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TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2006

MARVEL COMICS FOR OCTOBER

ULTIMATE TITLES

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #36

Written by Mike Carey, pencils and cover by Pasqual Ferry.

"God War," part 4 of 6. Stranded in another dimension, the F.F. find themselves hunted by the warriors from the dread world of Acheron...and its ruler, Thanos, won't rest until he possesses the one weapon which will give him dominion over the entire cosmos -- the mind of young Reed Richards! It's an ultimate shocker!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

ULTIMATE POWER #2

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Greg Land.

The Squadron Supreme has invaded the Ultimate Universe seeking revenge, and Earth strikes back with its biggest guns! It's the smackdown of the year as the Squadron Supreme go toe-to-toe with the Ultimates, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men and Ultimate Spidey himself. And neither world will survive unscathed.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #102

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Mark Bagley.

"Clone Saga," part 5 of 7. The revelations continue as we learn the secrets of Ben Reilly! Peter Parker tries his best to evade capture by Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D., plus -- the transformation of Mary Jane Watson -- into what?! And just for good measure -- the scarlet sicko, Carnage, goes on the rampage!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

ULTIMATE X-MEN #76

Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils and cover by Ben Oliver.

"Cable," part 2 of 4. It's a battle royale between the X-Men and this bizarre visitor from the future -- Ultimate Cable, whose secrets will shake the house that Xavier built to its very core. But that's not all -- there's also the sudden arrival of another time traveler -- Ultimate Bishop, who's been on the trail of Cable for a reason that will blow you away! We kid you not.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

ULTIMATE VISION #0

Written by Mark Millar, penciled by John Romita Jr., cover by Brandon Peterson.

"Visions." Learn the origin of the space-faring robot known as the Vision‹and get ready for next month's debut of her all-new limited series! A special edition that collects all six backup stories from the pages of the Ultimate comics. Delve into the motivation and mission of this most fascinating new Ultimate character!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS/MARK BAGLEY

Written by John Rhett Thomas.

In September 1970, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby -- the two guys who built the Marvel Universe -- closed out their run of 102 consecutive regular issues of Fantastic Four. That's a standard of consistency that has stood at Marvel ever since ­ until December, when Marvel publishes Ultimate Spider-Man #103, the record-breaking comic featuring the union of writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Mark Bagley. Milestones like this demand the red-carpet treatment, and Bendis and Bagley are getting it in this special issue of Marvel Spotlight. Covering these two singular creators and their careers at Marvel ­ including Bendis' work on New Avengers, Daredevil and Alias, plus his Icon title Powers. And Bagley is a Marvel veteran of long standing, so Marvel Spotlight will talk about his varied career as an artist on Amazing Spider-Man, New Warriors and Thunderbolts!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

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CIVIL WAR TITLES

CIVIL WAR #5

Written by Mark Millar, pencils and cover by Steve McNiven, variant and sketch covers by Michael Turner.

Featuring villains, villains, villains! Sides change and chaos reigns as the evildoers of the Marvel Universe make their presence felt in a new and shocking way! But when the underworld gets involved, can the Punisher be far behind?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #8

Written by Paul Jenkins, penciled by Ramon Bachs, Steve Lieber and others, cover by John Watson.

In "The Accused," his powers are gone, he's been held culpable for the worst super-human disaster in history, and every super-villain in prison is looking to take a piece of Speedball. Will he make it out alive, and with hundreds of deaths on his conscious, does he want to? Also featuring true tales of war time in Civil War "Correspondence!"

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #536

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Ron Garney.

The War at Home." With Civil War in full-throttle mode, Spider-Man follows his conscience... and fast becomes a lightning rod for controversy. Unmasked and venerable, this is Spider-Man as you've never seen him!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #24

Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils by Mike Perkins, cover by Steve Epting.

In the midst of the Civil War, Cap faces his worst fears, as friends desert his cause, and comrades in arms lie dead or wounded. And among all this, the Red Skull begins to make his moves, with a few startling comrades of his own this time. This stunning conclusion of DRUMS OF WAR sets the stage for the next year of Captain America stories that will have everyone talking!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

FANTASTIC FOUR #541

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike McKone, cover by Adi Granov.

Things get worse for Marvel's First Family. Much worse...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

IRON MAN #14

Written by Daniel Knauf and Charles Knauf, art by Patrick Zircher, cover by Adi Granov.

Tony Stark's life has become a living nightmare. Forced to fight against his former allies over the Superhuman Registration Act, heıs paying the highest possible price for his beliefs. Reconnecting with old friends proves bittersweet as it leads to high risks and impossible decisions. In this Civil War issue, it's not just about whose side he's on... itıs about what kind of a man he is.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

MOON KNIGHT #7

Written by Charlie Huston, art and cover by David Finch.

"Midnight Sun: Part One -- The Woodwork." Moon Knight enters Civil War! Three months back on the job, and they're already coming out of the woodwork. The bad guys you expect. The gangsters and the hoods with old axes to grind. They all come with the territory. But the heroes--them you don't expect. Popping up to give you the eyeball and make sure you're toeing the line. Their line. Spider-Man and his wisecracks...Frank Castle, the angel of death himself, telling you he'll be keeping an eye on you...even the fugitive Captain America, with a word to say about crashing aircraft into the sides of buildings in New York City. And now, this other thing. Someone is out there. Someone hitting the old haunts, scenes of the old crimes. Leaving messages. Leaving bodies. Someone who knows you. Someone who crushes steel and pulls off limbs. All to get your attention. Someone out of your league!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #1

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.

He's back...with a vengeance. Taking no prisoners. Literally. With Civil War in full throttle mode, Frank Castle is feeling the heat. His safe houses have been raided, his munitions seized, and he's square in the crosshairs of a Marvel Universe big gun who always gets his man. Until now, this wasn't Frank's war. But when Spandex-clad baddies start carrying badges...well, let's just say that's something the Punisher can't abide.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

WOLVERINE #48

Written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Humberto Ramos.

Epilogue to "Vendetta" Logan's survived a plane crash, near-decapitation and being burned alive. The question is... HOW? In this special epilogue to the Civil War tie-in arc, the answers start to unfold. Think you know everything there is to know about Marvel's most popular mutant? Think again. Loganıs newest mystery begins here.

32 pages, $2.99. in stores on Nov. 22.



SPIDER-MAN TITLES

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #14

Written by Peter David, pencils and cover by Scot Eaton.

It's the return of Peter Parker's old flame, Deb Whitman! Unfortunately for Peter, she's written a tell-all memoir about her relationship with him, entitled "How Spider-Man Ruined My Life." Ouch! As if that weren't bad enough, the Vulture has been set loose from prison to scavenge for Spider-Man, but who's behind his release and what nefarious scheme do they have up their sleeve?

32 pages, $2.99. in stores on Nov. 1.

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #32

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, pencils by Sean Chen, cover by Clayton Crain.

Through thick and thin, for better or for worse, Mary Jane Watson-Parker has always stood by her manıs side, supporting him in all his decisions. But as Peter's latest choices have cost him and his family plenty -- perhaps too much -- has MJ finally reached the breaking point? The first of three one-shots focusing on the women in Peter Parker's life post-unmasking!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #2

Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by Ron Frenz.

Mayday's ambivalence about returning to the spider-life may prove fatal for one of her closest friends! Believing that Spider-Girl could be a volunteer at St. Andrews Shelter, a brand-new super-assassin targets all the teenage girls and sets his sights on Courtney Duran! Introducing an all-new super-villain and a guest appearance of the Hobgoblin!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

SPIDER-MAN FAMILY FEATURING SPIDER-CLAN #1

Written by C.B. Cebulski, art and cover by Skottie Young.

Peter Parker -- a.k.a. Spider-Man -- is the last survivor of the secret ninja group known as the Spider-Clan...or so he thought. But when Peter is attacked at the grave site of his Uncle Ben, he goes on a quest to learn the truth behind his origins -- and he wonıt like what he learns! The heat never lets up in this all-new, double-sized thrill ride from C.B. Cebulski and Skottie Young! Plus -- thrill to some of the greatest exploits from the past of Spidey's many incarnations, with reprints of Spider-Man 2099 #3. Also reprints Amazing Spider-Man #252 and from Marvel Shadows & Light #2 "The Date."

104 pages, $4.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #12

Written by Sean McKeever, pencils and cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.

The school paper wants to print a piece on Midtown High's two biggest flirts. So, naturally, that means in-depth interviews with Harry Osborn and...Mary Jane Watson?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #1

Written by Marc Sumerak, pencils and cover by Gurihuru.

Zero-G! Lightspeed! Mass Master! Energizer! Together, they are Marvel's youngest super heroes -- Power Pack! When the Power family returns to New York for another exciting adventure, it isn't long before our super siblings find themselves fighting side-by-side with everyone's favorite wall-crawler -- the Amazing Spider-Man! But even with Spidey's help, can they possibly hope to take down both the Sandman and the Vulture?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

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MARVEL HEROES TITLES

AGENTS OF ATLAS #4

Written by Jeff Parker, penciled by Leonard Kirk, cover by Tomm Coker.

"Most of us don't realize when we're experiencing pivotal history...Today I did. I knew I was witnessing the return of a legend."

­ S.H.I.E.L.D. Subdirector Derek Khanata, from his report on Namora.

The Sea Monarch joins the Agents of Atlas as they take on an evil that looks to be deeper than the ocean itself!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #2

Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils and cover by Phil Hester.

What's the best way to steal your best friend's girlfriend? Lie to her! But that's just low, nobody would go that far, would they? Nobody but Ant-Man! Its another issue filled with backstabbing, cheating, and the occasional feat of superhuman heroics. And meanwhile, disaster strikes the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. Who will live? Who will die? The answers will shock you!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z #11

Written by various, cover by Keu Cha.

Featuring Stranger, Strong Guy, Stryfe, William Stryker, John Sublime, Suma-Ket, Sundown, Sunturion, Super-Skrull, Swarm, Swordsman, Talkback, Thanatos, Thor (Dargo), Tiboro, Time-Keepers, Timeslip, Tinkerer, Titanium Man, Titannus, Tombstone, Torgo, Turbo, Two-Gun Kid, Tyrant, Ultimo and more!

64 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

ANNIHILATION #4

Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea Di Vito, cover by Gabriel Dell'Otto.

Left behind, can Drax survive... Thanos takes action... and Nova sets course on a suicide mission.

32 page, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 13.

AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #1-2

Written by Joe Casey, penciled by Will Rosado, cover by Dave Johnson.

Goliath! The Wasp! Hawkeye! The Black Panther! The Vision! They are... Earth's Mightiest Heroes?! Beginning a second look into the history of the Avengers in this all-new mini-series. A new team has risen to supplant the original legends -- and these members have to prove their worth all over again. Can Goliath withstand the pressures of leadership? Can the Black Panther reconcile his duties as both king and Avenger? Can Hawkeye survive his own dysfunctional love life? And will the public ever accept the Vision as a hero? An all-new, previously untold adventure featuring the mostly unlikely Avengers lineup of all!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 8 and Nov. 22.

AVENGERS NEXT #1-2

Written by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, covers by Mike Wieringo.

The time has come for the next generation of Avengers to choose a new lineup, but first they must battle zombie versions of themselves! Then, as Katie Power (from Power Pack) joins the team, American Dream and her friends mount a search for the missing Thunderstrike. The man called Nova guest stars when strange visitors from outer space land on Earth. And more!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1 and Nov. 29.

BLACK PANTHER #22

Written by Reginald Hudlin, pencils by Manuel Garcia, cover by Gary Frank.

"World Tour," Part 4 of 4. Conclusion! King T'Challa and Queen Ororo continue a diplomatic tour that will have them spanning the globe -- and beyond! They've been to Latveria, Atlantis, the Moon. Now, their most hazardous stop yet: The Civil War-ravaged United States, for a meeting with none other than the point man for the U.S. government's implementation of the Superhuman Registration Act -- Tony Stark. When T'Challa last saw his former Avengers teammate, his attempt to play peacemaker exploded in his face. Is that all in the past...or do the two men have unfinished business...?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

BEYOND! #5

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils and cover by Scott Kolins.

Venom has returned and trapped the heroes in Limbo but the game's not quite over. Until the Space Phantom returns, there's nothing for anyone to do but confront their feelings about the others -- and truly decide how far theyıll go in order to survive.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

BLADE #3

Written by Marc Guggenheim, penciled by Howard Chaykin, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

The Story: A beautiful young woman is dead and Blade is the number one suspect. But how can he prove his innocence when he's really the one who killed her? Find out in this self-contained issue.

32 page, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

BULLET POINTS #1

Written by J. Michael Strazynski, pencils and cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.

World War II. America needs a super soldier. Only one man possesses the formula to create the perfect fighting machine from volunteer Steve Rogers. But when a deadly bullet kills Dr. Erskine along with his bodyguard, M.P. Ben Parker, Steve's destiny -- and that of the Marvel Universe -- is changed forever.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

DAREDEVIL #91

Written by Ed Brubaker, penciled by Michael Lark, cover by Lee Bermejo.

"The Devil Takes a Rider," part 3 of 5. Daredevil finally gets close to the answers he seeks, but before he finds out the truth, heıll have to face down two villains both out for his blood -- Tombstone and the all-new, all-different Matdaor.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

DR. STRANGE: THE OATH #2

Written by Brian Vaughan, pencils and cover by Marcos Martin.

He's a hero who just wants to be a surgeon, sheıs a surgeon who just wants to be a hero. From the pages of Daredevil, the mysterious woman known as Night Nurse joins Doctor Strange on a paranormal mission to save millions of lives.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

ETERNALS #6

Written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by John Romita Jr., cover by Rick Berry, variant cover by Romita.

The double-sized finale. The Eternals face their mystery enemy at last. This issue will solidify the Eternals' place in the Marvel Universe. Will they register? Guest-starring the Avengers!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #1 & 2

Written, pencils and cover by Alan Davis.

Alan Davis writes and pencils the final story of Marvelıs first family! Even the strongest family can be torn apart by tragedy -- and in the futuristic world of tomorrow, the members of the once-Fantastic Four are divided and vulnerable to opponents from their past. What events could have caused the FF to go their separate ways, and how does their disbanding set the stage for a conflict that will send shockwaves across the galaxy and beyond?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

FRANKLIN RICHARDS: HAPPY FRANKSGIVING!

Written by Marc Sumerak and Chris Eliopoulos, pencils and cover by Eliopoulos.

He's been nominated for an Eisner and three Harvey awards! He's turned invisible, bounced across the country and fought giant squids! He's tried every last nanobyte of H.E.R.B.I.E.'s patience! And now's your chance to once again join everyone's favorite lab brat, Franklin Richards, on five more exciting adventures! See what all the buzz is about... you'll be thanksful you did!

32 pages, $2.99.

GHOST RIDER #5

Written by Daniel Way, art by Mark Texeira and Javier Saltares, cover by Texeira.

"Vicious Cycle," part 5 of 5. Once upon a time, Johnny Blaze had a wife, a family and his own carnival -- everything a stunt-riding yahoo could ever want. Then it all went to Hell...literally. Now back on Earth, Johnny has one last chance to reconcile his life before he has to immerse himself in death. Featuring a guest appearance by...Satan!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

HEROES FOR HIRE #4

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, pencils and cover by Billy Tucci.

Following her escape from prison, criminal mastermind Celia Ricadonna sets out to systematically assassinate the HEROES FOR HIRE, starting with Tarantula! Meanwhile, Shang Chi leads the investigation into the Skrull organ transplants and the mysterious corporation behind them. Part 1 of 2.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

INCREDIBLE HULK #100

Written by Greg Pak, penciled by Carlo Pagulayan and Gary Frank, cover by Ladronn, variant cover by Michael Turner.

A special, Hulk-sized issue commemorating 100 issues of gamma-irradiated goodness with two big stories:

"Planet Hulk, Allegiance, Part 1." Is he the Sakaarson, destined to save the planet from its greatest enemies, or the Worldbreaker, the legendary destroyer of everything? The Hulk continues his epic story on Planet Sakaar. In this issue, the Hulk and Caiera the Oldstrong lead their warriors in an all-out battle against the horrifying Spikes.

But even with the Hulk growing stronger, how can he and his warriors prevail against an enemy that consumes and possesses everything it touches? Featuring another shocking development in the story of Miek -- and further hints about the identity of the Sakaarson -- and the Worldbreaker.

Plus, a 12-page back-up featuring the return of one of Hulk's greatest artists, Gary Frank, as someone discovers that the Illuminati were responsible for sending the Hulk into space! Also reprints Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #152 and #300!

104 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #1

Written by Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction, pencils and cover by David Aja.

Many years ago, in the mystical city of Kun' Lun, young Danny Rand stared at a suit behind glass -- the garb of "the Immortal Iron Fist" -- and knew that he was destined to wear it. But where did this costume come from? Why did it wait for Danny all those years like a shadow of his future?

The answer to those questions will stun both him and his readers, as Danny Rand leaps from the pages of Daredevil to his own series - a history-spanning kung-fu epic that will shatter every perception of what it means to be the Immortal Iron Fist.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #3

Written by Peter David, art by Pascal Alixe, cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.

The race to the end of the world speed's up as the Four from the Fantastick battle the Four Who Are Frightful and Count Otto von Doom!

32 pages, $3.50, in stores on Nov. 15.

MARVEL MILESTONES: ONSLAUGHT

Written by Scott Lobdell and Mark Waid, penciled by Adam Kubert and Joe Bennett, cover by Kubert.

The story that launched Heroes Reborn! In Onslaught: Marvel Universe(October 1996), the Avengers, Fantastic Four and more join forces with the X-Men to mount an all-out assault on the immensely powerful psionic being, Onslaught! Many of Marvel's non-mutant heroes must sacrifice themselves to ensure victory, but all is not as it seems...

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

MS. MARVEL #9

Written by Brian Reed, penciled by Mike Wieringo, cover by David Mack.

Rogue appears in the pages of Ms. Marvel. But, if Rogue is a friend, why is Carol Danvers attacking her?! What can Beast of the X-Men do to help? And what does Ms. Marvelıs old call sign "Warbird" have to do with and of this? Writer Brian Reed is joined by special guest artist Mike Wieringo in part one of a two-part saga!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

NEW AVENGERS #26

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Alex Maleev.

The ballad of Clint Barton and Wanda Maximoff. The story Avengers fans have been waiting for. The shocking return of Hawkeye and the Scarlet Witch. Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Regular writer Bendis re-teams with his partner of the Illuminati Special and Daredevil's Alex Maleev to present this, the most important chapter in recent Avengers history.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #10

Written by Warren Ellis, pencils and cover by Stuart Immonen.

No story information provided.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 13.

ONSLAUGHT REBORN #1

Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils and cover by Rob Liefeld, variant cover by Michael Turner.

Marvel's greatest heroes sacrificed themselves to save the world from the deadliest threat they had ever faced -- Onslaught! The lives of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers were saved only when Franklin Richards created a parallel universe, where we found those heroes, reborn! But this world has long since merged back into our own, and the evil Onslaught -- forged from the most vile parts of Magneto's and Professor X's psyches -- has been presumed long dead... but now he, himself, is reborn -- and he's bringing fragments of the other universe with him!.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

RUNAWAYS #22

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, penciled by Adrian Alphona, cover by Jo Chen.

"Live Fast," part 1 of 3. Artist and co-creator Adrian Alphona returns! Still reeling from the events of Young Avengers/Runaways, the teenage heroes must now confront a horrific new enemy who threatens to tear the team apart.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

STAN LEE MEETS SILVER SURFER

Written by Stan Lee and Paul Jenkins, penciled by Mike Wieringo and Pasqual Ferry, cover by Wieringo.

The last in a series of stand-alone specials celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Stan Lee's employment at Marvel! First, Stan is summoned by the planet-devourer Galactus to deal with the problem of his silver-skinned herald! Next, Paul Jenkins and Pasqual Ferry pay homage to the life and career of "The Man." And finally, a classic reprint of the Stan-scripted Silver Surfer #14, guest-starring Spider-Man!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

THUNDERBOLTS #108

Written by Fabian Nicieza, pencils and cover by Tom Grummett.

ZEMO vs. the GRANDMASTER in a climactic confrontation! Civil War has fractured the superhuman community -- but are they willing to band together for one brief moment -- to give ZEMO the ultimate power he needs to save the world -- even if it could also mean sacrificing the planet to the mysterious Guardian Protocols? And most importantly... will the THUNDERBOLTS trust ZEMO with so much power?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

UNION JACK #3

Written by Christos Gage, pencils and cover by Mike Perkins.

The Corruptor has turned Union Jack's allies into enemies! Can Britain's champion withstand the combined might of Sabra, the Arabian Knight and Countess Val? And it's all-out chaos as the deadly villainess Ecstasy mounts an assault on MI5 headquarters!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

WHAT IF? AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED

Written by Jeff Parker, pencils and cover by Aaron Lopresti.

"The Avengers have the same unfortunate tendency as ordinary law enforcement. Once we have a perpetrator to hang the crime on, we look no further."- Dr. Hank McCoy

It was the darkest day in Avengers history. Heroes died, the Mansion was destroyed, and the team came to an end. But was the real problem solved? What if the greatest threat had gone undetected?

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

WHAT IF? SPIDER-MAN: THE OTHER

Written by Peter David, penciled by Khoi Pham, cover by Mark Brooks.

In "The Other," Peter Parker returned from the dead and embraced his "inner spider." But what if the detente that was reached between man and arachnid had not ended there? What if the man known as Peter Parker had been completely consumed by his inner, bestial impulses, and became more spider than man?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

WHAT IF? WOLVERINE: ENEMY OF THE STATE

Written by Jimmie Robinson, penciled by Carmine Di Giandomenico, cover by Doug Alexander.

What if the world's deadliest killing machine was never de-programmed? Over half a year has passed since the Hand took control of Wolverine, forcing him to assassinate one great hero after another. Now only a handful of super-powered beings are left to stop him. Who will risk their life to end the path of death and destruction?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

WHITE TIGER #1

Written by Tamora Pierce and Timothy Liebe, penciled by Phil Briones, cover by David Mack.

"A Hero's Compulsion." Roaring out of the pages of Daredevil, the new White Tiger makes a ferocious debut. Angela del Toro knows pain: Her uncle Hector Ayala, the former White Tiger, killed. Her FBI partner, murdered. Her career, ruined. Her mentor, Matt Murdock, jailed. And the hurt is just beginning...The Yakuza's bloodthirsty Sano Orii returns, a genocidal shadow organization appears, and a new-but-old super-powered madman is looking to put the squeeze on White Tiger. Armed with mystical amulets--and finally in costume--White Tiger demands answers! But will she survive long enough to ask the right questions?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 11.

YOUNG GUNS: RELOAD SKETCHBOOK

Pencils and sketches previewing upcoming projects by Billy Tan, Clayton Crain, Simone Bianchi, Leinil Yu, Pasqual Ferry and Ariel Olivetti.

Marvel's Young Guns are the up-and-coming artists to watch for during the next few years! Each artist has a major project coming from the House of Ideas in 2006, and each is guaranteed to be hotter than a smoking gun! Now, as excitement builds, Marvel is pleased to offer this special-edition sketchbook preview, featuring just a sampling of art so good, it's making the entire industry sit up and notice!

48 pages, $3.99.



MARVEL KNIGHTS TITLES

PUNISHER: X-MAS SPECIAL

Written by Stuart Moore, pencils and cover by C.P. Smith.

"The List." He's making a list, checking it twice, gonna shoot anyone that hasn't been nice! The Punisher is coming to town to sleigh... er, slay...those responsible for a little boy's murder. Unfortunately, between a disgraced cop, a grieving single mother, and a fugitive lawbreaker, the line between Naughty and Nice has been blurred. This mystery's as deep as a chimney and just as dirty, but when it leads to the Punisher's final target, will he be able to pull the trigger?

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

SQUADRON SUPREME #9

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, art and cover by Mike Deodato Jr.

The fallout from the Squadron Supreme's peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East continues to have massive -- and unforeseen -- repercussions on the group. Will the worldıs most dangerous team crumble from the inside?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.



MARVEL ADVENTURES TITLES

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #7

Written by Tony Bedard, pencils by Shannon Gallant, cover by Sean Chen.

Treasure hunter Cain Marko steals a cursed ruby and gets more than he bargained for when he is magically transformed into the indestructible Juggernaut! The mighty Avengers rush to help earthquake victims, only to be confronted by this powerful new foe. Now it's up to Storm and Wolverine to save countless innocents from a man who cannot be beaten and cannot be stopped!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #21

Written by Fred Van Lente, art by Michael O'Hare, cover by Patrick Scherberger.

Who is the mysterious Tinkerer, and why is he flooding the city with technologically-enhanced villains? To unplug this threat, Spider-Man needs an upgrade of his own, starting with a new "smart stealth" black costume.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #18

Written by Zeb Wells, penciled and cover by Jose Angel Cano Lopez.

Flying cars, covert missions and secret handshakes...by day, she is the Invisible Girl of the Fantastic Four, but by night, she is...Sue Storm, Secret Agent!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

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X-MEN TITLES

ASTONISHING X-MEN #19

Written by Joss Whedon, pencils, cover and alternate cover by John Cassaday.

"Unstoppable," part 1 of 6. Strap yourselves in, folks! It's the beginning of Joss Whedon and John Cassadayıs final arc on Astonishing X-Men! After the shocking and brain-smashing events of last issue, the X-Men are off to protect the Earth from its destruction at the hands of the Breakworld. And when it's all over, nothing will ever be the same!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

CABLE & DEADPOOL #34

Written by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Reilly Brown, cover by Rob Liefeld.

The DOMINO PRINCIPLE comes to an explosive conclusion as CABLE's confrontation with the SIX PACK and their newest member leads to a very difficult decision for all concerned -- ruin a country on the brink of salvation or let Cable tip the first domino towards WORLD DOMINATION!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 29.

EXILES #88

Written by Tony Bedard, penciled and cover by Paul Pelletier.

"Superguardians," part 2 of 2. The Imperial Guard is dead. So who better to fill their intergalactic shoes than the Exiles?! The world-jumping heroes find themselves in a battle against a being that has killed Galactus. That being: An evil Silver Surfer!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

NEW EXCALIBUR #13

Written by Frank Tieri, pencils and cover by Michael Ryan.

"Unredeemed," Part 1 of 3 Can a man really change who he is? Can he erase the past and set forth on a new future for himself? The Juggernaut has tried to make his way as a hero, but there are voices in him that are pulling him back to villainous ways. Will Juggernaut give in to the temptation?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

NEW X-MEN #32

Written by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, pencils and cover by Paco Medina.

"Whatever Happened to Wither?" The New X-Men are still reeling from the events of last issue, but the real concern is: Where has Wither been this whole time? After leaving the Mansion, Wither set out on his own...but what has he been up to? Find out here. Also, what does Selene have to do with all this?!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #8

Written by Daniel Way, penciled by Steve Dillon, cover by Joe Quesada.

"Savior," part 3 of 5. While Omega Red holds Jubilee hostage and with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on his trail, Logan makes his way to Berlin -- the site of an ill-fated mission during his time in Team X -- to retrieve an ellusive artifact from the Cold War: the carbonadium synthesizer. Omega Red wants the synthesizer so that he can stabilize the deadly carbonadium bonded to his body -- but can he be trusted to deliver on his end of the bargain? Of course not. Logan has a plan, though -- but heıs going to need some help from an old friend to pull it off.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

UNCANNY X-MEN #480

Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils and cover by Billy Tan.

"The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire," part 6 of 12. The foundations of the mighty Shi'Ar are shaken! Vulcan is here! His first test, the Imperial Guard! It's Vulcan vs. Gladiator. The victor will decide the fate of an entire galaxy!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.

X-FACTOR #13

Written by Peter David, penciled by Pablo Raimondi.

Remember X-Factor #87? "X-Aminations," the analysis issue? Sure you do. Everybody does. Well, Peter David and new regular artist Pablo Raimondi evoke memories of that classic tale with "Re-X-Aminations" as the new team unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to an attentive Doc Samson. If anyone who read the previous series isnıt reading the current one, this is the issue to bring them on board.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #3

Written by Jeff Parker, penciled by Roger Cruz, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

There is a place far stranger than the School For Gifted Youngsters, where secrets and mutant horrors are kept away from the greater world. That place is the mind of Charles Xavier. Now his exceptional students have to help Professor X escape that which he fears most!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

X-MEN #193

Written by Mike Carey, pencils and cover by Chris Bachalo.

"Supernovas," part 6 of 6. Itıs fight night! The X-Men battle it out with their mysterious new foes, The Children, right above the Xavier Institute! And when the dust clears, what decision does Rogue make that will shake the X-Men to their core?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 22.

X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #3

Written by Greg Pak, penciled by Tyler Kirkham, cover by Marc Silvestri.

As remnants of the Phoenix make their way through the Stepford Cuckoos, more and more of their past is revealed! Where do they come from? Who created them? And who are their parents?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1.



MAX TITLES

HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #2

Written by Alexander Irvine, penciled by Russell Braun, finishes by Klaus Janson, cover by Arthur Suydam.

"Equinox," Part 2 of 5. When the Son of Satan is your best option, God help you. New Orleans. The Big Easy. The membrane between our world and the underworld has always been a little thinner here. Now, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the outpouring of human misery has drawn demons like sharks to a bloodbath. Demons who work for someone--or something--thatıs harvesting body parts in a furious race toward unspeakable purposes. For Daimon Hellstorm, this means one thing: It's hunting season. Like Sun Tzu said, "Some battles can be won without firing a single arrow. All you need to do is sow chaos." And who better to do that than the Son of Satan?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Nov. 15.

ZOMBIE #3

Written by Mike Raicht, pencils and cover by Kyle Hotz.

The hordes of zombies gathered outside the highway rest stop have smashed and clawed their way through the plaster walls and reinforced doors, and are now just yards from the few human survivors whose flesh just might sate their relentless hunger. But that just might be the least of the survivors' problems. The homicidal bank robbers with twitchy trigger fingers are more concerned with their spoils than their survival, and the military doctor who seems to know a bit too much about the undead is acting a bit funny... As greed and survival collide against a horrendous backdrop, a man named Simon Garth just might hold the key to everyone's survival...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

PUNISHER #40

Written by Garth Ennis, penciled by Leandro Fernandez, covers by Tim Bradstreet.

"Man of Stone," Part 4 It's high noon in the mountains of Afghanistan. As Frank Castle and his ragtag crew of mercenaries square off against General Nikolai Alexandrovich Zakharov -- a.k.a. "The Man of Stone" -- and a battalion of Russian Marines. The Punisher is boxed in, outmanned -- just the way he likes it.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 8.

WISDOM #1

Written by Paul Cornell, pencils and cover by Trevor Hairsine.

Pete Wisdom has a lot of fairies to kill. Yes, fairies are supposed to be nice and magical and charming, but they are currently attacking England.

32 pages, $3.99.



ICON TITLES

CRIMINAL #2

Written by Ed Brubaker, art and cover by Sean Phillips.

Leo has reluctantly joined on for the heist to end all heists, but nothing is what it seems, and when this job falls apart, it's in a hail of bullets and double-crosses that leave him shattered. What will he do next? Run for his freaking life! But will anywhere be safe, when the cops and the bad-guys are all after him?

And as a bonus, each issue of Criminal is packed from cover to cover with content, featuring a full length continuing story, as well as back-up stories and articles and DVD-style behind the scenes extras.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Nov. 1

JACK KIRBY'S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #4

Written by Lisa Kirby and Steve Robertson, penciled by Mike Thibodeaux and Karl Kesel, cover by Thibodeaux.

In pursuit of Slugg and Garrett, the Galactic Bounty Hunters must covertly invade Dangerland (a swell place to take the whole family -- if they're wanted by the law!) But while theyıre sneaking in, Garrett makes his bid for freedom!

32 pages, $2.99.

POWERS #23

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Michael Avon Oeming.

"Secret Identity," part 5 of 6. Readers of the Eisner Award-winning POWERS know this has been the most intense year the book has ever seen. Walker and Pilgrim's lives have turned inside out, and this latest murder exposes nothing less than the worldıs most-kept secret ­ a secret so deadly that it will force Walker to make a decision he can never take back. Witness a scene so gruesome, no other comic but POWERS could show it to you.

32 pages, $2.95, in stores on Nov. 1.



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