MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: THE PULSE #2

The Pulse #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Benids, with art by Mark Bagley and a cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto..

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Pooling their resources, the Daily Bugle's new team of super hero investigative journalists -- Jessica Jones and Ben Urich -- are pulled into a mystery that hits very close to home."

The Pulse #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #12

Spectacular Spider-Man #12 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 2 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 #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: THOR: SON OF ASGARD #2

Thor: Son of Asgard #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Akira Yoshida, with art by Greg Tocchini.

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 "

Thor: Son of Asgard #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: HAWKEYE #6

Hawkeye #6 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 Scott Kolins.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The High Hard Shaft,' part 6 of 6. The secret of the Unity stands revealed as Clint throws down against 99 archers out to protect a secret that could change the world -- a secret that Hawkeye must possess."

Hawkeye #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: HUMAN TORCH #11

Human Torch #11 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Karl Kesel, with art and cover by Howard Porter.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Johnny's ex-'flame' Namorita guest-stars when a floating ocean research station unleashes something that could exterminate all life in the universe! Can Johnny save the universe? And more importantly -- will he and the Atlantean princess start dating again??"

Human Torch #11 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE/PUNISHER #1

Wolverine/Punisher 31 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter Milligan, with art by Lee Weeks and a cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Deep in the South American jungle there's a place of legend -- a final refuge for the nastiest of the nasty to disappear when, say ... a guy like the Punisher in hunting you down. Now, Frank Castle is about to stumble upon it, and hardened men hešs driven there like frightened rats -- men who've had nothing but time to contemplate their fate and the man responsible for it -- are ready for him. But what they don't know is that there's someone hot on the Punisher's trail: the mutant known as Wolverine."

Wolverine/Punisher #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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