MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: X-STATIX #18

X-Statix #18 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:

"'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."

X-Statix #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: X-TREME X-MEN #40

X-Treme X-Men #40 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremtont, with art by Igor Kordey and a cover by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Prisoner of Fire,' part 1 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."

X-Treme X-Men #40 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #66

Incredible Hulk #66 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Bruce Jones, with art by Dougie Braithwaite and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'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."

Incredible Hulk #66 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN MARVEL #19

Captain Marvel #19 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art by Aaron Lopresti and a cover by Tony Harris and Tom Feister.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'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."

Captain Marvel #19 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SILVER SURFER #5

Silver Surfer #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by by Dan Chariton and Stacy Weiss, with art by Lan Medina and a cover by Paolo Rivera.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

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

Silver Surfer #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKEYE #4

Hawkeye #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Stefane Raffaele and a cover by Howard Porter.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"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."

Hawkeye #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #503

Amazing Spider-Man #503 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fiona Avery with J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by John Romita Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"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 and 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."

Amazing Spider-Man #503 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: EMMA FROST #7

Emma Frost #7 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Karl Bollers, with art by Carlo Pagulayan and a cover by Greg Horn.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Hellfire' part 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?"

Emma Frost #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: VENOM #10

Venom #10 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniely Way, with art and cover by Paco Medina.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Run,' part 5 of 5. What's 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."

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

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FIRST LOOK: MYSTIQUE #10

Mystique #10 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Michael Ryan and a cover by Mike Mayhew.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'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?"

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

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