News:Marvel Solicitations For November 2007

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 * Year                   = 2007
 * Month                  = August
 * Day                    = 21
 * Time                   = 21:00
 * Author                 = Copycat989
 * NewsCategory           = Comic News
 * Source                 = http://www.silverbulletcomics.com/news/story.php?a=5867
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Ultimate Universe
ULTIMATE ORIGINS #1 (of 6) Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils by Butch Guice Cover by Simone Bianchi Variant Cover by TBA This is it: The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate universe! "Everything is connected." That was the mysterious statement uttered by Bruce Banner to Spider-Man when they first met. Now it's time to discover the jaw-dropping secrets that men have fought and died to protect. From the dark days of World War II to the frightening present, journey through history to learn what's really behind the Super Soldier and Weapon X programs–and how heroes such as Captain America, Nick Fury and Wolverine have more in common than codenames and costumes. The dream team of Brian Michael Bendis and Butch Guice unite for the first time for the Ultimate series of the year! Plus: Check out that cover by Simone Bianchi! 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #48 Written by Mike Carey Pencils & Cover by Mark Brooks What new Ultimate villain will make their debut in this issue? Lost in the snowy vastness of Siberia, Reed, Ben and Johnny discover what they never hoped to find --- the wreckage of Susan Storm's aircraft! Who brought Sue down, and has the Invisible Woman disappeared for good? What does this all have to do with the Crimson Dynamo? Is his arrival coincidence, or part of a much larger, sinister scheme? 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #116 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by Stuart Immonen Green Goblin vs. Spider-Man... the final round?? Norman Osborn has come to the realization that Peter Parker is his legacy --- the living reminder of his unparalleled genius. All he wants Peter to do is to reveal to the world that it was he, Norman, who created Spider-Man. If young Parker will do this, all will be forgiven. If not, everyone that Peter loves will be destroyed! Will Peter give in to this simple but twisted demand? And what of Norman's own progeny, his son Harry? Be there for the latest chapter in the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin saga! 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #88 Written by Robert Kirkman Pencils & Cover by Yanick Paquette The conclusion to the Sentinels saga has it all: The X-Men vs. Stryfe! The X-Men vs. the Fenris Twins! The X-Men versus the Sentinels! Can one team possibly defeat three foes? 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 ULTIMATES SAGA As Told By Tony Stark (With Help From C.B. Cebulski And Mindy Owens) Based On Stories by Mark Millar Art by Bryan Hitch New Cover Artwork by Mark Brooks and Interior Pages by Travis Charest Recapping the entire series to date, the ULTIMATES SAGA will be told by their new leader, Tony Stark. As America's premier super-hero team, the Ultimates have been forced to face more trials and tribulations than anyone ever expected during the course of their short time together: a Skrull infiltration, the trial of the Hulk for his murderous rampage, betrayal from within and the invasion of America. Now, no longer under the auspices of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark is forced to face the reality of his team's newfound freedom. Having gotten his hands on Nick Fury's personal files, Tony sifts through the information Nick has collected about the Ultimates’ adventures and discovers there's been a lot more going on with his team than he ever anticipated. This 32-page special will also include an extra four-page section featuring an all-new story by C.B. Cebulski and superstar Travis Charest. 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$3.99

Marvel Heroes
AVENGERS CLASSIC #6 Written by Stan Lee & Dwayne McDuffie Pencils by Jack Kirby & Michael Avon Oeming Cover by Arthur Adams We outdid ourselves in this issue! You’re going to see more super heroes and more super-villains than ever in this action-packed, feature-length thriller introducing Zemo and his Masters of Evil! Caution! Don’t tear this magazine or wrinkle the Pages or get food stains on it. We have a hunch you’ll want to save it as a collector’s item for a long, long time! Reprinting AVENGERS #6 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with an ALL-NEW story by Dwayne McDuffie (FANTASTIC FOUR) and Michael Avon Oeming (POWERS). 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE ANNUAL #1 Written by Dan Slott Pencils by Tba Cover by Jim Cheung AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY! You have been granted clearance to Camp Hammond's most sensitive files. For the first time anywhere, witness the hidden origins of the GAUNTLET, ARMORY, MVP, and HARDBALL. Also, learn some of the Initiative's most hi-tech secrets. And meet the team from America's 2nd State, Pennsylvania, as they battle FLAG SMASHER and the forces of ULTIMATUM! How will Philly react to the Initiative's all-new take on the LIBERTY LEGION? Jump on here for the next chapter in Marvel's big breakout series! 48 Pages/Rated T+ …$3.99

BLACK PANTHER #32 Written by Reginald Hudlin Pencils by Francis Portela Cover by Billy Tan “LITTLE GREEN MEN” Someone get them a road map! The new Fantastic Four have just taken another wrong turn on the dimensional superhighway -- and this time, they’ve landed in the middle of a gang-war between machine-gun toting Skrulls! Gangsta-gangsta! 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #32 Written by Ed Brubaker Pencils & Cover by Steve Epting THE EPIC DEATH OF CAPTAIN AMERICA STORY CONTINUES! The Falcon and Black Widow hunt together! Can they save the Winter Soldier from becoming a tool of the Red Skull again? And if they do, will he just go kill Tony Stark? And what of Agent 13, Sharon Carter, who shot the final bullets into her true love, Steve Rogers, and has seen her life fall apart since then? Those answers, much action, and more! From the Eisner Award-Winning Best Writer Ed Brubaker and Fan-Favorite Artist Steve Epting, who brought you the biggest selling comic of the year! 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CHOSEN #4 (of 6) Written by David Morrell Pencils and 50/50 Cover by Mitch Breitweiser 50/50 Variant Cover by Travis Charest From the man who brought you John Rambo in his novel “First Blood,” New York Times best-selling writer David Morrell, and rising superstar Mitch Breitweiser (DRAX)! Captain America faces the toughest challenge of his life as he becomes the subject of another government super-soldier experiment…a very different experiment than the one which created the Sentinel of Liberty. Or is it? What does this mysterious procedure have to do with U.S. Marine Corporal James Newman, currently deployed in Afghanistan? Will Newman be able to save the lives of his brothers in arms with the help of the Star-Spangled Avenger? Will Captain America survive the ordeal? 32 Pages/Card Stock Cover/Rated T+ …$3.99 CAPTAIN MARVEL #1 (of 5) Written by Brian Reed Pencils by Lee Weeks Cover by Ed McGuinness From the Pages of CIVIL WAR comes the tale of a man out of time! An accident in the Negative Zone propels Captain Marvel from the past to the present day. Now he must come to terms not only with his own impending death, but with the way the world has changed in the time he has been gone. Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI; MS. MARVEL) and Lee Weeks (DAREDEVIL; SPIDER-MAN: DEATH AND DESTINY) bring you the mini–series that returns one of Marvel's greatest heroes back where he belongs. 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR/SILVER SURFER POSTER BOOK Cover by Alex Ross Thirty-six posters featuring Marvel’s First Family and the Sentinel of the Spaceways! 72 Pages/No Rating …$5.99 CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #5 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Pencils by Ron Garney & Mike McKone Cover by Steve McNiven Experience CIVIL WAR and its major tie-ins in chronological order! In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #534, Life couldn’t be more complicated – or more dangerous – for Peter Parker. Spider-Man has picked a side in the Civil War that’s tearing apart the super-hero community, and the decision has ripped apart some of his strongest bonds. When one of the War's leaders comes to recruit Spidey for his troops, will Spidey stay true to that decision? And in FANTASTIC FOUR #539-540, it had to happen! Amid the tumult and tensions of CIVIL WAR, the Fantastic Four break up! Who will toe the line, who will join the resistance, and who will leave the battlefield altogether? And is this the end for Marvel’s First Family? 72 Pages/Rated T+ …$4.99 DAREDEVIL #102 Written by Ed Brubaker Pencils by Michael Lark Cover by Marko Djurdjevic Daredevil fights the Enforcers and their new boss Mr. Fear, who’s trying to tear the streets of Hell's Kitchen apart, while Matt and Foggy fight a battle on another front --- the courtroom --- to save the life of someone close to them! Continuing the events that began in DAREDEVIL 99 and rocketed us into the landmark 100th issue, by the multiple Eisner-nominated team of Brubaker and Lark! 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #552 Written by Dwayne McDuffie Pencils by Paul Pelletier Cover by Michael Turner Dr. Doom has come from the future with a message: Reed Richards must be stopped now, before his ultimate Civil War plans come to fruition. What was Mr. Fantastic really doing during Civil War? The answers are finally revealed. 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 GHOST RIDER ANNUAL #1 Written by Stuart Moore Pencils & Cover by Ben Oliver Meet the mysterious Mister Eleven -- a powerful player with a unique place in the battle between Heaven and Hell! But is he an angel, a demon, or something else entirely? Ghost Rider and Lucifer may find out -- if they survive an epic battle in a snow-covered, deserted amusement park! This story by Stuart Moore (NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS, MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS) and Ben Oliver (ULTIMATE X-MEN) stands alone, but also introduces an important new character into the Ghost Rider mythos! 48 Pages/Rated T+ …$3.99 GHOST RIDER #17 Written by Daniel Way Art by Javier Saltares & Mark Texeira Cover by Mark Texeira The continuation of the most shocking Ghost Rider story EVER! Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil... AGAIN?! And what the $%&# are these two angels up to? 32 Pages/Parental Advisory …$2.99 HOWARD THE DUCK #2 (of 4) Written by Ty Templeton Pencils & Cover by Juan Bobillo Forget Howard the Duck…this is Howard the SUPER-STAR! Howard's latest short film becomes the internet's newest viral video phenomenon, and suddenly EVERYBODY wants to shoot at America's favorite angry duck. But only SOME of them are aiming cameras. And what is A.I.M.'s part in all this, and is Beverly FINALLY wearing clothes again? 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 HOUSE OF M: AVENGERS #1 (of 5) Written by Christos Gage Pencils & Cover by Mike Perkins Return to the world of the hit House of M series, where mutants rule the earth and familiar heroes lead shocking, unfamiliar lives! See the history of this alternate reality revealed for the first time! Follow Luke Cage as he goes from wrongly-convicted prisoner to super-powered fugitive...and assembles the band of rebel freedom fighters who will come to be known as the Avengers! Featuring Hawkeye, Iron Fist, Moon Knight, Tigra, Mockingbird and more than a few surprises! The team behind the acclaimed Union Jack, Christos (World War Hulk: X-Men) Gage and Mike (Captain America) Perkins, reunite to bring you Marvel's heroes and villains in a world where anything can happen...and does! 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 IMMORTAL IRON FIST #11 Written by Matt Fraction & Ed Brubaker Art by David Aja & Roy Allan Martinez Cover by Travel Foreman THE SEVEN CAPITAL CITIES OF HEAVEN keeps kicking and punching its way toward the brutal finish line. Danny fights for survival --- for the centuries-long legacy of the Iron Fist against the other Immortal Weapons; for his own life, as Davos the Steel Serpent makes his deadly move behind the scenes; and for K'un-Lun itself as the sinister Mr. Xao and his legion of Hydra science-terrorists conspire to wreak havok on the mystical city. Can even an ultimate warrior like the Immortal Iron Fist fight a war --- and win --- on three fronts? Even with the classic HEROES FOR HIRE working behind the scenes? Yeah, no, probably not. By Matt and Ed and David and Matt and Dave (THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST). 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 IRON MAN: ENTER THE MANDARIN #3 (of 6) Written by Joe Casey Pencils & Cover by Eric Canete The Mandarin's plan kicks into overdrive as he infiltrates Stark Industries -- and you'll never guess who he sends! Plus what is the Scarecrow's secret connection to the Mandarin? The pulse-pounding saga of Iron Man's first war with his greatest enemy continues here! Guest-starring the Crimson Dynamo! 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 IRON MAN AND POWER PACK #1 (of 4) Written by Marc Sumerak Pencils by Marcelo Dichiara Cover by Takeshi Miyazawa What's 50-feet-tall, nearly indestructible, and on a rampage through New York City? Iron Man calls it "Ultimo"... but to the members of Power Pack, it's just another super-jerk trying to ruin their day off! And while our young heroes join forces with everyone's favorite armored Avenger to bring down this mega-sized metallic monstrosity, are they missing something far more sinister going on behind the scenes? Does the action ever end?!? Not for Marvel's youngest heroes! 32 Pages/All Ages …$2.99 FRANKLIN RICHARDS: FALL FOOTBALL FIASCO! Written by Marc Sumerak & Chris Eliopoulos Pencils & Cover by Chris Eliopoulos It's first down and 10,000,000 BC as Franklin Richards hits the field for another batch of terrifically terrifying tales! But it's not just giant lizards our little hero has to worry about. He's also got to deal with visitors from the future, invaders from outer space and some very angry foliage! With five new stories for the price of one, this all-new special is a guaranteed touchdown! 32 Pages/All Ages …$2.99 IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. ANNUAL #1 Written by Christos Gage Pencils by Harvey Talibao Cover by Jim Cheung S.H.I.E.L.D. has a problem, and her name is Madame Hydra. The leader of the world's deadliest terror organization is also the lawful ruler of Wolverine's old stomping ground: the island nation of Madripoor. Unable to depose her openly, S.H.I.E.L.D. sends in its best man to secretly take her down. His name? Stark...Tony Stark. But with his Extremis powers blocked and his Iron Man armor hovering in orbit for emergencies only, can the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. survive against enemies like Bloodscream and Roughhouse, who've nearly killed Wolverine himself? Wizard's 2007 Writer to Watch, Christos Gage (Iron Man), and in his stunning Marvel debut, artist Harvey Talibao (Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic), bring you a roller coaster ride of action and espionage that will change Madripoor forever! 48 Pages/Rated A …$3.99 MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #3 Written by Marc Guggenheim, Kathryn Immonen, David Vonallman & Rich Koslowski Pencils by Dave Wilkins, Stuart Immonen, Mico Suayan & Andrea Divito Cover by Mike Deodato The premiere comics anthology gets invaded—by Magneto! Witness a tale of the beginnings of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants with Quicksilver & Scarlet Witch guest–starring. Meanwhile, Hellcat continues battling for her very survival, Weapon Omega faces down demons both internal and external, and a routine murder investigation has lead to something—or someone—called…the Vanguard! 40 Pages/Rated A …$3.99 MARVEL ATLAS #1 (of 2) Written by Michael Hoskin, Stuart Vandal, Anthony Flamini & Eric J. Moreels Pencils by Eliot R. Brown Cover by Staz Johnson Walk through Marvel's Earth with the first-ever official atlas! In the first half of this indispensable guide, travel through Europe, Asia and the Pacific with digestible in-depth features including: the splendor of Dr. Doom's Latveria! The wonders of Muir Island! The glory of Silver Sable's homeland Symkaria! The urban squalor of Madripoor! The underwater marvels of Lemuria! From the shores of Ireland to the ocean's very depths, it's all mapped out for you courtesy of handbook legend Eliot R. Brown (PUNISHER ARMORY, IRON MANUAL)! 64 Pages/Rated A …$3.99 MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #2 (of 5) Written by Robert Kirkman Pencils by Sean Phillips Cover by Arthur Suydam The Zombies' own Civil War continues here! The undead former heroes return to Earth in search of new food --- but does anything exist on the world they picked barren decades ago? And if there is, can our ghoulish group put their differences aside long enough to feast --- or are they doomed to rip each other apart instead? You know whose side you were on, but now it's time to find out whose stomach you're in! 32 Pages/Parental Advisory …$2.99 MOON KNIGHT ANNUAL #1 Written by Duane Swierczynski Pencils by Jefte Paolo Cover by Dave Wilkins “DATE NIGHT” Some people come to New York City looking for a knight in shining armor. Or just a warm body who can help you through the lonely hours. Be careful what you look for. Hot crime novelist Duane Swierczynski (“The Blonde”) and Jefte Paolo bring you the story of three women whose lives intersect in strange and deadly ways, two predators who stalk the city streets at night, and one shock ending you won’t see coming. No matter how many bad dates you’ve had. 48 Pages/Rated T+ …$3.99 MS. MARVEL #21 Written by Brian Reed Pencils by Aaron Lopresti Cover by Greg Horn This is it - one of the biggest mysteries of Ms. Marvel's life is revealed. The march to Ms. Marvel's record-breaking issue #25 begins here as Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and Aaron Lopresti (INCREDIBLE HULK) take Carol Danvers to Monster Island where the very fate of the planet Earth - possibly the galaxy - hangs in the balance. 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 MIGHTY AVENGERS #7 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils by Mark Bagley Cover by Frank Cho The Ultimate Spider-Man super-team of Bendis and Bagley reunite and just in time for the Avengers’ biggest problem ever!!! A Venom virus hits the city of New York!! A Venom virus!! The entire city of New York turns symbiote. Plus, Wonder Man gets a much needed makeover. All this and Tony Stark gets himself a green-skinned present in a body bag. 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS #36 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by Leinil Francis Yu Hey, I don't know if you read the solicitation for Mighty Avengers but a Venom virus has gone off in New York City. That means the whole city!! That means the New Avengers have turned symbiote. Oh yeah!! Plus, Wolverine has a bone to pick with Spider-Woman about a little green-skinned something. Oh, and the Hood isn't wasting any time setting himself up as the kingpin of all super-villains. 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #5 (of 5) Written by Brian Michael Bendis & Brian Reed Pencils & Cover by Jim Cheung The Illuminati get together for the first time since Planet Hulk and the Civil War to deal with the shocking reveals in NEW and MIGHTY AVENGERS. But not everyone in the cabal is who they say they are. Its a throw-down drag-out that opens the door to the Marvel event of 2008!! WHO DO YOU TRUST?? Do not miss this important chapter in the saga!! 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 NOVA #8 Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning Pencils by Wellinton Alves Cover by Adi Granov The next big Nova arc blasts off here! In the first four sold-out issues, we’ve seen Richard Rider burnt to a crisp, replaced by a hot Kree soldier and turned to the dark side. But just wait until you see where writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning – and special guest-penciler Wellinton Alves (Nightwing) -- rocket Nova now as a special spooky two-parter begins! If you missed his first or second story arcs, but heard how good they were, don’t miss your third chance to jump on the book that IGN.com calls a “Must Read!" 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 OMEGA: THE UNKNOWN #2 (of 10) Written by Jonathan Lethem With Karl Rusnak Art by Farel Dalrymple & Paul Hornschemeier The plot deepens and thickens and grows strange in author Jonathan Lethem's labor-of-love retelling of the legend of Omega the Unknown, the noble and enigmatic superhero from another world, and Titus Alexander Island, the earthly teenager lucky -- or is it unlucky? -- enough to find himself under the wing of this uncanny protector. 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 PENANCE: RELENTLESS #3 (of 5) Written by Paul Jenkins Pencils & Cover by Paul Gulacy As the authorities try to unravel the tangled skein of clues he left behind, rogue Thunderbolt Penance’s chilling plan is revealed. What is Wolverine guarding that Penance wants? Also guest-starring the Fantastic Four! 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 NEW WARRIORS #6 Written by Kevin Grevioux Pencils by Paco Medina Cover by Nic Klein With one team-member dead, and another in the ICU, a distraught Night Thrasher disbands the New Warriors. But will Jubilee take this lying down? Meanwhile, Detectives Sykes and Givens discover the terrifying secret of who’s really behind the new New Warriors. 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #13 Written by Matt Fraction Pencils by Cory Walker Cover by Ariel Olivetti “HUNTER/HUNTED,” Part 1 of 3 The reintroduction of a classic, brutal, and bloodthirsty Kraven the Hunter. A bank robbery goes violently wrong, leaving the Rhino on the lam, running from the long arm of the law and, of course, the Punisher. As Frank Castle looks to settle the score with an old foe, the Hunter stalks the same prey, building himself the ultimate menagerie -- a living, breathing super-human zoo! Add Spider-Man into this mix as the lone voice of sanity and super-special guest artist Cory Walker (THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN, Invincible) and you've got chocolate and peanut butter with bullets dipped in it. Delicious! Violent! Explodey! 32 Pages/RATED T+ ...$2.99 SHANNA THE SHE–DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #4 (of 4) Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Pencils & Cover by Khari Evans The jungle adventure that brings you action, danger and thrills, SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST comes to its exciting, pulse-pounding and unexpected end! With everything on the line and only one way off the island, will Shanna, Dirk and the pirates survive this prehistoric, uncivilized war with Neanderthals, dinosaurs and Hong Kong gangsters? 32 Pages/Parental Advisory …$2.99 SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #5 (of 5) Written by Fred Van Lente Pencils by Francis Portela Cover by Marko Djurdjevic Twist follows upon jaw-dropping twist as the greatest heist of this or any other century concludes! A.I.M. at last unleashes the full fury of the ULTRA-ADAPTOID against what remains of M.O.D.O.K.'s team. How can our ragtag gang of crooks possibly stand against a foe with the assembled powers of practically every hero in the Marvel Universe? Well, M.O.D.O.K. is smart enough to have more than one final trick up his sleeve. How smart is that? Really smart. Really, really smart. I mean, look how big his head is. 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 SHE-HULK #23 Written by Peter David Pencils by Shawn Moll Cover by Mike Deodato Jaded: Part Two. A nice, simple mission for She-Hulk has gone horribly wrong as, deafened and reeling, she finds herself facing the combined might of the Absorbing Man and Titania. 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 SILVER SURFER: IN THY NAME #1 (of 4) Written by Simon Spurrier Art by Tan Eng Huat Cover by Michael Turner The Silver Surfer delves alone into the furthest depths of the void; tangling with organ-stealing pirates, demonic beasts and a race of alien aristocrats. Everyone’s favorite Cosmic Wanderer discovers that even in the midst of a galactic utopia, horror is never far away...With electrifying artwork by the dynamic Tan Eng Huat (Doom Patrol, Batman) and an endlessly inventive script by Simon Spurrier – the writer behind the sold-out Gutsville – In Thy Name promises to be this fall most spectacular Alien Extravaganza! 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 SUB-MARINER #6 (of 6) Written by Matt Cherniss & Peter Johnson Pencils by Phil Briones Cover by Michael Turner It all comes down to this! Nearly every friend and ally the Sub-Mariner ever had has turned their back on him, and Namor has learned the shocking truth about the Atlantean sleeper cell and its leader! Don’t miss this explosive final issue, as writers Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson (POWERLESS) and artist Phil Briones (WHITE TIGER) finally reveal all! Who’s the mysterious man supporting Namor when all others have spurned him? Who destroyed Atlantis? And is Namor dead for good? 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 THUNDERBOLTS: BREAKING POINT Written by Christos Gage Pencils by Brian Denham Cover by Marko Djurdjevic Songbird. Moonstone. The two longest-serving members of the Thunderbolts...but that's practically all they have in common. Songbird has vowed not to let Moonstone corrupt her team, while Moonstone schemes to kill Songbird in the field. This special issue follows the pair of heroes as they head inexorably toward confrontation...on a collision course that may tear the Thunderbolts apart! 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 THE ORDER #5 Written by Matt Fraction Pencils and Cover by Barry Kitson The Marvel Universe's newest superhero team continues to protect the Golden State from all KINDS of comic-book insanity: the team investigates gamma-irradiated monsters living in the hidden cities beneath Los Angeles that only the Hopi Indians prophesied; the super-murder investigation hits a snag as the more-human-than-human girl gang called the BLACK DAHLIAS goes around killing off the suspects; we learn a scoonch more about the mysterious M.A.N. from S.H.A.D.O.W.; and, the awesome-cherry plopped atop our sundae of fabulousness, the Order are told they can't buy their Los Angeles dream house. Where oh where will the Order hang their hat? Here's a hint: It's San Franawesome. By Matt Fraction (PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL, IMMORTAL IRON FIST and Casanova) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire, JLA Year One). 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 THOR #5 Written by J. Michael Straczynski Pencils And 50/50 Cover by Olivier Coipel Variant 50/50 Cover by J. Scott Campbell Thor has searched far and wide for his Asgardian brethren, seeking each of them out across the length and breadth of these United States…but he was never prepared for what he finds next! But alas, where there is Thor, there must also be… 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 WHAT IF? ANNIHILATION Written by David Hine Pencils by Mico Suayan Cover by Gabrielle Dell’Otto The wave of ANNIHILATION nearly ravaged the cosmos...but WHAT IF Annihilus was not defeated in the outskirts of our galaxy? WHAT IF he brought his devastating alien armada to Earth? At the height of CIVIL WAR and SILENT WAR, can our planet's mightiest heroes put aside their differences long enough to save all of humanity? 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99

MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #3 Written by Marc Guggenheim, Kathryn Immonen, David Vonallman & Rich Koslowski Pencils by Dave Wilkins, Stuart Immonen, Mico Suayan & Andrea Divito Cover by Mike Deodato The premiere comics anthology gets invaded—by Magneto! Witness a tale of the beginnings of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants with Quicksilver & Scarlet Witch guest–starring. Meanwhile, Hellcat continues battling for her very survival, Weapon Omega faces down demons both internal and external, and a routine murder investigation has lead to something—or someone—called…the Vanguard! 40 Pages/Rated A …$3.99 MARVEL ATLAS #1 (of 2) Written by Michael Hoskin, Stuart Vandal, Anthony Flamini & Eric J. Moreels Pencils by Eliot R. Brown Cover by Staz Johnson Walk through Marvel's Earth with the first-ever official atlas! In the first half of this indispensable guide, travel through Europe, Asia and the Pacific with digestible in-depth features including: the splendor of Dr. Doom's Latveria! The wonders of Muir Island! The glory of Silver Sable's homeland Symkaria! The urban squalor of Madripoor! The underwater marvels of Lemuria! From the shores of Ireland to the ocean's very depths, it's all mapped out for you courtesy of handbook legend Eliot R. Brown (PUNISHER ARMORY, IRON MANUAL)! 64 Pages/Rated A …$3.99 MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #2 (of 5) Written by Robert Kirkman Pencils by Sean Phillips Cover by Arthur Suydam The Zombies' own Civil War continues here! The undead former heroes return to Earth in search of new food --- but does anything exist on the world they picked barren decades ago? And if there is, can our ghoulish group put their differences aside long enough to feast --- or are they doomed to rip each other apart instead? You know whose side you were on, but now it's time to find out whose stomach you're in! 32 Pages/Parental Advisory …$2.99 MOON KNIGHT ANNUAL #1 Written by Duane Swierczynski Pencils by Jefte Paolo Cover by Dave Wilkins “DATE NIGHT” Some people come to New York City looking for a knight in shining armor. Or just a warm body who can help you through the lonely hours. Be careful what you look for. Hot crime novelist Duane Swierczynski (“The Blonde”) and Jefte Paolo bring you the story of three women whose lives intersect in strange and deadly ways, two predators who stalk the city streets at night, and one shock ending you won’t see coming. No matter how many bad dates you’ve had. 48 Pages/Rated T+ …$3.99 MS. MARVEL #21 Written by Brian Reed Pencils by Aaron Lopresti Cover by Greg Horn This is it - one of the biggest mysteries of Ms. Marvel's life is revealed. The march to Ms. Marvel's record-breaking issue #25 begins here as Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and Aaron Lopresti (INCREDIBLE HULK) take Carol Danvers to Monster Island where the very fate of the planet Earth - possibly the galaxy - hangs in the balance. 32 Pages/Rated T+ …$2.99 MIGHTY AVENGERS #7 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils by Mark Bagley Cover by Frank Cho The Ultimate Spider-Man super-team of Bendis and Bagley reunite and just in time for the Avengers’ biggest problem ever!!! A Venom virus hits the city of New York!! A Venom virus!! The entire city of New York turns symbiote. Plus, Wonder Man gets a much needed makeover. All this and Tony Stark gets himself a green-skinned present in a body bag. 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 NEW AVENGERS #36 Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & Cover by Leinil Francis Yu Hey, I don't know if you read the solicitation for Mighty Avengers but a Venom virus has gone off in New York City. That means the whole city!! 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Add Spider-Man into this mix as the lone voice of sanity and super-special guest artist Cory Walker (THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN, Invincible) and you've got chocolate and peanut butter with bullets dipped in it. Delicious! Violent! Explodey! 32 Pages/RATED T+ ...$2.99 SHANNA THE SHE–DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #4 (of 4) Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti Pencils & Cover by Khari Evans The jungle adventure that brings you action, danger and thrills, SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST comes to its exciting, pulse-pounding and unexpected end! With everything on the line and only one way off the island, will Shanna, Dirk and the pirates survive this prehistoric, uncivilized war with Neanderthals, dinosaurs and Hong Kong gangsters? 32 Pages/Parental Advisory …$2.99 SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #5 (of 5) Written by Fred Van Lente Pencils by Francis Portela Cover by Marko Djurdjevic Twist follows upon jaw-dropping twist as the greatest heist of this or any other century concludes! A.I.M. at last unleashes the full fury of the ULTRA-ADAPTOID against what remains of M.O.D.O.K.'s team. How can our ragtag gang of crooks possibly stand against a foe with the assembled powers of practically every hero in the Marvel Universe? Well, M.O.D.O.K. is smart enough to have more than one final trick up his sleeve. How smart is that? Really smart. Really, really smart. I mean, look how big his head is. 32 Pages/Rated A …$2.99 SHE-HULK #23 Written by Peter David Pencils by Shawn Moll Cover by Mike Deodato Jaded: Part Two. 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KABUKI REFLECTIONS #9 Written by David Mack Art & Cover by David Mack This square-bound art book acts as a tie-in to the DVD documentary on Mack’s work, THE ALCHEMY OF ART: DAVID MACK from Herovideoproductions.com. REFLECTIONS #9 features details and commentary on never-before-seen art and stories – including Mack’s new children’s book THE SHY CREATURES, which debuted from Holtzbrinck Publishing this September, and handmade books and paintings from the DVD. Also featuring step-by-step art techniques, and loads of art and extras you’ve never seen before. Ever wonder how David Mack does his artwork? How his Pages and covers go from sketches and drawings to finished art? How he uses models and figure drawings? It’s all in here with lots of extras! 48 Pages/FC …$5.99 OFFERED AGAIN: REFLECTIONS #5-8 and KABUKI: THE ALCHEMY #1-9 (including Alex Maleev, Adam Hughes, Mike Mignola & Jae Lee covers). JACK KIRBY'S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS HC Written by Lisa Kirby & Steve Robertson Pencils by Mike Thibodeaux Cover by Jack Kirby An All-New series featuring characters and concepts created by Jack “King” Kirby! Meet the Berkleys, your typical suburban California family. But when young Garrett Berkley discovers his parents’ secret -- that the science-fiction stories his father writes aren’t fiction at all, but autobiography -- he’s blasted into a whole new universe of adventure, mystery and danger. Now, Jack Berkley must put down his pen, reassemble his old team and take up the mantle of being a Galactic Bounty Hunter for one final mission! Collecting JACK KIRBY’S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #1-6. 256 Pages/Rated T+ …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-2628-7 Trim size: oversized

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