Saturday, February 23, 2002

FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #13

Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #13 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Ted McKeever.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Whosoever controls the Wand of Watoomb rules the world - which is why the evil sorcerer Xandu and the newly proclaimed Master of the Mystic Arts are tearing up a city trying to grab it. So the question is, what help can our young wall-crawler offer in between spell blasts?"

Ultimate Marvel Team-Up #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE X-MEN #15

Ultimate X-Men #15 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Millar, with art and cover by Adam Kubert.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"For the first time, see exactly what Charles Xavier has been teaching the X-Men. Read the Xavier Institute's mission statement, as we head directly into a new story arc that will take the mutants on an international 'field trip' from Russia to Scotland to Australia. Plus: What is Xavier's greatest secret?"

Ultimate X-Men #15 will 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: THE ULTIMATES #2

The Ultimates #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Millar, with art by Bryan Hitch and Andrew Currie and a cover by Hitch.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The search for Captain America begins. To confront the unprecedented threats facing the U.S. today, only a Super Soldier will do. Thus, the call goes out to locate the long-missing legend of World War II. Uh, will his corpse do? Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D. recruitment of superhumans kicks into high gear as Giant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man step forward. It's the beginning of the greatest gathering of heroes."

The Ultimates #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #123

New X-Men #123 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Grant Morrison, with art by Ethan Van Sciver, and a cover by Tony Harris and Ray Snyder.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue, which is the second part of the four-part "Imperial" story arc:

"Cassandra Nova is returning to Earth - possessed of the most powerful mutant mind on the planet - and with the might of the Shi'ar Imperium at her back. The X-Men know how great the odds are against defeating Xavier's twisted twin - unless they draft a wildcard of their own."

Uncanny X-Men #123 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL: FUNERAL FOR A FREAK #3

Deadpool: Funeral for a Freak #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Frank Tieri, with art by Georges Jeanty and Jon Holdredge and a cover by Udon.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Deadpool's crazy life - er, lives - continues. Who's dead? Who's alive? Who knows? And for that matter, who the heck knows what's going on in this title? The Merc With a Mouth sure doesn't, but he's going to try his darndest to find out, anyway. What madness will ensue this issue? We can't say for sure, but it's a sure bet that Wade Wilson does some awful stuff which might actually have deadly consequences for… Deadpool?"

Deadpool: Funeral for a Freak #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE #173

Wolverine #173 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Frank Tieri, with art Sean Chen and Norm Rapmund and a cover by David Finch and Rapmund.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Wolverine hits Vegas! Welcome to Sin City, Logan… but don't get too comfortable, 'cause trouble's brewin' right around the corner! Chips are down and stakes are high in this ramblin', gamblin', action-packed issue of danger, dice and debauchery. Who's dealing the cards? Who's playing the game? Read the issue to find out. But with guest stars like Yukio, Omega Red, and Lady Deathstrike, you can bet that this story will be one that veteran readers remember."

Wolverine #173 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: EVOLUTION #4

X-Men: Evolution #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Devin Grayson, with art by Long Vo and Studio XD and a cover by Udon.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Continuing the new series based on the Kids' WB! cartoon. When four new members join the X-Men, life at the Xavier Institute changes forever. How can Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, Spyke and Rogue keep their mutant powers a secret from their friends at Bayville High? How can you be happy when you're forced to live a lie?"

X-Men: Evolution #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #11

Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written and penciled by Darwyn Cooke and inked by J. Bone, with a cover by Cooke.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It's Valentines Day, and two beautiful young women are breathlessly waiting at The Coffee Bean for their date to pick them up. The problem is, they both think they have a date with Peter Parker! The other problem is, the Vulture has just knocked Spider-Man silly and the web-slinger can't remember his name - let alone his social schedule. Oh... and did we mention J. Jonah Jameson and the laxative?"

Spider-Man's Tangled Web #11 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: THE ORDER #1

The Order #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy, with art by Matt Haley and a cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Plagued by the curse which draws them together in times of crisis, four of Marvel's most powerful characters have turned against humanity and are attacking the Earth - for its own good. Only Nighthawk knows the reason why - but he, Valkyrie and Hellcat are among their first targets."

The Order #1 will 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN MARVEL #29

Captain Marvel #29 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Chriscross and Anibal Rodriguez and a cover by J.H. Williams III.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue, which is part three of the four-part "Time Flies" story arc.

"Thrown into the far flung world as chronicled in 'Future Imperfect,' Rick Jones finds himself in his trophy room of the future, facing... himself. Meanwhile, the menace of the Maestro lurks. Plus: in the the Microverse, we answer a ten-year-old mystery, as Captain Marvel finally learns the long-secret true identity of Thanatos."

Captain Marvel #29 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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