Friday, April 12, 2002

MARVEL FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #125

New X-Men #125 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Grant Morrison, with art by Igor Kordey and a cover by Joe Quesada.

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

"Even as Gladiator and the rest of the Imperial Guard embark upon their Royal directive to eradicate all mutants, Phoenix and the X-Men are struck by a mysterious illness. Cassandra Nova has already brought the star-spanning Shi'ar Imperium to its knees -- and if the X-Men are removed from the picture, than who can stop her?"

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

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #39

Incredible Hulk #39 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Bruce Jones, with art by John Romita Jr. and Tom Palmer and a cover by Kaare Andrews.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It's the conclusion to the story arc 'Tag -- You're Dead!' In a secluded shack in the middle of the woods, Bruce Banner has a rendezvous with a mysterious figure who sheds light on his predicament. Who is Ricky Myers and how did he die? The truth is more complicated than Banner could have imagined."

Incredible Hulk #39 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: DAREDEVIL #32

Daredevil #32 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Alex Maleev.

Here's how how Marvel describes the issue:

"The FBI steps in to sort out the remains of the Kingpin's crime empire - and their investigations may change Daredevil's life forever."

Daredevil #32 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: STARTLING STORIES: THE MEGALOMANIACAL SPIDER-MAN #1

Startling Stories: The Megalomaniacal Spider-Man #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Bagge, with art and cover by Bagge.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"In this self-contained one-shot, indie legend Peter Bagge offers his own unique spin on everyone's favorite web-spinner. Shortly after he was bitten by a radioactive spider that gave him his strange powers, Peter Parker failed to stop a burglar fleeing from police. When that man went on to murder Peter's beloved Uncle Ben, Peter took it upon himself to atone for his sin of inaction - adopting a mantra instilled in him by his Uncle: With great power must also come great responsibility." But what if Uncle Ben wasn't all he was cracked up to be? What if he was nothing more than a lout and a con artist? What road might Peter travel if his life had been guided by a different mantra: 'Look out for number one'?"

Startling Stories: The Megalomaniacal Spider-Man #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER #11

Punisher #11 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 enlists a new weapon in his campaign to control the city's taxicabs: a deadly car dubbed the Cabattoir. Meanwhile, Detective Soap gets a disturbing new girlfriend."

The Punisher #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #43

Peter Parker: Spider-Man #43 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Zeb Wells, with art by Jim Mahfood and a cover by Kyle Baker.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It's that time of the year again, so oil up those pecs, slip on your thong and head down to the "Sonic TV Spring Break House" for some serious partying. Everyone's there: Tiffany, N'Step, Crisco and a little something - make that someone - under the sand that's going to require Spidey's attention."

Peter Parker: Spider-Man #43 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: CITIZEN V & THE V BATTALION: THE EVERLASTING #3

Citizen V & The V Battalion: The Everlasting #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Lewis LaRosa and Jim Royal and a cover by Mike Deodato.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Marvel's First Hero Appears! Gods walk the Earth! Nations are fractured by civil war! Plus: a solution that has never been seen before in a Marvel Comic and by now can officially be called 'A Patented Citizen V Twist.'"

Citizen V & The V Battalion: The Everlasting #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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