MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS/THUNDERBOLTS #1

Avengers/Thunderbolts #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza, with art and cover by Barry Kitson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Marvel's Most Wanted -- the villains-turned-would-be-heroes known as the Thunderbolts -- are back! But which side of the law are they on this time? If they're up to their old villainous ways, the Avengers are determined to find out about it -- and stop them before they get started! But which side is Hawkeye on? Fan-favorite Kurt Busiek makes his return to the Thunderbolts and The Avengers, teaming with former T-Bolts writer Fabian Nicieza for this action-packed adventure that might just be the grand finale to the T-Bolts history -- or a whole new beginning!"

Avengers/Thunderbolts #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: EMMA FROST #9

Emma Frost #9 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:

"'Mind Games,' part 3 of 6. On her own for the very first time, Emma's found love ... but she's also found out that her new boyfriend is in deep with the Boston mob! As she learns more 'creative' ways to use her new mutant powers, will it be enough to escape the grasp of the underworld?"

Emma Frost #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #24

Captain America #24 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Robert Morales, with art by Chris Bachalo and a cover by Dave Johnson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"WCap races against time to hunt down a group of deadly, escaped prisoners from Guantanamo Bay -- and prevent a terrorist attack against Cuba."

Captain America #24 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #68

Incredible Hulk #68 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Bruce Jones, with art by Doug Braithwaite and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Bury Me Not,' part 3 of 4. There's something big and weird and downright nasty out there in the desert...and it wants everything Bruce Banner has ... everything."

Incredible Hulk #68 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: IRON MAN #78

Iron Man #78 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by John Jackson Miller, with art by Jorge Lucas and a cover by Adi Granov.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Best Defense' concludes. Washington, D.C. is under terrorist attack -- or is it? Tony Stark's had his chance... can his armored alter ego prevent a tragedy of historic proportions? The shattering, all-action conclusion to 'The Best Defense' leads to a major change in the life of Iron Man."

Iron Man #78 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #11

Spectacular Spider-Man #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art and cover by Damion Scott.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Lizard's Tale,' part 1 of 3. He's struggled for years to control the coiled reptile that dwells deep within his heart. But now, at the end of his rope, one bad day with change Dr. Curt Connors' life forever -- and the Lizard will stalk the streets once more."

Spectacular Spider-Man #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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