MARVEL COMICS FOR JANUARY

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

(The bulleted hype blurbs at the end of certain issue descriptions are mandated by Marvel's marketing department in order for The Continuum to present this information. They do not reflect The Continuum's viewpoints and should not be considered endorsements of any product by this web site.)

X-MEN TITLES

NEW X-MEN #151-152

Written by Grant Morrison, covers and pencils by Marc Silvestri.

Marc Silvestri returns to the X for Grant Morrison's final story arc, "Here Comes Tomorrow." In the tradition of "Days Of Future Past," take a look into the X-Men's future. Society has crumbled, the human race is all but decimated, and mutants have evolved far beyond their imagined potential. But throughout the years, the dream of one man long dead still remains true -- that of Professor Charles Xavier ... that of the X-Men.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21.

* Marc Silvestri returns.

* Grant Morrison's last story arc.

ULTIMATE X-MEN #41

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, cover and pencils by David Finch.

"New Mutants," part 2 of 5. A deadly new mutant with a horrifying power debuts. And only one of Prof. X's X-Men has a chance-in-hell of stopping the carnage.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 14.

UNCANNY X-MEN #437-438

Written by Chuck Austen, covers and pencils by Salvador Larroca.

"She Lies with Angels" parts 1 and 2 of 5. A special tale of the heart revolves around two young star-crossed lovers, caught between the forces of their familiesı opposing views on the human/mutant race situation. Will love prevail? Or will tragedy strike?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21.

* New story arc. Two issues.

* Salvador Larroca debuts.

NYX #4

Written by Joe Quesada, cover and pencils by Joshua Middleton.

With a penchant for picking up strays, newcomer Tatiana picks up more than she bargained for when she manifests a striking mutant ability and catches the attention of Kiden's wayward gang. The cast of mutant outcasts grows in the next chapter of Quesada and Middleton's hometown homage to hot dogs, alley cats and misguided youth.

32 pages. $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

* New ongoing series.

* A mutant with ties to the X-Men is revealed.

X-STATIX #18

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

"Back From The Dead," part 6 of 6. When a mysterious CD gives new meaning to the term "killer track" -- leaving its listeners dead -- it's up to the X-Statix to figure out why.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

EXILES #40

Written by Chuck Austen, pencils by Jim Calafiore, cover by Mizuki Sakakibara.

"King Hyperion," part 3 of 3. The story arc shining the spotlight on the Weapon X squad of Exiles comes to an Earth-shattering conclusion ... literally.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

EXILES #41

Written and penciled by Jim Calafiore, cover by Mizuki Sakakibara.

"A Nocturne's Tale," part 1 of 2. A special look into the life of Nocturne before she joined the Exiles! See what her life was like back when she lived at Xavier's Mansion with her father, Nightcrawler, and the school's headmaster, Wolverine.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

* New story arc.

WOLVERINE #10

Written by Greg Rucka, cover and pencils by Leandro Fernandez.

"Coyote Crossing," part 4 of 5. Logan has gone south of the border in search of the mysterious Rojas, the drug lord responsible for the death of nineteen men, women and children. But now that Logan has discovered Rojas' true identity, dare he exact bloody retribution?

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan 21.

WEAPON X #19

Written by Frank Tieri, pencils by Jeff Johnson, cover by George Jeanty,

"Countdown To Zero" part 1 of 3. Marrow takes center stage! Separated from her former teammates and re-forming a new Gene Nation, will Marrow finally be free from the ghosts of her past? Or will they come back to haunt her?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

* New story arc.

X-TREME X-MEN #40-41

Written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Igor Kordey, covers by Salvador Larroca.

"Bogan," parts 1 and 2 of 5. A mysterious telepath enters into the lives of the X-Men; an unknown assailant unexpectedly captures Bishop; Sage discovers a startling secret; plus the return of one of their most dangerous foes.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14 and Jan. 28.

MARVEL HEROES TITLES

AVENGERS #77

Written by Chuck Austen, penciled by Olivier Coipel, cover by John Cassaday.

"Lionheart Of Avalon" pt. 1. It seems like a routine mission when Captain America and Earth's Mightiest Heroes head to Great Britain to deal with the Wrecking Crew's latest scheme. But when things get out of hand, it takes the bravery of an innocent bystander using Cap's indestructible shield to save them all. These events lead to the resurrection of a forgotten Marvel hero and the introduction of a new member of the Avengers.

32 pages, 50 cents, in stores on Jan. 7.

* New story arc. New costumes. New heroes.

* New writer Chuck Austen.

AVENGERS #78

Written by Chuck Austen. penciled by Olivier Coipel, cover by Scott Kolins.

"Lionheart Of Avalon" continues.

32 pages, $2.25, in stoes on Jan. 28.

ULTIMATES #13

Written by Mark Millar, cover and pencils by Bryan Hitch.

This conclusion to the Ultimates' first volume is so epic it needed more pages. Will the Chitauri alien invasion finally succeed or will the full firepower of the Ultimates be enough to stem the tide? And wait until readers see Ultimate Hulk on the rampage to end all rampages.

48 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 28.

* The 48-page conclusion to Ultimates Vol. 1.

* Coming soon: Ultimates Vol. 2. #1.

FANTASTIC FOUR #509

Written by Mark Waid, cover and pencils by Mike Wieringo.

"Hereafter" part 1 of 3. The regular creative team readers demanded is "back" for good as the Fantastic Three embark on their greatest adventure yet by storming a Œfantasticı realm brand new to even them. They've heard of it of course, but have never there before. And yes ... the Fantastic Three.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan 21.

* New story arc.

* Waid and 'Ringo are "back."

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #2

Written by Mark Millar and Brian Michael Bendis, cover and pencils by Adam Kubert.

Reed Richards has succeeded in creating a technology that will revolutionize human society and he's asked his three friends -- Ben Grimm and Sue and Johnny Storm -- to join him in its inaugural testing. The world is about to change, but not in the way Reed, or anyone else, expects.

32 pages, $2,25, in stores on Jan. 21.

New onging series.

Bendis. Millar, Kubert.

INCREDIBLE HULK #65

Written by Bruce Jones, cover and pencils by Mike Deodato.

"Split Decision" concludes. High noon in the desert as Doc Samson and Sandra Verdugo converge on Home Base, where the Hulk has wreaked some serious havoc...and where someone else is waiting for them.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 14.

INCREDIBLE HULK #66

Written by Bruce Jones, pencils by Doug Braithwaite, cover by Mike Deodato.

"Dead Like Me," part one. In the aftermath of last issue's carnage, Bruce and Sandra try to patch together their lives. Meanwhile, "Mr. Blue" -- a.k.a. Bruce's wife Betty Ross -- finds solace in the arms of none other than Doc Samson.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 29

* New story arc.

CAPTAIN MARVEL #18

Written by Peter David, penciled by Paul Azaceta, cover by Tom Fleming.

"Crazy Like a Fox," part 4 of 4. He made the universe, and he might just unmake it. Marv's insanity has reached critical mass, and it's going to take the combined efforts of Rick Jones, Marv's mom, the Skrull, the Shi'ar, the Kree, and the new Captain Marvel herself to rein him in.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

CAPTAIN MARVEL #19

Written by Peter David, penciled by Aaron Lopresti, cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

"Odyssey" pt. 1. It's the long-awaited return of Rick Jones' wife, Marlo. But her arrival may not be the upbeat event Rick had been hoping for...especially when the first thing Marlo tries to do is annihilate the new Captain Marvel.

32 pages, in stores on Jan. 28.

* New story arc.

* New artist Aaron Lopresti.

SILVER SURFER #5

Written by Dan Chariton and Stacy Weiss, penciled by Lan Medina, cover by Paolo Rivera.

"Communion," pt. 5. The truth that drives the Surfer's actions comes to light, as does the horrifying fate that awaits all mankind

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 28.

HAWKEYE #4

Written by Fabian Nicieza, penciled by Stefane Raffaele, cover by Howard Porter.

Hawkeye's Myrtle Beach mystery spirals out of Clint's control just as the little Southern secret worth hundreds of millions of dollars was coming into focus. What was the "Unity Pact" that bound a group of Vietnam vets together and is the answer still a world away in Laos? The only way for Clint and a motley band of misfits to find out might be to go on a little road trip.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

* New ongoing series.

HULK: NIGHTMERICA #5

Written by Robin Laws, painted covers and interiors by Brian Ashmore.

The finest minds in the world have tried and failed to cure Bruce Banner of the awful curse of the Hulk. But, perhaps, at long last, in the depths of the Nightmerica Compound, that long sought cure may have finally been found. But is it simply an act of pure benevolence, or is there a hidden agenda behind it all? Six-issue limited series.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

THANOS #4-5

Written, pencils and covers by Jim Starlin.

"Epiphany," parts 4 and 5 of 6.Galactus sends his Punishers after Thanos and Warlock. The battle between the cosmic titans gets serious.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7 and Jan. 21.

* Two issues.

STARTLING STORIES: THE INCORRIGIBLE HULK #1

Written, penciled and cover by Peter Bagge.

For Doctor Bruce Banner life is anything but normal. But what happens when two women get between him and his alter ego, the Incorrigible Hulk? Peter Bagge takes a satirical jab at the Hulk mythos with a tale of dames, debauchery and destruction. One-shot.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

IRON MAN #76

Written by John Jackson Miller, penciled by Jorge Lucas, cover by Adi Granov.

"The Best Defense" pt. 4 of 6. With confirmation his only chance to stop a dangerous rogue Pentagon operation, Tony Stark fights his past to save the future -- in combat with the United States Senate.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

CRIMSON DYNAMO #6

Written by John Jackson Miller, penciled by Joe Corroney, cover by Steve Ellis.

"Motherland" concludes. The terrible truth about the Crimson Dynamo armor is out, and The Konsortium emerges to seize power when Russia falls. And it may be beyond Gennady and his American friends to stop it.

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 28.

THOR #73

Written by Dan Jurgens, cover and pencils by Scot Eaton.

"The Reigning" pt. 5. Worlds collide as revolt strikes Thor's perfect world of tomorrow -- and one cast member gives up the ghost.

32 pages, $2,99, in stores on Jan. 14.

SPIDER-MAN TITLES

ULTIMATE SIX #6

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, penciled by Trevor Hairsine, cover by John Cassaday.

It's an all-out slugfest between the Ultimates and the Sinister Six on the White House lawn while Spider-Man faces an excruciating decision. Seven-issue mini-series.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 14.

Now 7 issues.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #52

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, cover and pencils by Mark Bagley,

"Claws," part 3 of 4. It's an Ultimate Cat fight when Black Cat and Elektra face off, with Spider-Man caught in the middle.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 7.

* Black Cat vs. Elektra.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #503

Written by Fiona Avery with J. Michael Stracyznski, cover and pencils John Romita Jr.

Thor's ne'er-do-well brother Loki guest-stars in a 2-part story arc. In the aftermath of the inter-dimensional rift caused by Spider-Man & Doctor Strange's battle with Dormammu, a sorceress of limitless power is set free from years of captivity ... and sets forth on a quest through Manhattan to properly thank the one responsible for it -- Spider-Man.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 28.

New story arc.

SPIDER-GIRL #68

Written by Tom DeFalco, cover and pencils by Ron Frenz.

"The Rules." A stand-alone story features the return of an old super-villain. Spider-Girl notices one of her friends is headed for disaster. Will her efforts to rein him in prove successful or destroy them both?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

SPIDER-GIRL #69

Written by Tom DeFalco, cover and pencils by Ron Frenz.

"Truth" pt. 1 of 2. Doctor Octopus is back -- and Marvel doesnıt mean Otto Octavius. The Man-Wolf returns -- and Marvel does mean John Jameson. Secrets are revealed when Mayday Parker finally confronts Brad Miller and Jack Jameson learns the truth about his father's deadly secret.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21

New story arc.

SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED #1

Written by Joseph Goodrich, Brian Lynch, penciled by Takeshi Miyazawa, Sean Chen, cover by Shinkiro

A new bimonthly ongoing series debuts, showcasing Marvel's flagship hero in stories by new writing talent. In these two self-contained stories, Spider-Man faces off against an old villain, Slyde, who's gotten himself a ridiculous villain makeover; and then Spider-Man brings some joy into the life of a troubled child.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

New ongoing series.

Debuting next month: X-Men Unlimited.

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #9

Written by Paul Jenkins, cover and pencils by Humberto Ramos.

"Countdown," pt. 4 of 5. It's High Noon in Times Square as a defeated Spider-Man confronts Doc Ock, with countless innocent lives hanging in the balance.

32 pages, $2.25, in stores on Jan. 14

SPIDER-MAN/DOCTOR OCTOPUS: OUT OF REACH #3

Written by Colin Mitchell, cover and pencils by Keron Grant.

Doc Ock has a new teen genius sidekick, Brigham Fontaine, but Brigham is starting to get restless...and tired of Doc stealing all the glory. Meanwhile, Spidey stays busy battling two genius villains, and still holds out hope that Brigham can be brought back to the good guy side. Five-issue limited series.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

SPIDER-MAN & DOCTOR OCTOPUS: NEGATIVE EXPOSURE #4

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, penciled by Staz Johnson, cover by Tony Harris.

Will Doc Ock be successful in his brutal manipulation of naïve cameraman Jeff Brasi -- Peter Parker's main rival at the Bugle -- or will the plan blow up in his face? Five-issue limited series.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

MARVEL KNIGHTS TITLES

DAREDEVIL #56

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

Brian Bendis and Alex Maleev return to launch of a new era for Daredevil. Wilson Fisk is gone and Daredevil has claimed the role of the new Kingpin of Hell's Kitchen.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

* New story arc guest-starring Spider-Man, Mr. Fantastic, Dr. Strange and Luke Cage.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #22

Written by Robert Morales, penciled by Chris Bachalo, cover by Dave Johnson.

"Homeland" continues carving a bold, new direction for Cap. After an unfortunate incident among New York's art crowd, Cap meets his fellow judges for a military tribunal in Guantanamo Bay -- and is confronted by a shocking mystery.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14.

* Morales. Bachalo. Johnson. Alonson.

* New creative team. New direction.

MARVEL 1602 #6

Written by Neil Gaiman, art by Andy Kubert and Richard Isanove, cardstock cover by Scott McKowen.

Doctor Strange goes to the moon, while the heroes take on Doom and his Vulture squadron. Eight-issue limited series.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 14.

HULK: GRAY #5

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

Fresh from a battle with Iron Man, the Army is still hot on the Hulkıs trail. Six-issue limited series.

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Jan. 21.

ELEKTRA #31

Written by Robert Rodi, penciled by Will Conrad, cover by Tom Fleming.

"Prophet & Loss" pt. 3 of 3. Can Elektra fulfill her contract even though her mark is an eight-year-old boy?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

ELEKTRA #32

Written by Robert Rodi, penciled by Steve Cummings, cover by Tom Fleming.

"Fever," pt. 1 of 3.Elektra must take out a petty Russian mobster on Brighton Beach while fighting the mother of all Asian flu viruses.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

* New story arc.

MAX TITLES

PUNISHER MAX #1-2

Written by Garth Ennis, pencils by Lewis LaRosa, covers by Tim Bradstreet.

"In The Beginning" pts. 1 & 2. Garth Ennis finally lets loose to take Punisher to the MAX -- literally -- as the hunter becomes the hunted. No more pulled punches, no more dialing it down. One of comics' most provocative writers takes one of comics' most provocative characters in a new direction -- any direction he wants.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14 and Jan. 28.

*New MAX ongoing series.

DEATHLOK: DETOUR #1-2

Written by Daniel Way, covers and pencils by Darick Robertson.

Think the Farrelly Brothers directing The Road Warrior, from the mind of 2000 Xeric Grant Award-winner Daniel Way. It's the future. In the barren land formerly known as the USA, crime is the norm, justice is for sale, and security is a fully loaded magnum. And that's the good news. See, some genius just got the bright idea to resuscitate the killer cyborg known as Deathlok. Four-issue limited series.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14 and Jan. 28.

New MAX limited series.

Drawn by Wolverine's Darick Robertson.

SUPREME POWER #6

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, cover and pencils by Gary Frank.

Featuring the historic first meeting between the two deadliest men on the planet ­ Hyperion and Nighthawk.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

ANT-MAN #2

Written by Daniel Way Cover & art by Clayton Crain

Ant-Man digs deeper to find out who is leaking secret information that threatens our national security. Four-issue limited seires.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

A MAX limited series.

TSUNAMI TITLES

INHUMANS #9-10

Written by Sean McKeever, pencils by Dave Ross, covers by Adi Granov.

"No Matter The Cost" pts. 1 and 2 of 4. A spoiled, boorish college guy is courting Nahrees, much to her dismay. The harder she pushes him away the more he wants her. Also, Tonaja comes to realize that her Inhuman beauty doesn't translate so well on Earth.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 14 and Jan. 18.

New story arc. Two issues.

EMMA FROST #7

Written by Karl Bollers, penciled by Carlo Pagulayan, cover by Greg Horn.

³Hellfire² pt. 1 of 6. Cut off from her family and its wealth for the first time in her life, young Emma Frost must make her own way in the world alone! But what happens when she discovers that real life is even more frightening than the family nightmare she left behind?

32 pages, $2.50, in stores on Jan. 14.

New story arc.

VENOM #10

Written by Daniel Way, cover and pencils by Paco Medina.

"Run," pt. 5 of 5. Whatıs the only thing worse than an adrenaline craving killer alien who can attach itself to any living thing on this planet? Try an adrenaline craving killer alien attached to Wolverine.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

NEW MUTANTS #10

Written by Christina Weir and Nunzio De Filippis, penciled by Carlo Barberi, cover by Chris Bachalo.

"The Ties That Bind," pt. 4 of 6. The New Mutants cope with the death of one of their own and the surprise return of one of the original New Mutants.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

RUNAWAYS #10

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, penciled by Adrian Alphona, cover by Jo Chen,

"Teenage Wasteland" concludes. The Runaways head into battle with their new recruit, and not everyone will make it out alive. That's not a threat, it's a promise.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

MYSTIQUE #10

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, penciled by Michael Ryan, cover by Mike Mayhew.

"Tinker, Tailor, Mutant, Spy" concludes. Mystique must save humanity from a deadly, mutated form of smallpox... but will she have to sacrifice the life of her loyal field handler, Shortpack, for the greater good?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 28.

SENTINEL #11

Written by Sean McKeever, cover and pencils by UDON.

"Awakening," pt. 2 of 3. If it wasn't enough for Juston to have a family member in the hospital and the authorities breathing down his neck, now he has to contend with a 30-foot-tall robot that's become aware of its true purpose ­ to hunt and kill mutants.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 7.

HUMAN TORCH #9

Written by Karl Kesel, cover and pencils by Skottie Young.

"A Plague Of Locusts," pt. 3 of 4.The Torch makes horrific discoveries about the Locust Project. Now a very unwilling "special guest" of this small group of fanatics, Johnny must either join them... or join those who have "died for the cause."

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.

NAMOR #11

Written by Andi Watson and Bill Jemas, pencils by Joe Bennett, cover by Lee Weeks.

"In Deep," pt. 5. Tension between Atlantis and the land-dwellers reaches a boiling point ... and Namor and Sandy are caught in the middle.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 21.