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AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 33
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The Initiative faces its own CIVIL WAR as Taskmaster, Constrictor and Diamondback join the Dark Avengers in the Siege of Asgard...and come face-to-hammer with Thor! Meanwhile, Justice, Tigra and the rest of the Avengers Resistance assault camp H.A.M.M.E.R., aiming to bring it down once and for all — but the Hood is ready for them! It's all-out war on two fronts — and one side won't be here when it's over! Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Feb 24, 2010 - see details
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 23
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A REALM OF KINGS TIE-IN—GUEST-STARRING MAGUS! Star-Lord and the Guardians risked everything and suffered terrible losses in their epic, cross-time battle with Adam Warlock’s evil half. Except...everything they—and you—know could be wrong. Welcome to what’s really going on! Welcome to the kingdom of Magus! It’s all waiting for you in the book that has CosmicBookNews.com raving “DnA are mining the Marvel vaults for cosmic characters that have lain dormant for far too long…Guardians of the Galaxy consistently delivers the perfect balance of action, adventure, humor, drama, excitement, and unpredictability.” Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Feb 24, 2010 - see details
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REALM OF KINGS: INHUMANS # 4
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No one ever told the Inhumans that ruling the Kree Stellar Empire would be easy, but this is ridiculous! Assailed from all sides by threats foreign and domestic, the Royal Family battles to maintain order and retain the throne. But are they all pulling in the same direction? The power plays begin, the cracks start to show and the dynasty detonates! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 24, 2010 - see details
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ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS # 5
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It’s an all out super hero throw-down! Captain America and The Avengers face-off as the dreaded Red Skull plots universal mayhem! How will Fury’s death squad cope with the legend and his son? The world as we know it is on the line! Join superstars MARK MILLAR and CARLOS PACHECO for the next mind-blowing chapter! Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 24, 2010 - see details
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 45
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Wolverine’s plan to take down Romulus is revealed, and the endgame to what it’s all been building to begins! But who is the mastermind behind it all? And more importantly, will it even work? With the treacherous Ruby Thursday set to tell all to Romulus, it seems doubtful… Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Feb 24, 2010 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: JACKPOT # 2
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With one choice, Sarah Ehret gave up a normal life and embraced her destiny as the vigilante Jackpot. But the underworld isn’t about to go down without a fight. As Jackpot finds herself locked in combat with a resurgent WHITE RABBIT and in the crosshairs of THE ROSE, not even the wisdom and friendship of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and MR. FANTASTIC will be enough to help Jackpot as BOOMERANG closes in for the kill. Be warned – someone doesn’t walk away from this fight alive. Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Adriana Melo (MS. MARVEL) bring you the defining moments of the next great Marvel hero! Rated A …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 10, 2010 - see details
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ENDERS SHADOW: COMMAND SCHOOL # 5
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Bean and his companions are now reunited with Ender, and under his command they face what they're told is their graduation exercise. The assignment: defeat the Formics in a range of simulated attacks which will stretch them to their limits. But Bean knows they've been lied to. He also knows that if Ender fails, it will fall to him to do the unthinkable. The companion series to Orson Scott Card’s award-winning classic concludes here! Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 10, 2010 - see details
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PUNISHERMAX # 4
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“KINGPIN,” PART 4 While Wilson Fisk makes his move on the leading crime families of New York, Frank Castle has problems of his own. Namely the sledgehammer-swinging hitman known as The Mennonite. Explicit Content …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 10, 2010 - see details
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REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD # 4
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Deep in the Fault, the Imperial Guard uncovers a catastrophic threat to the security of the entire Marvel Cosmos. The question is, can they stop it? Can they survive long enough to get a warning to Gladiator? And is the greatest threat they face actually coming from inside their own ranks? It's more mind-blowing combat sci-fi at its most brutal from the creators that do it best! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 10, 2010 - see details
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ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN # 7
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Spider-Man and his amazing friends, Iceman and the Human Torch, team up to help the newly powered Rick Jones deal with the crazy changes and responsibilities that come with...power. But what side of the coin is Rick Jones on? Is this the birth of a new hero? Or the birth of an ultimate…enemy?? Find out as the awesomely talented duo of BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (DARK AVENGERS) and TAKESHI MIYAZAWA (RUNAWAYS) bring you a new revelation in ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN! Part one of a two-part story!! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 10, 2010 - see details
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DEADPOOL # 20
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“WHATEVER A SPIDER CAN,” PART 2 Deadpool and Spider-Man team up (yes, team up) to combat the unstoppable killing machine known as Hitman Monkey! Yes, Hitman Monkey. Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Feb 3, 2010 - see details
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ENDER'S GAME: MAZER IN PRISON SPECIAL # 1
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In this one-shot prequel to the award-winning novel Ender’s Game, Mazer Rackham, the only man ever to defeat the Formics, takes on a new enemy…the International Fleet itself. Burdened with careerists and bureaucrats, the I.F. is doomed to fail in the coming war, and only Rackham, with the help a young Hyrum Graff, can rid the I.F. of its old guard and pave the way for Earth’s next great commander. Adapted from Orson Scott Card’s short story, MAZER IN PRISON is a look into the beginnings of the system into which Ender Wiggin found himself thrust. One-Shot/Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 3, 2010 - see details
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INDOMITABLE IRON MAN BLACK AND WHITE # 1
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Iron Man does battle with a hyper-intelligent space probe bent on terraforming the planet! And Tony battles Titanium Man while fielding calls for Stark International! All this and more in this all-new, all-action, all-black-and-white one-shot in the spirit of the Mighty Marvel Magazines of yore, but ALL-NOW in style! The Iron Mania never lets up for a moment over these four stories by some of Marvel’s hottest writers! One-Shot/Parental Advisory…$3.99
In Stores: Feb 3, 2010 - see details
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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN # 23
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Things are grim in Broxton, Oklahoma as the Ghost moves in for the kill -- and the only thing between him and Tony Stark is a shell-shocked Maria Hill and a half-conscious Pepper Potts, fresh out of surgery. And deep in the recesses of Tony's mind, Dr. Strange and Stark get down and dirty with the tyrant king running the show and laying waste to Tony's consciousness. Where are they? What's happening? And why can't Tony remember the Iron Man? Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Feb 3, 2010 - see details
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NOVA # 34
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A REALM OF KINGS TIE-IN—GUEST-STARRING MR. FANTASTIC AND BLACK BOLT! On a world of dark sorcery, Nova and his surprising allies battle the ancient evil of the Sphinx, but what are they really fighting for? The Human Rocket could rewrite the course of history and save thousands of lives—including the life of his true love. But should he, or is the alternative too terrible to contemplate? Classic foes, great guest-stars and more cosmic thrills await you in the next issue of the series that Aint It Cool News calls “Bar none, one of the consistently best comics Marvel puts out…Those of you who aren’t checking this one out should be ashamed of yourselves." Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Feb 3, 2010 - see details
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SIEGE # 2
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The blockbuster Marvel event of the year goes full-blown carnage and madness as the biggest and most brutal battle in Marvel’s history brings together heroes from all sides. Lines have been drawn, and an unlikely hero will save one Avenger, but they can’t save them all. The Siege has begun and it claims its first victim as AN AVENGER WILL DIE!! Cardstock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99
In Stores: Feb 3, 2010 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 619
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MYSTERIOUS: Chapter Two "Re-Appearing Act" SPIDER-MAN versus MYSTERIO! How long can Mysterio play with Spidey's head before the web-slinger finally snaps?! The mind games keep ratcheting up as the body count goes up, down, and...into the negatives? Some bad guys just won't die and others can't stay dead! So which long-thought deceased Spider-Man character is back now?! It may only be January, but get ready for the most unbelievable Spider-Man moment of the year! Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 27, 2010 - see details
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AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 32
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SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! After Civil War, the members of the Initiative were recruited with promises of glory...fame...wealth...redemption. But all things come with a price — and now it's time to pay in blood as the entire Initiative find themselves fighting for their lives in an all-out war against Thor and the Asgardians! With the Dark Avengers as their allies and immortal gods as their enemies, the most brutal event in Marvel history is about to ignite, and these Avengers are caught in the middle! And for some, this will be their final stand. Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 27, 2010 - see details
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DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL # 3
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Gilead is in ruins and Steven Deschain’s Affiliation has been drastically reduced in size, the result of the attack of the Good Man, John Farson. But young Roland and his ka-tet intend to strike a blow for the Affiliation by exploding an ancient oil field the Good Man is using to power his machines of destruction. Roland may never get the chance to strike back because in the midst of Gilead’s survivors there resides—a traitor! Parental Advisory…$3.99 ©2009 Stephen King. All rights reserved.
In Stores: Jan 27, 2010 - see details
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ENDERS GAME: COMMAND SCHOOL # 5
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The stunning conclusion to Orson Scott Card's award-winning classic sci-fi novel! Ender and his jeesh are being pushed to the breaking point by Mazer Rackham, the only man ever to defeat the Formics. But as the Third Invasion approaches, the games are getting more intense by the day. Can Ender win? And who is he really playing against? Himself? His teachers? Or someone else? The final game ends here. Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 27, 2010 - see details
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 575
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Kicking off the world-spanning new adventures of the Fantastic Four, this is part one of the Prime Elements arc: The Hidden City of the High Evolutionary! Featuring the return of the Mole Man, the architecture of the underworld, and the smartest Moloid you'll ever meet. Don't miss it! Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 27, 2010 - see details
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GHOST RIDERS: HEAVENS ON FIRE # 6
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Writer Jason Aaron's hellblazing, heaven-burning run on GHOST RIDER roars to its dramatic conclusion with a confrontation that's been a long time coming. In one corner, we have the Ghost Rider brothers, Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch. In the other corner is Zadkiel, the renegade angel. And before the battle is through, you can rest assured that blood will flow on the golden streets of heaven. And no matter who wins, will it mean the end for America's favorite Flameheads? Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 27, 2010 - see details
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 22
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A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! Holy Octo-mom! What’s growing in Moondragon’s belly, why is the Universal Church of Truth obsessed with keeping her, and can the Guardians rescue her before the planet they’re on goes supernova? Find out in the series that IGN calls “Impressive…Brad Walker’s pages are a dazzling sight…Guardians of the Galaxy is still standing tall and strong.” Rated T+ …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 27, 2010 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 618
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MYSTERIOUS: Chapter One "Un-Murder Incorporated" MYSTERIO is back from the dead...and he's not alone! When deceased members of the Maggia crime family return from beyond the grave, the balance of power shifts in their gang war with Hammerhead and the Inner-Demons. Can Spider-Man and crime scene investigator, Carlie Cooper, solve this mystery...before it gets a little too personal? PLUS: Secret sides of both Mr. Negative and J. Jonah Jameson Sr. revealed, a disturbing turn for Aunt May, the reappearance of ANOTHER Spider-Villain -- all this and the return of Dan Slott & Marcos Martin to the pages of Amazing Spider-Man. Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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AVENGERS VS ATLAS # 1
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Spacetime is being selectively eroded by an unknown force. To stop the effect, the Agents of Atlas seek the help of the Avengers- and find a much earlier version of the team than they expected: Captain America, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man and Thor are together again, with the atomic wildcard THE HULK! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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CAPTAIN AMERICA # 602
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The monthly CAPTAIN AMERICA returns with a bang! Where has the Captain America from the '50s been the past few months, and what part of our modern world has welcomed him? And what will Steve and Bucky do when an old enemy tries to become a revolutionary? TWO AMERICAS begins here! By best-selling writer Ed Brubaker with art by Luke Ross. Plus, the start of a Second Bonus Feature - NOMAD by Sean McKeever and David Baldeon! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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DARK WOLVERINE # 82
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SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! Part 1 of 3 The end has come. While he is counted among the greatest gathering of villains the Marvel Universe has ever seen, one question remains: whose side is Daken really on? As part of the SIEGE on Asgard, what, or who, will he encounter in the land of the gods that will change him forever? Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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DEADPOOL # 19
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“WHATEVER A SPIDER CAN,” PART 1 The X-Men? Pfft! Not really Deadpool’s style. Though he’s still committed to doing this “hero” thing, Wade’s more of a “lone wolf” kinda guy, out there doing his own thing. Y’know…thwp-thwp. Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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DEATHLOK # 3
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“DEATHLOK, CHAPTER THREE: MADE IT FOR WAR” Marvel’s ultimate cyborg is back in this 7-issue Marvel Knights limited series written by Charlie Huston (Moon Knight) and breathtakingly illustrated by Lan Medina (Foolkiller). Deathlok the Demolisher: Tomorrow’s Super Soldier today. RoXXon Corp created him, they thought they could control him, they were wrong. Now they’ve got a big problem: a 6-foot-seven, 800-pound Deus Ex Machina made of wires and fibers, circuits and silicon, flesh and bone, is on the loose, bringing the pain to anyone that gets in his way. To bring him down, RoXXon will have to dig deep into its arsenal, and unleash its darkest, most outlandish secrets. Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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NOVA # 33
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A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! The Riddle of the Sphinx continues as Nova and Darkhawk find themselves teamed up with Black Bolt? But isn't he dead? Are these three very different heroes just pawns in the Sphinx’s vast game, or can they break out and unravel his dark cosmic scheme? What exactly is the Sphinx trying to achieve and can any force in the universe stop him? The answers await in the book CosmicBookNews.com crowns “A masterstroke of superheroic military science-fiction.” Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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REALM OF KINGS: INHUMANS # 3
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It’s chaos in the streets of Hala as the Kree aristocracy rise up and revolt against the Inhumans! What legendary weapons have been unleashed upon the Royal Family? Meanwhile, in The Fault, Triton’s expedition closes on the source of a mysterious and chillingly recognizable voice...have they found Black Bolt? Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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SPIDER-WOMAN # 5
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The Eisner Award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev brings the first arc of Spider-Woman's new life to a shocking conclusion. Jessica is face-to-face with the Skrulls who ruined her life and who shows up to help her? None other than the NEW AVENGERS!! Or are they?
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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ULTIMATE COMICS ARMOR WARS # 4
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The IRON MAN’s track record of kicking butt and taking names hasn’t been faring so well. But after a hot pursuit across the globe, he finally faces off with a long lost…frenemy? Even the Man of Iron couldn’t spot this on his radar! Plus the mysterious Remnant 242 is revealed and has some earth-shattering consequences! Acclaimed writer WARREN ELLIS (ULTIMATE HUMAN) and rising star STEVE KURTH (IRON MAN) bring you the momentous conclusion of ULTIMATE COMICS ARMOR WARS! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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UNCANNY X-MEN # 520
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“NATION X” There's a rogue Predator X stalking mutants beneath New York City and it's down to Wolverine and Fantomex to hunt it down. There's an island in the San Francisco Bay that the mutants call home and it's slowly sinking -- and only King Namor can save the day. And meanwhile, in San Francisco, a supermob is making life hard in Chinatown...somebody call the X-Men! Part 6 (of 8) Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 44
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“7 THE HARD WAY,” Part 4 (of 5) Wolverine’s plans have hit a snag. With Romulus breathing down his neck, Wolverine struggles to get his last piece on the board. And the fact that she’s in prison doesn’t exactly make it any easier… Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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WOLVERINE: WEAPON X # 9
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In the crazed conclusion to "Insane In the Brain," Logan's stay in the whacked-out Dunwich Sanatorium finally comes to an end as his pals Psylocke and Nightcrawler show up to rescue him from the maniac clutches of Dr. Rot. But even if they can save his life, is it possible to recover what he's lost of his sanity? Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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X-FORCE # 23
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X-FORCE has a new mission: KILL SELENE. As Utopia burns, Wolverine and the team heads to take down the Black Queen and rescue one of their own, but they have no idea what they're in for when they arrive on the shores of Necrosha. The biggest X-Force story yet continues as Selene's Inner Circle begins to tear itself apart, and the truth about Wolfsbane is finally revealed. PART FOUR (of SIX) Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 20, 2010 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 617
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The Gauntlet continues to close around Spider-Man in this heartbreaking story of love, loss and lust for power as the Rhino charges into Spider-Man's life, out to make a name for himself...by killing the Rhino? Joe Kelly & Max Fiumara, who kicked off The Gauntlet in Amazing Spider-Man #600's prelude, return for this pulse-pounding chapter! Rated A …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 - see details
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Rating: Rated T |
BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN # 3
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Time is running out for the on-the-run Black Widow as the sinister Icepick Protocol sets Clint Barton against Mockingbird—and Hercules against everybody! With flashbacks to her days with Daredevil and the Champions, and the final revelation of who is trying to destroy her life, the clock is ticking on Natasha’s life! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 - see details
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN # 6
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The story so big we needed another issue to finish it! The return of Captain America! The fight for the body and soul and mind of Steve Rogers! Avengers versus the Red Skull and his cronies! The biggest finale of the year is finally here! Brought to you by Ed Brubaker, Bryan Hitch and Butch Guice! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 - see details
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PSYLOCKE # 3
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“Kill Matsu’o” Part 3 Psylocke wants Matsu’o Tsurayaba dead for what he’s done to her. But it turns out that she’s not the only one who wants his head. Now, Psylocke is in a race against a super-powered assassin to get to Matsu’o first…because if anyone is going to end Matsu’o, it’s going to be her. Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 - see details
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PUNISHERMAX # 3
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"KINGPIN," Part 3 Wilson Fisk's plot to become Kingpin of New York finally brings him face to face with Frank Castle, as well as drawing in a 97-year-old, shotgun-toting mob widow and a mysterious hitman known only as The Mennonite. Explicit Content …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 - see details
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REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD # 3
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Can the Imperial Guard actually team up with their hated enemies the Starjammers? They will if they don’t want to be turned into worm bait by the giant decaying corpse they’re trapped in! What horrors has The Fault unleashed now, and is someone else from our universe winning the race to explore this dangerous new zone? Majestor Gladiator will not be pleased! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 - see details
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THE MARVELS PROJECT # 5
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Marvel's ORIGIN story continues! Out of the ashes of the Project: Rebirth comes America's first Super-Soldier -- Captain America! Witness the first mission of Cap in New York...as Namor stalks the city streets and the Angel finds the hero killer he's been searching for. By the award-winning team of Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting. Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 13, 2010 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: JACKPOT # 1
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From the pages of Amazing Spider-Man! The last Jackpot died in combat alongside Spider-Man – so who is the New Jackpot putting fear into the hearts of street criminals? Why has BOOMERANG targeted her for death? And how is THE ROSE involved? Find out this January as founding Web-head Marc Guggenheim returns to the Spider-Verse alongside rising star ADRIANA MELO (MS. MARVEL) to bring the next great marvel heroine, Jackpot! Rated A …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 6, 2010 - see details
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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN # 22
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The heart and soul of the Marvel Universe gathered to bring Tony back online…but when they flipped the switch, nothing happened. What do you do when the smartest man in the world is trapped inside his own subconscious? Doctor Donald Blake reaches out for a specialist…Doctor Strange! And meanwhile…the Ghost closes in, ready to assassinate Tony Stark once and for all. Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 6, 2010 - see details
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NEW MUTANTS # 9
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What is Illyana Rasputin up to? In NEW MUTANTS #1, she returned from who knows where with knowledge that she says is from the future. A future where things aren’t going well for the X-Men. Emma Frost is not going to settle for this question being unanswered. Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Jan 6, 2010 - see details
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ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN # 6
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Mysterio has had just about enough of Spider-Man, so he sends in the ULTIMATE SPIDER-SLAYER…and sends it right to Peter Parker’s school! All this and the mystery of the Shroud is finally revealed!! Join rockstars BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and DAVID LAFUENTE as we swing into the final chapter of this thrilling arc! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Jan 6, 2010 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 616
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The Sandman has vacillated between good and evil over the years, joining the Sinister Six and the Frightful Four...as well as becoming a reserve Avenger and a member of Silver Sable's Wild Pack. But as of this issue, and forever more, he will always be known as a villain -- one of the worst in the Wall-Crawler's Rogues Gallery -- and it's all Spider-Man's fault! Find out the shocking reason why in this issue as "THE GAUNTLET" continues! Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 31
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A SIEGE: THE CABAL TIE-IN! Months of story threads finally weave together as Norman Osborn offers Taskmaster a seat at the Cabal's table...the Avengers Resistance uncovers a horrifying secret...and members of the Initiative are called up for an assault on an enemy of incalculable power! Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? # 1
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Steve Rogers has returned, but Bucky Barnes is the current Captain America, and has come into his own in the role. Will there be two Captain Americas? Will Bucky go back to being the Winter Soldier? What will happen? Decisions, decisions, decisions.... Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL # 2
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The first Beam has been broken! The Crimson King has created a prison for powerful psychics who use their powers to erode the very Beams that support the Dark Tower which is the fulcrum of reality! Gilead is in ruins, Mid-World is dying, and all that stands between the Crimson King and the utter dissolution of existence is a haggard Roland Deschain and his ka-tet. But first they must destroy the awful machines of war being erected by the Good Man, John Farson. Don’t miss this second issue in the greatest Dark Tower arc of all! Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 ©2009 Stephen King. All rights reserved.
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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ENDERS GAME: COMMAND SCHOOL # 4
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Ender has graduated from Battle School to Command School where he'll prepare for the approaching Formic invasion...but he refuses to go. Ender's done playing the games, he's done hurting people. So the military brings in the only person who Ender cares about to convince him to go...his sister Valentine. And in the outer reaches of space, Ender meets the man who will be his last teacher... Mazer Rackham. Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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ENDERS SHADOW: COMMAND SCHOOL # 4
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The dramatic adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s science-fiction classic reaches its penultimate chapter! Battle School seems strangely empty without Ender Wiggin - and Bean has finally been cleared to join him in the labyrinthine warrens of Eros and Command School. But before he can go, there's one last thing he has to do: put his life in the hands of his oldest and most terrifying enemy... Parental Advisory ...$3.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 574
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All the Marvel cool kids show up at the bestest birthday party ever! We got X-kids, Power Pack, and Spider-Man in the house as Franklin celebrates his birthday!. Who cuts the cake? Who brings the best present? And who's the special guest of honor? It's Days of Future Franklin! Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 21
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A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! As the shocking true dangers of the Fault become apparent, the Luminals make an unregulated trip into the wild zone, and they've brought back something that threatens to exterminate all life on Knowhere! You guessed it, now it's up to our rag-tag band of misfits to save the universe in another issue of the series that Ain't It Cool News says “makes my geek heart pitter-patter!” Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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NEW MUTANTS # 8
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The New Mutants’ part in NECROSHA comes to a close here! It’s Doug Ramsey and the Hellions vs. Sam and his crew and it ain’t looking good for our friends in the yellow and black. Part 3 (of 3) Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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SPIDER-WOMAN # 4
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It's Spider-Woman versus the Thunderbolts. That's right...all of them. A daring chase through the streets of Madripoor finds Jessica Drew pushing herself to the limit with nowhere to turn. Another dazzling chapter from the Eisner award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev featuring tons of material not seen in the accompanying motion comic. Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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THE STAND: SOUL SURVIVORS # 3
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The most shocking chapter of Stephen King's horror masterpiece yet! Stu, Fran, and Harold's journey across the country takes a turn for the unspeakable when they cross paths with a quartet of vigilantes and their "harem" of imprisoned women. Making matters worse (if such a thing were possible), Harold's deepest fears that Fran and Stu have feelings for each other are starting to come true... Told from Fran's POV, this issue marks the Point of No Return, True Believers! Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 ©2009 Stephen King. All rights reserved. Published by arrangement with The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.This graphic novel is produced under license from The Doubleday Broadway Publishing Group and Stephen King.
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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UNCANNY X-MEN # 519
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Cyclops takes a voyage into the head of Emma Frost in hopes of containing the horrifying piece of the villainous Void that has been stuck there since UTOPIA. Can they possibly defeat the awfulness that has haunted the most powerful being in the Marvel U? Tensions are rising on Utopia as the X-Men deal with the new members of their team and the fact that the island is…well…sinking. And Wolverine and a classic pal take one of the craziest journies you’ve ever seen. Parts 4 and 5 (of 8). Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 43
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“7 The Hard Way,” Part 3 With Bruce Banner and his fearsome son Skaar onboard, and with the enigmatic X-Man Cloak apparently on his side, Wolverine’s mysterious plan to finally defeat Romulus seems to be going well…but that was before coming face to face—and blade to blade—with Kenuichio Harada, the Silver Samurai! Is he part of the plan, or the one who will completely derail it? Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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WOLVERINE: WEAPON X # 8
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In the deepest darkest dungeons of the Dunwich Sanatorium, the true nature of this maddest of all madhouses is finally revealed, but will the answer come too late for Wolverine to salvage what's left of his sanity? And just what is Dr. Rot building with all of those brains? Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 23, 2009 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 615
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A locked room mystery! A string of brutal murders! A missing girl! One of Peter Parker's closest friends on the brink of ruin! This looks like a job for the Amazing Spider-Sleuth... and all clues point to the sinister SANDMAN! But all of Spidey's classic villains are being reinvented as part of "THE GAUNTLET", and Sandy is no different -- so nothing is what it seems! Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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BLACK PANTHER # 11
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“POWER,” PART 5 T'Challa prepares his Dora Milaje army to fight an unwinnable war, Storm battles an unstoppable and unnatural destructive force, and the new Black Panther wages war against an unbeatable foe: Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four! Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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Rating: T |
CABLE # 21
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From the moment Cable jumped into the time stream with the infant “mutant messiah,” he’s had only one goal: keep Hope alive until she can choose her own destiny. But now, stranded on a planet in its death throes, eating fried rat on a stick for the millionth time, Hope turns to Cable and tells him she’s ready to go home. Thus begins “Homecoming,” the penultimate chapter in the X-Men saga that began with “Messiah CompleX.” It’s not only zero hour for Cable and Hope, but also for the mutant hunting them, Lucas Bishop, who is rapidly running out of chances to save mutantkind and the world. Because if Hope does make it back to the present, everything changes for the X-Men. Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN # 5
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Steve Rogers is back...or is he? This is the action-packed finale of the best-selling series as the Avengers try to rescue their best and brightest from the Red Skull's darkest designs. Find out the fates of Steve Rogers and Bucky Barnes and what their futures hold in store! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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DARK AVENGERS # 12
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The explosive smash hit series from Brian Bendis and Mike Deodato continues!! The Dark Avengers are pitted against a foe they cannot defeat: A man with the power over every molecule in the world! Norman can't talk his way out of this one as the world gets turned upside down and no joke...someone dies. For reelz!! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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DARK WOLVERINE # 81
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"A CAUTIONARY TALE" In this standalone story, everything you thought you knew about the enigmatic Dark Avenger Daken gets turned upside-down. Moonstone lets her curiosity—and her training as a doctor of psychology—get the better of her as she attempts to uncover what lies beneath Daken’s surface. But when she finally gets him alone, what she finds just might kill her. A perfect place to jump on board to find out why critics are calling this series “a must read”! Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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HULK # 18
HULK SANTA VARIANT
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For years now Leonard Samson has been part of the Marvel Universe. Both ally and enemy with the Hulk, the shocking turn of events in HULK #600 has introduced a far more deadly SAMSON. What has happened to DOC SAMSON and whose side is he on? Join Jeph Loeb and superstar artist WHILCE PORTACIO returning to Marvel for this special prologue issue to FALL OF THE HULKS where more secrets will be revealed! Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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NOMAD: GIRL WITHOUT A WORLD # 4
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The student body at Rikki's school has gone mad, and the combined efforts of NOMAD, FALCON and the YOUNG AVENGERS may not be enough to save them as the SECRET EMPIRE's wicked plan kicks into high gear! Rated A …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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REALM OF KINGS: INHUMANS # 2
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Guest starring the Mighty Avengers! It’s more courtly intrigue and crushing cosmic action as Attilan faces threats from within and without! The Alpha Primitives revolt! Devos the Destroyer attacks from the heavens! The Inhuman Royal Family struggles to maintain control, but can they maintain their authority if they don't even trust each other? And how will the arrival of Quicksilver and the Mighty Avengers upset the balance of power? Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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ULTIMATE COMICS ARMOR WARS # 3
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Tony Stark goes toe-to-toe with his deadliest creations! Can the man that created every version of IRON MAN armor defeat all of them at the SAME TIME??? All Ages …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT # 4
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“SHOCK AND AWE,” PART 4 Stare into the abyss too long, sometimes it stares back at you. Sometimes it reaches out and drowns you. Bushman is back and he’s emptied Ravencroft Asylum, flooding the streets with a torrential wave of homicidal maniacs. As Moon Knight desperately races to be the hero he always strived to be, the question is, can he afford not to go a little crazy? Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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X-FORCE # 22
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The unthinkable happens as NECROSHA continues! Selene's actions on Genosha have changed everything, and while the X-Men were desperate to save their species...this isn't what they had in mind. But as the siege by dead mutants continues, things get even deadlier with the arrival of Selene's very much ALIVE Inner Circle at the X-Men's headquarters. With Eli Bard in tow, WITHER, MORTIS, SENYAKA and BLINK have come for one thing, and anyone who gets in their way will die. PART THREE (of SIX) PLUS - A CABLE BACKUP STORY! Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 16, 2009 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 614
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE Finale! Spidey and Mayor Jameson have to put their differences aside to pull the plug on the supercharged Electro once and for all--but at the cost of one of the best-known and most beloved landmarks in the Marvel Universe as THE GAUNTLET continues to rock Spidey's world! Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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DEADPOOL # 18
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TIE-IN TO “NATION X” “WANT YOU TO WANT ME,” PART 3 Cyclops thought he knew how volatile, unpredictable and ultimately destructive Deadpool could be. That’s why, rather than allowing him to enter Utopia, he instead assigned Domino to monitor the would-be X-Man’s actions in San Francisco -- keep him close, but at a safe distance. But with Deadpool, there’s no such thing as a “safe distance”…and Cyclops is about to find out that Deadpool has a plan to do something so heinous that it could destroy all of Utopia! Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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DEATHLOK # 2
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Marvel’s ultimate cyborg is back in this 7-issue Marvel Knights limited series written by Charlie Huston (MOON KNIGHT) and breathtakingly illustrated by Lan Medina (FOOLKILLER). In the not-too-distant future, war is a spectator sport and warriors die hard and live fast! So when telegenic warrior Lieutenant Mike Travers hotdogs it on the battlefield and gets himself and his C.O., Luther Manning, blown to bits, it looks like the ratings are about to take a hit, right? Wrong. Through the miracle of science, RoXXon Corp is proud to bring you tomorrow’s Super Soldier today, the unprecedented feat of military technology called Deathlok the Demolisher! Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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GHOST RIDERS: HEAVENS ON FIRE # 5
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The battle against Zadkiel, usurper of heaven, nears its conclusion as the all-new Orb and all-new Vengeance enter the fray, leading an army of zombie bikers against an army of Gun Nuns, with Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch caught in the middle. Plus, Jaine Cutter versus the Son of Satan and the junior Anti-Christ, Kid Blackheart, makes his move. Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN # 21
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Tony's closest friends and lovers have gathered to try and help the man rebuild his shattered consciousness, body, life and legacy...but when Tony gets the call, does he WANT to come back? CAN he...even with Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, bridging the gap between the two worlds? And you didn't think the bad guys were going to just sit back and let Tony rest and recuperate, did you? Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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PUNISHER NOIR # 4
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The Punisher has torn through the New York underworld and now there’s only one man standing between him and the man he’s been aching to kill for years. But this man’s got a major bone to pick with Frank. It all comes to a head in one violent night at the Bronx Zoo. The Punisher is about to experience what it’s like to be on the receiving end of some payback…from Russia with love. Parental Advisory …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD # 2
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Is Black Bolt alive? The Imperial Guard's mission into the bizarre and dangerous realm of the Fault begins! Their objective: to find any remaining evidence of the two missing kings! Patience and restraint are put to the test as the Guard is obliged to work alongside the pirate Starjammers they have spent so many years pursuing. Can they learn to get along...or will the Fault finish them before they get the chance? Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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WAR MACHINE # 12
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Marvel's Trial of the Century concludes in “War Crimes” Part 2! After targeting madmen and monsters around the globe, James Rhodes must now confront the consequences of his controversial actions! Red tape couldn’t stop War Machine…but will chains, handcuffs and prison bars halt his quest in this series finale? Rated T ...$2.99
In Stores: Dec 9, 2009 - see details
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DARK TOWER: THE BATTLE OF JERICHO HILL # 1
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Beginning a bold new story arc featuring Roland Deschain and his beleaguered ka-tet on the run following the complete destruction of their beloved city of Gilead! And when such as Gilead falls, the pillars of reality itself—the six beams holding all of existence together—begins to crumble. The satanic plan of the Crimson King to return all of existence to the primal state of chaos is nigh. Plus, just in time for the fun, it’s the return of master storyteller Jae Lee to the role of penciler! Don’t miss it. Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory…$3.99 ©2009 Stephen King. All rights reserved.
In Stores: Dec 3, 2009 - see details
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NOVA # 32
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A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! It’s the long-awaited and shattering return of one of the Human Rocket's greatest foes...the Sphinx! Nova and Darkhawk are missing and presumed dead—and they really will be dead if they don’t put aside their roles of hunter and hunted! Can the galaxy’s top cop team up with the galaxy’s most wanted to stop a rising menace from the past...and the future? Find out what a huge threat the immortal Sphinx poses to the Marvel Universe, and discover why CosmicBookNews.com raves “tightly paced, beautiful to behold, exciting, and fun…from beginning to end, NOVA will keep you on the edge of your seat.” Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 3, 2009 - see details
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STARR THE SLAYER # 4
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His army assembled, the barbarian juggernaut Starr marches out of the Darklands and straight into Kulumurud, the heart of the evil sorcerer Trull’s empire! But Trull knows Starr is coming and goes to Len Carson, the hapless pulp novelist and creator of Starr whom he holds captive, to use his magic—his typewriter—to create a deadly trap that Starr not only won’t be able to avoid, but that he will not be able to survive! The fate of Zardath hangs in the balance of this final battle, with no guarantee of a future of any kind! Explicit Content …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 3, 2009 - see details
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THE MARVELS PROJECT # 4
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Project Rebirth begins! As 98 pound weakling Steve Rogers finally enters the picture, Nazi spies move in the shadows onto US soil...and the Angel comes close to finding the man who's murdering masked heroes. Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 3, 2009 - see details
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ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN # 5
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It’s the knock-out drag-out you've all been waiting for! Spider-Man versus Mysterio!! Who will team up with Spidey to save the day? And will they get there in time?? Another rockin’ chapter of the all new ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN, from the hotshot team-up of BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS and DAVID LAFUENTE . Rated T …$3.99
In Stores: Dec 3, 2009 - see details
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UNCANNY X-MEN # 518
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Cyclops takes a voyage into the head of Emma Frost in hopes of containing the horrifying piece of the villainous Void that has been stuck there since UTOPIA. Can they possibly defeat the awfulness that has haunted the most powerful being in the Marvel U? Tensions are rising on Utopia as the X-Men deal with the new members of their team and the fact that the island is…well…sinking. And Wolverine and a classic pal take one of the craziest journies you’ve ever seen. Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Dec 3, 2009 - see details
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AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 613
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"POWER TO THE PEOPLE, PART 2" THE GAUNTLET continues! His electric abilities waning and waxing uncontrollably while the power of his fame grows, Electro turns to an unexpected ally to seek a cure for his condition! Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 30
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Can the Avengers Resistance and the Initiative unite to defeat a classic Marvel villain…or would that be a Nightmare? The lord of horrific dreams has invaded the physical world...and now that the Hood is no longer empowered by Dormammu, the only chance to defeat this near-omnipotent fiend is for two rival squads of heroes and villains to join forces. But how can they fight together if they’re stabbing each other in the back? Guest-starring Tigra, Justice and Taskmaster! Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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DARK WOLVERINE # 80
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“My Hero,” Part 4 (of 4) Norman Osborn’s plan to improve Daken’s public image has gone horribly wrong, resulting in the deaths of dozens of innocent people. Meanwhile, Daken’s plan is moving along quite nicely… Parental Advisory …$2.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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ENDERS SHADOW: COMMAND SCHOOL # 3
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Bean takes it on himself to save Ender from his worst enemy, but lowers his guard when it comes to his own. As Dragon army is shattered, Battle School becomes an arena for hatred - and for vengeance. Parental Advisory ...$3.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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FANTASTIC FOUR # 573
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Adventures on Nu Earth! Ben and Johnny have big plans for a much needed vacation in the company of refugees from the future - booze, ladies, misadventures...and two stowaways named Franklin and Val. Rated A …$2.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 20
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A REALM OF KINGS story! The Guardians have been to hell and back on a desperate quest to save the past, present and future of the universe itself. But after their monumental efforts and terrible sacrifice, could it be that—due to the end of WAR OF KINGS and the creation of The Fault—the universe is an even more dangerous place than before…and they just don’t realize it yet? Yes, it’s time to shake up the team line-up again in the book that Newsarama’s Best Shots calls “Marvel’s most enjoyable team book…There’s a tremendous amount of action punctuated by some terrific humor and character development.” Rated T ...$2.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN # 20
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The World's Most Wanted is now the World's Most Shattered... how does Tony Stark come back from the events of the last year? How CAN he? Is he even alive? Sort of... The Eisner Award-winning title for BEST NEW SERIES kicks off a new story arc leading into this summer's double-sized 25th issue extravaganza here with STARK: DISASSEMBLED! Rated A...$3.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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NEW MUTANTS # 7
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The massive event tying X-FORCE, X-MEN LEGACY and NEW MUTANTS together continues! Doug Ramsey isn’t the only one back from the grave as the New Mutants’ old enemies the Hellions come calling. Old grudges (and enemies, for that matter) don’t die easy. Part 2 (of 3) Rated T …$2.99
In Stores: Nov 25, 2009 - see details
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