AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 622 The Story:
As the Gauntlet rages on around him, the spotlight is on Peter Parker’s original archenemy-turned-best friend, Flash Thompson. Since losing his legs in service to his country, Flash Thompson’s not been deterred by his physical limitations. But even a hero can have his limits. Greg Weisman, one of the brains behind the smash TV hit Spectacular Spider-Man, teams with Luke Ross (CAPTAIN AMERICA) to bring a touching story of Flash Thompson coming to terms with his new life. Then, Fred Van Lente and Joe Quinones (WEDNESDAY COMICS) bring Spider-Man face-to-face with Morbius, The Living Vampire! Rated A …$3.99
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE # 33 The Story:
The Initiative faces its own CIVIL WAR as Taskmaster, Constrictor and Diamondback join the Dark Avengers in the Siege of Asgard...and come face-to-hammer with Thor! Meanwhile, Justice, Tigra and the rest of the Avengers Resistance assault camp H.A.M.M.E.R., aiming to bring it down once and for all — but the Hood is ready for them! It's all-out war on two fronts — and one side won't be here when it's over! Rated T …$2.99
CRIMINAL: THE SINNERS # 5 The Story:
It’s the action-packed and twist-filled finale of THE SINNERS as TRACY LAWLESS finds himself trapped between hardened killers who want to torture and kill him, and a tough Military Investigator who wants to bring him back to the Army in chains. All the intrigue you’ve come to expect from Criminal, plus more exclusive back-up features and interviews. Mature Content/No ads…. $3.50
FALL OF THE HULKS: RED HULK # 2 The Story:
FALL OF THE HULKS charges on! Have Bruce Banner and Red Hulk formed an alliance? Is one playing the other? And how does Hulk and Thundra’s child factor into M.O.D.O.K.’s grand scheme? Answers abound in this thrilling issue from the mind of Jeff Parker (X-Men vs. Agents of Atlas, Thunderbolts)! Rated T …$3.99
FANTASTIC FOUR # 576 The Story:
At the bottom of the world, there's a mystery buried deep beneath Vostok station. It's part two of the Prime Elements arc: The Old Kings of Atlantis. Rated A …$2.99
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY # 23 The Story:
A REALM OF KINGS TIE-IN—GUEST-STARRING MAGUS! Star-Lord and the Guardians risked everything and suffered terrible losses in their epic, cross-time battle with Adam Warlock’s evil half. Except...everything they—and you—know could be wrong. Welcome to what’s really going on! Welcome to the kingdom of Magus! It’s all waiting for you in the book that has CosmicBookNews.com raving “DnA are mining the Marvel vaults for cosmic characters that have lain dormant for far too long…Guardians of the Galaxy consistently delivers the perfect balance of action, adventure, humor, drama, excitement, and unpredictability.” Rated T …$2.99
HALO: BLOOD LINE # 3 The Story:
The Elites and Spartans' uneasy alliance to rescue their captured comrades from the depths of the ancient complex is pushed to the breaking point when a traitor is revealed in their midst. But is the turncoat human, Covenant...or something even more terrifying? BASED ON THE BESTSELLING XBOX GAME SERIES! 17 & Up …$3.99
IRON MAN VS. WHIPLASH # 4 The Story:
It's the beleaguered Iron Man vs. the all-new, all-deadly Whiplash in a brutal fight to the finish! But how can there be a victor if both men need each other to defeat the menace of the Iron Axis? Rated T …$3.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN # 60 The Story:
New York’s police department has been known to hire bounty hunters, psychics and assorted spiritualists, but Peter Parker never thought he’d see the day when they sent out a call to hire… special agent Spider-Man? But is this offer too good to be true? Maybe even a trap? It would take a mind-reader to find out the truth, and luckily, Peter knows just such a person. Unluckily, that person is Emma Frost, the very person the police want Spider-Man to hunt down. All Ages …$2.99
MS. MARVEL # 50 VARIANT The Story:
Over-sized final issue! It’s Ms. Marvel and Mystique in a fight to the finish—and the ending will rock the world of Carol Danvers! Rated T …$3.99
MS. MARVEL # 50 The Story:
Over-sized final issue! It’s Ms. Marvel and Mystique in a fight to the finish—and the ending will rock the world of Carol Danvers! Rated T …$3.99
NEW AVENGERS # 62 The Story:
SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The New Avengers are being hunted at the worst possible moment. The Hood has powered up his crew in ways that the Avengers can't possibly defeat. But they must find a way in order to save Asgard from Osborn’s advancing forces. Rated A …$3.99
OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z UPDATE # 1 The Story:
The most comprehensive guide to the Marvel Universe marches on in 2010! This 64-page handbook features the first handbook of ALL-NEW PROFILES since 2007, and spans the width and depth of the Marvel U: New characters! Never-before profiled characters! Golden Age! Cosmic! Teams! Mutants! Westerns! Dimensions! And because you demanded it: EXCLUSIVE ORIGINAL ART for dozens of profiles! This issue contains everything you need to know about Blue Marvel (Brashear), Cyttorak, Gladiator (Kallark), Googam, K'un-Lun, Midgard Serpent, Nimrod, Percy Pinkerton, Rockman, She-Hulk (Lyra), Western era Tarantula (Riley), Veranke, Xemnu, the Young Gods and dozens more! Rated T+ …$3.99
POWERS # 4 The Story:
POWERS continues its monthly comeback!! The mystery of Z deepens! Detectives Walker and Sunshine are knee deep in a case that is so personal to Walker that its effects could unravel his life in every way, shape or form. It's cops and capes from the Eisner Award-winning team of Bendis and Oeming. If you love Alias and Spider-Woman, you will love Powers!! Mature ...$3.95
REALM OF KINGS: INHUMANS # 4 The Story:
No one ever told the Inhumans that ruling the Kree Stellar Empire would be easy, but this is ridiculous! Assailed from all sides by threats foreign and domestic, the Royal Family battles to maintain order and retain the throne. But are they all pulling in the same direction? The power plays begin, the cracks start to show and the dynasty detonates! Rated T …$3.99
SECRET WARRIORS # 13 The Story:
Origins, changes…and an ending! This issue has them all! The story of how Strucker and Kraken rebuilt HYDRA. Fury's new direction for the kids...and one of our team members reaches the end of the road. Rated T …$2.99
SPIDER-MAN: THE CLONE SAGA # 6 The Story:
See how the controversial classic SHOULD have ended, straight from the pens of the Clone Saga’s original architects, Tom DeFalco and Howard Mackie. Heroes are born, heroes die, and demons from the past return with a vengeance. Once the smoke clears only one Spider-Man will be left standing! Don’t miss the finish that answers ALL your lingering questions, Spidey fans! Rated T …$3.99
THOR # 607 The Story:
SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! Asgard lies under SIEGE! As the evil eye of Norman Osborn falls on Asgard, what happens to neighboring Broxton, Oklahoma? What unexpected enemies will be drawn to the scene like carrion to a carcass? And what unlikely heroes will rise to the town’s defense? The Asgardians face the battle of their lives…and the showdown that’s coming may end their new life on Earth as quickly as it began! Kieron Gillen and Billy Tan kick off their second spectacular arc! Rated T …$2.99
THUNDERBOLTS # 141 The Story:
Norman Osborn has unleashed his team of psycho killers and ordered them to the site of the biggest battle they will ever face: Asgard! Standing in their way are the Mighty Avengers. An epic clash begins here with no-holds-barred action. There will be blood! Rated T …$2.99
ULTIMATE COMICS AVENGERS # 5 The Story:
It’s an all out super hero throw-down! Captain America and The Avengers face-off as the dreaded Red Skull plots universal mayhem! How will Fury’s death squad cope with the legend and his son? The world as we know it is on the line! Join superstars MARK MILLAR and CARLOS PACHECO for the next mind-blowing chapter! Parental Advisory …$3.99
ULTIMATE COMICS ENEMY # 2 The Story:
The explosive new mini-series continues!! The super hero survivors of the mysterious attacks on the Ultimate Universe are forced to deal with the damage dropped at their doorstep. But who is behind it all? There’s one person who has had just about enough with pain and suffering in life and isn’t going to take it anymore. That person is Susan Storm, the Invisible Woman…and she is going to kick somebody’s @$#. Join fan-favorite BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN) and rising super-star, RAFA SANDOVAL (AVENGERS: INITIATIVE) as they bring you the next mind-blowing chapter! Rated T+ …$3.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 45 The Story:
Wolverine’s plan to take down Romulus is revealed, and the endgame to what it’s all been building to begins! But who is the mastermind behind it all? And more importantly, will it even work? With the treacherous Ruby Thursday set to tell all to Romulus, it seems doubtful… Parental Advisory …$2.99
X-FACTOR # 202 The Story:
It's all been building toward this: A suicidal assault on Castle Doom in the heart of Latveria as the unlikely trio of Monet, Shatterstar and the Thing go head-to-head with the guy who has his own complete country. Meanwhile, who or what exactly was buried in that lonely grave? And did Madrox arrive in time to make a difference? Plus, Franklin and Valeria Richards are on the run from the most unexpected enemy of all, and the only person who can defend them is...Strong Guy? Part 3 of "The Invisible Woman has Vanished!" Get it before it vanishes off the shelves! Rated T …$2.99
X-FORCE # 24 The Story:
NECROSHA PART FIVE (of SIX) Death comes to X-Force! The final battle begins as X-Force storms Necrosha to find and kill the Black Queen...but there are 16 million of her slaves between them and her. As the team's least likely member goes on a suicide mission to save Warpath, Selene achieves her heart's desire…and someone doesn't walk away from this fight. Parental Advisory …$2.99
X-MEN FOREVER # 18 The Story:
For our Salem-based X-Men, you’d think a trip to the South would be all buttermilk biscuits and bacon. But in issue 17, Nightcrawler and Rogue’s journey past the Mason-Dixie line puts them in the crosshairs of a familiar face known for her feminine…do we really need to say it? And in issue 18, X-Legend Chris Claremont takes us behind the visor in a special spotlight story that will change the way you look at Cyclops! Don’t miss this classic tale of the original X-Man. Rated A…$3.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 621 The Story:
"Out for Blood" SPIDEY needs a favor from the BLACK CAT. Nothing big. He just needs her help stealing one of MR. NEGATIVE'S most valuable possessions. It's not like anything could go oh-so-horribly wrong! Also in this ish: a dark turn for CARLIE COOPER, a disturbing development for CURT CONNORS, and a malicious move by...AUNT MAY?! Rated A …$2.99
AVENGERS VS ATLAS # 2 The Story:
The original Avengers are here in our present…and they are NOT happy with what they’ve found! Now the Agents of Atlas face the wrath of repulsors, stings, hammers and shields. Just as The Uranian is close to understanding what’s really happening, he’s faced with his greatest threat: himself! Marvel Boy arrives, and behind him, the biggest threat is still on the way. Rated T …$3.99
AVENGERS VS. ATLAS # 2 VARIANT The Story:
The original Avengers are here in our present…and they are NOT happy with what they’ve found! Now the Agents of Atlas face the wrath of repulsors, stings, hammers and shields. Just as The Uranian is close to understanding what’s really happening, he’s faced with his greatest threat: himself! Marvel Boy arrives, and behind him, the biggest threat is still on the way. Rated T …$3.99
BLACK WIDOW & THE MARVEL GIRLS # 4 The Story:
The Black Widow is not normally a woman who involves herself in gang wars, but this one is a bit different. When an ousted Torino family lieutenant forms a new mob “family” and comes after his old family with a vengeance, leading a renegade mob of moloids and kidnapping a U.S. senator who’s a personal friend of the X-Men known as Storm, it’s up to the Black Widow to put an end to this mob war. And she has to do it all with a team comprised of herself, and Storm, and the world’s number one expert on moloids…the Mole Man. Rated A …$2.99
CAPTAIN AMERICA # 603 The Story:
Jefferson said the tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. But who is a patriot and who is a tyrant? Is it all in the eye of the beholder? Captain America has the answer as the Cap from the 50s strikes back in TWO AMERICAS Part 2 of 4. Rated T …$3.99
DARK AVENGERS # 14 The Story:
SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! The secrets of the Sentry are revealed but is it too late? Is this a hero reborn or a eulogy? The most pivotal moment in this controversial character’s life yet is here, and how it affects the siege on Asgard will leave you breathless. Rated T+ …$3.99
DARK WOLVERINE # 83 The Story:
SIEGE BLOCKBUSTER TIE-IN!! Part 2 of 3 A choice must be made, but what is real in the realm of gods? Mystery, illusion, and games of fate--all of these await Daken in the heart of Asgard as the Siege continues all around him. But when he is forced to confront himself -- who he is, who he wants to be, who he could be -- who will Daken choose to become? A man...or a monster? Parental Advisory …$2.99
DEADPOOL: MERC WITH A MOUTH # 8 The Story:
“NEXT STOP: ZOMBIEVILLE,” PART 1 Deadpool and Headpool head to the Zombieverse! You heard right. With the luscious Dr. Betty and the hapless Bill agent of A.I.M in tow, Wade dodges starving zombies who are hungry for their pound of flesh…and hooks up with very possibly the last stronghold of human life on the planet and its fearless leader: a sexy Ph.D. who’s mighty handy with a missile launcher. Watch out Dr. Betty, this book just got a new babe: Professor Veronica! Parental Advisory …$2.99
DEATHLOK # 4 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). We interrupt this week’s edition of Saturday Night Battlezone to bring you a message from RoXXon’s Emergency Broadast Network >k-k-k-k-k-k-< The AlphaMech Deathlok Unit has been spotted in downtown Manhat >k-k-k-k-k-k-< Please remain calm and stay indoors. RoXXon has dispatched its finest Crisis Response >k-k-k-k-k-k-< to the scene and the situation will shortly be under contr>k-k-k-k-k-k-< Parental Advisory …$3.99
DOCTOR VOODOO: AVENGER OF THE SUPERNATURAL # 5 The Story:
Nightmare has used the most powerful supernatural relics in the Everdimensions to spread his infection of terror and fear across our plane of existence. With Jericho Drumm lost, can his brother Daniel live up to the station of Sorcerer Supreme? Can he accept the aid of the only other human left untainted by the Nightmare’s curse? Who dares to trust Doctor Doom? You’ll never believe who emerges victorious from this supernatural battle royale told in the mighty Marvel fashion!! Rated T …$2.99
HULK # 20 The Story:
FALL OF THE HULKS continues! He’s smashing his way through the heroes of the Marvel Universe with a rage unstoppable. Next up? THE RED HULK vs. THE UNCANNY X-MEN. And what do RED GHOST AND THE SUPER-APES want with Beast and The Black Panther? Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED McGUINNESS keep bringing the pain in the event of the century. Rated T+…$3.99
INCREDIBLE HERCULES # 141 The Story:
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! The past two years of storylines in Incredible Hercules have been building to one climactic moment, and here it arrives at last! The final showdown between Hercules and Typhon! Amadeus Cho becomes a true hero at last! And just why was Athena so happy at the end of "Sacred Invasion," anyway? All secrets are revealed in what is undoubtedly the most shocking ending of the year! Don't tell the Internet why we had to call this issue "EVERYBODY DIES!" PLUS! A bonus backup story featuring the AGENTS OF ATLAS! Rated T+ …$3.99
INCREDIBLE HULK # 607 The Story:
FALL OF THE HULKS Tie-In The mysterious Red She-Hulk takes on the Earth's Mightiest Heroes -- and only Banner and Son can save the day! But will they? The life of an Avenger hangs in the balance as Bruce Banner finally reveals his true alliances and objectives! Be there as the gamma-sized FALL OF THE HULKS continues with fan favorite Hulk-writer Greg Pak (PLANET HULK, WORLD WAR HULK) and spectacular penciler Paul Pelletier (WAR OF KINGS)! Plus, a backup feature continuing the first mission of Red She-Hulk! Rated A …$3.99
IRON MAN: I AM IRON MAN! # 2 The Story:
The world of the mega-blockbuster hit IRON MAN blows up in these pages! Featuring bonus scenes not in the original movie, “I Am Iron Man!” is THE comic to read before the hotly anticipated IRON MAN 2! Peter David (X-FACTOR) and Sean Chen (MIGHTY AVENGERS) bring you this expanded reimagining of the movie you love! Rated T …$3.99
MIGHTY AVENGERS # 34 The Story:
The Mighty Avengers are poised to join the Siege on Asgard, but first they have some pretty huge issues to resolve. THOR vs. the MIGHTY AVENGERS! LOKI revealed! Someone's off the team?! The most insane thing HANK PYM will ever do (and for Hank Pym, that's saying a LOT)! All this and more! Rated A …$2.99
PSYLOCKE # 4 The Story:
This is it. Psylocke has cut her way through ninjas, bodyguards and super-powered assassins on her mission to exact revenge upon Matsu’o Tsurayaba. With her target in sight, there’s only one more opponent standing between her and what she wants. And it may just be the fight of her life. Don’t miss the epic conclusion of “KILL MATSU’O”, where Psylocke takes up her sword against the one man who might just give her a run for her money: WOLVERINE. Parental Advisory …$3.99
PUNISHER # 14 The Story:
“FRANKENCASTLE,” PART 4 Broken, savage and at his lowest, Frank Castle lurks in dark places, hunted by pitiless assassins and their mysterious leader Hellsgaard. Who is this giant skull-faced behemoth and why does he relentlessly slaughter the grotesque? Find out in this haunting tale of pulp dread painted in ghoulish detail by Eisner award winner Dan Brereton. In order to protect those who kept him alive, The Punisher is in for the bloodiest, down and dirty, gutter fight of his life -- get your tickets now. Parental Advisory …$2.99
SPIDER-MAN 1602 # 5 The Story:
Octavius has come to accept his new body, and Peter is of no use to him anymore. Now The Spider finds himself and his new flame surrounded by monsters happy to shed their humanity. Will he lose his too -- and how will this affect the world of the future? Don't miss the riveting conclusion to this breakout series! Based on the 1602 series from Neil Gaiman. Rated T …$3.99
SPIDER-WOMAN # 6 The Story:
The Eisner Award-winning team of Bendis and Maleev brings the shocking and inevitable confrontation you’ve been waiting for! Spider-Woman is face-to-face with the Skrulls who kidnapped her and ruined her life. To bring down the remains of SECRET INVASION, she’ll need help: the NEW AVENGERS!! If that’s REALLY them… Rated T …$2.99
TALES OF THE DRAGON GUARD # 1 The Story:
No one knows why dragons have appeared in this word of heroes, but their very presence is re-shaping reality. Their influence destroys everything, transforming men and beasts into monsters: a curse known as the Veill. Only virgin women are free of this curse and can get close enough to these terrors to kill them. And so, the Order of the Dragon Knights was created. Trained from childhood, they fight against all odds, including a world that refuses to accept them as women of power, the very same society they swore to protect. They fight to the death, because if they don't, their entire world is doomed. Mature …$5.99
THE MARVELOUS LAND OF OZ # 4 The Story:
The New York Times bestselling team of ERIC SHANOWER and SKOTTIE YOUNG continue their historic interpretation of the world of OZ! In this stunning chapter, Tin Woodman has a badge, and he’s afraid to use it to make sure law and order are preserved in the Land of Oz… All Ages …$3.99
UNCANNY X-MEN # 521 The Story:
“NATION X” What on Earth is Magneto doing on top of Mt. Tamalpais, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco? He’s not telling and the X-Men Psychics can’t get it out of his brain. But he’s been up there for days plotting something that will rock the X-Verse to its core. All this while Wolverine, Psylocke, Colossus and Fantomex take on the foes that have been plaguing the X-Men since the start of “Nation X”. Part 7 (of 8). Rated T …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN # 620 The Story:
MYSTERIO'S made his big move and a criminal empire is his for the taking! Or is that just more sleight of hand? More mobsters! More mayhem! More magic tricks! And a fight to the finish with MR. NEGATIVE versus SPIDER-MAN versus MYSTERIO! The big question is: What prize goes to the winner? Rated A …$2.99
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN PRESENTS: JACKPOT # 2 The Story:
With one choice, Sarah Ehret gave up a normal life and embraced her destiny as the vigilante Jackpot. But the underworld isn’t about to go down without a fight. As Jackpot finds herself locked in combat with a resurgent WHITE RABBIT and in the crosshairs of THE ROSE, not even the wisdom and friendship of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and MR. FANTASTIC will be enough to help Jackpot as BOOMERANG closes in for the kill. Be warned – someone doesn’t walk away from this fight alive. Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and Adriana Melo (MS. MARVEL) bring you the defining moments of the next great Marvel hero! Rated A …$3.99
ANITA BLAKE: THE LAUGHING CORPSE - EXECUTIONER # 4 The Story:
Anita’s trapped in Harold Gaynor’s mansion, and her only way out is to go toe-to-toe with a voodoo priestess’ nightmarish creation! It’s the showdown everything has been building up to in the blood-soaked penultimate chapter of Laurell K. Hamilton’s best-selling thriller! Mature …$3.99
ASTONISHING X-MEN # 34 The Story:
“eXogenetic” Part 4 Gruesome Bio-Sentinels. Genetically-augmented Brood. Someone is taking the X-Men’s biggest threats and making them nightmares. As Cyclops and his team struggle to survive long enough to confront the one responsible, their tormentor has something even more horrible awaiting them! Rated T …$2.99
DARK X-MEN # 4 The Story:
What has X-Man done to Norman Osborn? Whatever it is, it must be extreme because the Dark X-Men are making a journey into Osborn’s mind to fix it! But once they’re in, can they survive the depths of madness they find in the dark corners of Norman’s mental minefield? Rated T …$3.99
ENDERS SHADOW: COMMAND SCHOOL # 5 The Story:
Bean and his companions are now reunited with Ender, and under his command they face what they're told is their graduation exercise. The assignment: defeat the Formics in a range of simulated attacks which will stretch them to their limits. But Bean knows they've been lied to. He also knows that if Ender fails, it will fall to him to do the unthinkable. The companion series to Orson Scott Card’s award-winning classic concludes here! Parental Advisory …$3.99
Hitman Monkey # 1 The Story:
“The Legend of Hitman Monkey” You’re digging him in this month’s issue of DEADPOOL and you want to know more about him? How about his origin story? A troubled soul, set upon a path of vengeance he does not understand. An assassin without equal, trained in the most secret of killing techniques. A flesh and blood specter, haunting the killers of the world. A monkey…with a gun. Bear witness as the legend is born. Hitman Monkey. 32 PGS./Rated T …$3.99
INCREDIBLE HERCULES # 141 The Story:
"ASSAULT ON NEW OLYMPUS," Finale! IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS! The past two years of storylines in Incredible Hercules have been building to one climactic moment, and here it arrives at last! The final showdown between Hercules and Typhon! Amadeus Cho becomes a true hero at last! And just why was Athena so happy at the end of "Sacred Invasion," anyway? All secrets are revealed in what is undoubtedly the most shocking ending of the year! Don't tell the Internet why we had to call this issue "EVERYBODY DIES!" PLUS! A bonus backup story featuring the AGENTS OF ATLAS! Rated T …$3.99
MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES # 20 The Story:
Diablo is back, and as an alchemist who can control earth, air, fire and water, he’s one of the most deadly threats the Avengers have ever faced. But, who is controlling Diablo, and will the captive Iron Man learn the answer in time to save his life, and the lives of his teammates? All Ages …$2.99
NEW MUTANTS # 10 The Story:
Why do the New Mutants exist? Why are they a team? Cyclops runs the X-Men as one giant army, not separate squads. So, why do the New Mutants exist as a squad? The answer isn’t what you expect. Rated T …$2.99
PUNISHERMAX # 4 The Story:
“KINGPIN,” PART 4 While Wilson Fisk makes his move on the leading crime families of New York, Frank Castle has problems of his own. Namely the sledgehammer-swinging hitman known as The Mennonite. Explicit Content …$3.99
REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD # 4 The Story:
Deep in the Fault, the Imperial Guard uncovers a catastrophic threat to the security of the entire Marvel Cosmos. The question is, can they stop it? Can they survive long enough to get a warning to Gladiator? And is the greatest threat they face actually coming from inside their own ranks? It's more mind-blowing combat sci-fi at its most brutal from the creators that do it best! Rated T …$3.99
S.W.O.R.D. # 4 The Story:
Beast, Brand and her crew face an assult on multiple fronts as they go on the run and STILL have stop more than one alien insurgency. Can they upend Gyrich’s plot and stop the invasions in one fell swoop? Rated A …$2.99
SPIDER-MAN & THE SECRET WARS # 3 The Story:
Galactus. Arguably the most powerful being in all creation. The sole survivor of the universe that came before our own. The deadliest threat to not only those the Beyonder has stranded on Battleworld, but even to the planet itself. Galactus. A being so powerful that his mere presence warps all reality, twists what is real and what is false. Galactus. The being that Spider-Man needs to stop, aided by an Enchantress who may be real, or may be false, and a certain black costume that’s all a part of the game of…Galactus. All Ages …$2.99
DAREDEVIL: LONE STRANGER TPB The Story:
The Man Without Fear becomes the Man Without Hope as Manhattan falls beneath the fangs and claws of Inferno! Losing everything in more than one kind of fire, DD leaves Hell's Kitchen to walk to and fro upon the Earth — but no matter where he goes, Mephisto's waiting for him! Inhumane experimentation and Inhuman secrets abound! Guest-starring Spider-Man and Freedom Force! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #265-273. Rated T …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4452-6
DEADPOOL & CABLE ULTIMATE COLLECTION BOOK 1 TPB The Story:
Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers – Marvel’s mightiest mutant mercs – are back, and this time they're stuck with each other! Can two grown men armed to the teeth with deadly genetic weaponry live together without driving each other crazy?! Action, adventure, black humor, black-ops, face-changing viruses, gratuitous France-bashing and lots of gunfire mark the return of two of Marvel’s fan-favorite anti-heroes! Plus: this edition comes complete with all letters pages, never before reprinted! Collecting CABLE & DEADPOOL #1-18. 440 PGS./Rated T …$39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4313-0
IMMORTAL WEAPONS TPB The Story:
Out of the pages of IMMORTAL IRON FIST! A handful of Marvel’s hottest writers plus an all-star roster of artists bring you IMMORTAL WEAPONS! One volume packed with six thrilling tales of Kung Fu action. Follow Fat Cobra as he uncovers the true story behind his decades of adventure. See the action unfold as Bride of Nine Spiders is forced to confront her past after a disturbing relic surfaces at an exclusive auction house. Learn the mystery of Dog Brother #1 and how he may be involved in the string of disappearing orphans in Under-City. Then it’s Tiger’s Beautiful Daughter – her beauty is legendary; her kung fu, unmatched. Now learn how one of the most gorgeous women in the world also became one of its deadliest fighters! Plus: so many questions surround the Prince of Orphans. what is his mission on Earth? What is the nature of his incredible power? And is there anyone who can defeat his kung fu? When Iron Fist joins Aman on a life-or-death mission to fight monsters and banish ghosts, Danny may learn the answers to these questions...if he survives! Collecting IMMORTAL WEAPONS #1-5. Rated T …$16.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3848-8
KABUKI REFLECTIONS VOL. 1 HC The Story:
Collecting the first six art books of Marvel's REFLECTIONS series from multiple Eisner Award-nominated creator David Mack, this gorgeous volume of cover paintings and step-by-step art techniques is being presented in oversized hardcover format to show off Mack's work to full effect. Readers have been waiting for an oversized art-book collection of Mack's work for years, and this monster volume delivers with loads of extras -- including never-before-seen art, new paintings, a cover gallery, figure studies, step-by-step art techniques and commentary, remastered pages, new design pages, a "Best of Letters" section, and more! A whopping 320 pages with extra features -- all elegantly collected in a high-end oversized hardcover with high-quality paper, embossment, and an all-new introduction and interview! 320PGS./$39.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4328-4 Trim size: oversized
LUKE CAGE NOIR PREMIERE HC The Story:
A lot can change in ten years. And rarely for the better. Local legend, Luke Cage, invincible, unstoppable, unflappable, finds that out the hard way when he returns to the mean streets of Prohibition-era Harlem after a ten-year stretch in Riker’s Island. All he wants is to be back in the loving arms of his woman, but certain powerful men have different plans for Cage. Willis Stryker, Cage’s childhood friend turned Godfather of Harlem, wants him on his crew, and under his thumb. And wealthy white socialite Randall Banticoff, whose wife is now very dead, murdered in a Harlem alley, wants Cage to investigate her death. Cage is about to learn that coming home is never easy, and to survive he might just have to kill a whole lot of people. Collecting LUKE CAGE NOIR #1-4. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3942-2 Trim size: standard
MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN/SPIDER-MAN DIGEST The Story:
The all-ages, all-action fun continues with four stories starring two of Marvel’s most famous heroes! First, it’s up to Spider-Man to save the day when a werewolf terrorizes Midtown High. And if that’s not bad enough, Tombstone and the Torino crime family have put a price on his head! Then, learn the terrible secret from Tony Stark’s past that forced the billionaire inventor to become the Golden Guardian known as Iron Man, the world-renowned symbol of mega-conglomerate Stark International! And finally, our heroes battle together in two titanic tales of Marvel past, facing the twin terrors of the Radioactive Man and Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #57, MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #1, IRON MAN #234 and MARVEL TEAM-UP #9. All Ages…$9.99
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 TPB The Story:
As America began preparation for the inevitable entry in World War II, a secret military project gave birth to the greatest one-man fighting force ever known—Captain America! Transformed by the Super Soldier Serum from a 97-pound weakling into the Star-Spangled Avenger, Steve Rogers led the charge to liberate the world from the Axis powers’ grasp. But before the war’s end an accident left Cap frozen in suspended animation and his sidekick Bucky dead, while the world turned on for decades. When the Avengers finally resuscitated him, Steve Rogers was greeted by a world vastly changed. He was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner, but no less committed to the cause of fighting evil in all its forms. In this inaugural Silver Age Captain America collection, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby bring you the rebirth of an American icon in issue after issue of classic Marvel magic. You’ll read the classic origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull; see the first appearances of such cornerstone creations as the cosmic cube and the beautiful Sharon Carter; and watch Cap face off against Baron Zemo’s Army of Assassins, the Sleepers, Batroc the Leaper, and his Nazi nemesis the Red Skull! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #59-81 All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4298-0
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1 TPB VARIANT The Story:
As America began preparation for the inevitable entry in World War II, a secret military project gave birth to the greatest one-man fighting force ever known—Captain America! Transformed by the Super Soldier Serum from a 97-pound weakling into the Star-Spangled Avenger, Steve Rogers led the charge to liberate the world from the Axis powers’ grasp. But before the war’s end an accident left Cap frozen in suspended animation and his sidekick Bucky dead, while the world turned on for decades. When the Avengers finally resuscitated him, Steve Rogers was greeted by a world vastly changed. He was a man out of time tormented by the death of his partner, but no less committed to the cause of fighting evil in all its forms. In this inaugural Silver Age Captain America collection, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby bring you the rebirth of an American icon in issue after issue of classic Marvel magic. You’ll read the classic origins of Cap, Bucky and the Red Skull; see the first appearances of such cornerstone creations as the cosmic cube and the beautiful Sharon Carter; and watch Cap face off against Baron Zemo’s Army of Assassins, the Sleepers, Batroc the Leaper, and his Nazi nemesis the Red Skull! Collecting TALES OF SUSPENSE #59-81 All Ages …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4299-7
MODELS, INC. GN-TPB The Story:
Fashion Week is always a hectic time for models, and this year is no exception. Between escaped wolves, robbery attempts, and overly friendly police officers, Mary Jane Watson, Patsy Walker, Jill Jerold, Chili Storm and Millicent (Millie the Model) Collins are testing the limits of their endurance. But when a brilliant young set designer is found murdered with three bullet holes in his back, and Millie proves to be the prime suspect, the models are forced to play detective in order to save one of their own! Collecting MODELS, INC. #1-4. Rated T …$14.99
NEW AVENGERS VOL. 12: POWERLOSS PREMIERE HC The Story:
One of the Hood's gang has found a way to power drain the New Avengers and it turns the tides of the Dark Reign in ways no one would have expected it. Plus the new Sorcerer Supreme has a lot to learn, and they're going to learn it from...Spider-Man? Collecting NEW AVENGERS #55-60. Rated A …$19.99
SPIDER-MAN: ANTI-VENOM TPB The Story:
What’s Black, White and Dead all over?!?! From the pages of last year’s best-selling NEW WAYS TO DIE, Zeb Wells (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN; NEW MUTANTS) and Paulo Siqueira (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, MS. MARVEL) bring you the story of Eddie Brock, the sallow symbiote known as Anti-Venom! With his life saved by Spider-Man, Eddie is cautiously walking the line between the darkness and light while trying to find his place in a world marked only by gray. The absolute last person he needs to run into is the Punisher. Unfortunately, the Punisher remembers Eddie as a cold-blooded killer, and that is just gonna hurt. Collecting DARK REIGN: ANTI-VENOM #1-3 and material from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN EXTRA! #2. Rated T …$14.99
SPIDER-MAN: THE COMPLETE CLONE SAGA EPIC BOOK 1 TPB The Story:
The Jackal is back, and Spider-Man is beside himself again! Where did the Spider-duplicate come from, and where has he been? Is he Peter Parker's dark side...or his better half? Everyone wants answers, and the cloaked killer Kaine is ready to rip them out of whoever has them! Plus: Venom and Vermin! Carnage and Chameleon! New allies, new enemies and a new crimefighting identity! No other Spider-storyline was as innovative or infamous as the 1990s Clone Saga, and you can follow it right from the start! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1962) #394; SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) #217; SPIDER-MAN (1990) #51-53; SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED (1993) #7; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #117-119 and SPIDER-MAN: THE LOST YEARS #0-3. Rated T …$34.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4462-5
ULTIMATE COMICS IRON MAN ULTIMATE COLLECTION TPB The Story:
Tony Stark seems to have the perfect life as a billionaire playboy, genius-level inventor and founding member of the world-class super-hero team the Ultimates. But Stark’s life in the public spotlight is merely a small part of the picture. What is the untold story behind the man in the iron mask? How did Stark develop from a gifted child prodigy into one of the most powerful men on the planet? In ULTIMATE IRON MAN, legendary science-fiction writer Orson Scott Card delves into Tony Stark’s childhood history, exploring the makings of a hero from the very beginning. Collecting ULTIMATE IRON MAN #1-5 and ULTIMATE IRON MAN II #1-5. Parental Advisory …$29.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4641-4
BLACK PANTHER: POWER TPB The Story:
Wakanda has been attacked on every front. Heroes have fallen, old alliances have been betrayed, the country is in turmoil. Now is the time for the new Black Panther to rise and make a stand against threats both foreign and domestic. “Power” is a bold new direction for the Panther, written by celebrated producer-director Reginald Hudlin and multiple Bram Stoker Award-winning author Jonathan Maberry (Patient Zero, PUNISHER: NAKED KILL). New game, new rules, and lots of surprises as the new Black Panther is set on a collision course with one of the Marvel Universe’s most feared and powerful beings. Collecting BLACK PANTHER #7-11. Rated T …$14.99
DARK AVENGERS VOL. 2: MOLECULE MAN PREMIERE HC The Story:
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!! Plus, Poor Marvel Boy... he had no idea how sinister a gang the Dark Avengers actually is. And now he is running for his life. And poor Ares, he has no idea where his son goes while he is off being an Avenger. And now he is going to find out. And when he does... there will be hell to pay. Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Secret Warriors! Collecting DARK AVENGERS #9-12. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3853-2 Trim size: standard
FANTASTIC FOUR BY JONATHAN HICKMAN VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC The Story:
Be there as Marvel's newest exciting creator, Jonathan Hickman, teams up with superstar artist, Dale Eaglesham, to give you the Fantastic Four experience you've been waiting for! It's adventure, it's family, it's tough questions in dark times. Ben and Johnny prepare for a trip to Nu-Earth while Val figures out what her dad is up to. See what happens when Reed Richards tries to SOLVE EVERYTHING. Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #570-574. Rated A …$19.99
HALO: HELLJUMPER PREMIERE HC The Story:
Comics legend Peter David and up-and-coming artist Eric Nguyen bring a whole new HALO story to life! When the colony planet Ariel sends out a mysterious distress signal, it’s up to the UNSC’s elite, highly skilled special-ops Marines, the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers from the 105th, to find out what’s happening. Also known as ODSTs or “Helljumpers”, these soldiers are some of the toughest in the galaxy…and some of the roughest as well. When the distress signal comes, two Helljumpers will find themselves at the center of the mystery on Ariel, and before it’s solved, they’ll have to put their friendship—and their lives—on the line… Collecting HALO: HELLJUMPER #1-5. 17 & Up …$24.99
HULK VOL. 4: HULK VS. X-FORCE PREMIERE HC The Story:
It's CODE RED VS. X-FORCE. Who is Code Red? How about Red Hulk, Deadpool, The Punisher, Elektra. Thundra and The Crimson Dynamo. What terrible secret could bring this group together -- only to run headlong into the deadliest team of X-Men? All this -- and wait until you see RED HULK VS. WOLVERINE! Superstar scribe Jeph Loeb is joined by art team Ian Churchill and Mark Farmer as the epic saga of the Red Hulk continues! Collecting HULK #14-18. Rated A …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3984-3 Trim size: standard
INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1: SON OF BANNER PREMIERE HC The Story:
Get ready for Bruce Banner as you've never seen him, the Son of Hulk in a whole new world of smash, and an insane new adventure that changes everything for everyone's favorite Green Goliath! X marks the spot as the most insane father and son duo in the Marvel Universe take on one of the Green Goliath's most formidable adversaries. That's right, it's the JUGGERNAUT, bi--bi--boys and girls! Featuring artwork by superstar Ariel Olivetti. Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #601-605. Rated A …$19.99
MIGHTY AVENGERS: THE UNSPOKEN PREMIERE HC The Story:
Doom, Thor, Black Bolt, Black Panther, Ka-Zar, Namor...There are many monarchs in the Marvel Universe, but only one so powerful and so reviled that he had to be written out of history. He is THE UNSPOKEN. And his return will have dire consequences on both our world and worlds beyond. It’s a powerful storyline that will bring dishonor for one Mighty Avenger and redemption for another, a family reunion, and ties into both DARK REIGN and WAR OF KINGS. Collecting MIGHTY AVENGERS #27-32. Rated A …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3816-7 Trim size: standard
SPIDER-MAN: GAUNTLET BOOK 1 - ELECTRO & SANDMAN PREMIERE HC The Story:
THE GAUNTLET begins! 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. Then the drama continues as one of Peter Parker's closest friends is 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! Plus, the violent tension between Spidey and Osborn builds to a boil in THE LIST! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #612-616, DARK REIGN: THE LIST - AMAZING SPIDER-MAN and material from WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #2. Rated A …$24.99
THOR BY DAN JURGENS & JOHN ROMITA JR. VOL.2 TPB The Story:
When Perrikus and the Dark Gods of Narcisson take over Asgard, it's up to Thor to save the day -- along with unlikely allies in Hercules and the indestructible Destroyer! Plus: The Thunder God juggles his new mortal life as Jake Olson with his heroic responsibilities, and faces a deadly battle against Doctor Doom! And who is Marnot? Guest-starring Jane Foster and the Fantastic Four! Collecting THOR (1998) #9-13 and THOR ANNUAL 1999. Rated T …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4632-2
WOLVERINE: DARK WOLVERINE - THE PRINCE TPB The Story:
He’s got the costume. But not the character. He’s got the claws. But not the compassion. He’s got the healing factor. But not the heart. He’s everything his dad feared himself capable of being, but never wanted to be — the inverse of the real Wolverine: Cold. Ruthless. Clinically savage. And now he’s Norman Osborn’s shiny new toy in the Dark Avengers, with unbelievable power at his command — all the way to the tips of his razor-sharp claws. Collecting Collecting DARK WOLVERINE #75-77 and the backup stories from WOLVERINE #73-74. 112 PGS./Parental Advisory …$14.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3866-2
ESSENTIAL DAREDEVIL VOL. 5 TPB The Story:
This is your parents' Daredevil, and you never knew they had it so good! DD goes cosmic when the first Thanos War spills into his new territory of San Francisco, with Matt Murdock's own boss as part of the invasion! Angar, Ramrod, the Disciples of Doom and more menace the Man Without Fear — and even help from Spider-Man and Captain Marvel might not make the difference! Then, it's back to New York for twin tilts at terrorism — fighting Hydra alongside the Black Widow, and Black Spectre alongside the Thing! Also featuring the Man-Thing, Nick Fury, Shanna the She-Devil and the debut of the Silver Samurai! Collecting DAREDEVIL (1964) #101-125 and MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE #3. Rated A …$19.99
KICK-ASS The Story:
The greatest super hero comic of all-time is finally here! WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE's team of MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR) and JOHN ROMITA JR. (WORLD WAR HULK) reunite for the best new book of the 21st century! Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Dreamed of donning a mask and just heading outside to some kick-ass? Well, this is the book for you--the comic that starts where other super hero books draw the line. KICK-ASS is realistic super heroes taken to the next level. Miss out and you're an idiot! Collecting KICK-ASS #1-8. Mature …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3435-0 Trim size: standard
KICK-ASS PREMIERE HC The Story:
The greatest super hero comic of all-time is finally here! WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE's team of MARK MILLAR (CIVIL WAR) and JOHN ROMITA JR. (WORLD WAR HULK) reunite for the best new book of the 21st century! Have you ever wanted to be a super hero? Dreamed of donning a mask and just heading outside to some kick-ass? Well, this is the book for you--the comic that starts where other super hero books draw the line. KICK-ASS is realistic super heroes taken to the next level. Miss out and you're an idiot! Collecting KICK-ASS #1-8. Mature …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3436-7
MARVEL 1602 TPB (NEW PRINTING) The Story:
The year is 1602, and strange things are stirring in England. In the service of Queen Elizabeth, court magician Dr. Stephen Strange senses that the bizarre weather plaguing the skies above is not of natural origin. Her majesty’s premier spy, Sir Nicholas Fury, fends off an assassination attempt on the Queen by winged warriors rumored to be in service to a mad despot named Doom. News is spreading of “witchbreed” sightings — young men bearing fantastic superhuman powers and abilities. And in the center of the rising chaos is Virginia Dare, a young girl newly arrived from the New World, guarded by a towering Indian warrior. Can Fury and his allies find a connection to these unusual happenings before the whole world ends? In MARVEL 1602, award-winning writer Neil Gaiman presents a unique vision of the Marvel Universe set four hundred years in the past. Classic Marvel icons such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and Daredevil appear in this intriguing world of 17th- century science and sorcery, instantly familiar to readers, yet subtly different in this new time. MARVEL 1602 combines classic Marvel action and adventure with the historically accurate setting of Queen Elizabeth’s reign to create a unique series unlike any other published by Marvel Comics. Collecting MARVEL 1602 #1-8. Rated T …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4134-1
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 12 HC The Story:
The one and only First Family of Super-Heroing continue their mind-bogglingly imaginative adventures in stories crafted by some of the medium’s greatest storytellers. Lead by Stan “The Man” Lee—in the culmination of his incomparable FF run—and the phenomenal artistry of John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch and the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing face-off against their greatest adversary ever. In a word…Galactus! The world devourer returns and either the Silver Surfer must submit to his will or the Earth dies! It’s a four-part epic that will make a True Believer out of comic fans young and old. That’s worth the price of admission alone, but since we’re so nice there’s also the Human Torch’s struggle to rescue his ladylove Crystal from the alchemical clutches of Diablo; a progressive parable of social consciousness in the Marvel Manner that Stan Lee championed; the secret of the Monster from the Lost Lagoon; and Roy Thomas’ regular-series writing debut on a three-part saga featuring the menacing Mole Man and sultry Kala, Queen of the Netherworld—and topped of with a retelling of the FF’s origin! Guest-starring the Inhumans, the Black Panther, the world’s weirdest babysitter—Agatha Harkness—and Richard Nixon, it’s a comic extravaganza as only mighty Marvel can make them! Collecting THE FANTASTIC FOUR #117-128 All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4218-8
MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 12 HC (VARIANT) The Story:
The one and only First Family of Super-Heroing continue their mind-bogglingly imaginative adventures in stories crafted by some of the medium’s greatest storytellers. Lead by Stan “The Man” Lee—in the culmination of his incomparable FF run—and the phenomenal artistry of John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Girl, the Human Torch and the ever-lovin’ blue-eyed Thing face-off against their greatest adversary ever. In a word…Galactus! The world devourer returns and either the Silver Surfer must submit to his will or the Earth dies! It’s a four-part epic that will make a True Believer out of comic fans young and old. That’s worth the price of admission alone, but since we’re so nice there’s also the Human Torch’s struggle to rescue his ladylove Crystal from the alchemical clutches of Diablo; a progressive parable of social consciousness in the Marvel Manner that Stan Lee championed; the secret of the Monster from the Lost Lagoon; and Roy Thomas’ regular-series writing debut on a three-part saga featuring the menacing Mole Man and sultry Kala, Queen of the Netherworld—and topped of with a retelling of the FF’s origin! Guest-starring the Inhumans, the Black Panther, the world’s weirdest babysitter—Agatha Harkness—and Richard Nixon, it’s a comic extravaganza as only mighty Marvel can make them! Collecting THE FANTASTIC FOUR #117-128 All Ages …$54.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-4219-5
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