ADVISORY NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. VOL. 2 - I KICK YOUR FACE The Story: What? You haven’t been reading NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E.? HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND? Here’s a quick rundown of what you missed: SuperheroesfightingexplosionsexAvengersFinFangFoom giantflyingsubmarinemonstrosities formerX-Forcebabeexplosionskicking MachineManpunchinggiantevilcoprobots hotEnglishchicksecretterroristorganizationsEXPLOSIONS! Whew! And that’s only the beginning! But don’t worry! It’s never too late to join the party! Next up, the Nextwave Squad faces an army of Mindless Ones!!! Yes, insanely powerful stone men without faces! You cannot miss it! Collecting NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #7-12. Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1910-4 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 17: SENTINELS The Story: The X-Men are no more. Long live the X-Men! The man from the future, Bishop, completes his own team of mutants, ready to carry on the legacy of Charles Xavier. And their first task is to stop the attacks of the deadly Sentinels against their kind. And you’ll never guess who’s behind the attacks…or who the new Ultimate X-Men are! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #81-88. Rated T+ …$17.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2549-5 In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 TPB (NEW PRINTING) The Story: Eager to serve his country during World War Two, Steve Rogers was transformed into a physically perfect man by the government’s Super Soldier Program. Armed with an indestructible shield and the physical prowess of an Olympic athlete, Rogers fought valiantly to uphold the ideals and principles of democracy until frozen in a block of ice where he was preserved for decades. Discovered by the Avengers and revived, Steve Rogers is a man out of time, who remains vigilant in his battle to protect the innocent and uphold the American ideals of truth, justice and honor. In this fully updated re-issue of ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1, Marvel’s Sentinel of Liberty renews his mission and fights the good fight, facing off against Baron Zemo, the Red Skull, Power Man, the Swordsman, Batroc the Leaper and the Super-Adaptoid! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #59-99 and CAPTAIN AMERICA #100-102. All Ages …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3006-2 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES ESSENTIAL MARVEL SAGA VOL. 1 The Story: See for yourself how the Marvel Age of Heroes began as one of comicdom's coolest chroniclers follows the FF, Spider-Man, the X-Men, Daredevil and others from origins into adventure! Recounting the first appearances of Marvel's greatest menaces—including Doctor Octopus, Doctor Doom, Magneto and Loki! The awakening of the Sub-Mariner and Captain America! Ancient enigmas, wartime wonders and more from the first years of the House of Ideas! Collecting MARVEL SAGA #1-12 RATED All Ages ...$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2727-7 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK: FAVORITE SON The Story: It’s more all-ages action in the mighty Marvel manner as two super-powered families team-up in this Power Pack adventure! Featuring Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the ever-lovin’ Thing! Can Power Pack stand up to the FF’s rogues gallery including Wizard, Trapster and the dangerous Dr. Doom?! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK #1-4. 96 PGS./All Ages …$7.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2491-7 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ HEROES FOR HIRE VOL. 3: WORLD WAR HULK The Story: The Heroes return to New York to find it the first battleground in WORLD WAR HULK. Will Humbug’s recently amplified powers be a factor against Hulk’s compatriots, Miek and Brood? Can the heroes salve the wounds of their adoptive city and still turn a profit? Both answers are “yes” if Misty Knight has anything to say about it! Collecting HEROES FOR HIRE #11-15. Rated T+ …$13.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ HOUSE OF M The Story: THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS COLLECTED HERE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HARDCOVER! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! Collects HOUSE OF M #1-8, THE PULSE SPECIAL EDITION and the SECRETS OF THE HOUSE OF M handbook – plus all-new extras handpicked by Brian Michael Bendis. RATED T+ ...$29.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ HULK: THE END PREMIERE The Story: Chronicling the final days of the Green Goliath! Peter David and Dale Keown, creative team on some of the Hulk's most memorable tales, reunite to produce this searing vision of the future in which Bruce Banner, the Incredible Hulk, is the last man on Earth. It's the Hulk's final battle, as "The Last Titan" wrestles his inner-demons in order to discover his place in a dying world – if only he can survive! Plus: The testing of the first Gamma Bomb thrust upon Robert Bruce Banner led to what he would come to believe would be his greatest nightmare: his unwilling transformation into the Incredible Hulk. He believed wrong. Now, having been dragged into the future – into a post-holocaust, dystopian world – Bruce Banner discovers that his nightmare has a whole new name: the Maestro. This is a nightmare that only Hulk can end; for he knows that he himself is responsible for the presence of the evil Maestro. The future, our future, and the Incredible Hulk will never quite be the same. And neither will you. Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END and INCREDIBLE HULK: FUTURE IMPERFECT #1-2. Rated T+….$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3026-0 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ HULK: THE END PREMIERE HC DM Only The Story: Chronicling the final days of the Green Goliath! Peter David and Dale Keown, creative team on some of the Hulk's most memorable tales, reunite to produce this searing vision of the future in which Bruce Banner, the Incredible Hulk, is the last man on Earth. It's the Hulk's final battle, as "The Last Titan" wrestles his inner-demons in order to discover his place in a dying world – if only he can survive! Plus: The testing of the first Gamma Bomb thrust upon Robert Bruce Banner led to what he would come to believe would be his greatest nightmare: his unwilling transformation into the Incredible Hulk. He believed wrong. Now, having been dragged into the future – into a post-holocaust, dystopian world – Bruce Banner discovers that his nightmare has a whole new name: the Maestro. This is a nightmare that only Hulk can end; for he knows that he himself is responsible for the presence of the evil Maestro. The future, our future, and the Incredible Hulk will never quite be the same. And neither will you. Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END and INCREDIBLE HULK: FUTURE IMPERFECT #1-2. Rated T+….$19.99 978-0-7851-3030-7 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ KABUKI REFLECTIONS The Story: This square-bound art book acts as a tie-in to the DVD documentary on Mack’s work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK from Herovideoproductions.com. REFLECTIONS #9 features details and commentary on never-before-seen art and stories – including Mack’s new children’s book THE SHY CREATURES, which debuted from Holtzbrinck Publishing this September, and handmade books and paintings from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you’ve never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It’s all in here with lots of extras! FC …$5.99 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ THUNDERBOLTS BY WARREN ELLIS VOL. 1: FAITH IN MONSTERS The Story: Venom, lethal protector! The enigmatic Moonstone! Bullseye, the man who never misses! Songbird, mistress of sound! Chen Lu, the Radioactive Man! Swordsman, master of the blade! The mystery man called Penance! And Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! They’re America’s newest celebrities, ready to take to the skies at a moment’s notice in pursuit of those secret, unregistered super humans hiding among us! They’re the All-New, All-Deadly Thunderbolts – making the world a safer place for ordinary people…one would-be costumed hero at a time! In the wake of Civil War, Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato present a dark and disturbing take on Marvel’s Most Wanted, where the line between hero and villain is difficult to find – if it exists at all! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #110-115 and DESPERATE MEASURES, and T-Bolts stories from CIVIL WAR: THE INITIATIVE and CHOOSING SIDES. Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2566-2 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ X-FACTOR: MADROX ­ MULTIPLE CHOICE PREMIERE The Story: The miniseries that launched the all-new X-FACTOR, available for the first time in hardcover! Jamie Madrox, stabbed, staggering off a bus. Jamie Madrox, setting up a detective agency in the heart of Mutant Town. Jamie Madrox, a peaceful Shaolin priest. Which is the real Jamie Madrox? In this noir-esque thriller, it's possible that even Madrox doesn't know anymore. Peter David, acclaimed for his run on X-FACTOR, reunites several of that title's most popular and whimsical characters — Jamie Madrox, Wolfsbane and the aptly named Strong Guy — and sends them on an adventure of light and darkness. Collecting MADROX #1-5. Rated T+….$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3031-4 In Stores: Jan 16, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST BOOK 1 The Story: The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What is next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan’s plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - QUASAR #1-4; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST - STARLORD #1-4; and ANNIHILATION SAGA. Rated T+ …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2782-6 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES DAILY BUGLE: FEBRUARY The Story: DAILY BUGLE FEBRUARY NEWSPAPER (BUNDLE OF 50) (NET) 12/27 – On-Sale 1/16/08 8 PGS./RATED T+ (each) In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END The Story: Alan Davis writes and pencils the final story of Marvel’s first family! Even the strongest family can be torn apart by tragedy – and in the futuristic world of tomorrow, the members of the once-Fantastic Four are divided and vulnerable to opponents from their past. What events could have caused the FF to go their separate ways, and how does their disbanding set the stage for a conflict that will send shockwaves across the galaxy and beyond? Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #1-6. Rated T+ …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1945-6 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 5 The Story: The latest collection for David devotees starts off with a crisis countdown that takes the gray Hulk from one fight to another against the Abomination, the Fantastic Four and a Madman who can't decide if he's Bruce Banner's biggest fan or worst enemy! Then, it's a reunion with Doctor Strange and Namor the Sub-Mariner when the Hulk joins his fellow founding Defenders against an invasion from a universe even stranger than they are! Plus: the fate of Betty Brant Banner! Also featuring Mister Hyde and the mutants of Freedom Force! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #364-372 and ANNUAL #16. Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2757-4 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE DARING MYSTERY VOL. 1 The Story: Following the phenomenal success of Marvel Comics #1, Timely released its second superhero anthology Daring Mystery Comics, in January 1940. This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures that introduce brand-new characters into the Marvel mythos (several of whom will be appearing in The Twelve by J. Michael Straczynski & Chris Weston). See the startling introduction of the Fiery Mask where he faces the fantastic thriller of the walking corpses. Soldier of fortune John Steel sneaks behind enemy lines. The Phantom Bullet, scourge of the underworld, faces off against a dastardly band of Head Hunters. District Attorney Dennis Burton decides to take the law into his own hands as the Laughing Mask and then later as the Purple Mask. Meet the Phantom Reporter – cub reporter by day…scourge of the underworld by night. Plus: The Texas Kid; Monako, Prince of Magic; Flash Foster, Phantom of the Underworld, Barney Mullen, Sea Rover; Zephyr Jones and his rocket ship; Trojak the Tiger Man; Captain K-4 and his Sky Devils; Mr. E; Dale of the FBI; Breeze Barton in the Miracle City; Marvex the Super-Robot; Captain Strong of the Foreign Legion; Whirlwind Carte of the Interplanetary Secret Service; and more! Rated A …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2477-1 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED A MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE DARING MYSTERY VOL. 1 HC The Story: Following the phenomenal success of Marvel Comics #1, Timely released its second superhero anthology Daring Mystery Comics, in January 1940. This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures that introduce brand-new characters into the Marvel mythos (several of whom will be appearing in The Twelve by J. Michael Straczynski & Chris Weston). See the startling introduction of the Fiery Mask where he faces the fantastic thriller of the walking corpses. Soldier of fortune John Steel sneaks behind enemy lines. The Phantom Bullet, scourge of the underworld, faces off against a dastardly band of Head Hunters. District Attorney Dennis Burton decides to take the law into his own hands as the Laughing Mask and then later as the Purple Mask. Meet the Phantom Reporter – cub reporter by day…scourge of the underworld by night. Plus: The Texas Kid; Monako, Prince of Magic; Flash Foster, Phantom of the Underworld, Barney Mullen, Sea Rover; Zephyr Jones and his rocket ship; Trojak the Tiger Man; Captain K-4 and his Sky Devils; Mr. E; Dale of the FBI; Breeze Barton in the Miracle City; Marvex the Super-Robot; Captain Strong of the Foreign Legion; Whirlwind Carte of the Interplanetary Secret Service; and more! Rated A …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2476-4 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ ULTIMATE VISION The Story: Picking up directly from the events of ULTIMATE EXTINCTION! The Earth was saved from the Ultimate threat: Gah Lak Tus. But scientist George Tarleton has captured a piece of that awesome entity and plans to reactivate it for his own evil purposes. The only hope for mankind against this mad scheme: the strange alien being called the Vision! Collecting ULTIMATE VISION #0-5. Rated T+ …$14.99 In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SILVER SURFER VOL. 1 HC (2ND EDITION, 2ND The Story: Back-to-press and fully restored by popular demand! The soaring Sentinel of the Spaceways makes a Marvel Masterworks splash with his unmatched solo series. Illustrated by the master of man, menace and motion, the one-and-only John Buscema, and featuring some of Stan Lee’s most inspired and socially-charged scripts of the Silver Age, the adventures of Norrin Radd rank among the definitive tales of all Marveldom! Not only will you be awed beyond imagination by the Surfer’s origin, you’ll also face alien invasions, be torn down to the depths of hell by the utterly evil Mephisto, struggle against the Stranger, and face galaxy-conquering barbarians set on the destruction of, well, everything! Lest we forget what many consider the most beautifully rendered story in Marvel history: the Surfer’s tête à tête with the mighty Thor! These double-length stories of drama and despair are a must-have for any and every Marvelite, and to prove we mean it, we’re including the Surfer’s first-ever solo adventure from the pages of Fantastic Four Annual #5 as a bonus! Collecting SILVER SURFER #1-6 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #5. Rated A …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1187-0 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: ALL AGES MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SILVER SURFER VOL. 1 HC (VARIANT, 2ND EDITION, 2ND The Story: Back-to-press and fully restored by popular demand! The soaring Sentinel of the Spaceways makes a Marvel Masterworks splash with his unmatched solo series. Illustrated by the master of man, menace and motion, the one-and-only John Buscema, and featuring some of Stan Lee’s most inspired and socially-charged scripts of the Silver Age, the adventures of Norrin Radd rank among the definitive tales of all Marveldom! Not only will you be awed beyond imagination by the Surfer’s origin, you’ll also face alien invasions, be torn down to the depths of hell by the utterly evil Mephisto, struggle against the Stranger, and face galaxy-conquering barbarians set on the destruction of, well, everything! Lest we forget what many consider the most beautifully rendered story in Marvel history: the Surfer’s tête à tête with the mighty Thor! These double-length stories of drama and despair are a must-have for any and every Marvelite, and to prove we mean it, we’re including the Surfer’s first-ever solo adventure from the pages of Fantastic Four Annual #5 as a bonus! Collecting SILVER SURFER #1-6 and FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #5. Rated A …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1272-3 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS The Story: It’s time to Assemble–and Roll Out! What in the world could unite Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Autobots? Maybe the Decepticons and Dr. Doom know! War is about to break out on the border between Latveria and Symkaria – unless two unique teams of heroes can unravel a dark mystery…that is, if they don’t destroy each other first! Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE, PUNISHER X-MAS SPECIAL) and Tyler Kirkham (X-MEN: PHOENIX WARSONG) bring together fan-faves like Wolverine, Megatron, Spider-Man and Optimus Prime in this all-new widescreen adventure! Collecting NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS #1-4. Rated T+ …$10.99 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI PREMIERE The Story: The Illuminati is a secret organization comprised of several of the world’s most powerful heroes: Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme; Black Bolt, king of the Inhumans; Charles Xavier, founder of the X-Men and mutant-rights activist; Reed Richards, founding member of the Fantastic Four; Namor the Sub-Mariner, king of Atlantis; and Iron Man (Tony Stark), founding member of the Avengers. These six men have worked together to mold and shape the status of the superhuman world and the world around it. How and what they have done together has remained a mystery...until now! Writers Brian Michael Bendis (NEW AVENGERS, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN) and Brian Reed (MS. MARVEL) have joined together with Jim Cheung (YOUNG AVENGERS) to reveal this untold story of the Marvel Universe and how the Illuminati’s actions affect today! Collecting NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1-5. Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2437-5 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ UNCANNY X-MEN: RISE & FALL OF THE SHI'AR EMPIRE The Story: A brand-new era for UNCANNY X-MEN begins here! Fresh off X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS, Ed Brubaker takes the helm of Marvel’s mighty mutants. Young Guns Reloaded artist Billy Tan and Clayton Henry join Ed for a story that won’t just affect Earth, but will rock the foundations of the entire galaxy! Vulcan is out for revenge and has his sights set on the Shi’Ar Empire! Get ready for the ride of your life! A perfect starting point for any new reader! Collecting UNCANNY X-MEN #475-486. Rated T+ …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-1800-8 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ X-MEN: ENDANGERED SPECIES The Story: With three little words, an entire race was nearly obliterated. Every mutant who dies is one number closer to zero. Now, the Beast races against the clock to save this once-thriving race. Collecting the X-MEN: ENDANGERED SPECIES one-shot and Chapters 1-17. Rated T+ …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3012-3 Trim size: oversized In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Rating: RATED T+ YOUNG AVENGERS The Story: Collecting the complete first series in one deluxe hardcover! In SIDEKICKS, in the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves the Young Avengers? And in FAMILY MATTERS, the newly reconfigured Young Avengers prepare to make their public debut—but first they have to face a threat more powerful than Kang the Conqueror, more dangerous than Mr. Hyde and more cunning than the Masters of Evil: their parents. For these brand-new super heroes, fighting super villains is child's play compared to maintaining their alter egos! Plus: The Young Avengers meet a familiar-looking teenage super human who just may be the key to their uncovering the truth about Wiccan’s parentage and secret origin. Meanwhile, Hulkling’s quest to discover the exact nature of his tie to the Avengers is interrupted when the Young Avengers finds themselves at war with one of the oldest and most powerful alien races in the Marvel Universe. And finally, discover the secret history of the Young Avengers when Jessica Jones and Kat Farrell investigate the kids’ origins for a special issue of The Pulse. Who were they and what were their lives like before they met Iron Lad? And what is the future of the team without him? Collecting YOUNG AVENGERS #1-12 and YOUNG AVENGERS SPECIAL. RATED T+ ...$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2466-5 In Stores: Jan 30, 2008 - see details Posters Rating: NO RATING NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA BY ALEX ROSS POSTER The Story: 24x36 Color Poster…$7.99 FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 12/13, (ON-SALE 1/9/08) In Stores: Jan 9, 2008 - see details Rating: NO RATING SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY JIMENEZ POSTER The Story: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY JIMENEZ POSTER 24x36 Color Poster…$7.99 FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 12/27, (ON-SALE 1/23/08) In Stores: Jan 23, 2008 - see details