Geared for new and long-time readers alike, the all-new Marvel: Point One initiative delivers the perfect jumping on points for the biggest super hero series in the world! Beginning in February 2011, select Marvel comic series marked with a ".1" after the issue number feature full-length, self-contained stories by Marvel's top creators, laying the groundwork for the next year of storylines. From INVINCIBLE IRON MAN to AVENGERS to AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, each Marvel: Point One issue of the associated series not only begin major new storylines, but also seamlessly introduces new readers into the dynamic Marvel Universe and its popular super heroes.
Additionally, each issue bearing the Marvel: Point One branding will be followed in the same month by another issue of that series, delivering new fans another exciting installment of the series they enjoy.
Below is a full list of Marvel: Point One titles:
FEBRUARY 2011
• AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #654.1
• INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #500.1
• WOLVERINE #5.1
MARCH 2011
• CAPTAIN AMERICA #615.1
• DEADPOOL #32.1
• HULK #30.1
• THOR #620.1
• UNCANNY X-FORCE #5.1
APRIL 2011
• AVENGERS #12.1
• SECRET AVENGERS #11.1
• UNCANNY X-MEN #534.1
"Marvel is absolutely committed to providing new readers with easy entry points into all our comic book series and Marvel: Point One is the next step in our new reader initiatives," explained David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President, Sales & Circulation, Marvel Entertainment. "And to make sure readers can sample all of Marvel's top series, we've priced every Marvel: Point One issue at $2.99. Utilizing our top characters, top creators and employing a huge marketing push, we expect a lot of new faces in comic stores nationwide to check out Marvel: Point One. Retailers should stock up on these titles and the subsequent issues."
The biggest super heroes in the universe. The biggest creators in comics. And now, it's time to jump onboard the biggest comic book series with Marvel: Point One, beginning in February 2011!
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It appears as though the answer to my question is "NO." I just received issue #501 of The Invincible Iron Man, and did not receive #500.1.
if deadpool is on 34 now it will be hard to keep up with the series
The only question I have is:Will subscribers to comics such as Amazing Spider-Man get these issues as part of their subscription. It seems to me if these "Point One" issues "begin major new storylines" in the associated comics, then someone subscribing to the associated comic may miss out if they don't receive the issue. I see no mention of this concern.
Great i needed a way to start reading amazing spiderman
This will not get new readers interested. What will get new readers interested is reducing the price of comics! Will Marvel reduce the prices of their entire line of titles to $2.99 like D.C. will, or only these .1 issues? If Marvel doesnt lower their prices as well they will continue to lose readers and not gain any new ones. Thats the bottom line. Actually I think all the companies should ...
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This will not get new readers interested. What will get new readers interested is reducing the price of comics! Will Marvel reduce the prices of their entire line of titles to $2.99 like D.C. will, or only these .1 issues? If Marvel doesnt lower their prices as well they will continue to lose readers and not gain any new ones. Thats the bottom line. Actually I think all the companies should lower their prices below $2.99 too, but I know that I'm asking for too much. Advertising the books in commercials might help, but I realize those are expensive.
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