BLACK PANTHER: THE DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES TPB The Story:
Who is the Black Panther? After attending a secretive, mysterious meeting, T’Challa — the current Black Panther and ruler of Wakanda — returns home with severe injuries and locked in a comatose state. With no leads on who attacked her husband or why, Queen Ororo is thrust into a position of leadership. While Ororo is tasked with ruling Wakanda, another task of dire importance awaits her. Though Wakanda is a powerful nation, its power comes directly from its leader, the Black Panther — and in the event that T’Challa doesn’t emerge from his coma, Storm must choose her husband’s successor. And as this brave soul embarks on the dangerous ritual to become the new Black Panther, the stakes have never been higher. An unstoppable force is headed toward Wakanda: Morlun — Devourer of Totems — is back, and he’s hungry! Collecting BLACK PANTHER #1-6. Rated T …$15.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3342-1
ESSENTIAL X-FACTOR VOL. 3 TPB The Story:
One's married to his ex-girlfriend's clone, the other's fighting a monster possessing HIS ex-girlfriend! True love has never run smoothly for either Summers Brother, but at least X-Factor's adventures make for an interesting babyhood for the infant eventually to be known as Cable! Demons, cyborgs, trolls, aliens and, of course, the Terrors of the Eighties, Mr. Sinister's Marauders! Featuring the X-Men, New Mutants, the X-Terminators and Freedom Force! Collecting X-FACTOR #36-50 and UNCANNY X-MEN #239-243. All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3078-9
EXILES ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 3 TPB The Story:
They have become unhinged from time. They are heroes from different realities whose own timelines have become compromised. The lives they once knew are gone. To return to their worlds, they must travel together from one alternate universe to another, each time completing a mission to set right what went wrong. They have found love, experienced danger and formed friendships. Their lives are unpredictable. No one can say where their next mission will take them. They are the Exiles, and this is their fate. Now, relive their quest to fix the kinks in the chains of reality, collected across six titanic trade paperbacks! Collecting Rated A …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3889-1
NEW MUTANTS: RETURN OF LEGION PREMIERE HC The Story:
They’re back together again! Cannonball, Dani Moonstar, Karma, Sunspot, Magma and Magik have been gathered once more, but can they stand against one of the most powerful X-Villains of all time? Legion is back, and the villain that thrust us into the Age of Apocalypse is scarier than ever. But what does he want with the New Mutants? Zeb Wells (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Diogenes Neves (X-MEN: WORLDS APART) bring your favorite teen heroes into adulthood. Don’t miss it! Collecting NEW MUTANTS #1-5 and MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: NEW MUTANTS. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3992-8 Trim size: standard
SPIDER-MAN: THE ROOT OF ALL ANNOYANCE # 1 The Story:
MARVEL DIGITAL COMICS EXCLUSIVE All his life, Peter Parker has been plagued by money problems...and today, it gets worse. When Spider-Man and the Black Cat stop a magician from robbing a bank, everything goes horrifically wrong--or incredibly right, if you ask the Black Cat. Because against his will, Spider-Man just became a multi-multi-multi-millionaire. Could this be the end of Spider-Man's money problems? Nope.
THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN SAGA # 1 The Story:
He led the winning side in the Civil War and took command of S.H.I.E.L.D., the promise of a bright new day lying ahead for Iron Man. Yet that promise has been anything but a reality. After the fallout from the Skrull invasion, the further proliferation of his Stark tech and Norman Osborn's machinations, Tony Stark's legendary invincibility has been tested to its limits and beyond, sending him into a spiral of self-doubt. IRON MAN SAGA charts the rise and fall of one of Marvel's greatest heroes.
THE TROJAN WAR PREMIERE HC The Story:
Based on the Epic Cycle and other ancient sources. This is the tale not told in The Iliad and The Odyssey of Zeus’ plans with Themis, the god of justice, to bring about the Trojan War to kill off an excess of mankind. This is a fascinating exploration of the very roots of the most famous conflict in antiquity. Brought to you by the lauded team of Roy Thomas scripter and Miguel Sepulveda responsible for the recent Illustrated adaptation of The Iliad. This is the invaluable companion piece to those aforementioned twin pillars of Greek literature that have withstood the test of ages. Collecting THE TROJAN WAR 1-5. Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3862-4 Trim size: standard
UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS - HATED AND FEARED GN-TPB The Story:
The early days of the X-Men’s second generation are revealed in an all-new series starring Cyclops, Storm, Banshee, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Wolverine and Phoenix! Professor X invites the mysterious Inhumans into the X-Men’s home, but when Wolverine and Gorgon meet, the party turns ugly! Nightcrawler faces a crisis of faith and searches for an answer in the Inhuman city Attilan – but has he found his salvation or ultimate destruction? Don’t miss a culture clash that will rock both super-teams to their cores! Collecting GIANT-SIZE UNCANNY X-MEN FIRST CLASS and UNCANNY X-MEN FIRST CLASS #1-4. Rated A …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4104-4
WOLVERINE: ONE NIGHT ONLY # 1 The Story:
MARVEL DIGITAL COMICS EXCLUSIVE Meet Chetfield Murray. Expert copy clerk. And for one night out of the year he’s the feral X-Man known as Wolverine’s best friend. Find out why this average Joe is an adamantium-laced killer’s bosom buddy in this smashing tale from Marc Bernardin (HIGHWAYMEN)!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN DIGITAL # 3 The Story:
MARVEL DIGITAL COMICS EXCLUSIVE Spidey’s popularity hits an all time high as he finds himself in the center of a press stunt perpetrated by aspiring superstar Teri Hillman. And with a newly formed Spider-Man Fan Club making headlines, J. Jonah Jameson is sure to put the patented JJJ spin on the story.
DARK REIGN: THE UNDERSIDE TPB The Story:
Three action-packed mini-series jammed into one incredible collection. In Lethal Legion, Find out what happens to the villains who don’t make it on Norman Osborn’s list of acceptable allies. Grim Reaper, Mr. Hyde, Absorbing Man, Nekra, and Man-Ape are about to find out when their cooperative of crime lands on the wrong side of Norman's law - but they're not going down without a fight. In Mister Negative, Spider-Man’s most mysterious new enemy takes center stage. But when The Hood strikes at the heart of Mr. Negative’s criminal operations with a whole horde of classic Arachno-Foes (including The Scorcher, Speed Demon, The Squid and the long awaited return of the White Rabbit), Spider-Man is left to clean up the mess between the two violent nemeses. And in Zodiac, Norman Osborn may be running the show, but not every super-villain is going to accept the new world order. But who – or what -- is ZODIAC? Collecting DARK REIGN: LETHAL LEGION #1-3, DARK REIGN: ZODIAC #1-3 and DARK REIGN: MISTER NEGATIVE #1-3. Rated T …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4160-0
GENEXT: UNITED TPB The Story:
The newest generation of X-Men returns! In a world where the years passed in real-time for the X-Men since their foundation, the newest crop of students at Xavier’s are the children and grandchildren of the heroes we know. But with all the trouble Becka Monroe, Pavel Rasputin, Olivier Raven and company got into last time, they’re not sure they want to go back to school. With Professor Henry “Beast” McCoy watching over them, GeNEXT is striking out on their own! Collecting GENEXT: UNITED #1-5. Rated A …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3842-6
HOUSE OF M: SPIDER-MAN, FANTASTIC FOUR & X-MEN HC The Story:
The Scarlet Witch has changed the universe, but Saturnyne's come to destroy it! The House of M is spilling into the multiverse like dominos and may topple it like cards, especially if omnipotent evildoers Mad Jim and madder Jamie have their way! Captain Britain and his family have two days to save the world as they know it...if only they can remember it! Heroes and villains will die, but which are which? Plus: If Magneto rules the world, where are Doctor Doom and the Green Goblin, to say nothing of their archenemies? The answers surprised the world! Guest-starring the Black Panther, the Thunderbolts and more! Featuring the pre-formation of New Excalibur! Collecting SPIDER-MAN: HOUSE OF M #1-5, NEW THUNDERBOLTS #11, FANTASTIC FOUR: HOUSE OF M #1-3, BLACK PANTHER #7 and UNCANNY X-MEN #462-465. Rated T …$39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3881-5 Trim size: oversized
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 14: THWIP! DIGEST The Story:
The all-new, all-ages, all-action fun continues! It's wall-to-wall mayhem in the Mighty Marvel Manner with four original tales of everybody's favorite teenage wall-crawler! Featuring Emma Frost, Tombstone and Cloak & Dagger! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #53-56. All Ages …$9.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3640-8
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE SUB-MARINER VARIANT The Story:
From the heart of comics’ Golden Age, come the adventures of the original anti-hero—Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner! A brash, proud and quick-tempered figure who bowed before the authority of no man, when the pall of fascism covered the world the Sub-Mariner responded with an unchained fury. Tearing down the Axis powers one battleship at a time, he embodied the fantasy of an America confronted by enemies on two fronts and with ample motivation to smash them both! Backed by the super-hero adventures of The Angel and comedy short-features by the likes of comic genius, Basil Wolverton, you’ll find no other Golden Age hero with the wild, powerful and truly anarchic energy of the Sub-Mariner. So get out there and reserve your copy today, True Believer! Collecting SUB-MARINER COMICS #9-12 All Ages …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3352-0
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE SUB-MARINER The Story:
From the heart of comics’ Golden Age, come the adventures of the original anti-hero—Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner! A brash, proud and quick-tempered figure who bowed before the authority of no man, when the pall of fascism covered the world the Sub-Mariner responded with an unchained fury. Tearing down the Axis powers one battleship at a time, he embodied the fantasy of an America confronted by enemies on two fronts and with ample motivation to smash them both! Backed by the super-hero adventures of The Angel and comedy short-features by the likes of comic genius, Basil Wolverton, you’ll find no other Golden Age hero with the wild, powerful and truly anarchic energy of the Sub-Mariner. So get out there and reserve your copy today, True Believer! Collecting SUB-MARINER COMICS #9-12 All Ages …$59.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3351-3
MS. MARVEL VOL. 7: DARK REIGN TPB The Story:
It’s the evolution of Ms. Marvel as the mantle passes from one heroine to the next! Carol Danvers has fought for years as Ms. Marvel, taking her inspiration and name from the Kree hero Mar-Vell, known to most of Earth as Captain Marvel. But with the former super villain Norman Osborn rising to power and taking control of the Avengers, Danvers is forbidden not only from wearing her costume but from even using the name Ms. Marvel. Complicating matters further, her powers have become unreliable and now cause her excruciating pain. Can she fight through the hurt to track down her old foe, Ghazi Rashid? Meanwhile, the devious Osborn has taken steps to replace Danvers, turning to none other than Dr. Karla Sofen — better known as the super villain-cum-Thunderbolt Moonstone! Collecting MS. MARVEL #35-41. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3839-6
RUNAWAYS: THE GOOD DIE YOUNG TPB The Story:
The world as we know it is about to end, and the Runaways are the only hope to prevent it! Our fledgling teenage heroes have learned how their parents' criminal organization began, and now they must decide how it should END. As the Runaways' epic battle against their evil parents reaches its shocking conclusion, the team's mole stands revealed, and blood must be shed. Which kids will still be standing when the smoke finally clears? This is the story that changes everything (seriously!). Collecting RUNAWAYS #13-18. Rated T …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3673-6
SKY DOLL VOL 1. TPB The Story:
Marvel Comics proudly presents the internationally acclaimed best-seller! Meet Noa, a so-called Sky Doll; a life-like female android without rights, who exists only to serve the State's needs and desires. But when Noa meets two so-called "missionaries" who aid in her escape from her tyrannical master, all hell breaks loose for our cyborg siren as she uncovers clues that she may be much more than just robotic toy. Collecting SOLEIL: SKY DOLL #1-3. Mature …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4294-2
SPIDER-MAN: RED-HEADED STRANGER PREMIERE HC The Story:
THE CHAMELEON returns with a terrifying new mission that has MAYOR J. JONAH JAMESON squarely in his sights! Meanwhile, the ANTI-SPIDER SQUAD narrows its dragnet around the Wall-Crawler, and Peter Parker gets a brand new job...will it bring him closer to the newly-returned MARY JANE, or push her further away? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #602-605. Rated A …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4158-7 Trim size: standard
TAILS OF THE PET AVENGERS # 1 The Story:
They saved the world in LOCKJAW & THE PET AVENGERS…what’ve they been doing since? Find out in this super-sized special featuring Lockjaw, Redwing, and the rest of your favorite Pet Avengers take center-stage in their own spotlight adventures!
TOMB OF DRACULA OMNIBUS The Story:
Trap him in Hell or trap him in humanity, Dracula will fight to the finish, fang and claw! But after centuries of being haunted by his demonic daughter, the Transylvanian tyrant faces an even worse family skeleton: A son who's an absolute angel! Plus the menaces of Dr. Sun, Dr. Frost, and Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange! Guest-starring Blade, Hannibal King, and the Silver Surfer! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA #32-70, GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #5 and DR. STRANGE #14. Parental Advisory …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3576-0
TOMB OF DRACULA OMNIBUS VARIANT (DM ONLY) The Story:
Trap him in Hell or trap him in humanity, Dracula will fight to the finish, fang and claw! But after centuries of being haunted by his demonic daughter, the Transylvanian tyrant faces an even worse family skeleton: A son who's an absolute angel! Plus the menaces of Dr. Sun, Dr. Frost, and Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange! Guest-starring Blade, Hannibal King, and the Silver Surfer! Collecting TOMB OF DRACULA #32-70, GIANT-SIZE DRACULA #5 and DR. STRANGE #14. Parental Advisory …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3576-0
ULTIMATUM: MARCH ON ULTIMATUM TPB The Story:
The end is nigh! Last chance to see the Ultimate Universe before everything changes forever! As Ultimatum inexorably approaches, the majority of the Ultimate Universe remains blissfully unaware of the coming darkness. Join us now for a last tour round those fleeting, precious moments. The Fantastic Four and X-Men learn that it is not just the past that can come back to haunt you, as they confront the future world Ultimatum may bring about. Captain America discovers how his legacy has been shamefully abused as he learns the origin of the Black Panther, while the world’s most unlikely duo — the Hulk and the Squadron Supreme’s Zarda — team up for a road trip. And Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson face a momentous decision that could take their relationship to a new level, or end it forever. Collecting ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR/ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #1, ULTIMATE X-MEN/ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1, ULTIMATE CAPTAIN AMERICA ANNUAL #1, ULTIMATE HULK ANNUAL #1 and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #3. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3564-7
ULTIMATUM: X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR TPB The Story:
The end is near! Eastern Europe is frozen solid in the grip of a sudden ice age. A tidal wave of biblical proportions mercilessly sweeps through New York City. Millions have been killed, and countless more injured or displaced — among them members of the X-Men and Fantastic Four. And Magneto is to blame. In the wake of this unimaginable catastrophe, is it a time to repent? Or is it a time for revenge? See Ultimatum through the eyes of two of the world’s greatest teams — or what’s left of them, at least! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #98-100 and ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #58-60. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3433-6
WHAT IF? CLASSIC VOL. 6 TPB The Story:
Iron Man stuck in time and Dazzler stuck in space! Elektra lives, Yellowjacket dies! The FF if they never got powers and Nova if he never lost them! Mortals, mutants and monsters — plus early yet brief resurrections of Phoenix and Captain Marvel, along with many other alternate oddities! All part of Marvel's sixth collection of quantum continuity! Secrets of past, future and sideways revealed! Featuring Howard the Duck, Obnoxio the Clown, Aunt May and more! Collecting WHAT IF? #33-38. Rated A …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3753-5
X-FACTOR: OVERTIME PREMIERE HC The Story:
It's Siryn in the fight of her life against the absolute last person that she would have expected to be battling. And Madrox, Layla and Ruby find themselves under assault by the Sentinels just when they're on the verge of discovering the mystery behind Cortex! Collecting X-FACTOR #46-50. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4226-3 Trim size: standard
X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN TPB The Story:
Christos Gage (Thunderbolts, House of M: Avengers) is joined by international superstar-artist Mario Alberti (Redhand) to bring you the most misunderstood team of all time meeting the most misunderstood super hero of all time in this tale of mystery that starts in the early days of the Marvel Age and winds its way through to today! See an enduring friendship develop between the web-slinger and the uncanniest mutants on Earth as they contend with Kraven the Hunter, the Blob, the Marauders and the ultimate threat from Sinister. How do those bonds endure when Spider-Man turns out to be a clone and Wolverine must fight without his Adamantium skeleton? PLUS: revisit the first time Spider-Man fought side-by-side with Xavier’s team in X-MEN #35! Collecting X-MEN/SPIDER-MAN #1-4 and X-MEN #35. Rated T …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2459-7
MARVEL DIGITAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL # 2 The Story:
MARVEL DIGITAL COMICS EXCLUSIVE HOLIDAY HEAT The Marvel Divas spend a day in the city to do some shopping, but when a holiday accident puts nearby civilians in danger the super heroines must take a break from their leisure time to save the day! MERRY FREAKIN' CHRISTMAS!!: Deadpool lands a job that requires him to infiltrate Santa’s workshop and change a name from naughty to nice. Caught “red-handed,” Deadpool finds himself toe to toe with Santa himself. But what happens when Santa makes an offer Deadpool can’t refuse? The answer involves bullets. Lots of bullets. ROCK OF AGES: ‘Tis the season to celebrate with Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited as the 2009 MARVEL DIGITAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL kicks off in style! None other than legendary Marvel founding father Stan “The Man” Lee makes his MDCU debut, penning a special Fantastic Four tale with art by Nick Dragotta that could only be called MARVEL DIGITAL HOLIDAY SPECIAL: ROCK OF AGES. The Thing teaches the rest of Marvel’s First Family all about Chanukah, and in turn, they impart some lessons of their own on some would-be street toughs. All this plus an art cameo by Lee’s FF co-creator Jack Kirby in a one-of-a-kind story that should not be missed! The celebration rolls on next week December 23 as we spread cheer with the X-Men in X-MAS, and finally the Marvel Divas turn up the HOLIDAY HEAT on December 29.
DEADPOOL VOL. 2: DARK REIGN TPB The Story:
Some jobs are just too tough for your average, fast-talking high-tech gun-for-hire. Sometimes — to get the job done right — you need someone crazier than a sack’a ferrets. You need Wade Wilson — the Crimson Comedian, the Regeneratin’ Degenerate, the Merc with a Mouth…Deadpool! And when Nick Fury needed someone to infiltrate the invading Skrull armada to retrieve vital information, he called in Deadpool — and Deadpool took care of business. But to Wade’s surprise, the data he swiped was stolen in transit by Norman Osborn, who used it to kill the Skrull queen and win the gratitude of everyone on Earth. But Deadpool isn’t interested in gratitude. He’s interested in big, fat paychecks. And since Norman now owes him one, Deadpool’s on his way to collect. But since his rise to power, Norman’s a hard man to reach. He’s the head of H.A.M.M.E.R. and the new Dark Avengers. He’s too busy trying to take over the world to deal with Deadpool personally, so he sends the ruthless killer Bullseye to handle his problem for him! Collecting DEADPOOL #6-7 and #10-12. Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3274-5
KIDNAPPED! GN-TPB The Story:
A STOLEN INHERITANCE! ABDUCTION AT SEA! AN UNSOLVED MURDER: These are the elements that Robert Louis Stevenson, author of Treasure Island, wove together in Kidnapped, his novel set upon the ocean and in the wilds of the Scottish Highlands in the middle of the 18th century. Young David Balfour tries to claim his rightful inheritance from a treacherous uncle determined not to share it—and is kidnapped aboard a ship bound for the American colonies, where he’ll be delivered into slavery. He escapes in the company of a dynamic Scottish rebel named Alan Breck Stewart, and the two of them forge a powerful and memorable friendship—fighting all foes side by side, and triumphing in the end. Collecting KIDNAPPED! #1-5. Rated T …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3532-6
PUNISHER: DEAD END PREMIERE HC The Story:
Russ Manning Award winner Tan Eng Huat (GHOST RIDER, SILVER SURFER) joins critically acclaimed writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) in chronicling Frank Castle’s war against Osborn’s Cabal as the corrosive effects of their “Dark Reign” further degenerate the Marvel Universe. The Hood’s crime organization has infected the entire world, and nowhere is it more prevalent than the street of New York where, hidden within the decaying husks of abandoned buildings, the Hood has built his secret empire out of everyone’s sight… including Norman Osborn’s. The Punisher is the one man standing between the new kingpin of crime and total domination, but in order to save his city from the decay and corruption, Frank Castle will first have to survive the rage of-- THE DEADLY DOZEN! And in Annual #1, a hypnotized Spider-Man attempts to grind the Punisher’s bones into paste! Collecting PUNISHER #6-10 and ANNUAL #1 Parental Advisory …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4278-2 Trim size: standard
PUNISHER: FRANK CASTLE MAX - WELCOME TO THE BAYOU TPB The Story:
Celebrated crime novelist Victor Gischler takes on Marvel’s greatest vigilante! Traveling the Louisiana back roads with something awful stored in his trunk, Frank Castle stops at a service station on the edge of the bayou…and steps into a world of unspeakable horror. Patrolling the depths of hell, the Punisher has crossed paths with plenty of unsavory characters, but nothing has prepared him for the unspeakable depravity of the Geautreauxs. Plus: Vette’s little black book is a treasure chest of dark secrets. Movie stars, politicians, gangsters — they all pay to play. Tonight, she is making a house call — and the Punisher is riding shotgun. Because one of the names in that book is Carlos Ramirez, a powerful Miami drug lord who hides in an impenetrable fortress, and Vette is the Punisher’s best ticket inside. Before the night is through, Vette will learn a thing or two about what really lurks in the hearts of men, about the difference between dogs and wolves. Explicit Content …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3378-0
SECRET WARRIORS VOL. 1: NICK FURY, AGENT OF NOTHING TPB The Story:
In a world where no one can be trusted, only one man can hope to stand against tyranny: Nick Fury! Fury — former director of S.H.I.E.L.D, the now defunct world peacekeeping organization — has gathered a special team of handpicked soldiers to help defend the cause of justice. But his Secret Warriors — young, inexperienced super heroes known only to Fury — have a lot to learn and a short time to learn it. And with the ruthless Hydra on their heels, their every mistake may have fatal consequences. Their covert mission will take the Secret Warriors around the globe; along the way, they’ll uncover a conspiracy that reaches from the Oval Office to the temples of Japan, and even beyond death. Fury has known for years that no one is outside Hydra’s reach, but even he never anticipated that their treachery might extend to S.H.I.E.L.D itself. Collecting SECRET WARRIORS #1-6 and material from DARK REIGN NEW NATION. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3864-8
THOR: AGES OF THUNDER TPB The Story:
Thor is the favored son of Odin, a paragon of bravery, nobility and strength. From Asgard to Hel and through all realms between, Thor’s titanic struggles on behalf of his beloved homeland of fellow immortals have become legend. But what happens when Thor decides to stand down? To not clean up the mess that the gods themselves create? To teach his vain brethren of fellow immortals — and even his father, Odin — that he is not one to take for granted? Ages of Thunder is a story of a god’s ultimate destiny toward humility through humanity. Told by superstar writer Matt Fraction (Invincible Iron Man) and luxuriously rendered with bristling action tableaus by a veritable godly pantheon of artists, it is a Thor epic for the ages. Collecting THOR: AGES OF THUNDER ONE-SHOT, THOR: REIGN OF BLOOD ONE-SHOT, THOR: MAN OF WAR ONE-SHOT and THOR GOD-SIZED Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3568-5
THUNDERBOLTS: WIDOWMAKER PREMIERE HC The Story:
It's Thunderbolt vs. Thunderbolt, as Norman Osborn's black-ops hit squad targets former team-member Songbird—and this time, they're not underestimating this bird of prey! But even with a pack of blood-thirsty killers on her heels, Songbird has a few tricks up her sleeve...and enough experience fighting dirty to know that attack is the best form of defense! The acclaimed team of Andy Diggle serves up another offering of the book that Wizard calls “a breakout book”! Collecting THUNDERBOLTS #133-137. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4006-1 Trim size: standard
X-INFERNUS TPB The Story:
Belasco kidnapped another generation of Xavier’s mutant brood, and tortured them in an effort to locate Illyana’s soul. However, Illyana rescued some of the mutants, including the young Pixie – and, sensing the girl’s purity, crafted a plan to defeat her former mentor. Illyana used Pixie’s innocent soul to create a bloodstone of her own, and allowing Pixie to create a soul dagger – a miniature version of Illyana’s old weapon. The mutants stormed Belasco’s castle, and Pixie and Illyana used the dagger to destroy him once and for all. Victorious, Illyana cast the mutants back to earth, and now sits on throne of Limbo once again. S’ym and N’astirh stand by her side as loyal servants … and behind her soulless eyes burn fires that even we demons have learned to fear. Illyana Rasputin rules Limbo once more. Tormented, evil, and in search of her soul, she schemes. And where we demons once were able to use our scrying pools to glimpse the future … now, all we can see…is an inferno… Collecting X-INFERNUS #1-4, X-INFERNUS SAGA and X-MEN: RETURN OF MAGIK MUST HAVE. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3874-7
AGENTS OF ATLAS: DARK REIGN TPB The Story:
Since becoming Khan and head of the Atlas Foundation, James Woo has attempted to use his boundless resources and far-reaching influence for good with the help of his teammates, the Agents of Atlas: Gorilla-Man, Marvel Boy, Namora, M-11 the Human Robot and Venus. Not surprisingly, their goals sit in stark contrast to those of Norman Osborn, head of H.A.M.M.E.R. With each party hoping to use the other to its advantage, Woo makes a deal with Osborn, both men more than a little suspicious of the other’s motives. And when the Agents look to be building a hellish arsenal for the former Green Goblin, they catch the attention of none other than Captain America — leading to the throwdown to end all throwdowns with the New Avengers! Plus: a 1950s flashback to the Agents of Atlas’ first savage encounter with the man known as Wolverine and more! Collecting AGENTS OF ATLAS #1-5, WOLVERINE: AGENT OF ATLAS, GIANT-SIZE MARVEL ADVENTURES AVENGERS and material from SECRET INVASION: WHO DO YOU TRUST? & DARK REIGN: NEW NATION. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4126-6
ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE BOOK 2 - NECROMANCER PREMIERE HC The Story:
The second chapter of best-selling author Laurell K. Hamilton’s thriller is finally here! Vampire hunter Anita Blake has crossed the paths of the worst St. Louis has to offer--and now they want her out of the picture for good. But Anita isn’t the type of person to go down without a fight…and she’s going to make sure it hurts something fierce. Find out why Comic Bulletin calls the ANITA BLAKE series “Sexy…with a wicked sense of humor.” Collecting ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE LAUGHING CORPSE - NECROMANCER #1-5. Mature …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3528-9 Trim size: standard
BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS: 10 YEARS AT MARVEL TPB The Story:
Celebrating Brian Michael Bendis' 10th anniversary at Mighty Marvel! Writing as many as five Marvel titles simultaneously, Bendis has become one of the company's most prolific creators during the past decade; his multiple Eisner Awards testify to quality that rivals such quantity. In 2000, the crime-noir veteran re-created Marvel's most vital character for modern audiences in Ultimate Spider-Man, harbinger of the growing Ultimate universe and still thriving as it eclipses 100 issues. He shook the world of Daredevil by revealing the hero's secret identity, setting into motion storylines whose repercussions will far outlast his departure. He next de- and re-constructed the Avengers, paving the way for the House of M crossover, which rocked the foundations of the Marvel Universe. And then he shook up the status quo again, unleashing a Secret Invasion of alien shapeshifters on the Marvel heroes. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #13, NEW AVENGERS #22, ALIAS #10, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1, CIVIL WAR: THE CONFESSION, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL, ULTIMATE X-MEN #41, DAREDEVIL #65, NEW AVENGERS #15, ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #9, DARK AVENGERS #9 and material from STAN LEE PRESENTS. Rated T …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4245-4
DAREDEVIL BY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS & ALEX MALEEV OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC The Story:
During a character-defining run, Brian Michael Bendis crafted a pulp-fiction narrative that exploited the Man Without Fear’s rich tapestry of characters and psychodrama, and resolved them in an incredibly nuanced, modern approach. Earning an Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series, Bendis and artist Alex Maleev restored Daredevil to a luster worthy of the all-time greats. In this volume, Bendis and Maleev’s run comes to a blistering conclusion with a Daredevil/Black Widow team-up that takes an interesting turn; untold tales of Hell’s Kitchen past and present; and the return of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime! Collecting DAREDEVIL #61-81, DAREDEVIL: NINJA #1-3 and WHAT IF KAREN PAGE HAD LIVED? 656 PGS./Rated T …$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3813-6
DARK REIGN: SKRULL KILL KREW TPB The Story:
THE INVASION AIN’T DONE UNTIL THE FAT SKRULL SINGS! Pulled from the ashes of 1994 straight to the 21st century, the Skrull Kill Krew is back and more brutal than ever! Television writer and novelist Adam Felber (HBO’s REAL TIME; Schrodinger’s Cat) and superstar artist Paulo Siqueira (Ms.Marvel; Amazing Spider-Man) bring you a disturbing and violent tale of a man with a couple of big guns and a bunch of alien shape shifters who harken back to the earliest days of the Marvel Universe. Pull up a chain gun and join us, won’t you? Collecting SKRULL KILL CREW #1-5 and material from DARK REIGN NEW NATION. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3849-5
DARK REIGN: THE HOOD TPB The Story:
Straight from the pages of NEW AVENGERS and DARK REIGN: THE CABAL—go deep into the cutthroat world of The Hood! You may know him as the tough-talking crime boss who’s organizing the villains of NYC while wheeling and dealing with the likes of Loki and Dr. Doom. But what about his pregnant girlfriend, addict cousin and institutionalized mother that we met back in his debut mini? And what price is he paying for his rapid climb up the ranks of crime and power? Writer Jeff Parker (AGENTS OF ATLAS) and Kyle Hotz (THE HOOD: BLOOD FROM STONES) invite you to spend a week in the life of Parker Robinson, one of the key characters in Dark Reign, as he struggles to keep his professional and personal lives from destroying each other! Collecting DARK REIGN: THE HOOD #1-5, the MADE MEN digital comic and material from DARK REIGN: THE CABAL. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4163-1
DARK REIGN: THE SINISTER SPIDER-MAN TPB The Story:
He ain’t friendly and this ain’t your neighborhood! Yes, Mac Gargan, America’s favorite sociopath-turned-symbiote-host-turned-hero-hunter now takes the spotlight as Norman Osborn’s sinister Spider-Man. With the Dark Reign-a-raining, the lives of our mighty marvel heroes are being destroyed left and right – but for guys like Mac, the world is their oyster and the chef’s covering the bill. Mac’s a beloved hero. Women love him, men want to be him and nobody wants to run into him after midnight – because the symbiote is still pretty darn hungry... Collecting DARK REIGN: THE SINISTER SPIDER-MAN #1-4 and material from SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #8. Rated T …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4239-3
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE MASTER OF DOOM TPB The Story:
There is Doom…and then there is the Master of Doom! Eager readers of the World’s Greatest Comic don’t have to wait nine weeks for the fun, frisson and fantastic action of Fantastic Four! The magnificent Marvel team-up of Mark Millar (Wanted) and Bryan Hitch (Ultimates) wind up their epic run with a rip-roaring yarn that pits the First Family against their deadliest archenemy — and the powerful being for whom even Doom will bow! Are you ready to meet the Master of Doom? Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #562-569. Rated A …$19.99
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3: WAR OF KINGS BOOK 2 PREMIERE HC The Story:
The guns of the Kree and the Shi'Ar have thundered — and there will hell to pay! Star-Lord’s Guardians spring into desperate action in an attempt to stop the planet-shattering battle, but will either side listen? If they don’t, the walls of the galaxy will disintegrate! It’s more mind-blowing cosmic heroics from the book that made CBR.com rave “if comics were movies, this would be the one people would be talking about all summer!” Collecting GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #13-19. Rated T …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4127-3 Trim size: standard
INCREDIBLE HERCULES: DARK REIGN TPB The Story:
Hercules heads into the heart of darkness! Are you ready for more Marvel action and adventure with the sometimes ill-tempered, often addle-brained, but always lovable Prince of Power, Hercules? First up is a head-on battle with Norman Osborn and his evil Dark Avengers. Next on tap is a trip through the Stygian depths to Tartarus on a bold mission to help Herc’s sister, Athena, restore Olympus. And to top it all off, a Marvel milestone for the ages! Forget Wolverine! A classic origin tale is spun as Hercules’ ascent from mere mortal to the Olympian heights of godhood is finally revealed! It doesn’t matter whether he’s in ancient Thebes or living under Norman Osborn’s Dark Reign — Hercules is ready to rumble! Collecting INCREDIBLE HERCULES #126-131. Rated T …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3537-1
INCREDIBLE HERCULES: THE MIGHTY THORCULES PREMIERE HC The Story:
When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph! But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily...unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on! Meanwhile, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO is finally revealed! Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO? Everyone's favorite irascible boy genius is after the answers himself -- but to get them he's going to have to go through his arch-nemesis, PYTHAGORAS DUPREE, the sixth-smartest man on Earth! Collecting INCREDIBLE HERCULES #132-137. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3831-0 Trim size: standard
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 2 HC The Story:
Don’t yield, True Believers, because the MARVEL MASTERWORKS are backing one of the most influential series in comics history by one of the art form’s prime movers, Jim Steranko’s Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Blending together influences from Pop art to Salvador Dali and across comics’ history from Will Eisner to Wally Wood, Steranko’s boundary-breaking style is an incomparable visual language that influences and inspires storytellers decades later. Chock full of high-stakes espionage and larger-than-life villains, from Baron Strucker and his Hydra hordes to the Yellow Claw and the horrific Hell Hound of Ravenlock, each adventure will have you on the edge of your seat. Topped with guest appearances from Captain America and the Fantastic Four—not to mention from out of the Atlas Era, the Marvel debut of agent Jimmy Woo—Steranko’s S.H.I.E.L.D. is an uncontested high-water mark that every devotee of the medium must experience. Collecting STRANGE TALES #154-168 and NICK FURY, AGENT OF SHIELD #1-3 All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3503-6
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: NICK FURY, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D. VOL. 2 HC VARIANT The Story:
Don’t yield, True Believers, because the MARVEL MASTERWORKS are backing one of the most influential series in comics history by one of the art form’s prime movers, Jim Steranko’s Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Blending together influences from Pop art to Salvador Dali and across comics’ history from Will Eisner to Wally Wood, Steranko’s boundary-breaking style is an incomparable visual language that influences and inspires storytellers decades later. Chock full of high-stakes espionage and larger-than-life villains, from Baron Strucker and his Hydra hordes to the Yellow Claw and the horrific Hell Hound of Ravenlock, each adventure will have you on the edge of your seat. Topped with guest appearances from Captain America and the Fantastic Four—not to mention from out of the Atlas Era, the Marvel debut of agent Jimmy Woo—Steranko’s S.H.I.E.L.D. is an uncontested high-water mark that every devotee of the medium must experience. Collecting STRANGE TALES #154-168 and NICK FURY, AGENT OF SHIELD #1-3 All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3503-6
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 2 TPB The Story:
Setting a new standard for Marvel super heroes wasn’t enough for mssrs. Claremont and Cockrum. In their second Marvel Masterworks outing with the Uncanny X-Men they aren’t just aiming for All-New and All-Different, they’re shooting for the stars! But before they can reach those heights Jean Grey must fall from the heavens in order to save her teammates’ lives—and to reemerge from the ashes as The Phoenix! And though they may have saved one of their own, the X-Men must next face a fight from within the family. The Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy drive the Children of Atom to the edge of disaster, pushing Storm into the depths of childhood horrors and testing the mettle of Colossus and Wolverine to their utmost. And then, with the X-Men at their seeming breaking point, comes the return of Magneto! Then it’s off to the stars and to the Shi’ar empire to meet the Starjammers, Lilandra, Deathbird, and the Imperial Guard, not to mention a certain artist named John Byrne! Also featuring the first appearance of Weapon Alpha, the cornerstone of both Alpha Flight and Wolverine’s storied past in Weapon X, and a baseball game so wild it could only be the X-Men – this second volume of Uncanny Masterworks extends the dynamic legacy of Marvel's merry mutants! Collecting X-MEN #101-110. 192 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3704-7 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 2 TPB — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 12 All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3705-4
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 2 TPB VARIANT (DM ONLY) The Story:
Setting a new standard for Marvel super heroes wasn’t enough for mssrs. Claremont and Cockrum. In their second Marvel Masterworks outing with the Uncanny X-Men they aren’t just aiming for All-New and All-Different, they’re shooting for the stars! But before they can reach those heights Jean Grey must fall from the heavens in order to save her teammates’ lives—and to reemerge from the ashes as The Phoenix! And though they may have saved one of their own, the X-Men must next face a fight from within the family. The Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy drive the Children of Atom to the edge of disaster, pushing Storm into the depths of childhood horrors and testing the mettle of Colossus and Wolverine to their utmost. And then, with the X-Men at their seeming breaking point, comes the return of Magneto! Then it’s off to the stars and to the Shi’ar empire to meet the Starjammers, Lilandra, Deathbird, and the Imperial Guard, not to mention a certain artist named John Byrne! Also featuring the first appearance of Weapon Alpha, the cornerstone of both Alpha Flight and Wolverine’s storied past in Weapon X, and a baseball game so wild it could only be the X-Men – this second volume of Uncanny Masterworks extends the dynamic legacy of Marvel's merry mutants! Collecting X-MEN #101-110. 192 PGS./All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3704-7 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. 2 TPB — VARIANT EDITION VOL. 12 All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3705-4
MARVEL ZOMBIES RETURN HC The Story:
They’re back! What happened to Spider-Man, Colonel America, Power Man, Giant-Man and Wolverine at the end of MARVEL ZOMBIES 2? Where were they transported to... and, more importantly, when? A frightening five-part event shambles to life here, penned by resident (evil) MARVEL ZOMBIES 3 and 4 scribe Fred Van Lente and three of today’s hottest novelists of zombie fiction! Collecting MARVEL ZOMBIES RETURN #1-5. Parental Advisory …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4277-5 Trim size: oversized
MARVELS TPB NEW PRINTING The Story:
“MARVELS is a giant leap forward in the evolution of illustrated literature.” -- Stan Lee Welcome to New York. Here, burning figures roam the streets, men in brightly colored costumes scale the glass and concrete walls, and creatures from space threaten to devour our world. This is the Marvel Universe, where the ordinary and fantastic interact daily. This is the world of Marvels. Collecting MARVELS #0-4. Rated A …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4286-7
MINI MARVELS ULTIMATE COLLECTION GN-TPB The Story:
All-ages fun featuring the wild and crazy kid counterparts to Marvel’s greatest heroes! Featuring Spidey, Wolverine, Iron Man, Hulk and more Marvel favorites — reimagined for an all-ages audience! ALL your favorite Mini Marvels adventures collected in one hilarious and action-packed collection! Be there when Spidey gets the Paperboy Blues, Wolverine goes on a Cereal Quest, Hulk goes on a date and the Fantastic Four are impersonated by Skrulls. Plus: Spidey gets in over his head when he babysits Power Pack, but he gets by with a little help from his AMAZING FRIENDS Iceman and Firestar! All Ages …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4284-3
MS. MARVEL VOL. 8: WAR OF THE MARVELS PREMIERE HC The Story:
WAR OF THE MARVELS begins! Karla Sofen battles for her life in the streets of Los Angeles as an exciting new chapter in the history of Ms. Marvel begins! Guest starring the New Avengers and...someone we can't tell you about! Collecting MS. MARVEL #42-46. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3840-2 Trim size: standard
RUNAWAYS: TRUE BELIEVERS PREMIERE HC The Story:
When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that's only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus: What does a mysterious new team of young heroes want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? Collecting RUNAWAYS (2005) #1-6. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4144-0 Trim size: standard
SCOURGE OF THE GODS - THE FALL PREMIERE HC The Story:
Can even the Gods themselves control their destiny when everything seems to prove that their lives are a tragedy written thousands of years ago, that is now replaying itself on a cosmic level? The Hun king Atilla finally got what he wanted: the secret stellar coordinates of Rome, the capital planet of the Orbis. He will finally be able to become not only master of the Roman Empire, but the entire known universe. Finally, he will be a God. There is but one obstacle standing between him and eternal glory: the patrician Aetius, who is secretly Atilla’s lost lover Flavia Aetia, the immortal incarnation of the goddess of chaos, in disguise. Their confrontation will be merciless… Collecting SCOURGE OF THE GODS – THE FALL #1-3. Mature …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3234-9 Trim size: standard
SUB-MARINER: THE DEPTHS TPB The Story:
It is the 1950s, the age of the Cold War and nuclear science. Parting the curtain to expose old-world myths and urban legends is showman-scientist and myth buster Dr. Randolph Stein, who embarks on a quest to find the lost explorer Marlowe and disprove the existence of the legendary underwater city of Atlantis. Traveling deep beneath the ocean’s surface on the submarine Plato, Stein is confronted by the growing threat of mutiny within his superstitious crew, and by a series of horrific and unexplainable events that test his resolve and his rational, scientific mind. Nothing can prepare Stein for what he finds — a scene of carnage that suggests the legend of Atlantis just might be true…and that its protector, the dreaded Sub-Mariner, will do anything to prevent its discovery. To survive the awful black waters of the depths, Stein is forced to question everything he stands for. Writer Peter Milligan and painter Esad Ribic bring you the psychological drama of this unknown world, where men go mad and a mysterious man-like figure haunts the depths. Collecting SUB-MARINER: THE DEPTHS #1-5. Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3337-7
X-FORCE VOL. 3: NOT FORGOTTEN PREMIERE HC The Story:
MESSIAH WAR AFTERMATH! When X-Force was pulled into the future, what was forgotten in the present? The Leper Queen's murderous acts? The Sapien League's attack on the United Nations using two of the X-Men's students? Wolfsbane's reunion with the Asgardian Wolf Prince? H.A.M.M.E.R.'s hunt for X-23? The wait is over. Find out who lives and who dies. Collecting X-FORCE #12-13 & #17-20. Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4019-1 Trim size: standard
X-FORCE/CABLE: MESSIAH WAR TPB The Story:
It’s the exciting sequel to the X-Men event of the decade, 2007’s Messiah CompleX! The birth of a single mutant child forever changed the landscape of the X-Universe. The X-Men see the baby as the last hope for mutantkind’s survival, but Bishop believes she’ll doom them all. And he’ll go to any length to see the baby dead … including teaming up with Cable’s archenemy, Stryfe! Months ago, Cyclops handed the newborn over to Cable, believing his son could protect the child. But Cable never came back. Now, Cyclops has found his son marooned in the future — and with Bishop and Stryfe hot on his tail, Cyclops sends in the one team that will do what needs to be done in order to ensure the survival of their species: X-Force! The past, present and future converge — and break into total war! Plus: Get the inside scoop on Bishop’s childhood, and see firsthand the horrific future he was raised in! And peer deep into Cable’s files on friend and foe alike, and eyeball his arsenal as he prepares for war! Collecting X-MEN: THE TIMES AND LIFE OF LUCAS BISHOP #1-3, CABLE #11-15, X-FORCE #14-16, X-FORCE/CABLE: MESSIAH WAR and X-MEN: FUTURE HISTORY - MESSIAH WAR SOURCEBOOK. Parental Advisory …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3173-1
SIEGE DIGITAL PROLOGUE # 1 The Story:
Get the exclusive prologue to the comic book of 2010 right here! As Norman Osborn and Loki conspire to seize control of Asgard, the history of Thor’s homeland is revealed as Osborn makes a game changing decision! It all leads into the can’t-miss SIEGE #1, on-sale January 2010! But first, rush to your local comic shops on December 30th for Marvel’s New Year’s Eve Eve! Get your free Marvel Calendar, Avenger ID Cards and ORIGINS OF SIEGE comic!
ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE - EXECUTIONER # 2 The Story:
Hamilton’s thriller continues! Anita Blake has figured out mysterious businessman Harold Gaynor’s endgame--and her role in it--and let’s just say it ain’t pretty. But now Gaynor has the animator dead to rights…and he’s not all that particular about HOW he’s going to make Anita realize his criminal plans. Is this the final count for everyone’s favorite vampire hunter? Mature …$3.99
BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS # 1 The Story:
She's the most efficient spy in the world and one of the world's deadliest women, but before there was ever a Black Widow, there was the Red Room, a brutal KGB training ground for assassins, undercover agents, and the most ruthless of spies. Now, tasked with removing a rogue weapon's dealer from an impregnable safe house, the Black Widow remembers her escape from the Red Room training facility, an escape only made possible with the aid of the most unlikely of allies, the Asgardian sorceress known as Amora...the Enchantress.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THEATER OF WAR: PRISONERS OF DUTY # 1 The Story:
Wounded behind enemy lines, Captain America faces one of his greatest challenges yet—escaping a Nazi POW camp…as Steve Rogers! Brought to you by Kyle Higgins & Alec Siegel, co-creators of the fan-favorite film The League! Rated T …$3.99
DARK AVENGERS ANNUAL # 1 The Story:
Bendis and Bachalo launch from the pages of New Avengers and reunite for this very important DOUBLE-SIZED chapter in the Dark Avengers saga. Captain Marvel a.k.a. Marvel Boy found out he was surrounded by madmen and villains and ran for the hills. But no one gets out of Osborn's grip that easy…Will a new hero rise in the Marvel Universe or will Captain Marvel be seduced to the dark side? Also, the Sentry's true self revealed!! Rated T …$4.99
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP # 898 The Story:
“BRING ME THE HEAD OF MICKEY DOBBS” Everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth hacks and wisecracks his way across the Marvel Universe in this third ongoing series featuring a new guest-star every month! This month: the Zapata Brothers, brought to you by the creative team behind DEADPOOL: SUICIDE KINGS, Mike Benson and Carlo Barberi! What happens when you take the Regenerating Degenerate, a couple of Mexican wrestler bounty hunters, the South American drug cartel, and a one-million dollar bounty on the head of a guy who’s already dead? You get a ride into the bowels of a Texas border town, where everyone is out for themselves…and nothing is as it seems. Parental Advisory …$2.99
FALL OF THE HULKS ALPHA # 1 The Story:
M.O.D.O.K. The Leader. Mad Thinker. Egghead. Red Ghost and the Super-Apes. Doctor Doom. They make up the secret group who have analyzed every victory and every defeat in the Marvel Universe to create the perfect battle plan that results in FALL OF THE HULKS! The origins and shocking truths of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains are revealed as the biggest HULK EVENT yet begins! From fan-favorite creators JEFF PARKER (AGENTS OF ATLAS) and PAUL PELLETIER (WAR OF KINGS) comes this tale of the “Smartest There Is” and their quest to prove it, once and for all. Rated T …$3.99
HULK: WINTER GUARD ONE-SHOT # 1 The Story:
Hot on the heels of their acclaimed series 'High Moon', David Gallaher and Steve Ellis unite to reveal the secrets behind Russia's elite superhuman strike force! Red Guardian, Crimson Dynamo, Ursa Major & Darkstar -- As the Winter Guard, they have sworn to protect the people of Russia. But, who will protect them when The Presence's schemes threaten to claim one of their own? Featuring an oversized all-new story and reprinting the classic Peter David and Dale Keown tale from INCREDIBLE HULK #393! 56 PGS./One-Shot/New & Rated T …$3.99
IRON MAN VS. WHIPLASH # 1 The Story:
Meet the all-new, all-different, all-deadly WHIPLASH in this special in-continuity lead-in to the Iron Man 2 movie. Who is Anton Vanko and why does he blame Tony Stark for the murder of thousands? For that matter, why does the United Nations? Brannon Bragga (24) and Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and artist Phil Briones (SUB-MARINER: REVOLUTION) have the answers! Rated T …$3.99
IRON MAN VS. WHIPLASH # 1 SHS VARIANT The Story:
Meet the all-new, all-different, all-deadly WHIPLASH in this special in-continuity lead-in to the Iron Man 2 movie. Who is Anton Vanko and why does he blame Tony Stark for the murder of thousands? For that matter, why does the United Nations? Brannon Bragga (24) and Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and artist Phil Briones (SUB-MARINER: REVOLUTION) have the answers! Rated T …$3.99
IRON MAN: REQUIEM # 1 The Story:
You know him from his blockbuster movie and the hit on-going series, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN; now, take a trip back with this special presentation of Tony Stark’s early adventures as the Golden Avenger. In TALES OF SUSPENSE #39, see how a billionaire playboy is transformed into a super hero after he’s injured in combat and has to invent a life-sustaining suit of armor. Then in INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #144, discover the truth behind Tony Stark’s first adventure in Vietnam! Experience the birth of one of Marvel’s most famous heroes like never before, fully remastered with modern coloring. Plus, an all-new framing sequence by Matt Fraction and Kano! Rated T …$4.99
NOVA # 32 The Story:
A REALM OF KINGS ISSUE! It’s the long-awaited and shattering return of one of the Human Rocket's greatest foes...the Sphinx! Nova and Darkhawk are missing and presumed dead—and they really will be dead if they don’t put aside their roles of hunter and hunted! Can the galaxy’s top cop team up with the galaxy’s most wanted to stop a rising menace from the past...and the future? Find out what a huge threat the immortal Sphinx poses to the Marvel Universe, and discover why CosmicBookNews.com raves “tightly paced, beautiful to behold, exciting, and fun…from beginning to end, NOVA will keep you on the edge of your seat.” Rated T …$2.99
SIEGE: THE CABAL # 1 The Story:
THE SIEGE STARTS HERE!! Remember when you were first introduced to the Cabal, the gathering of the most sinister members of the Marvel Universe, and you said to yourself: Well, that's going to blow up in everyone's face! Well, you were right and it happens right here!! Norman Osborn faces off with Doctor Doom and his mysterious threat to Doom is revealed. All of this is setting the stage for next month's explosive event: SIEGE! One-Shot/Rated T …$3.99
SPIDER-MAN NOIR: EYES WITHOUT A FACE # 1 The Story:
Peter Parker has a lot to be hopeful about. The Spider-Man is the beloved town hero; President Franklin D. Roosevelt is in the White House; the spiraling economy is on its first steps toward recovery; and with Norman Osborn out of the picture, organized crime in New York has lost its major player. But all is not well in 1934 America…dark forces are at play in the world, and a power vacuum in New York crime is quickly – and violently – being filled! Now Spider-Man must contend with a vicious new breed of killers, criminals, and maniacal death-dealers, reimagined from some of the greatest and deadliest foes of the Spider-Man! Rated T …$3.99
SPIDER-MAN NOIR: EYES WITHOUT A FACE # 1 CALERO VARIANT The Story:
Peter Parker has a lot to be hopeful about. The Spider-Man is the beloved town hero; President Franklin D. Roosevelt is in the White House; the spiraling economy is on its first steps toward recovery; and with Norman Osborn out of the picture, organized crime in New York has lost its major player. But all is not well in 1934 America…dark forces are at play in the world, and a power vacuum in New York crime is quickly – and violently – being filled! Now Spider-Man must contend with a vicious new breed of killers, criminals, and maniacal death-dealers, reimagined from some of the greatest and deadliest foes of the Spider-Man! Rated T …$3.99
SPIN ANGELS # 4 The Story:
700 years of secrets. A gospel written by Judas. A relic coveted since the crusades and Inquisitors willing to do anything to get a hold of it. What is the worst that could happen? Well, the worst would be for Angelo, the Sicilian killer, to come back and to come back angry. Angelo is back from the dead, crueler and more ruthless than ever, and he’s going to make it rain lead! Pray for our poor souls, dear readers! Mature …$5.99
STARR THE SLAYER # 4 The Story:
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
STRANGE # 2 The Story:
Who is Stephen Strange? Months ago, in a chance encounter, he saved a woman's life--and since then, she's devoted every waking moment to tracking him down and learning his secrets! But her investigations are taking her down a very dangerous road of magic and mysticism--and straight towards one of Strange's oldest foes! Rated T …$3.99
THE MARVELS PROJECT # 4 EPTING VARIANT The Story:
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
THE MARVELS PROJECT # 4 PAREL VARIANT The Story:
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
THE MARVELS PROJECT # 4 The Story:
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
THOR # 604 GATEFOLD VARIANT The Story:
Has Doctor Doom crossed a line…? And what role did Loki play in Doom’s sinister plans? What did Loki know…and when…? Now, as Thor heads to Latveria to settle the score, only one thing can happen: Thor sitting Doom down and having a serious chat about their feelings. By which we mean, STATE-OF-THE-ART SLEDGHAMMER SKY-SCRAPING SUIT-SMASHING SUPERHEROICS! Billy Tan (NEW AVENGERS) draws the action-packed escapades while Kieron Gillen (NEW UNIVERSAL: 1959, DARK REIGN: ARES, Phonogram) starts his six issue run. Hold onto your runestones, True Believers – things get hectic quick! Rated T …$2.99
THOR # 604 The Story:
Has Doctor Doom crossed a line…? And what role did Loki play in Doom’s sinister plans? What did Loki know…and when…? Now, as Thor heads to Latveria to settle the score, only one thing can happen: Thor sitting Doom down and having a serious chat about their feelings. By which we mean, STATE-OF-THE-ART SLEDGHAMMER SKY-SCRAPING SUIT-SMASHING SUPERHEROICS! Billy Tan (NEW AVENGERS) draws the action-packed escapades while Kieron Gillen (NEW UNIVERSAL: 1959, DARK REIGN: ARES, Phonogram) starts his six issue run. Hold onto your runestones, True Believers – things get hectic quick! Rated T …$2.99
TORCH # 4 The Story:
The Torch is (theoretically) alive and (arguably) free. But the consequences of the Thinker's experiments are about to engulf the world in a nightmare from which there's no waking up - unless Tom (Toro) Raymond can persuade his old friend that there are still things worth fighting for! Rated T …$3.99
ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN # 5 The Story:
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
UNCANNY X-MEN # 518 The Story:
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
WHAT IF? SECRET INVASION # 1 The Story:
We all know how Secret Invasion ended with the Skrulls defeated and the death of the Wasp and the Skrull Queen. But what if it happened another way? Get ready to check out two widely different tales exploring that question. In the first story, scribes Kevin Grevioux (NEW WARRIORS, Underworld movies) and Karl Bollers (EMMA FROST) ask more questions: What if Reed Richards was killed before escaping from the Skrulls? Would our heroes still have won the day? Or would Earth embrace the Skrull way of life? In other words, “WHAT IF THE SKRULLS WON?” Illustrations by hot newcomer Pow Rodrix (Justice League America) with digital paints by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic (TERROR INC.). The second story presents a twilight zone take on the question, “WHAT IF THE SECRET INVASION STAYED SECRET?” by newcomer Chris Acosta with art by Larry Stroman (X-FACTOR) and Carl Potts (Alien Legion). Plus a “SAY WHAT?” comedy strip by Mike Gallagher (Mad Magazine) and Dave Manak (Spy Vs. Spy). One-Shot/Rated T …$3.99
X-BABIES # 3 The Story:
Top Dog arrives on the scene as the X-Babies continue their quest to take down the new bosses of Mojoworld. And if that’s not enough, the X-Babies come face-to-face with their adorable replacements! Plus a last page that’ll...well, we don’t want to spoil it. PLUS - A Star Comics reprint! Rated A …$3.99
X-BABIES # 3 STAR COMIC VARIANT The Story:
Top Dog arrives on the scene as the X-Babies continue their quest to take down the new bosses of Mojoworld. And if that’s not enough, the X-Babies come face-to-face with their adorable replacements! Plus a last page that’ll...well, we don’t want to spoil it. PLUS - A Star Comics reprint! Rated A …$3.99
X-FORCE ANNUAL # 1 The Story:
Wolverine is sent into the heart of a Hydra base alone. His mission: like a needle in a haystack, he's tasked with bringing in one specific Hydra agent. But why? And what does this mission have to do with the dwindling mutant population and X-Force? Plus, a NECROSHA BONUS FEATURE!! The Black Queen's forces are consuming Utopia. The X-Men and X-Force fight for their lives. And amid the chaos, a squad of resurrected Acolytes have come for the former White King of the Hellfire Club...Magneto. But what they find instead is much, much worse: DEADPOOL! The Merc With a Mouth (and Loa) joins the fight in 'UNDEADPOOL.' Parental Advisory…..3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 614 The Story:
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
DARK REIGN: THE LIST - PUNISHER # 1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
Frank Castle has disabled much of Norman Osborn’s criminal underground, tarnished his well-groomed public image and attempted to assassinate him. Today Osborn returns the favor. With Frank still torn apart from his battle with the Hood, Osborn dedicates himself and every single HAMMER resource to one goal: killing The Punisher. To make sure they don’t fail, The Dark Avengers are going with them. Somebody has to die. Somebody will. Legendary artist John Romita Jr. returns to The Punisher, joined by regular series writer Rick Remender for this, the most ferocious battle of Frank Castle’s life. Plus, a preview of the next exciting chapter of the Punisher. Parental Advisory …$3.99
DARK REIGN: THE LIST - WOLVERINE # 1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
The power mad Norman Osborn wants control of the Weapon Plus program. The eternally-surly Wolverine wants to stop him. The artificially-evolved super-sentinel Fantomex wants to shoot everyone in the face and zip away in his kick-ass flying saucer. The Kree warrior Marvel Boy just wants the hell out. And the all-new Weapon XVI wants to bring the world to its knees. And you should want to read it. PLUS: Jason Aaron’s never-before-reprinted first Wolverine story, from WOLVERINE (first series) 175—and more! Parental Advisory …$3.99
DARK X-MEN # 2 The Story:
X-MAN, A.K.A. NATE GRAY IS BACK! Sadly, the X-Men that he first encounters are Norman Osborn’s X-Men and they don’t like the idea of an Omega-level mutant that won’t tow the company line. Do they have a chance of defeating X-Man? And if they don’t, what does that mean to Osborn’s agenda? Rated T …$3.99
DEADPOOL # 18 The Story:
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
DEATHLOK # 2 The Story:
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
ENDER'S GAME: WAR OF GIFTS SPECIAL The Story:
Zeck Morgan was raised by his minister father to be a pious, God-fearing child, devoted to his church. Unfortunately, when the International Fleet decides Zeck is a candidate for training in Battle School, they tear him from his home and prepare him for war. Zeck refuses to participate in the school’s war-games due to his pacifist religious beliefs. When he sees another student celebrating Christmas--seemingly violating Battle School's rules against religious practice--he raises an uproar that may tear Battle School apart. Can even Ender Wiggin calm this furor? Find out in this double-sized adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s Ender Universe novella, War of Gifts. One-Shot/Parental Advisory …$4.99
GHOST RIDERS: HEAVENS ON FIRE # 5 The Story:
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
INCREDIBLE HULK # 605 DJURDJEVIC 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT The Story:
Tyrannus returns! Manhattan crumbles! Moloids attack! And only Bruce Banner and the Son of Hulk can save the day! Unless, of course, Skaar decides to join the monsters...The first big storyline in the all-new "Incredible Hulk" comes to a senses-shattering climax as Bruce Banner discovers whether his take-your-savage-barbarian-son-to-work program has been a rousing success -- or the biggest disaster visited upon the Marvel Universe since "World War Hulk"! Plus: the All-New Savage She-Hulk's quest to find Jennifer Walters reaches its conclusion -- with a stunning twist! Rated A …$3.99
INCREDIBLE HULK # 605 The Story:
Tyrannus returns! Manhattan crumbles! Moloids attack! And only Bruce Banner and the Son of Hulk can save the day! Unless, of course, Skaar decides to join the monsters...The first big storyline in the all-new "Incredible Hulk" comes to a senses-shattering climax as Bruce Banner discovers whether his take-your-savage-barbarian-son-to-work program has been a rousing success -- or the biggest disaster visited upon the Marvel Universe since "World War Hulk"! Plus: the All-New Savage She-Hulk's quest to find Jennifer Walters reaches its conclusion -- with a stunning twist! Rated A …$3.99
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN # 21 The Story:
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
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN # 21 (50/50 COVER) The Story:
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
MARVEL 70TH ANNIVERSARY FRAME ART COMIC # 1 The Story:
One issue showcasing all the iconic 70th Anniversary variant covers from your favorite Marvel artists! All Ages …$3.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES # 18 The Story:
The Avengers assemble with two new team members, one a cocky rookie with cosmic powers, and another the world's most talented secret agent. But will even the combined powers of the Mighty Avengers be a match for the ghost of an old world giant that's been terrorizing Britain? It's a new Avengers versus the Old World, with the life of an entire village at stake! All Ages …$2.99
NATION X # 1 The Story:
A mutant nation has been created on UTOPIA, off the coast of California. But what does that mean to the X-Men? Don’t miss the series that delves into the lives and minds of your favorite X-Characters. This issue stars Colossus, Wolverine, Nightcrawler and others! Rated A …$3.99
NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL # 3 The Story:
Clint Barton is in custody and that leaves not only Barton's life in severe jeopardy but all the New Avengers are at serious risk. So the ladies of the Avengers ban together to do what they have to do in a double-sized blockbuster Avengers story with a startling new chapter in the life of Jessica Jones. Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and artist extraordinaire Mike Mayhew. Rated T …$4.99
PUNISHER NOIR # 4 The Story:
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
PUNISHER NOIR # 4 CALERO VARIANT The Story:
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
REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD # 2 The Story:
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
S.W.O.R.D. # 2 The Story:
Extraterrestrials are no longer welcome on Earth. So say goodbye to Marvel Boy, Beta Ray Bill, Karolina from the Runaways and a ton of others…including Agent Brand and Lockheed! Henry Gyrich has turned the tables on our heroine and her time as head of S.W.O.R.D. is coming to a close. Rated A …$2.99
SPIDER-MAN & THE SECRET WARS # 1 The Story:
How do ten heroes end up buried alive beneath one hundred and fifty BILLION tons of rock? And is the Hulk mad enough to do anything about it? What were the events that led up to this catastrophe? What are the heroes thinking? And with the weight of an entire mountain range above them, how do they go about their desperate fight for survival? All the answers are in the first issue of the series that takes you deeper into the classic events of the Secret Wars, and pulls the lid off stories that were left untold! All Ages …$2.99
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ # 1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
The epic continues! Fresh off their landmark run on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ, superstars ERIC SHANOWER (Age of Bronze) and SKOTTIE YOUNG (X-MEN) return with L. Frank Baum’s MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ. Join new characters Tip and Jack Pumpkinhead as they’re whisked to Oz, and meet foes and friends! You’ve NEVER seen L. Frank Baum’s masterpiece like this before… All Ages …$3.99
UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS # 6 The Story:
The Knights of Hykon continue their assault! Drowning Shadow, Sleeping Mist and Bone Dancer join the battle as the X-Men struggle to survive! Nick Fury and SHIELD face total destruction! Nightcrawler enters the enemy’s lair, and makes a heart-rending discovery! But Peter Corbeau has the most shocking news of all – and it’s going to have Cyclops seeing RED! Miss it not, mutated ones! Rated A …$2.99
WAR MACHINE # 12 The Story:
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
WEB OF SPIDER-MAN # 3 The Story:
His name is The Rhino, and when his will is set, there’s no one he can’t run through to get the job done. If Spidey manages to survive the first wave of the Gauntlet, he won’t want to as The Rhino stands ready for him next. Webhead Wonder Fred Van Lente and Super-Spider-Star Barry Kitson bring you The Rhino’s history through the Rhino’s own eyes as he gears up for the dropdown-all-out slugfest of the year in next month’s Amazing Spider-Man! Over, in the pages of the Spectacular Spider-Girl, May Parker stands against the cult of the Goblin, while April Reilly will find herself allied with the last person you’d expect. And finally, a look at the honeymoon that has swept the globe catches us up with Aunt May and her new husband, J. Jonah Jameson Sr.! Rated A …$3.99
WHAT IF? WORLD WAR HULK # 1 The Story:
Erupting out of what could have been in the pages of World War Hulk, a double trouble of stories! Writer Mike Raicht (EXILES ANNUAL) and artist Lucio Parrillo (Red Sonja) illustrate the Hulk's war against the Illuminati and the resulting disaster that leaves Earth without its mightiest heroes. Who could possibly benefit from such a catastrophe? We'll give you a hint, it's not the Hulk... but they're green, too. WHAT IF THE HEROES LOST WORLD WAR HULK? In the second feature, a vengeful Hulk and his Warbound began routing Earth’s super heroes, confident no one could stop him from dispensing his gladiatorial brand of justice. But in this alternate telling of the story, the recently returned God of Thunder hammers out a different conclusion in “WHAT IF THOR PARTICIPATED IN WORLD WAR HULK? by Michael Gallagher (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) and SPAZ! (MUTIES). Plus a “SAY WHAT?” comedy strip by Mike Gallagher (Mad Magazine) and Dave Manak (Spy Vs. Spy). One-Shot/Rated T …$3.99
WOLVERINE: UNDER THE BOARDWALK ONE-SHOT # 1 The Story:
Forty years ago, Logan spent one amazing night with a cocktail waitress -- and witnessed a murder. Now an anonymous tip summons him to Atlantic City, promising answers to a gangland mystery spanning the decades. But as Logan slashes and claws his way toward the truth, he finds himself caught between an old flame and a fiery young woman -- at least one of whom hides a deadly secret. Written by Stuart Moore (WOLVERINE NOIR) with art by Tomm Coker. (DAREDEVIL NOIR). One-Shot/Parental Advisory …$3.99
X NECROSHA: THE GATHERING ONE-SHOT # 1 The Story:
Selene's Inner Circle stand revealed... Wither, Mortis, Senyaka, Eli Bard and Blink. But what led Selene to gather some of the deadliest mutants in the world? Why would one of the X-Men's students join her? Who is Mortis? How is Blink alive? The stories of the Black Queen's death dealers are told in this anthology one-shot by some of today’s hottest artists! Parental Advisory ...$3.99
X-MEN FOREVER # 13 The Story:
Join Comics Legend CHRIS CLAREMONT and original series artist TOM GRUMMETT as they continue making history in the landmark X-MEN FOREVER! The X-Men continue their adventures in RUSSIA! Reuniting with Peter Rasputin has been a bittersweet experience for Kitty Pryde: emotionally, Peter isn’t the same man she used to know. Now with the disappearance of Illyana Rasputin, Peter, Kitty, Gambit, Lil’ ‘Ro and the leader of the Russian mutant force known as the Winter Guard, the Black Widow, must use every resource to track Illyana down. For another threat lies within the innocent little girl…Dark Magik!!! Don’t miss a minute of this groundbreaking series. Rated A …$3.99
X-MEN NOIR: MARK OF CAIN # 1 CALERO VARIANT The Story:
"In the dark and steamy jungles of Madripoor, the flashing claws of Logan, the blazing bullets of Cyclops, and the dashing fists of the Angel met with wave after wave of beserk headhunters, all willing to protect the secrets of the Temple-Tomb of Cyttorak with their lives! The ancient treasure map of mercenary Cain Marko, with its siren-song of the priceless gigantic ruby of the fabled god-king, had lured them only into the icy claws of Death!" Parental Advisory …$3.99
X-MEN NOIR: MARK OF CAIN # 1 The Story:
"In the dark and steamy jungles of Madripoor, the flashing claws of Logan, the blazing bullets of Cyclops, and the dashing fists of the Angel met with wave after wave of beserk headhunters, all willing to protect the secrets of the Temple-Tomb of Cyttorak with their lives! The ancient treasure map of mercenary Cain Marko, with its siren-song of the priceless gigantic ruby of the fabled god-king, had lured them only into the icy claws of Death!" Parental Advisory …$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 615 The Story:
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
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 615 VARIANT The Story:
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
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: ANTI-VENOM - NEW WAYS TO LIVE # 3 The Story:
DUCK AND COVER! It’s Anti-Venom and Punisher vs. one of the largest, most powerful and most ruthless drug cartels on the planet. Our money’s on the guys with the biggest guns…and the skulls on their chests. Zeb Wells & Paulo Siqueira deliver the senses-shattering conclusion to NEW WAYS TO LIVE! Rated T …$3.99
ASTONISHING X-MEN # 33 The Story:
“EXOGENETIC,” PART 3 Dead mutants turned into biological weapons…genetically-reprogrammed Brood sleazoids…missing data on Henry McCoy's research computers…the truth about what Abby Brand was trying to burn out on Cruithne. It all adds up to an attempt to remove mutantcy from the planet Earth entirely -- and the rise of the Bio-Sentinels. Rated T …$2.99
BLACK PANTHER # 11 The Story:
“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
CABLE # 21 The Story:
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
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN # 5 CASSADAY COVER The Story:
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
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN # 5 FINCH VARIANT The Story:
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
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN # 5 The Story:
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
DAREDEVIL # 503 The Story:
It’s blood, sweat, and brutal truths as the new creative team of Andy Diggle (THUNDERBOLTS) and Roberto De La Torre (IRON MAN) continue their first breathtaking story arc! While the Kingpin secretly builds his power base, Daredevil and Master Izo collide violently over the future of the guild of assassins known as The Hand, and Foggy fears the Matt Murdock he once knew may be gone for good. Rated T …$2.99
DARK AVENGERS # 12 The Story:
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
DARK WOLVERINE # 81 The Story:
"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
DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH # 6 The Story:
“HEAD TRIP,” PART 6 Space, the Final Frontier. O-ver-ra-ted. Wade, the severed Zombie Deadpool head and Dr. Betty find themselves back on good old Earth, knee-deep in swampy goodness. Seems like Headpool is a little homesick, and everyone agrees the zombie virus should be put safely back into its own dimension. All they’ve got to do is find that damn dimensional portal. Anyway, you don't think A.I.M, is gonna give up that easy, do you? No way. Just because their space station got itself all blown up doesn't mean they're out of the game. But wait -- who's this surprise guest star? Is it a MAN? Is it a THING? Well, you see where this is going ... Is this enough preview copy to get you to buy the damn book…because I can go on all night?! Parental Advisory …$2.99
DOCTOR VOODOO: AVENGER OF THE SUPERNATURAL # 3 The Story:
The evil which Agamotto foretold has seeped into Earth and amassed an army of possessed children of the supernatural -- all former candidates to the mantle Sorcerer Supreme! Jericho’s journeys through the Everdimensions, in hopes of halting this darkness, have left him broken, near death. With help out of reach and the fabric between our world and the shadow planes corrupted, Doctor Voodoo alone must defeat an army of Earth’s most powerful lords of the arcane and their unnamed master! Rated T …$2.99
HULK # 18 The Story:
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
HULK # 18 MCGUINNESS VARIANT The Story:
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
HULK # 18 HULK SANTA VARIANT The Story:
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
KOOKABURRA K # 2 The Story:
Still aboard the spaceship K, the children slowly reveal their unbelievable powers, and when K is suddenly caught by the gravity of planet Eyrolia, the ship’s commanders are powerless to do anything! Under the light of two suns, Urlik and Ash Ka regain consciousness on this planet that seems to be paradise. But when they are suddenly attacked by brutal warriors, not even the young telepath of their party can detect thought in the killers’ minds. On this planet of one thousand illusions, not even the giant steel rocket K can offer them protection. 48 PGS./Mature …$5.99
MIGHTY AVENGERS # 32 The Story:
"The Coming Darkness..." The throwdown you've been waiting for-- and that Loki, God of Mischief-- has been scheming towards: THE MIGHTY AVENGERS versus THE DARK AVENGERS! Hank Pym's team has tried their best to be a shining light in the world of Dark Reign but this might be the time that light gets snuffed out! Special appearance by the MIGHTY THOR! Rated A …$3.99
MS. MARVEL # 48 The Story:
Ms. Marvel vs. Mystique! She raised Rogue, the woman who stole Carol’s powers and memories, and now the sinister shape-shifter is coming for Ms. Marvel herself! Yes, the collision readers have demanded since issue #1 is here as the march to the momentous issue #50 begins now! Rated T …$2.99
NEW MUTANTS # 6 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
“NECROSHA” The dead just won’t stay dead. The New Mutants’ past comes to haunt them as Necrosha hits home. Selene’s master plan busts out of the pages of X-FORCE and into NEW MUTANTS. Part 1 (of 3). Rated T …$2.99
NOMAD: GIRL WITHOUT A WORLD # 4 The Story:
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
OFFICIAL INDEX TO THE MARVEL UNIVERSE # 12 The Story:
Continuing the chronicle of the Marvel Universe, starting with Spider-Man (from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #501 on), Iron Man (from IRON MAN #1 (2005) on) and the X-Men (from UNCANNY X-MEN #465 on). Follow the history of the Marvel universe as it unfolds month by month with the All-New Official Index to the Marvel Universe. Each issue provides synopses for dozens of individual comics, including back-up strips, introducing you to the characters, teams, places and equipment that appeared within, providing vital information about first appearances, where they last showed up and where they appeared next! Rated A …$3.99
REALM OF KINGS: INHUMANS # 2 The Story:
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
SPIDER-MAN 1602 # 3 The Story:
Peter finds that Europe is more inviting than he remembered when he meets a young red-haired actress and more dangerous when he also meets The Lizard! Meanwhile Osbourne is alive enough to make a deal with the desperate Henri Pym in exchange for experimental treatment.... Rated T …$3.99
SPIDER-MAN: THE CLONE SAGA # 4 The Story:
Peter Parker’s got a case of the clones…and the only man with the cure is Doctor Octopus! But if the nefarious Kaine has his way, this is one check up neither will survive! Rated T …$3.99
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ # 2 The Story:
The further adventures of Oz continue! ERIC SHANOWER (Age of Bronze) and SKOTTIE YOUNG (X-MEN) further adapt the amazing adventures of Tip, Scarecrow, and Jack Pumpkinhead as they face the frantic and fantastic aspects of the Land of Oz. All Ages …$3.99
THUNDERBOLTS # 139 The Story:
Scourge and Ghost vs. Gorilla-Man and M-11, the Human Robot? Oh, it’s on! A former ally has earned Norman Osborn's ire, and now he’s sent his team of psychos to unearth—and kill—none other than The Agents of Atlas! Can the Thunderbolts take down the squad of ‘50s misfits, or will they destroy themselves first? That’s right, writer Jeff Parker has brought his cult-fave team to town for a two-part throwdown…and when the dust clears, one T-Bolt won’t be left standing! Rated T …$2.99
ULTIMATE COMICS ARMOR WARS # 3 The Story:
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
VENGEANCE OF THE MOON KNIGHT # 4 The Story:
“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
WHAT IF? DAREDEVIL VS. ELEKTRA # 1 The Story:
Daredevil. Elektra. Once upon a time they were star-crossed lovers, but then fate took a tragic twist leading them down wildly separate paths. He became Hell's Kitchen's blind seeker of justice while she became a servant to the Hand and their deadliest ninja assassin. But What If...events occurred differently? What If DD was inducted into their evil order in her place? WHAT IF DAREDEVIL DIED AND WAS RESURRECTED BY THE HAND? If that question provides you a gnat's whisker of intrigue, then you definitely won't want to miss this What If special based on the seminal early 80s Daredevil run by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson! By Karl Bollers (WOLVERINE: HUNGER) and Rafael Kayanan (Conan The Barbarian). Plus a “SAY WHAT?” comedy strip by Mike Gallagher (Mad Magazine) and Dave Manak (Spy Vs. Spy). 48 PGS./
X NECROSHA ONE-SHOT # 1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
Death has come to the X-Men. The one true Black Queen has returned, and she wants nothing less than every soul of mutantkind...dead or alive. And everyone that's ever crossed Selene is going to pay. The dead rise, familiar faces haunt mutants across the world, and Selene takes her final steps into becoming a god. It all begins here in a full-length X-FORCE extravaganza, and continues in the pages of next month’s issue of X-FORCE…but the shockwaves of this terrifying event will be felt in NEW MUTANTS and X-MEN: LEGACY as well, and those reverberations begin here in two all-new bonus tales. One-Shot/Parental Advisory …$3.99
X-FACTOR # 200 The Story:
"THE INVISIBLE GIRL HAS VANISHED" X-Factor has relocated back to New York, and their first client is a keeper: Franklin Richards, whose mom has disappeared and who figures that the premiere detective agency in the Marvel Universe has the best chance of finding her. Except Reed Richards doesn't seem especially cooperative in helping them locate his missing wife. What is he hiding, and does it have anything to do with the coming Darkness? Meanwhile, Val Cooper has some bad news for Monet: Her ambassador father has been taken prisoner by terrorists, and she has less than 24 hours to find him before he winds up getting his head cut off on video. New & Reprint/Rated T …$4.99
X-FACTOR # 200 YARDIN VARIANT The Story:
"THE INVISIBLE GIRL HAS VANISHED" X-Factor has relocated back to New York, and their first client is a keeper: Franklin Richards, whose mom has disappeared and who figures that the premiere detective agency in the Marvel Universe has the best chance of finding her. Except Reed Richards doesn't seem especially cooperative in helping them locate his missing wife. What is he hiding, and does it have anything to do with the coming Darkness? Meanwhile, Val Cooper has some bad news for Monet: Her ambassador father has been taken prisoner by terrorists, and she has less than 24 hours to find him before he winds up getting his head cut off on video. New & Reprint/Rated T …$4.99
X-FACTOR # 200 MAGUIRE VARIANT The Story:
"THE INVISIBLE GIRL HAS VANISHED" X-Factor has relocated back to New York, and their first client is a keeper: Franklin Richards, whose mom has disappeared and who figures that the premiere detective agency in the Marvel Universe has the best chance of finding her. Except Reed Richards doesn't seem especially cooperative in helping them locate his missing wife. What is he hiding, and does it have anything to do with the coming Darkness? Meanwhile, Val Cooper has some bad news for Monet: Her ambassador father has been taken prisoner by terrorists, and she has less than 24 hours to find him before he winds up getting his head cut off on video. New & Reprint/Rated T …$4.99
X-FORCE # 22 The Story:
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
X-FORCE # 22 VARIANT The Story:
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
X-MEN: LEGACY # 230 The Story:
It’s Rogue and Trance vs. Emplate -- a villain who has single-handedly taken down teams of X-Men A-Listers. Do they stand a chance? We sure hope so as X-MEN LEGACY #231 is on sale two weeks later! Don’t miss the killer climax to the huge first arc of the new direction on X-MEN LEGACY! Plus, a Cable backstory! Rated T …$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 612 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
They’re Hunting Spiders…THE GAUNTLET begins here The event that redefines Spider-Man's classic arch-enemies one by one starts with one of his deadliest – Electro! Destitute and desperate, conned out of his life's meaning and worth—Max Dillon becomes the voice of the common man against the brutal injustice of a system overloaded by greed. With Spider-Man already looking over his shoulder. Mark Waid and Paul Azaceta bring you the story of a hero with everything to lose against a man with nothing left to gain. Prepare for death’s short, sharp shock. Prepare for Electro. Rated A …$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 616 The Story:
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
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 611 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
Deadpool-Man, Deadpool-Man – does whatever a Deadpool can…spins a web any size – but not really…Deadpool’s don’t have webs. Look out! Here comes the Deadpool-Man! What force on Earth has brought the Merc with a Mouth and the Webheaded Wonder closer together than Quesada and Twitter? And how does it tie to the upcoming Spider story The Gauntlet?! And finally – WHO IS LADY STILT-MAN?! Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL CLASSIC; This issue of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Eric Canete (IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN) bring you 2079’s top Marvel Comic of the last 70 years (sorry, Dazzler #500)! Rated A …$2.99
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 31 The Story:
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
BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS # 2 The Story:
Fitting in with the Avengers is not an easy job, not for a woman with no true powers beyond years of training and a ruthless ambition to succeed at any given task, and after a midair battle separates the Black Widow from the rest of her team, the mission to protect an advanced robot just got harder. Luckily, the Black Widow has her skills on her side, and the Avenger known as the Wasp at her back. Unluckily, the robot's owner is Dr. Doom, and Latveria's despotic ruler will stop at nothing to reclaim his own. 32 PGS. (EACH)/Rated A …$2.99 (EACH)
CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? # 1 Variant The Story:
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
CAPTAIN AMERICA: WHO WILL WIELD THE SHIELD? # 1 The Story:
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
CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS # 3 The Story:
TRACY LAWLESS is tasked with solving the murders of several mobsters in the city, but his own self-destructive impulses are starting to get in his way. Women and Chinese Triad killers are here to complicate his life, especially the women. And remember, the single issues of CRIMINAL are filled with articles and extras that are not reprinted in the collections. Mature Content .... $3.50
DARK AVENGERS: ARES # 3 The Story:
Ares and his men enter a suicide standoff! The God of War exposed his hand-picked H.A.M.M.E.R. cadets to intensive, real-world training in the field…by going up against a dark and deadly force from his distant past. But Ares got a deadly heap more than he bargained for, and his trainees are about to get schooled the hard way! Rated T …$3.99
DEADPOOL # 17 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
Somebody might want to check on whether hell has just frozen over, because guess what…? Deadpool has just joined the X-Men! Parental Advisory …$2.99
DEADPOOL TEAM-UP # 899 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
Stop rubbing your eyes, fanboy, they don't deceive you! Everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth stars in a third on-going series, hacking and wisecracking his way across the Marvel Universe with a new guest-star every month! First up: when master assassin ARCADE and NIGHTMARE, Lord of the Dream Dimension, join forces to destroy Wade Wilson and THE INCREDIBLE HERCULES, they get more than they bargain for, taking on two of the MU's most irresponsible heroes! Drunken mayhem, bad jokes, and billions of dollars of property damage ensue! Parental Advisory …$2.99
DOCTOR VOODOO: THE ORIGIN OF JERICHO DRUMM ONE-SHOT # 1 The Story:
You’ve witnessed his incredible reemergence in the pages of New Avengers, now take a trip through the voodoo virtuoso’s career in this special presentation of STRANGE TALES #169-170. In the shadowed back alleys of New Orleans, they speak his name in awe, for ‘tis said he was old when the mountains were young, that he cannot be harmed, that he can never DIE! His name is DOCTOR VOODOO! Experience the birth of Marvel’s new Sorcer Supreme like never before, fully remastered with modern coloring. Plus, an all-new framing sequence by Roy Thomas and Alex Massacci. Rated T …$4.99
ENDERS GAME: COMMAND SCHOOL # 4 The Story:
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
ENDERS SHADOW: COMMAND SCHOOL # 4 The Story:
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
FALL OF THE HULKS GAMMA # 1 The Story:
It’s almost here! JEPH LOEB and original WORLD WAR HULK artist JOHN ROMITA JR. bring you the set-up to the event of 2010. With the Hulk family growing exponentially over the past year, it was only a matter of time before things came to a smashing head. But what could set all of these characters into a rage that has them turning on each other, and on the world? Whose death starts this? Just what role do Skaar, A-Bomb, the She-Hulks and the Marvel Universe play in this story? One thing’s for sure—things are about to get incredible! Rated T …$3.99
FALL OF THE HULKS GAMMA # 1 JRJR VARIANT The Story:
It’s almost here! JEPH LOEB and original WORLD WAR HULK artist JOHN ROMITA JR. bring you the set-up to the event of 2010. With the Hulk family growing exponentially over the past year, it was only a matter of time before things came to a smashing head. But what could set all of these characters into a rage that has them turning on each other, and on the world? Whose death starts this? Just what role do Skaar, A-Bomb, the She-Hulks and the Marvel Universe play in this story? One thing’s for sure—things are about to get incredible! Rated T …$3.99
FALL OF THE HULKS GAMMA # 1 SANTA-HULK MCGUINNESS VARIANT The Story:
It’s almost here! JEPH LOEB and original WORLD WAR HULK artist JOHN ROMITA JR. bring you the set-up to the event of 2010. With the Hulk family growing exponentially over the past year, it was only a matter of time before things came to a smashing head. But what could set all of these characters into a rage that has them turning on each other, and on the world? Whose death starts this? Just what role do Skaar, A-Bomb, the She-Hulks and the Marvel Universe play in this story? One thing’s for sure—things are about to get incredible! Rated T …$3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR # 574 The Story:
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
FANTASTIC FOUR # 574 EAGLESHAM TEAM VARIANT The Story:
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
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 21 The Story:
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
HALO: BLOOD LINE # 1 The Story:
Based on the Best-Selling X-Box Game! The Spartan team codename: Black is the top-secret unconventional warfare unit of the United Nations Space Command’s Office of Naval Intelligence, engaging in sabotage and assassination missions deep inside Covenant space. But when this quartet of super soldiers is shot down over a desolate moon along with a Covenant cruiser, humans and aliens will have to forge an uneasy alliance against a common foe before an eons-old threat destroys them both! 17& Up…$3.99
INCREDIBLE HERCULES # 139 The Story:
"ASSAULT ON NEW OLYMPUS," Part 2 (of 4) Hercules leads the New and Mighty Avengers against the overwhelming forces of Hera's New Olympus -- but these are no ordinary foes our heroes face, but the gods themselves! Can the superpredator Wolverine outfox an immortal Huntsman? Can Spider-Man out-webspin the divine Arachne? Can Henry Pym outgrow the giant Argus? And with his love Delphyne Gorgon prepared to slay his mentor Athena, Amadeus Cho must make a final, fateful choice! Rated T …$3.99
IRON MAN VS. WHIPLASH # 2 The Story:
Continuing the intro of the all-new, all-deadly Whiplash! Tony Stark is behind bars with dictators, despots and war criminals – and there's nowhere else Whiplash would rather have him! How is this new nemesis formed from Stark’s own armor, and why does he want Iron Man destroyed? Before he tears up the screen in Iron Man II, be there for the arrival of the new Whiplash in the Marvel U! Rated T …$3.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN # 58 The Story:
With his relationship with Chat in turmoil, and with Gwen Stacy oddly claiming she’s his girlfriend, and with Aunt May suddenly needing $25,000, life is a little shaky for Peter Parker. Finding out that Tombstone and the Torino crime family have put a price on his head doesn’t exactly cheer him up and, now, on top of everything else, the Blonde Phantom Detective Agency is looking to contact Spider-Man, but do they want to recruit him, or join in on the hunt? All Ages …$2.99
NEW AVENGERS # 60 The Story:
Get ready for something you never thought you'd see! Is this the end of Luke Cage? Has the Dark Reign found a casualty so horrifying that the Avengers may not be able to keep it together? Another shocker from the crack team of Bendis and Immonen. Rated A …$3.99
NEW MUTANTS # 8 The Story:
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
POWERS # 2 The Story:
POWERS continues its monthly comeback!! Following the shocking revelations about Walker's past in our first issue, we dig deeper into the mysterious death of Z, the leader of the super hero rat pack of yesteryear. All this PLUS the long-awaited return of the Powers Personals! That's right!! Will Kick-Ass get you a girl? No. Will Incognito get you a honey? Pretty unlikely. Will Kabuki get you-- Well, Kabuki will probably get you a threesome but...Powers is back!! Mature …$3.95 .
PSYLOCKE # 1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
Psylocke has returned to the X-Men! Following the defeat of Madelyne Pryor and her Sisterhood, Psylocke travels to Japan to re-inter her former body in its proper resting place. But when a swarm of Hand ninjas attack Psylocke and do the unspeakable under orders from Matsu’o—the assassin originally responsible for transplanting Psylocke’s mind into the body of an Asian ninja—Psylocke determines that Matsu’o is one loose end that can no longer be left unresolved. It’s a tale of carnage and revenge, brought to you by superstars Chris Yost (X-FORCE) and Harvey Tolibao (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE)! Parental Advisory …$3.99
PUNISHER # 12 The Story:
The Punisher is dead, so who, or what, is the giant patchwork monster skulking through the tunnels under New York? And what do those strange armored Japanese hunters tracking him want? Criminals are no longer being killed; they are simply vanishing into thin air. Listen closely, you can hear their pleas far below the streets. Those forgotten by society have a new protector. The Legion of Monsters has found a new leader. Parental Advisory …$2.99
PUNISHER # 11 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
In the belly of New York, skulking and forgotten creatures of the night uncover the remains of a man in a familiar outfit. Frank Castle is dead. What exactly IS Frankencastle? Long time collaborators Rick Remender and Tony Moore (GHOST RIDER, Fear Agent, The Walking Dead) are reunited for what will be the greatest struggle in the afterlife of the Punisher. Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster… Parental Advisory …$2.99
PUNISHERMAX # 1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
An all-new ongoing series from the acclaimed team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X) and Steve Dillon (PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK FRANK), two guys who were born to tell the exploits of Marvel's most brutal vigilante. Wilson Fisk is a bodyguard for mob boss Don Rigoletto, but he has his eyes on a much bigger prize, and he's gonna use Frank Castle to help him realize his dreams. The biggest story in MAX history begins here, as we witness the birth of the greatest villain the Punisher has ever faced. Explicit Content …$3.99
SECRET WARRIORS # 11 The Story:
One month later. Nick Fury's got an army. Hydra goes to war. Leviathan reveals itself. Things heat up and Young Gun Stefano Caselli returns to knock it out of the park! Rated T …$2.99
SPIDER-WOMAN # 4 The Story:
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
THOR # 605 The Story:
The invisible hand of Loki’s sly tricks has made plain the treachery that lay in store…and after the devastating events of THOR: DEFINING MOMENTS GIANT-SIZE and THOR 604, everything comes to a head! The volatile balance of power in Latveria is tipped, and all sides march toward all-out war! Rated T …$2.99
UNCANNY X-MEN # 519 The Story:
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
WHAT IF? ASTONISHING X-MEN # 1 The Story:
From the pages of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's classic Astonishing X-Men run, see two titanic tales unfold: In the first, what if Ord from Breakworld brought Jean Grey back from the dead instead of Colossus? What happens when she’s reunited with the X-Men? And Emma? And how will this change affect the entire galaxy? A story of life, death, love and loss resulting in one word that strikes fear into all: Phoenix! “WHAT IF JEAN GREY WAS RESURRECTED INSTEAD OF COLOSSUS?” by Jim McCann (NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION) and David Yardin (X-MEN ORIGINS: GAMBIT). In the second, when the artificial being known as Danger is out to destroy Xavier and his X-Men, someone else picks up her signal. Someone deadly they’ve never faced before... someone who's ready to fall in love with the mutated Danger Room! “WHAT IF DANGER BECAME ULTRON’S BRIDE?” Written by Matteo Casali with incredible art by Mike Getty! Plus a “SAY WHAT?” comedy strip by Mike Gallagher (Mad Magazine) and Dave Manak (Spy Vs. Spy). Rated T …$3.99
WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN: HOUSE OF M # 1 The Story:
Gwen Stacy meant everything to Peter Parker...and then she was gone, murdered by the Green Goblin. When the Scarlet Witch shifted reality in HOUSE OF M, Peter got to live the dream of marrying Gwen and raising a son...but soon that, too, was gone. But what would happen if Gwen didn't vanish along with the rest of the HOUSE OF M? In other words, WHAT IF GWEN STACY SURVIVED THE HOUSE OF M? In the first feature, questions about what would happen between Gwen and Peter, between Peter and Mary Jane, and, indeed, what would happen to reality itself are answered as only Sean McKeever (Teen Titans) can. Joining him are Dave Ross (AVENGERS WEST COAST) with paints by Jorge Molina (X-MEN: MANIFEST DESTINY - NIGHTCRAWLER). Guest-starring THE NEW AVENGERS, DOCTOR STRANGE and VILLAINS GALORE! In the second feature, Peter Parker returns home from the House of M reality -- but he’s not alone. Gwen and Richie have made the trip as well -- along with something far more problematic. Far more sinister. And it will threaten to destroy not only himself and his loved ones, but everything Spider-Man stands for! “WHAT IF GWEN & RICHIE PARKER EXISTED OUTSIDE OF HOM?” by Frank Tieri (EXCALIBUR) and Brian Haberlin (Spawn). Plus a “SAY WHAT?” comedy strip by Mike Gallagher (Mad Magazine) and Dave Manak (Spy Vs. Spy). Rated T …$3.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 43 The Story:
“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
WOLVERINE: WEAPON X # 8 The Story:
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
X-FORCE # 21 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
NECROSHA continues here!! The resurrected dead lay siege to the X-Men's headquarters, and the fight to survive the Black Queen's vengeance begins. But while Warpath and Wolverine realize what's happening, they may be too late to stop it. Because Selene is already well on her way to achieving ultimate power half a world away. And as the rest of the X-Men fight mutants back from the dead, Wolfsbane struggles to survive a very different threat. PLUS!! The long awaited return of the VANISHER. PART TWO (of FIVE) Parental Advisory …$2.99
X-MEN FOREVER # 14 The Story:
Join Comics Legend CHRIS CLAREMONT and original series artist TOM GRUMMETT as they continue making history in the landmark X-MEN FOREVER! The X-Men continue their adventures in RUSSIA! Reuniting with Peter Rasputin has been a bittersweet experience for Kitty Pryde: emotionally, Peter isn’t the same man she used to know. Now with the disappearance of Illyana Rasputin, Peter, Kitty, Gambit, Lil’ ‘Ro and the leader of the Russian mutant force known as the Winter Guard, the Black Widow, must use every resource to track Illyana down. For another threat lies within the innocent little girl…Dark Magik!!! Don’t miss a minute of this groundbreaking series. Rated A …$3.99
X-MEN: LEGACY # 231 The Story:
The NECROSHA event hits X-MEN: LEGACY! Selene’s masterplan is clicking into place, but she got something she didn’t plan for when Destiny was brought back to life. A major X-Villain came back with Destiny and a who’s who of X-Men are sent to Muir Island to deal with them. Join Nightcrawler, Colossus, Psylocke, Rogue (if she makes it through #230 alive) and a new member (who’s so secret we can’t mention him here) as they dive into NECROSHA. Part 1 (of 3) Rated A …$2.99
FALL OF THE HULKS ALPHA # 1 NYEE VARIANT The Story:
M.O.D.O.K. The Leader. Mad Thinker. Egghead. Red Ghost and the Super-Apes. Doctor Doom. They make up the secret group who have analyzed every victory and every defeat in the Marvel Universe to create the perfect battle plan that results in FALL OF THE HULKS! The origins and shocking truths of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains are revealed as the biggest HULK EVENT yet begins! From fan-favorite creators JEFF PARKER (AGENTS OF ATLAS) and PAUL PELLETIER (WAR OF KINGS) comes this tale of the “Smartest There Is” and their quest to prove it, once and for all. Rated T …$3.99
ORIGINS OF SIEGE # 1 The Story:
SIEGE is almost upon us! And this special giveaway issue contains everything readers will need to prepare themselves for the ultimate conflict to hit the Marvel Universe, six years in the making! Showcasing an ALL-NEW lead-in story featuring Loki, the God of Evil, ORIGINS OF SIEGE also contains an ALL-NEW origins section covering all of the major players in the battle, as drawn by the biggest artists at Marvel, as well as pinups and a checklist so you don’t miss a single important issue. All that and a preview of SIEGE #1! It’s time! Rated T …FREE
