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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2006

MARVEL COMICS FOR JANUARY

ULTIMATE TITLES

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #38

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

"God War," part 6 of 6. Itıs battleground Earth as the God War between Halcyon and Acheron comes crashing down on New York! The Fantastic Four stand as our last, best hope against Ronan the Accuser, who has passed the irrevocable sentence of death to the Earth. Not to be missed!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

ULTIMATE POWER #1 DIRECTORıS CUT

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

Go behind the scenes on the crossover of the decade! This bonus edition reprints Ultimate Power #1, plus extras!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #104

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

"Clone Saga," part 8 of 8. A double-sized spectacular brings to a close the "Clone Saga." Everything has led to this moment, as a battered and beaten Spider-Man faces off against the ascendant master of many arms: Doctor Octopus, in the greatest battle of the web spinnerıs young career. The life of Peter Parker and those he loves will never be the same -- a true turning point for the Ultimate wall-crawler!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Dec. 20.

ULTIMATE X-MEN #78

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

"Cable," part 4 of 4. The man from the future: Ultimate Cable, makes his final stand against those from the present who oppose him...and death will follow. Itıs the end of the road for one of the X-Men. And you'll be shocked and saddened by who it will be...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

ULTIMATE VISION #2

Written by Mike Carey, pencils and cover by Brandon Peterson.

The Gah Lak Tus module, an object of immense cosmic power, is now in the murderous hands of George Tarleton -- leader of the sinister organization A.I.M. And with the otherworldly Vision down, nothing stands in the way of total conquest of Earth by this alien force.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.


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SPIDER-MAN TITLES

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #16

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

There was a time when Deborah Whitman was falling for Peter Parker. Now, heıs falling for her -- to his death, that is! Itıs chaos in the sky, and spiders canıt fly... especially when they have the Vulture to worry about! Can Spider-Man make amends with Deborah before his extensive list of enemies grows by one? And what role does (extra) ex-flame Betty Brant play in the proceedings: friend or foe?

32 pages, $2.99. in stores on Jan. 4.

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #34

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

While Spider-Man bounces back from the brutal beating he received at the hands of the Rhino, the Black Cat takes it upon herself to deliver a little payback. Of course, since he outweighs her by a few tons, Felicia Hardy might need some help. Calling...the Puma! Itıs revenge, feline-style, in this third issue that spotlights the women in Peter Parkerıs life post-unmasking!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #4

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

As Spider-Girl continues her hunt for Hobgoblin and the lethal legacy of Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, a vicious new player enters the fray: Mad Dog--the bounty hunter who employs the weapons of the former super-villains heıs captured.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

ULTIMATE CIVIL WAR SPIDER-HAM CRISIS (FEATURING WOLVER-HAM) #1

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Mike Wieringo, Mike Allred, John Severin, Nick Dragotta, Ariel Olivetti and Jim Mahfood, cover by Wieringo.

Spinning out of the pages of Civil War-- and every other top-selling comic crossover event you can think of -- itıs Ultimate Civil War Spider-Ham Frisis (Featuring Wolver-Ham)! Heıs little, heıs pink, he knows how to bring home the bacon. Heıs Spider-Ham -- and heıs about to embark a kaleidoscopic, time-spanning, universe-shifting journey that will prove just how big a pig he really is. Guest-starring: Iron Ham, Deviled Ham, Fantastic Ham, Green Ham, Ant-Ham, Ultimate Captain Ham, Hambit, Hamneto, and everyoneıs favorite Sorcerer Supreme -- whathisface? You know, the guy with the blue tights and red capeŠMustacheŠMan-servant named Wong? -- anyway, you know who Iım talking about. Heıs in it, too. And Wolver-Ham -- was he mentioned?

32 pages, $2.99.

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #14

Written by Sean McKeever, pencils by Takeshi Miyazawa and Rick Mays and a cover by Miyazawa.

Who would you trust with a secret so big that its unveiling would change your life? Should you even try to trust anyone? Maybe your best option is to keep it to yourself--particularly when dealing with someone who often doesnıt think before they speak. You know, someone like Gwen Stacy...!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #3

Written by Marc Sumerak, pencils and cover by Gurihuru.

New York City isnıt just the center of the Marvel Universe; itıs also the center of the fashion universe. And when those high-energy worlds collide, an old foe stands ready to tear Spider-Man and Power Pack apart at the seams. Itıs a terrifying tale sure to get your fashion sense tingling!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #2

Written, art and covers by Kaare Andrews.

A searing vision of Spider-Man's future. Theyıre whispering about it on the streets. Heıs back. Come down from the mountain like a righteous wraith of vengeance, dispensing rough justice and then swinging off into the night. For Mayor Waters, who rules over the Big Apple with an iron hand, this is a public relations nightmare -- and itıs got to be dealt with pronto. Luckily for him, he has a contingency plan for this type of situation -- and itıs sitting right there, in the Vault. Six hard men, with axes to grind. All Waters has got to do is wind them up and point them.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 4.



MARVEL HEROES TITLES

AGENTS OF ATLAS #6

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

And now, the showdown thatıs been building for 50 years: Jimmy Woo and his team go into the heart of the Atlas Foundation and face their oldest enemy. Prepare to learn secrets of The Human Robot and human civilization itself when you enter The Temple of Atlas.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #4

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

Itıs business as usual as Eric OıGrady returns to the newly repaired and fully-operational S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier. Still hiding the fact that heıs stolen the Ant-Man suit, Eric decides to use his off hours to do a little practice--unfortunately for him, the Helicarrier has developed a bit of a pest problem and he hasnıt learned how to talk to insects yet! Oh, well, nowıs as good a time as any.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

ALL-NEW OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE A TO Z: UPDATE #1

By various, cover by Tom Raney.

Whatıs the origin of M-11 the Human Robot? Who are the members of the Circus of Crime? What are the powers of Spider-Man 2099? Who are Digitek and Garko the Man-Frog? Who was Cageıs first costumed foe? Find the answers to all these questions and many more here, as the Official Handbook continues to visit not just the Marvel Universe proper, but all related universes beyond! This one has something for everyone! New characters getting their first Handbook coverage? Freedom Ring, Deathıs Head 3.0, Nextwave and more -- Check! Older characters not covered in 2000s Handbooks? Arcade, Circus of Crime, Graviton, Ikaris, Impossible Man, In-Betweener, Tiger Shark and more -- Check! Older characters that never had a Handbook entry before? Bug-Eyed Voice, Human Robot, Thundersword and more -- Check! Major characters getting massive expansions and updates to reflect their new status? Norman Osborn, Quasar, Storm and more -- Check! Entries for major events, technology, pantheons and alien races -- and for characters from different countries, deepest space, other realities, dimensions, and past and future eras ­ covering more of Marvelıs universes than ever before? Contest of Champions, Digitek, Badoon, MC2ıs Fantastic Five, New Universeıs Mark Hazzard, Japanese Gods, the Mıkraan Crystal, Spider-Man 2099 and more -- Check! These updates will ship quarterly in 2007.

64 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

ANNIHILATION #6

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

Nova and Annihilus face off in a fight to the finish with the fates of two, count Œem, two, universes at stake. You think thatıs bad? Wait until you see what happens when Galactus decides to go to war. All this and Quasar! Need we add that after this issue, Marvelıs cosmic landscape will never be the same?

32 page, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #5 & 6

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

The Super-Adaptoid has gone underground, and Hank Pym has stared down his deepest demons. And when the mysterious Yellowjacket arrives on the scene... why do the Avengers have to act like they donıt know him? And how does his appearance lead to the most surreal super hero wedding in Marvel history? All the answers are here!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 4 and Jan. 17.

AVENGERS NEXT #5

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

As the Earth is slowly mutated into New Asgard, Thunderstrike returns and the Avengers face the terrible vengeance of Sylene, the daughter of Loki, who is determined to make up for the mistake her father made when he accidentally caused the origin of the original Avengers.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

BLACK PANTHER #24

Written by Reginald Hudlin, pencils by TBA, cover by Gary Frank.

"Foregin Affairs," part 2 of 3. Civil War tie-in. Thatıs it -- the honeymoon is officially over. With the Civil War racing toward a senses-shattering conclusion, the Black Panther and Storm pledge their allegiance to the renegade Captain America.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

BLADE #5

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

A Civil War: Casualties of War special self-contained issue! Itıs claws versus blades as Wolverine takes his vendetta to the pages of Blade. Plus: A story from Bladeıs mysterious past!

32 page, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

BULLET POINTS #3

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

The story of an alternate Marvel Universe, changed by a single bullet, continues to unravel! Peter Parker -- now transformed into a hideous Hulk -- battles Iron Man, Steve Rogers, to the death and scientist Reed Richards blasts off towards his ultimate destiny as the worldıs greatest super spy!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

DAREDEVIL #93

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

Matt Murdock returns to the streets of New York, to Hellıs Kitchen, to whatever is left of his life, and to face whatever he must to try to get it back. What is Mattıs future? What has happened in his absence, and what part does Kingpin play in all this? The only place youıll find those answers is in the conclusion to "The Devil Takes a Ride!"

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

DR. STRANGE: THE OATH #4

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

Outside the hidden hospice of the vigilante caretaker known as Night Nurse, Doctor Strange takes on a terrifying new villain in the strangest battle of the Sorcerer Supremeıs career!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #4

Written, pencils and cover by Alan Davis.

Their family scattered to the four corners of a solar system quarantined from the rest of the universe, besieged by a number of their most relentless enemies, including the Super-Skrull, the Mole Man, Diablo, the Mad Thinker and the Kree Sentry, can the members of the Fantastic Four survive -- and triumph?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #5

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

The Four from the Fantastick face Otto von Doom and Namor in the conclusion. When the battle is over, will Atlantis still be standing? And will all four of our merry adventurers make it out alive? Find out here!

32 pages, $3.50.

GHOST RIDER #7

Written by Daniel Way, pencils and cover by Richrad Corben.

"Hell to Pay," part 2 of 2. Meanwhile, in the present, Ghost Rider knows what needs to be done. The problem is that thereıs something -- someone -- holding him backŠand itıs not Lucifer. Itıs Johnny Blaze. Will Johnny step aside and let Ghost Rider loose to do what heıs meant to do? And should he? After all, it didnıt do him any good in the past‹as a matter of fact itıs what damned him to HellŠboth when he first summoned the Ghost Rider and then again, years later, on the day Johnny Blaze died.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

GHOST RIDER FINALE

Written by Ivan Velez, art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira, cover by Saltares.

The original creative team unites to complete an issue eight years in the making! In early 1998, Ghost Rider #93 ended with a shocking cliffhanger: the death of Dan Ketch, the Ghost Riderıs human host! But the book was canceled prematurely, prior to the release of the series finale in Ghost Rider #94 -- which had already been written and was almost entirely penciled. Now, the final fate of Dan Ketch is revealed at last! With Blackheart deposed, the Ghost Rider is now lord of the Nether Realm. What does he intend to do with his power? And will the other Dark Lords -- like Belasco, Pluto and Hela ­ allow him to keep it? This special edition also includes Ghost Rider #93 and other bonus material!

72 pages, $3.99.

MYTHOS: GHOST RIDER

Written by Paul Jenkins, art and cover by Paolo Rivera.

A fully-painted recounting of the origins of Johnny Blaze, the man the world knows as the Ghost Rider! What would cause a man to barter his soul with Satan, becoming an unholy Spirit of Vengeance in the process?

32 pages, $2.99.

HEROES FOR HIRE #6

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Al Rio, cover by Billy Tucci.

Humbug is hired by a 10-year-old boy to rescue his robot from super-villains while Misty and the rest of Heroes for Hire investigate a string of robberies that lead to illegal arms shipments coming into the states from a foreign power.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

INCREDIBLE HULK #102

Written by Greg Pak, penciled by Aaron Lopresti.

"Planet Hulk: Allegiance," part 3. Armies clash and titans smash as the Green Scar and the Red King throw down over Crown City! Itıs the fight weıve all been waiting for -- after 10 epic issues in the ³Planet Hulk² saga, the Hulk and the Emperor finally meet again. But will this savage showdown between the Hulkıs rage and the Emperorıs ruthlessness lead to the liberation -- or total destruction -- of the Hulk, his crew, and the people and planet of Sakaar?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #3

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

Mysterious enemy forces circle all around him, as Danny Rand comes face to face with history! The legacy of the Iron Fist becomes clear, as he leaps to the aid of a man he has long-thought was dead... and who has come seeking Danny's help with an army on his trail.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY #1

Written by Adam Warren, penciled by Brian Denham, cover by Warren.

A single, grueling night of high-speed, mechanized mayhem finds Tony Stark and a new, uniquely improved version of the Iron Man armor caught in the crossfire between the bleeding-edge technology of an insurgent mecha subculture and the massed hardware of an elite ³cape-killing² paramilitary force. Besieged by ballistic missiles, supersonic jihadi LMDs, seductive viral avatars and cyberdrug-addled roboravers, Iron Man must push himself far beyond his technological and biological limits to survive the onslaught of ultra-tech war machinery...

32 pages, $2.99.

MS. MARVEL #11

Written by Brian Reed, pencils by Roberto De La Torre and a cover by Travel Foreman.

Bursting out of an A.I.M. storage facility - the sinister cybernetic Doomsday Man! But who would reactivate Doomsday Man after so many years? And can they ever hope to control him? Also this issue... a new man in Ms. Marvel's life and guest star Araña! The frightening tale of Ms. Marvel's oldest foe returning to life!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

MS. MARVEL SPECIAL

Written by Brian Reed, pencils and cover by Guiseppe Camuncoli.

Once upon a time, Carol Danvers was a novelist. This morning, at the New York Public Library, a child with the ability to turn anything he imagines into reality has begun to read Carolıs sci-fi epic ³Binary,² based loosely on her own life amongst the stars. Within minutes, the library is overrun with visions from Carolıs book and soon all of New York City is threatened! A one-shot special guest-starring Simon ³Wonder Man² Williams and re-introducing one of Ms. Marvelıs oldest threats!

48 pages, $2.99.

MOON KNIGHT #9

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

"Midnight Sun Part Three: For the Occasion." Bodies, torn limb from limb. All for your benefit. This guy wanted your undivided attention--and he got it. Now he wants more. Now he wants your blood. You knew he was coming, but you had no idea who he wasŠor what he had become. Heıs out of your league and you know it. Youıre gonna need help, God help you. And thatıs exactly what Godıs gonna give you.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #2

Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Brian Reed, art and cover by Jim Cheung.

The Infinity Gems offer their users complete mastery of the universe -- if any one of the Gems fell into the wrong hands, it would be catastrophic. So, when the Illuminati discover the Infinity Gems are scattered across the cosmos, completely unguarded, the race is on to collect them before anyone else learns the truth. The fate of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

NEWUNIVERSAL #2

Written by Warren Ellis, penciled by Salvador Larroca.

"Trauma." The White Event. The most startling celestial phenomenon ever witnessed by the human race. While most humans are left to wonder its significance, a few have emerged from its wake as something more. Now, they must come to terms with their new existences.and survive a world that is struggling to come to terms with them.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. #12

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

Final issue.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

ONSLAUGHT REBORN #3

Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils and cover by Rob Liefeld, variant cover by Ed McGuinness.

Itıs Thor versus Hulk for the throw-down of the millennium! But how can this be? How can Hulk and Thor be face-to-face? What sort of inter-dimensional havoc has the return of Onslaught wreaked? And why donıt Reed Richards and Sue Storm know their own son? The mysteries deepen as the action never lets up.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #3

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

Civil War tie-in. The Punisher. Captain America. Uneasy allies in even the best of times, now two fugitives fighting a common enemy in Civil War. Every war is won or lost based on one decisive battle-- this might be the endgame for Civil War. A clash that's been building for thirty years comes to a ferocious head as The Punisher and Captain America finally collide, and the reverberations will be felt for months to come. Cap made a deal with the devil -- what happens when the devil comes to collect?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

RUNAWAYS #24

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

"Live Fast," part 3 of 3. In an explosive conclusion that changes everything forever, the Runaways bid farewell to co-creators Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona, who prepare to turn the keys to the Hostel over to the incoming creative team of Joss Whedon and Michael Ryan!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

SHE-HULK #15

Written by Dan Slott, penciled by Rick Burchett, cover by Greg Horn.

"Planet Without a Hulk," part 1 of 4. Now that the Illuminati have shot the Hulk into space... Who's going to fight all of his bad guys? Enter She-Hulk: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Spinning out of events from Civil War and Planet Hulk, the new director of S.H.I.E.L.D. is shipping She-Hulk off to Hulk-related hotspots around the globe-- where she'll be taking on villains from A-Z! Or, in this case, from the Abomination to Zzzax! That's right, gamma-fans, it's the Emerald Amazon in her most action-packed adventure ever.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

SILENT WAR #1

Written by David Hine, penciled by Roy Allan Martinez, cover by John Watson.

Son of M told how Quicksilver stole the precious Terrigen Mists from the Inhumans and how Black Bolt retaliated by declaring war on humanity. Now that war is about to break loose as Gorgon leads a terrorist attack on New York. Old friends become deadly enemies when the Fantastic Four are forced to defend their city against the Inhumans.

32 pages, $2.99.

SQUADRON SUPREME: HYPERION VS. NIGHTHAWK #1

Written by Marc Guggenheim, pencils and cover by Paul Gulacy.

It had to happen: The ultimate throw-down between the stars of Supreme Power and Squadron Supreme: Hyperion and Nighthawk. But what could draw these two heroes into the biggest of all smackdowns? Nothing less than genocide. In this ripped from the headlines story, explore the real-world tragedy that is going on right now in Darfur, Africa.

32 pages, $2.99.

THUNDERBOLTS #110

Written by Warren Ellis, penciled by Mike Deodato, cover by Marko Djurdjevic, varaint covers by Leinil Yu.

"Faith in Monsters," Part 1 of 6. Venom, lethal protector! The enigmatic Moonstone! Bullseye, the man who never misses! Songbird, mistress of sound! Chen Lu, the Radioactive Man! Swordsman, master of the blade! The mystery man called Penance! And Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! Theyıre Americaıs newest celebrities, ready to take to the skies at a momentıs notice in pursuit of those secret, unregistered superhumans hiding among us! Theyıre the All-New, All-Deadly Thunderbolts -- making the world a safer place for ordinary people one would-be costumed hero at a time! In the wake of Civil War, a dark and disturbing take on Marvelıs most wanted, where the line between hero and villain is difficult to find -- if it exists at all!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

WHITE TIGER #3

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

After putting a beating on Sano and his bloodthirsty Yakuza warriors, White Tiger and Daredevil face the long arm of the NYPD -- and its crosshairs. Being a wanted vigilante is a newsflash for Del Toro as she realizes becoming an enemy of the state isnıt easy. On top of a visit by everyoneıs favorite Webslinger, a cold hard rejection by Matt Murdock, and a bruising punch fest with Cobra, Angela learns that divorcing her real-life identity from masked crusading is not as simple as just removing a mask, nor is it all that realistic. And to add it all, Chaeyi and its shadowy activities keep running unchecked with no leads in sight. The only thing that seems to be constant is the indecision, violence, and frustration following White Tiger without pause...welcome to her world. Itıs about to get much rougher!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

WONDER MAN #2

Written by Peter David, art and cover by Andrew Currie.

"My Fair Super Hero." Who is Ladykiller, and how did she come to be? The answers will leave you shocked...as Wonder Man, Beast, and Ms. Marvel try to reconstruct this villain into their ideal of a hero. What could go wrong? Itıs a battle of wits and willpower -- and itıs not all fun and games!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.



MARVEL ADVENTURES TITLES

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #9

Written by Jeff Parker, penciled by Juan Santacruz, cover by Cameron Stewart.

When the Avengers run up against MODOC! Do we really need to tease this plot? Just look at the picture.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #23

Written by Fred Van Lente, art by Cory Hamscher, cover by Patrick Scherberger.

It's what Spider-Man fears more than anything -- no, not battling some super-villain, but going school clothes shopping with Aunt May! When the sinister Sandman attacks the store, though, Spidey has to keep his secret identity from becoming unveiled!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #20

Written by Zeb Wells, pencils and cover by Kano.

The Human Torch is really really hot. Iceman is really really cool. And they really really donıt like one another. So weıve stranded them together with a bunch of pretty girls and a super-villain! Letıs see what happens!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

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X-MEN TITLES

CABLE & DEADPOOL #36

Written by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Reilly Brown, cover by Tom Raney.

"Unfinished Business," Part 1 of 4. Deadpool has decided to face the skeletons in his closet, dive deep into that dark void he calls a soul, and rattle things up a bit. First order of business: Taskmaster. Second order of business: a knock-down drag-out brawl!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

EXILES #90

Written by Chris Claremont, penciled and cover by Paul Pelletier.

A new era for Exiles begins here! Claremont starts a run that will have Exiles fans talking for years to come. And heıs not the only one joining up, as X-Woman Psylocke joins the team as well. What is she doing there? How will the team deal with her arrival? And what new villains plan on destroying every world in existence?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

NEW EXCALIBUR #15

Written by Frank Tieri, pencils and cover by Jim Calafiore.

"Unredeemed," Part 3 of 3. Juggernaut faces the hardest battle of his life! After trying to stay on the good and narrow, will his quest for strength and power force him back over to the dark side? And if he does, will his teammates ever be able to look at him the same again? The surprising conclusion to Frank Tieriıs run on New Excalibur!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

NEW X-MEN #34

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

"Mercury Falling," part 2 of 4. The Facility turned X-23's childhood into a blood-stained nightmare and now they're gunning for the New X-Men. How far will the team go to save one of their teammates, and once they've crossed over into X-23's violent world, is there any coming back? The kids will never look at X-23 the same again as the fallout from X-23: Target X continues here.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

WOLVERINE #50

Written by Jeph Loeb, art by Simone Bianchi and Ed McGuinness, cover by Bianchi.

"Evolution," part 1. The biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. The key to victory is eons old, and itıs certain to rock their world. Think youıve seen Marvelıs fiercest go toe-to-toe before? Those were just warm-ups. Also featuring a 12-page backup story "Puny Little Man.Heıs big, heıs green, heıs mean, and he just got his mitts on Logan.

48 pages, $3.99. in stores on Jan. 17.

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #10

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

It all ends -- and it all begins -- in this issue, featuring both the death of a beloved Marvel character and the debut appearance of a new one: the son of Wolverine!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10.

UNCANNY X-MEN #482

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

"The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire," part 8 of 12. The all-out battle for control of the Shi'ar Empire begins here! The X-Men team-up with the Starjammers for a rescue mission that could mean everything for the future of the Shi'ar Empire! Meanwhile, Darwin and Xavier are trapped in the clutches of the enemy!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

X-FACTOR #15

Written by Peter David, penciled by Pablo Raimondi.

Having a hard time accepting the idea of Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Well, that's nothing compared to what's going to happen when Jamie is captured by S.H.I.E.L.D.'s foremost opponents and is transformed into Jamie Madrox...Agent of Hydra! Plus...Siryn and Monet decide to go shopping and have a grand Mall seizure!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #5

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

Some very strange people have come calling for Bobby Drake, and the young mutants find themselves facing the harshest elements of the Norse Pantheon! With ancient forces in play, certainly someone will incur the wrath of the God of Thunder!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

X-MEN #195

Written by Mike Carey, pencils and cover by Humberto Ramos.

"Primary Infection," art 2 of 3. While the X-Men follow her trail to India, Rogue is at the mercy of the man known as Pandemic! What is his fascinating connection with Rogue? What has he done to Lady Mastermind? Why is he called Pandemic? All good questions. Read the issue and find out!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

X-MEN ANNUAL #1

Written by Mike Carey, pencils and cover by Mark Brooks.

Rogue and her team have unfinished business on board the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier - business that concerns the twins, Northstar and Aurora, and a last-ditch attempt to restore them to their right minds. But a powerful enemy from the X-Men's past has a different agenda - and his plans to hijack the Helicarrier for his own uses lead to a terrible revelation.

48 pages, $3.99.

X-MEN: PHOENIX - WARSONG #5

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

Who dares challenge the judgment of the Phoenix? The showdown at the Weapons Plus super-soldier creation facility known as "The World" reaches its shocking climax as the Cuckoos embrace their destiny -- and Emma Frost makes the most terrifying decision of her life.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

X-23: TARGET X #2

Written by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, pencils and cover by Mike Choi and Sonia Oback.

X-23ıs bloodstained past continues to unfold as superstar Top Cow artists Mike Choi and Sonia Oback join the team! The hunt continues for X-23 as she tries to make a normal life for herself. But can she escape her violent past when not only the Facility that created her is hunting her, but S.H.I.E.L.D. as well? X-23 is about to collide head first with the Marvel Universe, and sparks will fly as Captain America and Daredevil join the chase!

32 pages, $2.99.



MAX TITLES

HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #4

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

"Equinox," Part 4 of 5. With otherworldly figures breathing down his neck, the key to Daimon Hellstormıs survival sits shriveled in a little glass jar, waiting to be reunited with its host. All the Son of Satan needs is needle and thread, and to take the biggest gamble of his life. God help us if he rolls craps.

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on Jan. 17.

PUNISHER #43-44

Written by Garth Ennis, penciled by Lan Medina, covers by Tim Bradstreet.

Five women, linked by tragedyŠand obsession. The Punisher killed their husbands -- put them down like gods -- and shattered their lives. Now they want payback...and they've hatched the perfect plan to get it. To bring the wolf to their door, all they need is bait.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 10 and Jan. 31.



ICON TITLES

JACK KIRBY'S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #5

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

At the heart of Dangerland, Mainframe must fight a death-duel with Slugg, for the life of his son, Garrett! But if Mainframe should fall, must the child become the man?

32 pages, $2.99.

CRIMINAL #4

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

Leo's attempt to make a deal goes badly, and the men on his and Greta's trail have made their move, leaving a path of death and destruction in their wake...And bringing Leo face to face with the violence that lurks deep inside his darkest places. What happens next will shock even him!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 4

POWERS #24

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

"Secret Identity," part 6 of 6. Homicide Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to super-hero cases, and they both have a secret: They both have powers. And in this shocking issue, Christian Walker vs. Satan!

488 pages, $29.99, in stores on Jan. 4.

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ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER IN GUILTY PLEASURES #4

Written by Laurell K. Hamilton, adpated by Stacie M. Ritchie, pencils and covers by Brett Booth.

Anita Blake has faced great horrors in her career as a vampire hunter and an animator of the undead, but being left in a dungeon with an army of were-rats is hardly her idea of a good time. Fortunately, she is able to escape when her vampire hosts intercede, but her good luck seems short-lived when she is brought before Nikolaos, the master vampire of St. Louis. What Nikolaos wants is unclear, but one thing is certain - even an experienced vampire hunter like Anita cannot stand against a being as powerful as this! But can she survive the night?

32 pages, $2.99.

RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #5

Written by Orson Scott Card, adapted by Roland Bernard Brown, pencils by Miguel Montenegro and cover by Nova Studio.

In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, 10-year-old Alvin Smith and his brother Measure have been rescued by the Shaw-nee tribe and their leader, Ta-Kumsaw, and itıs clear that someone is inciting the other tribes to commit great acts of violence against the settlers. Ta-Kumsaw doesnıt trust the white men because they have lost their connection with the land, but he is amazed by Alvinıs ability to shape the world around him without disturbing the order of nature. And so he decides to take the boys to see his brother, Tenskwa-Tawa, the figure known to many as the "Red Prophet," and the man responsible for teaching Alvin to use his unique power only to help, and never to hurt.

32 pages, $2.99.

MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #4

Written by Raymond E. Feist, adapted by Michael Avon Oeming and Bryan J.L. Glass, pencils by Ryan Stegman, cover by Brett Booth.

The Riftwar has begun! Magician apprentice Pug may have lost his mentor as Kulgan, the Master Magician of Crydee, lies wounded by a strange attack from the Tsurani invaders. But more exciting events are about to unfold as Queen Aglaranna and her delegation from Elvandar arrive to discuss the Tsurani threat. Can the elves and the people of Crydee find a way to repel these invaders before they storm into the world of Midkemia... or will they have to send for the distant kingıs aid as they prepare for all-out war?

32 pages, $2.99.

PTOLUS: CITY BY THE SPIRE #4

Written by Monte Cook, pencils by Caanan White, cover by David Curiel.

Ptolus: The City By the Spire is a place of history and mystery, a city built upon the ruins of itself, and filled with adventures from top to bottom. And Sheva Callister, a retired treasure hunter whoıs come back for one last job, is painfully aware of this as she stumbles into the underground tomb of Narros, the Lich King, a powerful undead creature who does not appreciate her intrusion. But if she and her companions can escape, theyıll only be plunged into more excitement and deception as various nobles from the city above use her in a pawn in a strange game of their own. That is, of course, unless the legendary "Iron Mage" appears and lends her a hand...

32 pages, $2.99.

XIII TPB

Written by George R.R. Martin, adapted by Ben Avery, pencils cover and variant cover by Mike Miller.

A man wakes up on a beach with no memory of who he is and no clues about his identity, save a mysterious tattoo that simply says, "XIII." But when XIII is attacked by two would-be killers determined to take him out, he dispatches them easily with reflexive military training, which helps him to realize that he is more than a simple man with amnesia. Now, XIII must uncover the secrets of his past and learn who he really is and what his mission was before he lost his memory. But along the way, he will learn that he may have been responsible for killing the President of the United StatesŠ and working for enemies who have intentions far beyond his simple quest to remember who he is.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on Jan. 4.



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