TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2006
MARVEL COMICS FOR MARCH
DARK TOWER
DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #2
Written by Peter David and Robin Furth, art and cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove.
Roland has incurred the wrath of the evil sorcerer Marten, and must flee his home in Gilead with two of his young friends. But arriving in the supposedly friendly town of Hambry may be no safer, for the dreaded agents of Marten are abroad -- The Coffin Hunters! Though it's not all completely bleak as Roland meets the woman who will become the love of his young life -- the beautiful Susan Delgado. Plus: Learn more about the land of the Dark Tower with exclusive bonus material!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 7.
ULTIMATE TITLES
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #40
Written by Mike Carey, pencils by Mark Brooks, cover by Salvador Larroca.
"Devils," part 2 of 3. The F.F. must follow the diabolical Diablo into the past to save the lives of their loved ones. But the master alchemist has big plans for the time-traveling quartet -- plans that don't include them returning to the present alive! Meanwhile -- the fate of the future hangs precariously on the choices the team makes!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
ULTIMATE POWER #4
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Greg Land.
As the Fantastic Four's leader Reed Richards languishes in the other-dimensional home world of the Squadron Supreme, Nick Fury's not taking it lying down! He and the Ultimates plan to bring him backby any means necessary. What could happen next?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #106-107
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Mark Bagley, cover by Bagley and Richard Isanove.
"Ultimate Knights," part 1 and 2 of 3. If you thought Peter would get some time off after the soul-shattering changes that came at the end of "Clone Saga," think again! Things keep heating up, as Ultimate Daredevil attempts to enlist Spider-Man in a crusade to bring down the Kingpin -- permanently. But with his Aunt's life hanging by a thread and his serious girl problems...not to mention the new student at Midtown High...crime-busting may be the last thing on young Mr. Parker's mind. So what happens when the rest of Daredevil's new super-team shows up? Learn who stands with Peter -- and who stands against him!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7 and March 28.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #80
Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils and cover by Yanick Paquette.
"Aftermath," part 2 of 2. The young X-Men are leaderless. And in the wake of their tragedy, Scott Summers reaches a momentous decision: Disband the X-Men! Yes, you read it right. Is this the end of Xavier's dream? And if so, what does this mean for the evil mutants who may rush in to fill the power vacuum? It all begins to unravel...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
ULTIMATE VISION #4
Written by Mike Carey, pencils and cover by Brandon Peterson.
The Gah Lak Tus module has landed on Earth! And nothing in man's arsenal can even give it pause! The other-worldly Vision is our last hope, but she was designed for communication purposes, not lethal combat. Can she adapt in time, or has our poor planet run out of luck?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
SPIDER-MAN TITLES
THE SPIDER-MAN CHRONICLES: THE ART AND MAKING OF SPIDER-MAN 3
By Grant Curtis.
More than 400 pieces of concept art, sketches, behind-the-scenes photographs, and the insider story of how Spider-Man 3 was made, from conception to completion. Only for the ultimate Spidey fan.
$50.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #540
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Ron Garney.
"Back in Black," Part 2. No one's paid the price for Civil War more than Peter Parker. Now, one of his worst fears has been realized. A tragedy from which he might never recover. And if that weren't enough -- he's a fugitive, hunted, on the run. Black isn't just the color of his costume -- it's a state of mind. Get on board to gear up for an event that will forever change the life of the web-slinger. There is no going back.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #18
Written by Peter David, pencils by Todd Nauck, cover by Mike Wieringo.
"Back in Black" continues as Spider-Man finds himself faced with a bizarre ally: The Sandman, seeking Spider-Man's aid in saving an innocent man on death row. A man who is accused of the recent killing of...Uncle Ben?
32 pages, $2.99. in stores on March 7.
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #36
Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, pencils and cover by Angel Medina.
"The Strange Case of...," part 2 of 2. The mystery of the multiple Spider-Men deepens. Who are these men -- these boys, really -- crawling around the city of New York? And where did they acquire their powers and why? And what does Peter's student Jordan
Harrison have to do with it? Mad scientist Dr. Calvin Zabo may have the answers, but asking him risksthe wrath of..Hyde!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK HANDBOOK
Written by Mike Fichera, Ronald Byrd, Al Sjoerdsma, Stuart Vandal, Anthony Flamini, Michael Hoskin, Jeff Christiansen, Sean Mcquaid & Madison Carter, cover by Aaron Lopresti.
Are the rumors of Uncle Ben's return from the grave true? How many people has J. Jonah Jameson hired and fired? Who is that armored Spider-Man from the future with six arms? You know the Lizard -- but who's the Iguana? Can you name all the alien symbiotes besides Venom and Carnage? Spidey's ex-girlfriend Deb Whitman is back! What's her story, anyway? All these questions and more will be answered in the Spider-Man: Back in Black Handbook, spotlighting everyone's favorite wall-crawler sporting his enigmatic ebony attire, with an in-depth look at Spider-Man's fantastic powers. This issue also features the return of fan-favorite classic Handbook illustrator Eliot R Brown with tech-specs on Tony Stark's Spider-Man costume.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 28.
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: SPIDER-MAN
Written by John Rhett Thomas.
Marvel's most iconic character gets this issue of Spotlight all to himself! It's wall-to-wall wall-crawler as we talk to Spider-Man creators past, present and future! We'll get an up-close look at the current stable of Spidey writers and artists -- including the creative teams on Friendly Neighborhood and Sensational Spider-Man, Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane, and, of course, amazing and ultimate spider-man! And take a look back at the Spidey stories available through Masterworks, Essentials and classic trade paperbacks, talking to some of the fabled creators who told them!
48 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #6
Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by Ron Frenz.
The Black Tarantula lays a trap, Mad Dog takes aim and Spider-Girl battles the Hobgoblin for the life of a counterfeit web-stunner! Plus: Mayday Parker also confronts her parents and finally answers the question, "Whatever happened to the daughter of Spider-Man?"
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #16
Written by Sean McKeever, pencils by David Hahn, cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.
Team MJ welcomes new series artist David Hahn. In the aftermath of last issue's shocking revelation, what's the story between Mary Jane and Peter? Between Peter and Gwen? Between Liz and -- Oh, who cares? That's Firestar on the cover! What's the second-most awesome redhead in the world got planned for Spidey this time? Well, we're sure not gonna tell you here!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #4
Written, art and cover by Kaare Andrews.
A searing vision of Spider-Man's future. He was hiding in plain sight, waiting to dash the spark of hope whenever it came. Venom is back and you won't believe how he's changed. For Peter Parker, it all comes down to this. How much fight does he have left in him? Who can he turn to if he can't do it himself?
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 14.
MARVEL HEROES TITLES
BLACK PANTHER #26
Written by Reginald Hudlin, penciled by Manuel Garcia, cover by Niko Henrichon.
"Two Plus Two." Classified information!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #26
Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils and cover by Steve Epting.
Classified information.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
IRON MAN #16
Written by Daniel Knauf and Charles Knauf, penciled by Roberto De La Torre, cover by Gerald Parel.
Classified information!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
MS. MARVEL #13
Written by Brian Reed, pencils by Aaron Lopresti, cover by Greg Horn.
"The Deal," part 1 of 2. Classified information.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
NEW AVENGERS #28
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Leinil Yu.
Classified information.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.
ANNIHILATION: HERALDS OF GALACTUS -- SILVER SURFER/FIRELORD
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea DiVito and Scott Kolins, cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.
The Silver Surfer chases down Tenebrous and Aegis, the two cosmic power-houses who took out Galactus!
Plus, Firelord rounds up the Centurians -- Annihilus' elite force that murdered his homeworld -- and takes his revenge.The fallout from Annihilation continues here. Book 2 of 2.
64 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 28.
BLADE #7
Written by Marc Guggenheim, penciled by Howard Chaykin, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! In this issue, Blade... dies! The unthinkable in this self-contained story that's a perfect jumping-on point for new readers!
32 page, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #8
Written by Joe Casey, penciled by Will Rosado, cover by Dave Johnson.
This is it! The concluding chapter of this untold tale in Avengers' history. The Super-Adaptoid has returned for its final revenge... facing off against the one Avenger whose powers it cannot duplicate: the Vision! It's all-out android carnage in the streets of Manhattan -- the moment where this unlikely lineup of Avengers will finally prove their worth once and for all!
32 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 28.
BULLET POINTS #5
Written by J. Michael Strazynski, pencils and cover by Tommy Lee Edwards.
The incredible conclusion of the story of the Marvel Universe turned on its side after one bullet changes the entire course of history during World War Two. With the fate of the Fantastic Four drastically changed, what hope does Earth have in the face of Galactus, the destroyer of worlds?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
DAREDEVIL #95
Written by Ed Brubaker, penciled by Michael Lark, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
If you think Matt Murdock's life is going to start getting simpler, think again! As Matt tries to deal with the changes in his life, and find a way to move forward, a threat from his past begins to creep toward daylight. And with the post-Civil War fallout all around him, the price of being Daredevil just got even higher. The next mystery begins in "To The Devil His Due" - Part One of Five.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
FANTASTIC FOUR #544
Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Paul Pelletier, cover by Michael Turner.
Classified information.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #6
Written, pencils and cover by Alan Davis.
One last chance to put the past behind them and unite as a family. One final test of their mettle as super heroes and human beings. Do the members of the Fantastic Four possess the fortitude to conquer this greatest of challenges to humanity and to their own happiness?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
FRANKLIN RICHARDS: MARCH MADNESS!
Written by Marc Sumerak and Chris Eliopoulos, art and cover by Eliopoulos.
Franklin Richards and his robot pal H.E.R.B.I.E. return just in time for spring break...and they're ready to break the springs in every one of Reed Richards' inventions! This wild one-shot includes five all-new adventures that are sure to drive you mad with laughter!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.
HULK AND POWER PACK #1
Written by Marc Sumerak and Paul Tobin, art by David Williams and Chris Giarusso, cover by Williams.
Power Pack couldn't be more excited to meet their father's new colleague, the world-famous Dr. Bruce Banner. But when the kids find themselves trapped in the tunnels beneath Manhattan by the Absorbing Man, they find out what happens when the good doctor gets angry...! Get ready to go gamma as a brand-new team-up begins here!
Plus: an all-new Mini Marvels tale!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #2
Written by Garth Ennis, pencils and cover by Clayton Crain.
There has always been a Spirit of Vengeance. Before Johnny Blaze, before Danny Ketch, there was Travis Parham. As a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, Parham thought he'd gotten a full view of the darkness in men's souls. He was wrong. Someone did something terrible to his friend Caleb, and Parham's ready to ride through hell to find out who did it. Which is a good thing -- 'cause he's gonna have to. Up from the depths comes a force of nature that transcends his wildest dreams -- a fiery wraith that knows a thing or two about evil, and even more about vengeance.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
GHOST RIDER #9
Written by Daniel Way, penciled by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira, cover by Arthur Suydam.
Casualties of War. Ghost Rider, a militant, gun-toting sheriff and a possessed-by-Lucifer Jack O'Lantern. Mix them all up, shake...and stand back. It's bad vs. evil vs. crazy in a free-for-all that will leave the town of Sleepy Hollow forever changed--if it leaves it standing at all.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.
HEROES FOR HIRE #8
Written by Zeb Wells, art by Al Rio and Tom Palmer, cover by Billy Tucci.
While Humbug tries to negotiate with the Headman for, you guessed it, the return of his head, the Heroes for Hire close in on the mysterious villain responsible for the attack on the Statue of Liberty. A must-read for HFH fans, as the team loses some members, and might just gain one as well!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #4
Written by Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction, pencils and cover by David Aja.
You are Danny Rand -- scion of a martial arts dynasty that stretches back to the dawn of time, CEO of a multibillion-dollar business conglomerate, and a recently reactivated superhero in the Marvel Universe. A plot to destroy you, your legacy, your company and your good name hatched centuries ago and now has you in its clutches -- and your only ally is a might-be-crazy former Iron Fist that somehow survived the First World War. It's your fourth issue. You are probably doomed.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
INCREDIBLE HULK #104
Written by Greg Pak, penciled by Carlo Pagulayan, cover by Ladronn.
When Miek discovers the shuttle that brought the Hulk to Sakaar, the Green King faces his ultimate test of rage. Will he stay to rule the people for whom he has fought and bled for the past twelve issues -- or will he seize the opportunity to wreak his vengeance on the Marvel "heroes" who sent him into this world of slavery, horror, and war? Also the Spikes meet their destiny and Hulk and Caiera face the culmination of their greatest hopes and fears. The final two chapters of "Planet Hulk" begin here -- don't miss this critical countdown to "World War Hulk!"
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY #3
Written by Adam Warren, pencils and cover by Brian Denham.
As S.H.I.E.L.D.'s elite ³capekilling² unit dispatches a globe-spanning arsenal of bleeding-edge hardware to hunt him down, Iron Man confronts the vicious yet seductive "viral avatar" infecting the armor's processors...while plunging to the sea floor to crash a top-secret mecha ³roborave² held aboard a sunken freighter!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #6
Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils and cover by Phil Hester.
The secret is out--Eric O'Grady is Ant-Man and S.H.I.E.L.D. is not happy! Eric's career as a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent is about to come to an abrupt and violent end. How did Eric become a homeless peeping tom Ant-Man shortly after the events of Civil War? The answers lie in this very issue.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #1
Written by John Layman, art by Fabiano Neves and June Chung, cover by Arthur Suydam.
This is it true believers, the cross-over of the century begins here! The Marvel Zombies come face-to-face with Dynamite Entertainment's Ash from the Army of Darkness! Ash has faced legions of the undead before, but never like thisas he lands in the heart of New York just as the Zombie outbreak begins! See how his actions help turn more heroes and villains into Zombies! Under the watchful eye of Marvel Zombie guru Robert Kirkman, this might just be the comic event of 2007! Plus: The entire series will feature classic "homage" covers from painter Arthur Suydam!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #1
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Frank Cho.
The Mighty Avengers assemble! Gathered together to be the greatest Avengers team ever, but who picked them? And why? And which A-list Avengers villain returns, revamped and reloaded for the ultimate revenge.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
MOON KNIGHT #9
Written by Charlie Huston, art and cover by David Finch.
"Midnight Sun," part 3. He's through baiting you, taunting you. He's ready to throw down. A ghost from your past with an intimate knowledge of your moves. And when he's through with you, you're really gonna need to pray to your God. To Khonshu. Because this guy, he wants your "A Game" in round two. He wants the whole Moon Knight experience. The truncheon. The blades. The 'copter. The whole nine yards. Question is, are you prepared to bring it? Guest-Starring the Punisher!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
NEWUNIVERSAL #4
Written by Warren Ellis, penciled by Salvador Larroca.
The White Event. The most startling celestial phenomenon ever witnessed by the human race. The phenomenon that branded Ken Connell, embedded the ultimate doomsday weapon in his palm. He's out of his mind with grief, mourning the loss of his girlfriend and his former life. And to make matters worse, an army tasked with wiping out all signs of superhuman power is on its way to exterminate him.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 7.
ONSLAUGHT REBORN #5
Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils and cover by Rob Liefeld, variant cover by Joe Quesada.
This is it! The heroes have assembled! And the greatest evil the universe has ever faced is ready to take them on! Who lives? Who dies? And what will be the final fate of Onslaught? Will this arch-fiend really be gone for good...or will we see his demonic face again in the Marvel Universe...?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #5
Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
The Bushwacker has taken a hostage in the heart of Times Square. With every TV camera in the world rolling, it's New York City's biggest nightmare, and it's coming down live. As G.W. Bridge watches the worst day of his life uncoil in real time, a lone beat cop is the only thing that's keeping Bushwacker in check... and when Bushwacker demands to see Frank Castle... well, that's when things get really interesting. The ending of this issue will punch you in the face and laugh at your tears.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 14.
RUNAWAYS SAGA
As told by Molly Hayes (with help from C.B. Cebulski), based on stories by Brian K. Vaughan, art by Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa and Mike Norton, new cover artwork and interior pages by Humberto Ramos.
Recapping the entire series to date, the Runaways' saga will be told by their youngest member, Molly Hayes. From their betrayal by their parents to the death of her friends, Molly will walk us through the trying times of our troubled teens. Through her eyes, we'll see the heroes of the Marvel Universe and get her impressions on Captain America, Cloak and Dagger, and the New Avengers. No stone will be left unturned as this precocious pre-teen speaks her mind. Molly's tale will be bookended by an original story by C.B. Cebulski and Humberto Ramos. This 48-page special will also include an extras section featuring never-before-seen sketches and artwork.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on March 7.
SHE-HULK #17
Written by Dan Slott, penciled by Rick Burchett, cover by Greg Horn.
"Planet Without a Hulk," part 3 of 4. The Emerald Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. is in for the shock of her life! And we're not talking about She-Hulk's super-charged battle with Zzzax! No, this is what happens after -- when she finally realizes who blasted her cousin into space! Get ready for havoc on the Helicarrier when Jen finally learns...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 21.
SILENT WAR #3
Written by David Hine, penciled by Frazer Irving, cover by John Watson.
Luna is forced to make a heart-breaking choice that could cost her life as the Inhumans finally track Quicksilver to Mutant Town and we see just how far he has descended into madness. This is a man who has seen the future and if his prophecies come true, things are looking very bleak for the Inhumans. If that wasn't bad enough, when Madrox and Layla arrive, things really get messed up.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on March 28.
SQUADRON SUPREME: HYPERION VS. NIGHTHAWK #3
Written by Marc Guggenheim, pencils and cover by Paul Gulacy.
What is the origin of Nighthawk's newly discovered power? What are his plans? Hyperion tries to get to the bottom of these mysteries amidst the violence of Darfur, Africa in the third chapter of this ripped-from-the-headlines epic.
