MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #2

Astonishin X-Men #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joss Whedon, with art and cover by John Cassaday.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Gifted,' part 2 of 6. Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men with the express purpose of astonishing the world. But when breaking news about the mutant gene unexpectedly hits the airwaves, will it derail their new plans before they even get started? "

Astonishing X-Men #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #509

Amazing Spider-Man #509 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art and cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The first chapter of a five-part story arc, featuring the stunning debut of new regular artist Mike Deodato Jr. and the introduction of two new characters that will be discussed for years to come."

Amazing Spider-Man #509 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: VENOM #16

Venom #16 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, wiht art and cover by Skottie Young.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Twist,' part 3 of 5. Spider-Man must play damage control as two bloodthirsty Venom creatures cause havoc in the city!"

Venom #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: EXCALIBUR #2

Excalibur #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art by Aaron Lopresti and a cover by Andy Park.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Forging the Sword,' part 2 of 6. Professor Charles Xavier -- legendary founder of the X-Men, and the man who dreams of peaceful coexistence between humans and mutants -- has come to Genosha with one intention: to rebuild a nation from its ashes."

Excalibur #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MYSTIQUE #16

Mystique #16 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Sean McKeever, with art by Manuel Garcia and a cover by Mike Mayhew.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Unnatural,' part 3 of 5. As Mystique and Shortpack get closer to their objective, they must confront a new revelation: that someone is selling transient mutants as guinea pigs, slaves and worse! Will Mystique go after this mutant-selling scum, or will she allow her personal crisis to tear her apart first?"

Mystique #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WEAPON X #25

Weapon X #25 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Frank Tieri, with art by Tom Mandrake and a cover by Andy Park.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The startling conclusion of 'War of the Programs.' What is the unnamed horror lurking in Wolverine¹s past that threatens the very core of who he is?"

Weapon X #25 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS #84

Avengers #84 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chuck Austen, with art and cover by Scott Kolins.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Once an Invader,' part 3 of 4. It's the Avengers against the all-new Invaders for control of an island nation coveted by Prince Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Continues into Invanders #0, on sale this month!"

Avengers #84 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA & THE FALCON #4

Captain America & The Falcon #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from DC Comics. The issue is written by Priest, with art and cover by Bart Sears.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Two Americas,' part 4 of 4. Captain America and the Falcon are finally reunited in Miami -- but for the Falcon, who single-handedly faced down the super-powered Cap impersonator, it may already be too late. Cap faces the dilemma of bringing the so-called 'Anti-Cap' to justice -- while knowing if he does that, he is likely sentencing the rogue Super-Soldier to death."

Captain America & The Falcon #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #28

Captain America #28 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Robert Morales, with art by Eddie Campbell and a cover by Dave Johsnon.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"In this special two-part story, celebrated artist Eddie Campbell joins Robert Morales! Captain America finds himself at the crossroads where his past and a possible future meet when he's faced with a super-villain from his alternate future. As the battle royale commences, Cap finds an ally in the future's one and old Captain America: the Truth's very own Isaiah Bradley!"

Captain America #28 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WITCHES #2

Witches #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Walsh, with art and cover by Mike Deodato.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Doctor Strange, Earth¹s Sorcerer Supreme, recruits three young witches -- Jennifer Kale, Topaz and Satana ­ to find the mysterious Tome of Zhered-Na, which threatens to destroy the entire world! "

Witches #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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