TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007
MARVEL COMICS FOR MAY
CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON
CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON -- CAPTAIN AMERICA
Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils and cover by John Romita Jr., alternate cover by Michael Turner.
Not actual title. How has the fall-out of Civil War affected Captain America? One side won and the other side lost -- but the aftermath may have hit some heroes harder than others. Now it's time to navigate this turbulent new landscape with the shield-slinging Super Soldier.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON -- SPIDER-MAN
Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils and cover by David Finch, alternate cover by Michael Turner.
Not actual title.
He's confronted the deaths of family and friends -- but how will the passing of a fellow hero rock the Wall-Crawler?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.
CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON -- IRON MAN
Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils and cover by John Cassaday, alternate cover by Michael Turner.
Not actual title Can the Marvel Universe accept the death of a true hero? In the wake of a tragedy, Marvel has visited the top heroes of the Marvel Universe, and now it all comes down this in a story that will have True Believers debating -- and maybe even shedding a tear.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.
DARK TOWER
DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #4
Creative and executive director Stephen King, written by Peter David and Robin Furth, art and cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove.
Young Roland Deschain seems willing to put his friends in deadly danger by staying in Hambry when his relationship with the beautiful Susan Delgado deepens. Meanwhile, the evil Marten Broadcloak's agents -- a.k.a. the Big Coffin Hunters -- are zeroing in for the kill on Roland and his ka-tet. Another glimpse into the early years of the world of Stephen King's masterpiece, The Dark Tower.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.
ULTIMATE TITLES
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #42
Written by Mike Carey, art and cover by Pasqual Ferry.
"Silver Surfer," part 1 of 5. Reed Richards' attempts to create a Cosmic Cube have caused him to pierce the barriers of a hundred universes. And falling through the opening into our unsuspecting reality is the keeper of the Power Cosmic -- Ultimate Silver Surfer!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
ULTIMATE POWER #6
Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Greg Land.
The awesome heroes of two universes continue their epic clash over the results of young Reed Richards's meddling. When the smoke clears, will either Earth survive? It's the Squadron Supreme versus the best of the Ultimate Universe.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #109
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Mark Bagley, cover by Bagley and Richard Isanove.
"Ultimate Knights," part 4 of 5. With Daredevil's super-squad assembled to take down the Kingpin, and Spider-Man in the clutches of the Kingpin himself, Daredevil breaks into Fisk Towers for an 11th-hour rescue! But things go from bad to worse -- when Spidey discovers a traitor in the midst of DD's team!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.
ULTIMATE X-MEN #82
Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils by TBA, cover by Yanick Paquette.
"The Underneath," part 1 of 2. After rejecting and shunning the X-Men, Nightcrawler is out on his own. Feared and hated for his appearance -- he seeks refuge in the sewers, a subterranean safe-haven for mutants known as The Underneath, and the home of
The Morlocks.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
SPIDER-MAN TITLES
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #20
Written by Peter David, pencils and cover by Todd Nauck.
Peter begins to follow the threads that could lead to his greatest nemesis. But that pales next to the shocking development of Flash Thompson, the fastest jock alive, going on a date with the mysterious and menacing Miss Arrow. A date that will lead to them all to the most shocking destination of all: A local bowling alley!
32 pages, $2.99. in stores on May 2.
FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1
Written by Peter David, pencils by Ronan Cliquet and Colleen Doran, cover by Barry Kitson.
With the thrill of the summer's biggest blockbuster still fresh in your young minds, Marvel brings you the story of how it all started for one of Spider-Man's greatest villains in Sandman: Year One Plus a very special back-up story by Colleen Doran.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.
SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1
Written by Matt Fraction, pencils and cover by Salvador Larroca.
"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!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.
SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR #2
Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Mike Wieringo.
The invasion of Earth proceeds smoothly as no heroes can stop the process that will bring about the Silver Age of humanity! To find the key to stopping the aliens, Reed Richards leaves his planet and his team. Now with Spider-Man joining, the world still has a Fantastic Four ... but will it be enough to save the Earth?
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.
AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #8
Written by Tom DeFalco, art and cover by Ron Frenz.
Anti-mutant sentiments flare in Midtown High and Mary Jane Parker takes center stage when one of Spider-Girl's classmates begins exhibiting dangerous new powers.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #18
Written by Sean McKeever, pencils by David Hahn, cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.
When Harry's family troubles become too much to bear, he turns to the one person he can count on: Mary Jane. But MJ doesn't want things to get too serious between them. How can she help Harry without getting too close? Also: Firestar has a surprise for Spidey!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
MARVEL HEROES TITLES
ANNIHILATION SAGA
Written by Michael Hoskin, cover by Andrea DiVito.
Journey in the wake of the Annihilation Wave as the history of the entire Annihilation event is recounted! From the arrival of Annihilus' forces, to the fall of Galactus, to the war's fallout, see how the story unfolded and where the universe rests by the finish! Featuring an all-new cover by Andrea DiVito!
32 pages, $1.99, in stores on May 9.
BLADE #9
Written by Marc Guggenheim, penciled by Howard Chaykin, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Blade came to England for answers regarding his mysterious past, but all he's gotten is trouble, so now somebody's gonna pay! Guest-staring Union Jack.
32 page, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #2
Written by Dan Slott, penciled by Stefano Caselli, covers by Jim Cheung.
Join War Machine and the Gauntlet as they lead the Initiative's fresh faced recruits and a division of Marvel's finest fliers against the forces of Hydra. All this and a pivotal moment in the life of Yellowjacket.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
BLACK PANTHER #28
Written by Reginald Hudlin, penciled by Francis Portela, cover by Niko Henrichon.
Part 1 of 4. It's slobberin' time! The New Fantastic Four just made a wrong turn on the inter-dimensional super highway -- and they've landed in the middle of Zombie-verse! That's right, True Believer, if the Black Panther, Storm, the Human Torch and the Thing can't come up with the perfect escape plan, they're going to be the next hors d'ouvres for Zombie Galacti intent on eating the entire universe! Spinning from the pages of Marvel Zombies.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.
CAPTAIN AMERICA #26
Written by Ed Brubaker,
pencils and cover by Steve Epting.
While the Marvel Universe reels from the bizarre and shocking incidents of last issue, and repercussions ripple outward, the Winter Soldier finally chooses a side, after the Civil War has ended -- his own. But what are the Red Skull and his minions up to behind the scenes, These questions and more will be answered as the most shocking Cap story so far races right through the aftermath of the Civil War!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.
DAREDEVIL #97
Written by Ed Brubaker, penciled by Michael Lark, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
As Matt Murdock strives to bring order to the chaos of Hell's Kitchen, things take another turn for the worse. Gladiator is on the loose, running for his life, and Daredevil is the only one who can stop him from hurting anyone and everyone who gets in his way. Part three of "To the Devil, His Due."
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.
FANTASTIC FOUR #546
Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Paul Pelletier, cover by Michael Turner.
The Fantastic Four is helpless against the cosmic power of Epoch. The Black Panther goes one-on-one vs. The Silver Surfer. And oh, yeah, there's a new Protector of the Universe and he's got a bone to pick with Galactus.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.
GHOST RIDER #11
Written by Daniel Way, penciled by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira, cover by Arthur Suydam.
"The Legend of Sleeply Hollow, IL," conclusion. It's pumpkin smashing time, and the Ghost Rider's ready to get his boots dirty. But with a zombie army in tow and an arsenal of concealed weapons, the possessed Jack O'Lantern appears to be holding all the cards in his deadly game with the Ghost Rider. To prevent the destruction of Sleepy Hollow, the Spirit of Vengeance will need a little help from an unlikely ally who may be able to turn the tables on Jack's fun.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #4
Written by Garth Ennis, pencils and cover by Clayton Crain.
Reagan and his gang are spooked, and they don't spook easy! They've got good reason: A fiery wraith of vengeance has made the dusty plains into its own personal killing ground, and it's hot on their trail. What it did to Banjo -- that was just a message. The real pain hasn't even begun.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: CIVIL WAR REMEMBERED
Written by John Rhett Thomas.
Not actual title. In the aftermath of Marvel's event, readers find a landscape of heroes forever reshaped -- and a fallen hero who paid the ultimate price. Marvel Spotlight marks this solemn occasion with a special tribute to the life and legacy of a Marvel Comics legend.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.
HEROES FOR HIRE #10
Written by Zeb Wells, art by Clay Mann, cover by Michael Golden.
The Heroes for Hire are separated in the Savage Land and fighting for their lives! Will Humbug survive the attentions of the Land's prehistoric insects? Will Shang-Chi and Tarantula's relationship blossom? Will Paladin and Black Cat kill each other? And most importantly, will Colleen and Misty retrieve Moonboy so everyone can get paid? All this and big daddy Devil Dinosaur!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.
HULK AND POWER PACK #3
Written by Marc Sumerak and Chris Giarusso, art by Andy Kuhn and Giarusso, cover by David Williams.
When a big, green monster tears up the streets of New York City, it looks like the Hulk has gone on another rampage...or has he? It's up to Power Pack to get to the bottom of the situation before their new pal gets blamed for all the destruction. But if the Hulk isn't the culprit, who is? And how can the kids possibly stand up to another Hulk-sized threat? Also featuring Mini Marvels!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
INCREDIBLE HULK #106
Written by Greg Pak, art and cover by Gary Frank..
When the Hulk returns to Earth for the senses-shattering events of "World War Hulk," we can all guess which puny humans will fight against him. But which of Earth's heroes will fight for the Hulk? Don't miss the shocking revelations as Amadeus Cho, the boy genius who took on Reed Richards on behalf of the Hulk in Incredible Hulk #100, confronts She-Hulk and Doc Samson -- and precipitates a gamma-powered smash-fest in the wilds of Jersey! Featuring the return of Hulk artist extraordinaire Gary Frank!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE: WORLD BREAKER
Written by Peter David, penciled by various, cover by John Romita Jr.
Hulk is coming and no power on Earth can stop him from getting revenge on the Illuminati! What events have led up to the super-human battle-to-end-all-battles? As Hulk's great stone ship approaches the planet, he prepares for the war on the horizon by reliving past conflicts with Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange and the Inhumans. This is the perfect jumping-on point for this summer's super hero-smashing, city-leveling, bone-crushing, Marvel history-making event!
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 2.
THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #6
Written by Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction, pencils by David Aja and Travel Foreman, cover by Aja.
TOrson Randall, the only man who holds all the answers to Danny Rand's questions about the legacy of the Iron Fist, is being hunted by the reincarnated reinvigorated, and always wicked Steel Serpent. Hydra, manipulated by an ancient evil they're only beginning to understand, is in the process of dismantling the Rand corporate empire. Both events have been facilitated by a betrayal from within, and both events might spell the end of the mystical city of K'un L'un once and for all.
This is the final chapter of "The Last Iron Fist Story." Surely nothing terrible or tragic will happen, right?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.
IRON MAN #18
Written by Daniel Knauf and Charles Knauf, penciled by Roberto De La Torre, cover by Gerald Parel.
Tony Stark and Maya Hansen are friends and colleagues. But tensions develop professional and otherwise
when their views on Maya's research begin to clash. While Maya weighs a tempting offer from a suspicious source, Tony must wrestle with his conscience as a global threat develops. Here's a hint: Ten Rings of Power:
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.
IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY #5
Written by Adam Warren, pencils and cover by Brian Denham.
Events spiral disastrously out of control as a besieged Iron Man flies directly into a S.H.I.E.L.D. assault carrier's lethal, point-blank barrage of ultra-tech, "cape-killing" hardware. Worse yet, the viral enemy infecting the suit's processors has seized full control of the armor, and now she's murderously rampaging through Tony Stark's very consciousness, eradicating him one memory at a time...
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.
THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #8
Written by Robert Kirkman, pencils and cover by Phil Hester.
Eric O'Grady has found himself in need of a little employment. It costs money to be on the run from the law. Luckily Damage Control is on the lookout for someone who can safely sift through rubble for survivors. Don't worry, though -- he'll still have plenty of time to spy on the ladies like the despicable human-being that he is.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.
LEGION OF MONSTERS: MORBIUS
Written by C.B. Cebulski and Brendan Cahill, penciled by David Finch and Michael Gaydos, cover by Greg Land.
Brendan Cahill and Michael Gaydos take Morbius the Living Vampire through the deepest depths of terrifying addictions in a devastating fully painted horror taleand C.B. Cebulski is joined by David Finch to present an untold tale of the king of vampires -- Dracula -- and his beautiful daughter, Lilith!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 30.
LONERS #2
Written by C.B. Cebulski, art by Karl Moline, cover by Jason Pearson.
It's Ricochet's day off! But can the former Slinger -- used to costumed days of girls and thrills -- adjust to life as just another wannabe in L.A.? And when he's pushed by the guilt of his past, will he spiral back into the tights? What do you think? So who's waiting to slice his jacket to shreds and what former Generation X member makes a shocking return on the very last page?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
MARVEL MAGIC HANDBOOK
Written by David Sexton, Madison Carter, Michael Hoskin, Jeff Christiansen, Eric J. Moreels, Ronald Byrd,
Chad Anderson and Stuart Vandal, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Gaze into a crystal ball...consult the stars...or obsess over leftover tea leaves. All signs point to the imminent arrival of the latest addition to the Official Handbook series! This volume includes in-depth bios on the miraculous mixture of mighty mystics (Zhered Na, the Shadow Queen) and mysterious misfits (Papa Shorty and Pro-Rata!) that make up the magnificent menagerie of marvel magic!
64 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 23.
MARVEL ZOMBIES: DEAD DAYS
Written by Robert Kirkman, penciled by Sean Phillips gatefold cover by Arthur Suydam.
At last -- witness the birth of the Marvel Zombies as told by the creative team of the best-selling limited series! Kirkman and Phillips pull out all the stops as they reveal the secret story of the day the Marvel Heroes became brain-eating monsters! Want to see the Avengers eat Jarvis? You won't get that in this month's New Avengers, effendi! And we dare you to pry your eyes away from Arthur Suydam's top-secret double-gatefold zombified homage to a classic 1990's cover you don't want to miss.
48 pages, $3.99, in stores on May 9.
MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #3
Written by John Layman, art by Fabiano Silva Neves, cover by Arthur Suydam.
Dimension-hopping hero Ashley Williams offers the last hope to the few non-infected humans left in New York. But that hope is contingent upon him retrieving the mystic tome known as The Necronomicon. And right now, ol' Ash isn't in any condition to retrieve it-considering he was jumped by a zombiefied alien and now lies stone dead. How bad can it get?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #3
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Frank Cho.
Mighty Avengers versus the next gen Ultron! Ultron has taken over everything by taking over Iron Man! And now she has to face the Sentry unleashed! A battle of the titans Avengers style! Plus, Tigra guest stars. Which Avenger is Tigra dating?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.
MOON KNIGHT #11
Written by Charlie Huston, art by Mico Suayan, cover by Esad Ribic.
"Midnight Sun," part 5. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery That is, unless your admirer wants to tear off your arm and use it as a baseball bat to cave in your skull. Which is exactly what an old acquaintance of Marc Spector intends to do. To survive, the man known as Moon Knight might have to look for help in unexpected places. Someone who can give him the psychological edge. Enter: The Profile.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.
MS. MARVEL #15
Written by Brian Reed, pencils by Aaron Lopresti, cover by Greg Horn.
"Ready, A.I.M., Fire!" part 1 of 3! Operation: Lightning Storm goes into full effect as Ms. Marvel targets the terrorist organization that has been a thorn in her side for years! That's right, the leader of the Mighty Avengers has declared a one-woman war against A.I.M. and its fearful leader M.O.D.O.K.!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
NEW AVENGERS #30
Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Leinil Yu.
The New Avengers versus the Hand! And the New Avengers versus the Mighty Avengers! And the identity of the new Ronin revealed! Who is the new mystery player in the New Avengers? Find out here! Guest-starring the Mighty Avengers and... wait for it... Brother Voodoo!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #3
Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Brian Reed, pencils and cover by Jim Cheung.
Years ago a mysterious creature called the Beyonder gathered the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe for an epic called Secret Wars. Now, finally, after decades of mystery, the true origin of this powerful creature is revealed when the Illuminati try to stop the Beyonder from interfering with the Earth once more. What powerful connection does the Beyonder's true origin have to one of the power players of the Illuminati?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 16.
NEWUNIVERSAL #6
Written by Warren Ellis, penciled by Salvador Larroca.
A Starbrand. A Nightmask. A Justice. A Cipher. They are manifestations of god-like power on Earth, chosen by the Universe. In the conclusion to the first arc of this red-hot new series, four newly-ascended super humans must accept their new existences...and survive those who would exterminate them.
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 23.
NOVA #2
Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, penciled by Sean Chen, cover by Adi Granov.
Helmet-to-helmet with Iron Man! After facing the horrors of the Annihilation War, can Richard Rider fit in back on Earth? Everyone used to treat him like a joke, but now that he's one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe, does Nova have to take it anymore? One thing is certain, when S.H.I.E.L.D. moves in to investigate his sudden re-appearance, the Human Rocket will be aimed directly at Iron Man!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 9.
OMEGA FLIGHT #2
Written by Michael Avon Oeming, pencils and cover by Scott Kolins.
As super-villains flood the Canadian border, Omega Flight begins to cement its team of heroes. A new character is added to the ranks as U.S. Agent saves Toronto from the powerful and beautiful (well, powerful anyway) Daisy!
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 2.
PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #7
Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
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