MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: NYX #1

NYX #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joe Quesada, with art and cover by Josh Middleton.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Say hello to a pack of New York City gutterpunks, the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen. The X-Men's dream has always been one of creating hope from despair - in a young mutant's darkest hour Charles Xavier will always be just around the corner, ready with open arms and a helping hand. But Xavier can't be everywhere at once. What becomes of a group of young mutants that have to rely on themselves for everything from food to shelter to love? Wayward angels with dirty faces who, instead of preparing for Magneto's next big assault, must learn to survive in the cold, harsh world of the city that never sleeps."

NYX #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #5

Spectacular Spider-Man #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Wayne Faucher.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Eddie Brock is dying. His cancer has caught up to him and Venom has finally lost his ideal host. As Spidey tries to understand why Eddie has hated him all these years, he's forced to make an ultimate decision... Should Spidey save Eddie's life - allowing Venom to live? "

Spectacular Spider-Man #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: VENOM #5

Venom #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Francisco Herrera and Carlos Cueva and a cover by Sam Kieth.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Shiver,' part 5 of 5. Venom's killing spree comes to a head, as readers learn more about his mysterious past. Next month: Wolverine."

Venom #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: WEAPON X #13

Weapon X #13 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Frank Tieri, with art by Barry Kitson and Sean Parsons.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Underground' concludes. Amidst betrayals and revelations, in order to survive the agents of Weapon X must choose sides and forge alliances -- as the mystery menace among them stands revealed."

Weapon X #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THE PUNISHER #33

The Punisher #33 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Garth Ennis, with art by John McCrea and Danny Mikie and a cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Confederacy of Dunces,' part 1 of 5. It might be The Punisher's final hour as Daredevil, Spider-Man and Wolverine team up to bring Frank Castle's killing spree to an end. And what does the Hulk have to do with it all?"

The Punisher #33 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS #71

Avengers #71 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Geoff Johns, with art by Steve Sadowski and Andrew Currie and a cover by J.G. Jones.

Marvel did not provide story information with the solicitation of this issue.

Avengers #71 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: IRON MAN #73

Iron Man #73 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by John J. Miller, with art by Jorge Lucas and a cover by Joe Jusko.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Best Defense,' part 1 of 6. The new regular creative team of John Jackson Miller and Mystique's Jorge Lucas debut. Tony Stark gave up building weapons for the U.S. Military years ago, but tired of missiles that miss their targets and planes that ARE easy targets, the government wants him back. But Tony sets one shocking condition: that he be named Secretary of Defense of the United States! Why does Tony want the job and what does this mean for his armored alter ego? And is this the start of a new Armor War? Find out in this launch of a new Tom Clancy-esque, techno-thriller Iron Man era."

Iron Man #73 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PARADISE X: X

Paradise X: X will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jim Krueger, with art by Doug Braithwaite and Bill Reinhold and a cover by Alex Ross.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The conclusion of the Paradise X series and of the entire Earth X trilogy. Learn the final fate of the cosmos in this finale issue."

Paradise X: X will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #62

Incredible Hulk #62 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Bruce Jones, with art and cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Split Decisions,' part 3 of 5. As Bruce Banner flees New York City to the desert home of his former lover and colleague Nadia Blonsky, Home Base unleashes yet another sinister plan to destroy The Hulk. Beware Operation Krill. "

Incredible Hulk #62 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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