MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: X-TREME X-MEN #44

X-Treme X-Men #44 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Igor Kordey and a and cover by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Prisoner of Fire,' part 5 of 6. Elias Bogan continues his assault on Sage ... by turning her against her own teammates."

X-Treme X-Men #44 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CABLE & DEADPOOL #1

Cable & Deadpool #1 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Mark Brooks and a cover by Rob Liefeld.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Wade Wilson and Nathan Summers are back ­ and this time, they're stuck with each other! Can two grown men with deadly genetic weaponry work together without driving each other crazy? Action, adventure, black-ops, black humor and lots and lots of gunfire mark the return of your two favorite mutant anti-heroes to their own ongoing series."

Daredevil #58 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: VENOM #12

Venom #12 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Francisco Herrera and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr..

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Patterns,' part 2 of 3. The shocking truth behind Venomıs resurgence is revealed! Surprisingly enough it involves Reed Richards."

Venom #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN/DOCTOR OCTOPUS: OUT OF REACH #5

Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Out of Reach #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Colin Mitchell, with art by Derec Aucoin and a cover by Randy Green.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Before he claimed the throne, before he battled the dragon Fafnir, before he became worthy of mighty Mjolnir, he was simply Thor, one of many young sons of Asgard. In a saga of courage, adversity, revenge and brotherhood, Thor faces perils that will challenge his mettle as a young warrior, and trials that will test and temper his immortal spirit. Sent on a Great Quest by All-Father Odin, Thor and a fellowship of other young godlings -- Balder, Sif and Loki -- face their coming of age in this epic story written by celebrated manga writer Akira Yoshida and beautifully illustrated by newcomer Greg Tocchini."

Spider-Man/Doctor Octopus: Out of Reach #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS #80

Avengers #80 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Austen, with art by Olivier Coipel and a cover by David Finch.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Lionheart of Avalon,' part 4 of 5. A dramatic choice is made. A hero from the past is born anew. And the architect of the Avengers' recent troubles stands revealed! Plus: who's turning Hawkeyeıs eye?"

Avengers #80 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: SILVER SURFER #7

Silver Surfer #7 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Chariton and Stacy Weiss, with art by Lan Medina and a cover by Gary Frank.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Revelation,' part 1.Though the Silver Surfer has reunited Denise Waters with her daughter, Stewart Acheron intends to claim Ellie as his own ­ by any means necessary."

Silver Surfer #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #69

Incredible Hulk #69 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 4 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 #69 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: MYSTIQUE #12

Mystique #12 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Manuel Garcia and a cover by Mike Mayhew.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Maker's Mark,' part 2 of 2. Mystique's globetrotting missions take her everywhere imaginable, but now sheıs going back to the last place she'd ever imagine ... her romantic past. Her old flame Forge can fix almost anything, but can he fix their relationship?"

Mystique #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-STATIX #20

X-Statix #20 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Milligan, with art by Nick Dragotta.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Cure,' part 2 of 2. One of Professor X's assistants just might have discovered the cure for Myles Alfred -- a.k.a. Vivisector's condition. No, not that condition ... the other one!"

X-Statix #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: WEAPON X #20

Weapon X #20 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Frank Tieri, with art by Jeff Johnson and a cover by Georges Jeanty.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Countdown to Zero,' part 2 of 3. Agent Zero makes his final stand against the former Weapon X agent known as Maverick. Plus, Chamber and Wolverine take one step closer to discovering the horrifying truth about Neverland."

Weapon X #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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