Friday, March 8, 2002

MARVEL FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: ORIGIN #5

Origin #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Andy Kubert and a cover by Joe Quesada.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"For the first time ever, it's the origin of the most mysterious mutant alive. Where is he from? What is his real name? It's all revealed in this six-issue saga."

Origin #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.50.

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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #39

Amazing Spider-Man #39 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by John Romita Jr., inked by Scott Hanna, cover by Kaare Andrews.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Aunt May knows that Peter Parker is Spider-Man -- now what? The wall-crawler continues to reel in the aftermath of the startling revelations in issue #35."

Amazing Spider-Man #39 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: X-TREME X-MEN #11

X-Treme X-Men #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The X-Treme Team faces Shaitan, the alien warlord from Dimension X. Plus: the secrets of our newest members are revealed."

X-Treme X-Men #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-FORCE #125

X-Force #125 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Milligan, with art and cover by Mike Allred.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The X-Force is about to embark on their most hazardous mission yet - knowing in advance that one of their most popular members won't be coming home! Who is the Grim Reaper pointing at? U-Go Girl? The Orphan? The Anarchist? Doop?"

X-Force #125 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: IRON MAN #52

Iron Man #52 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Grell, with art and cover by Michael Ryan and Sean Parsons.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue, which is part two of the two-part "Jane Doe" story arc:

"Iron Man takes to the streets to stop the serial killer who's been preying on the disenfranchised of the nation. But this time, the intellect of Tony Stark may prove of far greater value than the mechanical might of the Armored Avenger."

Iron Man #52 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: TASKMASTER #2

Taskmaster #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ken Siu-Chong, with art by Udon and a cover by Jo Chen.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Taskmaster proves once and for all that there is no honor among thieves, as he plays two deadly organized crime syndicates against each other - and robbing them both blind in the process. What happens when they get wind of what's happening? One thing's for certain: it will take of all of his amazing photographic reflexes to get out of this one alive."

Taskmaster #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER #10

Punisher #10 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom Peyer, with art by Manuel Gutierrez and a cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Medallion, secret master of New York taxicabs, shifts his sights to a new enemy. Meanwhile, the Punisher plays cat-and-mouse with the hapless Detective Soap. And Artis Lee, cartoonist for the Daily Bugle, makes a stand."

Punisher #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: BLACK PANTHER #42

Black Panther #42 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Christopher Priest, with art and cover by Sal Velluto and Bob Almond.

Here's how Marvel Comics describes the issue:

"Wolverine and Iron Man guest-star as 'Enemy of the State II' continues. Will Black Panther and Iron Man finally come to blows? And what is Wolverine doing in Canada - and what does it have to do with Panther? Plus: something is seriously wrong with Panther's health, but what could it possibly be?"

Black Panther #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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FIRST LOOK: CABLE #103

Cable #103 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by David Tischman, with art and cover by Igor Kordey.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Cable's been shot in the head, but he's going out with a bang. With his Macedonian mission in a tailspin, Cable was confronted with one of his first failures - and then, with a bullet. In the meantime, A little bit of Askani goes a long way, as Viktoria begins to see the world in a different light. It's clones galore in part 3 of 'How Many Albanians Does It Take To Screw In A Lightbulb?'"

Cable #103 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #53

Fantastic Four #53 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Carlos Pacheco, Rafael Marin and Karl Kesel, with art by Mark Bagley and Al Vey and a cover by Mike Wieringo and Kesel.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"On all of Earth, only one nation is willing to provide sanctuary for the Inhumans - but it's the country that's under the iron rule of Dr. Doom! And as the plan of the Hidden Ones comes into focus, Mr. Fantastic faces the onslaught of his own government as an enemy of the state. Plus: the Invisible Woman's pregnancy reaches a critical turning point."

Fantastic Four #53 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL: FUNERAL FOR A FREAK #4

Deadpool: Funeral For A Freak #4 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 Jeanty.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The star-studded finale to Funeral For A Freak. The Deadpool Squad is on the loose and it's only a matter of time before blood is shed. Pray they only hurt the bad guys - but don't count on it. Will Wade Wilson ever be the same or will he remain in mental limbo forever? Oh yeah, and what the heck is the Deadpool Squad?"

Deadpool: Funeral for a Freak #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST #7

Avengers: Celestial Quest #7 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Steve Englehart, with art and cover by Jorge Santamaria and Scott Hanna.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"As the galactic Rot continues to spread, Mantis, Quoi, and the Vision fall into the hands of Thanos and his new pantheon. As the mad Titan's tortures commence, who will crack in the face of his tender ministrations?"

Avengers: Celestial Quest #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.50.

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