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Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2000
MARVEL FOR JANUARY
Following are Marvel Comics' solicitations for January, with information coming from the company.
ULTIMATE TITLES
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #5
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert, cover to Thibert.
The young hero faces the greatest tragedy of all and faces the deciding moment in his life. A grief-stricken Peter Parker reels from the cruel hand of fate. Will he collapse in despair-or will he learn the greatest lesson of them all?
32 pages, $2.25.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #2
Written by Mark Millar, art by Adam Kubert and Art Thibert, cover by Thibert.
Professor X has gathered his team of young mutants to face down the vast forces arrayed against their kind. But as their most ruthless and deadly enemy-Magneto, the maniacal master of magnetism-continues to build his terrorist army, the X-Men confront a new -- and deadly -- mutant.
32 pages, $2.25.
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN: THE COLLECTED EDITION
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mark Bagley and Art Thibert.
The sold-out first three issues of Ultimate Spider-Man are reprinted in one volume. Meet Peter Parker. Nerd, outsider... masked hero! When the bite of a unique spider gives this young man the amazing powers of an arachnid, he embarks on an adventure that will awaken the hero within-and create the most popular super hero in the world.
96 pages, $3.99.
MARVEL UNIVERSE TITLES
FANTASTIC FOUR #39
Written by Carlos Pacheco and Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Pacheco and Jesus Merino.
No joke: one of the FF's lives is majorly altered in this issue. The Fantastic Four race to rescue one of their own from the clutches of the Grey Gargoyle-but will their efforts be too little, too late?
32 pages, $2.25.
FANTASTIC FOUR'S BIG TOWN #3
Written by Steve Englehart, art and cover by Mike McKone and Mark McKenna.
Ultron makes his move on Big Town's power system-while Namor makes his move on the Invisible Woman.
32 pages, $2.99.
THOR #33
Written by Dan Jurgens, art by Stuart Immonen and Wade Von Grawbadger, cover by Andy Kubert.
The debut of the new character. A menace from beyond space/time stalks the streets of Manhattan-only to be confronted by a winged-helmet-wearing, hammer-wielding crusade. Sounds like Thor or Beta-Ray Bill, doesn't it? But they're busy cleaning up Jake Olson's personal life. So who is this new hero?
32 pages, $2.25.
BLACK PANTHER #28
Written by Christopher Priest, art and cover by Sal Velluto and Bob Almond.
The cold war goes hot as the Black Panther and Wakanda face a war with Namor and Atlantis, Magneto and Genosha, Lord Ghaur and the Deviants, and Doctor Doom and Latveria.
32 pages, $2.50.
DEFENDERS #1
Written by Erik Larsen and Kurt Busiek, art by Larsen and Klaus Janson, cover by Larsen.
A monster, an invader, an alien and a master of the dark arts. They're four of the world's most powerful and feared figures-and they like each other about as much as the rest of the Marvel Universe does. What force could make these loose cannons join as a team? Why must they band together in defense of our planet? And how will Nighthawk, Hellcat and the Valkyrie react to their alliance?
48 pages, $2.99.
DAY OF THE DEFENDERS
Written by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Marie Severin and Herb Trimpe, cover by Erik Larsen.
A Marvel Megazine. In conjunction with Defenders #1, Marvel reprints the hard-to-find stories that led to the formation of the "non-team." First, Dr. Strange and Namor battle the Mindless Ones (from Sub-Mariner #22). Then, the Master of the Mystic Arts and the Hulk team to confront the Night-Crawler (from Incredible Hulk #126). Finally, all three Defenders unite for the first time (from Marvel Feature #1).
64 pages, $3.50.
IRON MAN #38
Written by Frank Tieri, art by Alitha Martinez and Rob Hunter, cover by Martinez.
Tony Stark's past comes back to haunt him-in front of the entire world. And if that's not enough, this issue also features the return of a classic Iron Man foe.
32 pages, $2.25.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #39
Written, art and cover by Dan Jurgens.
Captain America takes on A.I.M. The leader of the terrorist group known as Advanced Idea Mechanics is unmasked-and readers won't believe who it is.
32 pages, $2.25.
CAPTAIN MARVEL #15
Written by Peter David, art and cover by Chriscross and Anibal Rodriguez.
Next stop for Psycho-Man: Earth. Plus: the return of Commander Rann and the Microns -- and the evil that lurks within the comic shop.
32 pages, $2.50.
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE #2
By Erik Larsen, Keith Giffen, Ron Frenz, Paul Ryan and Joe Sinnott, cover by Michael Golden.
Continuing Marvel's star-studded celebration of the Fantastic Four's 40th Anniversary. This issue features Dr. Doom, Crystal, the Sub-Mariner, the Kree Sentry and the Fantasti-Car.
32 pages, $2.99.
INCREDIBLE HULK #24
Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by John Romita Jr.
A new era begins as penciler John Romita Jr. jumps onboard-the Hulk confronts the Abomination-and Marvel slashes this issue's price. The last time the green goliath confronted Emil Blonsky, we saw him walk away. But can the Hulk forgive the man responsible for his wife's death that easily? Especially since he's now come face-to-face with Betty's cryogenically preserved body?
32 pages, $1.99.
THOR 2001 ANNUAL
Written by Dan Jurgens, art and cover by Tom Grummett.
Hercules and Beta-Ray Bill guest-star. Who is the God-Slayer? He travels the stars, seeking out the deities of each world he encounters-and brutally slays them. And everything indicates that his next port of call will be fabled Olympus itself. Thor, Hercules and Beta-Ray Bill charge out into the depths of space to meet the threat-but what can even they do against a power which has ended the lives of hundreds of gods throughout the cosmos?
48 pages, $3.50.
THUNDERBOLTS #48
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art by Mark Bagley and Greg Adams, cover by Bagley.
Beginning a three-part storyline that builds to a climax in the big, status-quo-changing 50th issue. The Thunderbolts have taken it on the chin the past few months, facing death, departures, changes of powers and resurrections. But that's all put aside as Hawkeye leads the team on a hunt for Scourge! But will the archer's "little white lie" prove to be his undoing?
32 pages, $2.25.
DEADPOOL #50
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Darick Robertson and Jon Holdredge, cover by Art Adams.
Deadpool takes on a sidekick. Could this be the first time a sidekick kills his mentor?
32 pages, $2.25.
AVENGERS #38
Written by Kurt Busiek, art by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer, cover by Davis.
From the situation in Slorenia to Maximum Security, the trials and tribulations of the last few months have made the Avengers change the way they operate. Now, as their greatest enemy stands in the shadows, Earth's Mightiest Heroes go on the attack around the globe-and a new, yet familiar menace rises in the hills of Greece.
32 pages, $1.99.
UNIVERSE X #6
Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, art by Doug Braithwaite, painted cover by Ross.
Thor, Captain Marvel, the Hulk and the X-Men teleport to Egypt and witness Moonknight battling the Assassins of Set. Plus: the first appearance of the Monster Generation and the last stand of the Fantastic Four.
32 pages, $3.50.
THE ESSENTIAL THOR VOL. 1
By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Soaring from the pages of Journey into Mystery, the adventures of Thor were unlike anything comic book readers had seen before. Here was the longhaired, hammer-wielding god and his family and friends from legendary Asgard. Here were Frost Giants, dragons and Loki the trickster. Here was a host of villains that typified the over-the-top sensationalism of the day, such as the Carbon Copy Man, the Tomorrow Man and Sandu, Master of the Supernatural! Here were bonus "Tales of Asgard," which retold Norse myths in the Mighty Marvel Manner. And now all of these stories are collected in one massive volume, as we reprint Journey Mystery #83 - #112.
528 pages, black and white, $14.95.
THOR VISIONARIES: WALT SIMONSON
By Walt Simonson.
Collecting the issues of Thor by writer/artist Walt Simonson. Defying convention, the writer/artist threw all preconceived notions out the window and over a two-and-a-half-year span produced epic adventure that held an ever-growing readership in thrall. From the golden spires of Asgard to the sweltering streets of New York City, the entire pantheon of the gods was reimagined through Simonson's powerful images, becoming more contemporary while also retaining their mythic, regal trappings. Now Surtur, Beta-Ray Bill, Malekith, Loki, Odin and the thunder god himself storm to life as Marvel collects Thor #337-#348.
288 pages, $24.95.
DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES: FRANK MILLER VOL. 2
By Frank Miller.
A former lover. A psychotic assassin. An arch-nemesis. Three dark faces swarm around the Man Without Fear, vying for his body, mind and soul. One is Elektra, his college girlfriend turned deadly killer. Another is Bullseye, the madman who can transform any item into a weapon. The third is Kingpin, the crime boss who is once again polluting New York City with his corrupted touch. Locked in a dance of death, these unforgettable characters race towards a chilling climax that can only end in pain, betrayal and brutal retribution.
336 pages, $24.95.
MARVEL KNIGHTS TITLES
HULK SMASH #1
Written by Garth Ennis, art by John McCrea, painted cover by Kevin Nowlan.
Meet Patrick D. Mitchell. His father was awarded the Silver Star for his service in Viet Nam. His grandfather died during General Patton's drive to the Rhine during WWII. It's even rumored that one of his relatives charged up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt. Today it's Patrick's turn to face his destiny. For today his Company in the U.S. Army's 29th Infantry will lock and load, say their prayers, and face down the living engine of destruction known as the Hulk. And in the blazing heat of the Nevada desert, Mitchell will feel the cool grip of Death around his throat... and the breath of the strongest creature to ever walk the Earth on his neck. Patrick D. Mitchell is a Lieutenant. But today he just may learn what it means to be a soldier.
32 pages, $2.99.
DAREDEVIL/SPIDER-MAN #3
Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Phil Winslade, cover by Alex Ross.
The wall-crawler and the Man Without Fear face the unlikely and unholy alliance of Owl, Gladiator, Copperhead and Stiltman. Which foe has a secret-and how might it spell doom for Spider-Man and Daredevil?
32 pages, $2.99.
THE PUNISHER #12
Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Tim Bradstreet.
Will Ma Gnucci triumph? Can Detective Soap nail the Punisher? Will Frank join forces with Mr. Payback, the Elite and the Holy? What are the final fates of Spacker Dave and Mr. Bumpo? The bullet-ridden conclusion reveals all.
32 pages, $2.99.
MARVEL KNIGHTS #9
Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Eduardo Barreto, cover by Joe Quesada.
Get ready for the fight readers never thought they'd see: Cloak vs. Dagger! And as the battle between former partners rages on in our world, the Marvel Knights must escape from Cloak's dimension of darkness.
32 pages, $2.99.
SENTRY VS. THE VOID #1
Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by Jae Lee.
As the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, Dr. Strange and more of Marvel's mightiest stand firm, the Void unleashes its fury on the East Coast. Can even their combined power defeat the darkness-or will it come down to one man and strength of a different kind?
32 pages, $2.99.
BLACK WIDOW #3
Written by Greg Rucka and Devin Grayson, art and painted cover by Scott Hampton.
The conclusion to this fully painted series. As the final showdown between Yelena and Natasha nears-and with Daredevil and S.H.I.E.L.D. standing between the two women-the true stakes are revealed. But will Natasha save Yelena-or will she destroy the younger Black Widow?
32 pages, $2.99.
DAREDEVIL #15
Written by David Mack, art by Joe Quesada, cover by Mack and Quesada.
When DD tells Echo a painful secret, will the truth fall on deaf ears?
32 pages, $2.99.
DAREDEVIL #16
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by David Mack, cover by Joe Quesada and Mack.
Begining a new story arc: the trial of the Kingpin.
32 pages, $2.99.
SPIDER-MAN TITLES
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #27
Written by Howard Mackie, art by John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna, cover by Romita.
In the aftermath of the Green Goblin saga, Peter Parker must wonder: is Spider-Man just a burden on all those he cares for? And when Spidey tries something as simple as rescuing a cat stuck in a tree, why do A.I.M. assassins move in for the kill?
32 pages, $2.25.
SPIDER-GIRL #30
Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by Pat Olliffe and Al Williamson.
The all-new Spider-Girl battles the new Avengers for the life of the Buzz. It's one of the most intense battles of May Parker's career-so it's a good thing she gets a little help from a strange and unexpected ally.
32 pages, $2.25.
PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #27
Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Mark Buckingham and Dan Green, cover by Buckingham.
Banking machines, traffic lights and everything electrical are going haywire in NYC. So whose face appears atop a skyscraper in Times Square, and what is his message for Spider-Man? And when the web-slinger battles his way to the nerve center of a spooky building, what horrifying truth will he uncover?
32 pages, $2.25.
SPIDER-MAN: THE MYSTERIO MANIFESTO #3
Written by Tom DeFalco, art by Lee Weeks and Bob McLeod, cover by Weeks.
It's revelation time: who's the face under the fishbowl? Spider-Man and Daredevil battle their most dangerous foes as they strive to solve the riddle of Mysterio. But the no-less-sinister Mad Jack may be the one who really holds the key to this evil enigma.
32 pages, $2.99.
X-MEN TITLES
EXCALIBUR: SWORD OF POWER #2
Written by Ben Raab, art and cover by Pablo Raimondi.
With Otherworld under seige, a small group of warriors lead by Captain Britain embark on a hunt for Excalibur, the mythic Sword of Power, which may be their only hope of salvation.
32 pages, $2.99.
MUTANT X #29
Written by Howard Mackie, art by Tom Lyle and Andrew Pepoy, cover by Michael Golden.
Wolverine is back. Logan, Havok and Jean Grey sneak across enemy lines into Canada on a very personal rescue mission. But how do Sabretooth and Alpha Flight fit into the picture?
32 pages, $2.25.
UNCANNY X-MEN #390
Written by Scott Lobdell, art and cover by Salvador Larroca.
At long last, will the Legacy Virus be cured? The X-Men have the information they need to cure the plague that had threatened to wipe out the mutant race. But even though much was paid to secure this vital cure, will yet one more sacrifice be demanded?
32 pages, $2.25.
X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS #16
Written, art and cover by John Byrne.
With the X-Men away, the X-Mansion is left vulnerable to attack.
32 pages, $2.50.
X-MEN: MAGIK #4
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art and cover by Liam McCormack-Sharp.
All the pieces are in place for the final battle between evil and... evil? Can Magik and Nightcrawler keep Limbo from invading Earth, or will Mephisto, Nightmare and Dormammu rule supreme? The mini-series' conclusion.
32 pages, $2.99.
CABLE #89
Written by Robert Weinberg, art and cover by Michael Ryan.
As the man called Cable wrestles with his place in the X-Men, a new menace lurks in the shadows! From the offices of Washington D.C. to the alleys of the homeless, these seemingly ordinary people seem to be all around him-and their sinister agenda focuses on Nathan.
32 pages, $2.25.
GAMBIT & BISHOP: SONS OF THE ATOM #1
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Georges Jeanty and Sean Parsons, cover by J.H. Williams III.
Bishop has been captured, and it's up to Gambit to free him. There's only one problem: Bishop's captors are the X-Men. What dark forces are behind the X-Men's villainy? And can Gambit survive their combined power?
32 pages, $2.25.
GAMBIT & BISHOP: SONS OF THE ATOM GENESIS
By Chris Claremont, Jim Lee and Whilce Portacio, cover by J.H. Williams III.
A Marvel Megazine. Reprinting the first appearances and meeting of Bishop and Gambit from Uncanny X-Men #266 and #283 and X-Men #8.
64 pages, $3.50.
GENERATION X # 73
Written by Brian Wood, art by Steve Pugh, cover by Art Adams.
"Four days," part three of four. The spotlight falls on Skin and Banshee. When news of a tragedy hits Sean, the team's mentor finds himself barely able to deal with a a situation that he and Angelo encounter.
32 pages, $2.25.
X-MEN: THE SEARCH FOR CYCLOPS #4
Written by Joseph Harris, art by Tom Raney and Scott Hanna, cover by Raney.
Amnesiac and misled, Scott Summers struggles with his fractured memories-as well as the beast that lurkes inside him. And as his hunters converge, Cyclops is left with one decision: he sacrificed himself once to stop Apocalypse... can he bring himself to do so again?
32 pages, $2.99.
X-MAN #73
Written by Steve Grant, art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
"Fearful Symmetries," part three of four. The madman known as Qabiri has destroyed Earth 253, and closes in on his next target: our world. Sister Perpetua and Nicola Zeitgeist can defend us, but only if Nate can unravel their secrets.
32 pages, $2.25.
X-MEN #110
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Leinil Yu and Mark Morales, cover by Yu.
Where is Kitty Pryde-and where has she been? Those questions are answered here as Shadowcat bids farewell to the X-Men. What has prompted this decision-and how will it change the team?
32 pages, $2.25.
BLINK #2
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Trevor McCarthy, cover by Andy Kubert.
Clarice is lost in a corner of the Age of Apocalypse that you've never seen before. And lining up to bash Blink is a mysterious armored warrior-and the legions of Blastaar.
32 pages, $2.99.
GAMBIT & BISHOP: SONS OF THE ATOM #2
Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Cary Nord and Mark Lipka, cover by J.H. Williams III.
Bishop and Gambit are on the run, and there's only one person they can turn to: the Witness. But isn't he a future version of Gambit? The action heats up as our two mutant outlaws delve deeper into the mystery of their shadowy enemy.
32 pages, $2.25.
X-MEN FOREVER #3
Written by Fabian Nicieza, art and cover by Kevin Maguire.
Jean Grey, Juggernaut, Mystique, Toad and Iceman have been sent to crucial point in their lives. How did the decisions they made affect the fate of humanity? And when asked to make those choices again, will they do the same?
32 pages, $3.50.
X-MEN UNLIMITED #30
Written by Joe Pruett, art and cover by Brett Booth.
Hot on the heels of Uncanny X-Men #390 and X-MEN #110, Marvel says it can't reveal what this story is about without blowing a secret.
48 pages, $2.99.
X-MEN UNIVERSE #16
Reprinting Wolverine #150-151, along with character bios and story summaries.
80 pages, $3.99.
WOLVERINE #160
Written by Frank Tieri, art and cover by Sean Chen.
While Wolverine battles his way through the homicidal duo known as the Lady Killers, the man known only as Mr. X watches... and waits. Plus: Sabretooth is betrayed by someone close to him-someone who is also gunning for Logan.
32 pages, $2.25.
X-FORCE #112
Written by Ian Edginton, art by Whilce Portacio and Gerry Alanguilan, cover by Portacio.
"Rage War," part three of four. Who has been gathering the super-powered children of Russian secret agents? X-Force must unravel the mystery before a nasty threat is unleashed.
32 pages, $2.25.
X-MEN: EVOLUTION TIME, CHARACTERS
Kids' WB! announced on Tuesday that X-Men: Evolution, which premieres on Saturday, Nov. 4, will air in the 10:30 a.m./ET (9:30 a.m./PT) time slot.
Also on that date, Batman Beyond will move to 8 a.m. (ET) and Static Shock will move to 11 a.m. (ET). Men in Black: The Series will be removed from the Saturday morning lineup, but will continue to air on weekdays.
The Continuum has obtained the X-Men character biographies from X-Men: Evolution. Here's a rundown:
PROFESSOR X
Professor Charles Xavier, one of the greatest minds on the planet, is also one of the most powerful mutants. He has numerous psionic powers, including the ability to read minds and the ability to project his own thoughts into the minds of others. Professor X is gathering every mutant he can find -- and persuade -- to attend is Xavier Institute, adjacent to Bayville Public High School, which he has founded as a place where mutants can be safe and refine their powers.
STORM
A former wandering child-thief and goddess to an African tribe, Ororo Monroe now serves as a mentor to the young mutants, guiding them in the use of their powers. As Storm, a weather witch, she is able to summon up extreme weather conditions -- creating storm clouds, manifesting hurricanes, stirring up incredible winds, as well as producing blizzards during the summertime. If she loses control of her emotions, watch out.
WOLVERINE
Known only as Logan to his very few friends, Wolverine is a distant man with a past shrouded in mystery. Logan sets himself apart from the others as he tries to come to grips with his past -- where memories are reduced to a flashing series of contradictory images. Wolverine's mutant powers include his hyperkeen senses, a healing power which enables him to survive nearly and wound -- not matter how grave -- and huge, unbreakable claws that pop out of the back of his hands.
CYCLOPS
Scott Summers is a mutant whose eyes project devastating force beams. As these beams cannot be controlled, but merely aimed, Scott is forever in fear of unleashing their power and causing untold destruction. He is a confident and good-natured leader whose concerns for the other members of the team override his own teenage fears.
JEAN GREY
Jean has telekinetic powers which enable her to move objects with her mind. She also has latent telepathic abilities which Professor X will help her develop. Charming and beautiful, she is a popular cheerleader at Bayville High and often hangs out with the other cheerleaders and the jocks.
NIGHTCRAWLER
Kurt Wagner's powers are his ability to teleport, his acrobatic prowess, a prehensile tail he can use as a third hand and, when in shadows, limited visibility. Although Kurt has a demonic appearance, he actually is the sweetest most vulnerable member of the group. His swashbuckling personality hides the fact that he needs a holographic inducer in order to blend in with the rest of the kids at school.
ROGUE
Rogue is a 15-year-old girl, uncertain and insecure. New to the Institute, she will earn her name over the course of the season. Her mutant power is to temporarily steal other mutants' powers, thus rendering them unconscious. This power prevents her from so much as touching another person, lest she steal their memories and consciousness. Rogue' isolation leads her to be petulant, sarcastic and alarmingly defensive -- in many ways, a typical teenager.
SPYKE
An all-new X-Man -- Evan Daniels, who is Storm's nephew and may look completely normal most of the time, but his super-human bone-growth ability allows him to sprout protrusions through his skin to form protective coatings and spikes. Stegosaurus-like spikes sprout from his arms and back, giving him the ability to create his own offensive weapons. Having grown up in New York City, this is Evan's first experience interacting with fellow X-Men.
SHADOWCAT
The youngest and perkiest of the X-Men, Kitty Pryde's powers enable her to phase through walls -- she does this by canceling out the space between atoms. Her other abilities include walking on air and being able to phase other people through walls along with her. When she passes through a machine, she is able to stop its internal mechanisms.
Look for much more on X-Men: Evolution soon here in The Continuum.
CHAOS! COMICS' JADE
Chaos! Comics will begin a four-issue Jade mini-series, Chaos! Comics Presents: Jade, in April. The book will be written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski, with art by Ken Ashley and Curtis Arnold.
Here's how Chaos! describes the book:
"Taking place in present day Shanghai, the plot involves a 4,000-year-old vampire, the empress Jade, as the leader of a crime cartel. The story will unfold like a face-paced thriller, offering readers a web of betrayal, deception, and suspense. â¤| Chaos!' Jade will transport readers to many high-tech and exotic locals, with the bulk of the story taking place in Shanghai - a city that will have tall dark skyscrapers and bright neon lights. The landscape will be captivating in the Chaos! Comics Presents: Jade series, as the story intermixes elements of the cyber world, SciFi, and high technology."
The Chaos! Comics Presents: Jade Preview Book will ship on Feb. 2. It is a 24-page sneak peak and retails for $1.99. It also comes available in a premium edition.
BRIEFLY
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