MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #451

Uncanny X-Men #451 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Alan Davis.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Cruelest Cut,' part 2 of 2. Wolverinešs 30th Anniversary Celebration starts off with a bang as the X-Men investigate some mysterious murders in New York City. All the victims seem to have been cut to pieces by blades--Adamantium blades! But if Wolverine didnšt murder these people...then who did?"

Uncanny X-Men #451 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #518

Fantastic Four #518 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Waid, with art and cover by Mike Wieringo.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Fourtitude,' part 3 of 3. Galactus the World-Eater is coming to Earth to choose one of the Fantastic Four as his new herald -- but which one? The consequences of his choice will set the tone and scope of the series, as our Galactus saga unfolds in full next month!"

Fantastic Four #518 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ROGUE #4

Rogue #4 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Rob Rodi, with art by Cliff Richards and a cover by Rodolfo Migliari.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Going Rogue,' part 4 of 6. Rogue's search for her long-lost mother has turned into a nightmare--literally. But now, the world around her is starting to be affected by the forces shešs stirred up...and the only person she can turn to for help has deceived her at every turn."

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

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FIRST LOOK: INVADERS #3

Invaders #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Allen Jacobsen, with art by C.P. Smith and a cover by Scott Kolins.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'To End All Wars,' part 3 of 3. Because you demanded it! It's all-out action aboard the Battleship Infiltrator as the greatest villains of WWII return to fight the Invaders for control of the 21st century's deadliest weapon!"

Invaders #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #20

Spectacular Spider-Man #20 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Jenkins, with art by Paco Medina and a cover by Humberto Ramos.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Avengers Disassembled tie-in. Part 4 of 4. At his lowest ebb, struggling to hold onto the last vestige of the humanity buried deep inside him, Spidey is lent a helping hand by one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!"

Spectacular Spider-Man #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.25.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL AGE HULK #2

Marvel Age Hulk #2 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Raicht, with art by Patrick Scherberger and a cover by Shane Davis.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"On the road and on the run, Bruce Banner encounters a family in desperate need of help. But no good deed goes unpunished ­ when a mysterious man hunts them down, it's up to the Hulk to protect them."

Marvel Age Hulk #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $1.75.

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FIRST LOOK: GAMBIT #3

Gambit #3 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by John Layman, with art by Georges Jeanty and a cover by Greg Land.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'House of Cards,' part 3 of 6. The time has arrived for the Big Heist -- and Gambit's never been more ready! What he doesn't know is that he's not the only one who's got his eye on the prize!"

Gambit #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW X-MEN #6

New X-Men #6 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Nunzio Defilippis and Christina Weir, with art by Michael Ryan and a cover by Randy Green.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Choosing Sides,' part 6 of 6. The battle over the fate of young Kevin Ford turns explosive as the New Mutants go head-to-head with the Hellions! Loyalties betrayed! New alliances formed! And a new romance that doesn't quite fit under school policy..."

New X-Men #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN UNLIMITED #5

X-Men Unlimited #5 will arrive in stores on Wednesday from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Scott Killinger and Vito Delsante, with art by Lee Ferguson and a cover by Pat Lee.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"In celebration of his 30th Anniversary, this issue of X-Men Unlimited features two Wolverine stories. In "Follow the Leader," Wolverine is taught a lesson by...William Shakespeare? In "Bar Stools," a night out turns strange when Wolverine crosses paths with some colorful barflies!"

X-Men Unlimited #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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