Wednesday, October 23, 2002

MARVEL COMICS FOR JANUARY

Following are Marvel Comics' solicitations for January, with information coming from the company.

X-MEN TITLES

ULTIMATE WAR #3

Written by Mark Millar, art and cover by Chris Bachalo.

The two hottest teams in comics collide. The United States military cracks down on the X-Men as the Ultimates are sent to bring them in.

32 pages, $2.25.

ULTIMATE X-MEN #27 & #28

Written by Mark Millar, art by Ray Lai and Ben Lai, covers by Adam Kubert.

The first chapter in the next big story begins here - with two issues this month. The Brotherhood's war on mankind hits overdrive.

32 pages, $2.25.

UNCANNY X-MEN #417 & #418

Written by Chuck Austen, art and covers by Kia Asamiya.

Two issues of Uncanny X-Men -- both illustrated by international superstar Kia Asamiya - kick off a new story. The X-Men face off against a new breed of mutants bent on destroying humanity in "Dominant Species."

32 pages, $2.25.

NEW X-MEN #136

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by Frank Quitely.

"Riot At Xavier's" rages on. What happens when the students take over the school? The eternal showdown of youth vs. experience explodes at Xavier's Institute. Who lives? Who dies? Who betrays whom? Find out in the story that will rock the X-Men once again.

32 pages, $2.25.

X-TREME X-MEN #20

Written by Chris Claremont, art by Salvador Larroca and Liquid!, cover by Larroca.

A new six-part story begins - as Salvador Larroca returns.

32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN UNLIMITED #41

Written by Jamie Delano and Mike Allred (w), art by Neil Googe and Nick Derington.

First, Jamie Delano and Neil Googe introduce the mutant known as MC Mystik. Then, Mike Allred and Nick Derington retell of The Beatles' "A Hard Day's Night"- starring the X-Statix.

X-STATIX #7

Written by Peter Milligan, art and cover by Mike Allred.

The team is rocked to its core when Guy goes bad.

32 pages, $2.25.

EXILES #21

Written by Judd Winick, penciled by J. Calafiore, inked by Jon Holdredge, cover By Georges Jeanty.

Part 2 of the story that will change the Exiles forever- because at the end of this one, another teammate is lost.

32 pages, $2.25.

WOLVERINE #185

Written by Frank Tieri, penciled by Sean Chen, cover by Essad Ribic.

It all hits the fan as the latest story concludes.

32 pages, $2.25.

HULK/WOLVERINE: 6 HOURS #1 & #2

Written by Bruce Jones, art by Scott Kolins, covers by Simon Bisley.

Two of comics' hottest characters unite - courtesy of Bruce Jones and Scott Kolins, The green goliath and the feral mutant only have six hours to rescue a woman and a boy from two desperate drug dealers- but will they be able to control their infamous tempers to get the job done?

32 pages, $2.99.

WEAPON X #5

Written by Frank Tieri, penciled by Georges Jeanty, inked by Dexter Vines, cover by Jeanty.

Standalone issue. What is the secret behind the Director's evil plans?

32 pages, $2.25.

AGENT X #7

Written by Gail Simone, art by Alvin Lee and UDON, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

A standalone story about- women's underwear?

32 pages, $2.25.

SOLDIER X #7

Written by Darko Macan, penciled by Simon Coleby, cover by Igor Kordey.

A self-contained story.

32 pages, $2.25.

MEKANIX #4

Written by Chris Claremont, penciled by Juan Bobillo, inked by Marcelo Sosa, cover by Celia Calle.

No story information provided.

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL KNIGHTS TITLES

DAREDEVIL: THE MOVIE THE OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION

Written by Bruce Jones, penciled by Manuel Garcia, inked by Scott Hanna.

Director Mark Steven Johnson unites Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clark Duncan and Colin Farrell for another smash hit Marvel Movie. You've seen Spider-Man, Blade and X-Men on the big screen -- now it's time for Daredevil, Elektra, Kingpin and Bullseye to strut their stuff. A new legend is born on the mean streets of Hell's Kitchen - and only Marvel can deliver the adaptation-nearly a month before the movie.

48 pages, $3.50.

DAREDEVIL #41

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Alex Maleev.

This issue -- which kicks off the next stunning DD storyline - will only cost a quarter. And "Lowlife" continues in only two weeks.

32 pages, $0.25.

DAREDEVIL #42

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Alex Maleev.

Two issues this month. The next shocking story continues here with part 2 of "Lowlife."

32 pages, $2.99.

ELEKTRA #20

Written by Greg Rucka, penciled by Carlo Pagulayan, inked by Danny Miki, cover by Greg Horn.

The Hand wants their "property" back - but are they up to the task of claiming it?

32 pages, $2.99.

ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL & ELEKTRA #4

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

The Ultimate look at comics' ultimate couple comes to its ultimate conclusion. When the stakes are raised, what will Elektra choose: the man she loves- or her own brand of justice?

32 pages, $2.25.

PUNISHER #21

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

In part 2 of "Brotherhood," Frank Castle investigates a huge drug ring - and the cops who are supposed to be stopping them.

32 pages, $2.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #8

Written by John Ney Rieber, penciled by Travor Hairsine, inked by Danny Miki, cover By John Cassaday.

The line between hero and ally blurs as Captain America faces someone whose goal is the same as his - but whose methods are very different! "Extremists" continues - with art by the new Marvel Knights' star, Trevor Hairsine.

32 pages, $2.99.

MAX TITLES

DEATHLOK: DETOUR #1

Written by Daniel Way, art and cover by Darick Robertson.

A wild new MAX series erupts from the warped minds of Xeric Award-winner Daniel Way and Darick Robertson. It's 2032, the world is a nightmarish landscape of destruction, and you're trapped in the decaying body of a zombie killing machine. Oh yeah- and if you fall asleep your body will take over and murder the very special kid that you've been left in charge of.

32 pages, $2.99.

ALIAS #18 & #19

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Michael Gaydos, covers by David Mack.

It's 2 issues this month as "Underneath" continues. When Jessica searches for a missing hero, what dark secret will she uncover?

32 pages, $2.99.

SHANG-CHI: MASTER OF KUNG FU #5

Written by Doug Moench, penciled by Paul Gulacy, inked by Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Gulacy.

No story information provided.

32 pages, $2.99.

SPIDER-MAN TITLES

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #34 & #35

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, penciled by Mark Bagley, inked by Art Thibert, covers by Bagley.

It's double the Ultimate Spider-Man this month- and that means it's also double the Ultimate Venom. What was the secret that Peter Parker's father was working on? And what happens when Peter tampers with this dark experiment? Find out - and get ready for Spider-Man as you've never seen him before.

32 pages, $2.25.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #49

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by John Romita Jr., inked by Scott Hanna, cover by Romita.

No story information provided.

32 pages, $2.25.

PETER PARKER SPIDER-MAN #52

Written by Zeb Wells, penciled by Francisco Herrera, inked by Wayne Faucher, cover by Herrera.

The conclusion to another crazy one by writer Zeb Wells.

32 pages, $2.25.

SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #22

Written by Brian Walsh, art and cover by Alberto Dose.

What happens to criminals caught in Spider-Man's web? Find out in "The System!"

32 pages, $2.99.

SPIDER-GIRL #55 & #56

Written by Tom DeFalco, penciled by Pat Olliffe, inked by Al Williamson, cover by Olliffe,

It's two issues of everyone's favorite female fighter.

32 pages, $2.25.

SPIDER-MAN: LEGEND OF THE SPIDER CLAN #4

Written by Kaare Andrews, art by Skott Young, cover byAndrews.

No story information provided.

32 pages, $2.25.

MARVEL HEROES TITLES

INCREDIBLE HULK #49

Written by Bruce Jones, penciled by Stuart Immonen, inked by Scott Koblish, cover by Kaare Andrews.

The latest story comes to a shocking conclusion.

32 pages, $2.25.

TRUTH #3

Written by Robert Morales, art and cover by Kyle Baker.

In the tradition of Origin, Marvel reveals the shocking secret history of Captain America.

32 pages, $3.50.

CAPTAIN MARVEL #5

Written by Peter David, penciled by ChrisCross, colored by Chris Sotomayor, cover by J.G. Jones.

No story information provided.

32 pages, $2.25.

THOR #58

Written by Dan Jurgens, penciled by Alan Davis, inked by Robin Riggs, cover by Davis.

Part 1 of "Standoff" - the three-parter penciled by Alan Davis. It's Thor vs. Iron Man vs. Captain America - as Dr. Doom pulls the strings.

32 pages, $2.25.

IRON MAN #64

Written by Mike Grell, penciled by Alan Davis, inked by Mark Farmer, cover by Davis.

Part 2 of "Standoff" - the three-parter penciled by Alan Davis. It's Thor vs. Iron Man vs. Captain America - as Dr. Doom pulls the strings.

32 pages, $2.25.

AVENGERS #63

Written by Geoff Johns, penciled by Alan Davis, inked by Mark Farmer, cover by Davis.

Part 3 of "Standoff" - the three-parter penciled by Alan Davis. It's Thor vs. Iron Man vs. Captain America - as Dr. Doom pulls the strings.

32 pages, $2.25.

FANTASTIC FOUR: UNSTABLE MOLECULES #1

Written by James Sturm, penciled by Guy Davis, inked by Bob Sikoryak, cover by Craig Thompson.

The recently unearthed story of the real people who inspired the creation of Fantastic Four. Author James Sturm and artist Guy Davis excavate the past to bring you the shocking saga of the real-life inspiration of the FF.

32 pages, $2.99.

FANTASTIC FOUR #65

Written by Mark Waid, art by Mark Buckingham, cover by Mike Wieringo.

"Small Stuff/Big Stuff" kicks off here.

32 pages, $2.25.

BLACK PANTHER #53

Written by Christopher Priest, art by Jorge Lucas, cover by Andy Kubert.

The new direction continues as a new Panther prowls the streets of New York City in "Black & White" part 3.

32 pages, $2.50.

PARADISE X: RAGNAROK

Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger, art by Yeates, cover by Ross.

What if Thor and the Asgardian gods fell? Find out in this one-shot.

48 pages, $4.50.

MARVEL DOUBLE-SHOT #3

Written by Jai Nitz and Sean McKeever, penciled by Gurihiru Studios and Darwyn Cook, cver by Joe Jusko.

First Mr. Fantastic stretches into the spotlight- then it's Ant-Man drawn by Darwyn Cooke.

32 pages, $2.99.

KILLRAVEN #4

Written, penciled and cover by Alan Davis, inked by Mark Farmer.

Continuing the all-new sci-fi thriller by the great Alan Davis.

32 pages, $2.99.

EDEN'S TRAIL #3

Written by Steve Uy and Chuck Austen, art and cover by Uy.

Continuing the anime-inspired adventure of sci-fi action delivered in the widescreen MarvelScope format.

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVILLE #5

Written by Bill Jemas, penciled by M.D. Bright, inked by Paul Neary, covers by Greg Horn and Bright.

Here it is, the origin of Wolverine- the version that Joe Quesada wouldn't let Jemas tell. Plus: In honor of Originville, M.D. Bright delivers a variant cover in homage to the cover of Origin #1.

32 pages, $2.25.

ULTIMATE ADVENTURES #5

Written by Ron Zimmeran, art by Duncan Fegredo, cover by Kaare Andrews.

No story information provided.

32 pages, $2.25.

HARDCOVERS

CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 1: THE NEW DEAL

Written by John Ney Rieber, art and cover by John Cassaday.

Marvel Knights presents a Captain America for the 21st Century. In the aftermath of 9/11, the Super Soldier must come to grips with his purpose in the changed global landscape. Now, charging from the ruins of Ground Zero straight to a small town gripped by terror, the Sentinel of Liberty makes his toughest decision yet. This full-color volume collects Captain America (vol. 4) #1 - #6 - plus cool extras - in an oversized hardcover.

176 pages, $22.99.

X-FORCE: FAMOUS, MUTANT AND MORTAL

Written by Peter Milligan, art by Mike Allred, Darwyn Cooke and Duncan Fegredo, cover by Allred.

What happens when mutants become celebrities? Peter Milligan and Mike Allred offer this insightful, irreverent and wickedly entertaining deconstruction of the human/mutant dynamic - spiced with sex, drugs and death! This oversized hardcover collects X-Force #116-129, plus the usual assortment of cool extras.

352 pages, $29.99.

TRADE PAPERBACKS

DAREDEVIL: THE MOVIE

Written by Bruce Jones art by Manuel Garcia.

The comic-book adaptation of the blockbuster motion picture - plus key reprints starring the film's main characters! Daredevil, the blind protector of Hell's Kitchen. Bullseye, the psychotic assassin who can't miss! Elektra, the femme fatale caught between the two! This collection - perfect for readers hooked by the movie -- captures all the cinematic excitement of the film, plus a selection of the classic stories that inspired the film.

128 pages, $12.99.

ULTIMATE DAREDEVIL AND ELEKTRA

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

Novelist Greg Rucka and artist Salvador Larroca update the blind adventurer and sai-slinging shadow warrior for the 21st century. She has a black belt in the martial arts, but is college student Elektra Natchios prepared for the romantic free-fall she plunges into when she meets Matthew Murdock, a pre-law student who's blind ... and much more than he appears? Collecting Ultimate Daredevil And Elektra #1-4, plus an additional classic Daredevil/Elektra story

128 pages, $11.99.

DAREDEVIL LEGENDS VOL. 1: DAREDEVIL YELLOW

Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale.

A timeless look at one of Marvel's most popular heroes, finally available in trade paperback. Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale expand the origin of the blind lawyer who, when tragedy strikes, dons a yellow costume and seeks justice outside the law. Collecting Daredevil: Yellow #1-6.

144 pages, $14.99.

UNCANNY X-MEN VOL. I: HOPE

Written by Chuck Austen, art and cover by Ron Garney.

Hope - it's the one thing Professor X offers to troubled mutants cast out from human society. But while they heal from their latest battle at the Xavier Institute, an unexpected new villain confronts the team -- one whose identity threatens to destroy the very core of the X-Men. Collecting Uncanny X-Men #410-415.

144 pages, $12.99.

WOLVERINE LEGENDS VOL. 1: WOLVERINE/HULK

Written, art and cover by Sam Kieth.

Sam Keith returns to Marvel - and takes on two of Marvel's most popular - and toughest - characters. A metal-clawed X-Man, an emerald behemoth and a scared little girl named Po -- what draws these three very different characters together? Answer: Expect the unexpected. Collecting the Marvel Knights four-issue Wolverine/Hulk mini-series.

96 pages, $9.99.

PUNISHER VOL. 3: BUSINESS AS USUAL

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon and Darick Robertson, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

The Punisher team supreme -- Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon -- is back for more ... and this time, they're bringing Wolverine with them. This new collection reprints Punisher (Vol. 4) #13-18.

144 pages, $14.99.