THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2007
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: X-MEN #197
X-Men #197 will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art and cover by Humberto Ramos.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:'
"'Condition Critical,' part 1 of 3. Rogue lays battered and bruised and close to death! The X-Men must rush to save her life, but while trying to save their fallen teammate, Lady Mastermind might have unleashed a hidden danger that may threaten everyone on the planet! Lead-up issues to the milestone 200th issue!"
X-Men #197 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #539
Amazing Spider-Man #539 will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Ron Garney.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'Back in Black,' part 1. Look what someone found in their closet! Reeling in the aftermath of the Civil War thatıs wracked the Marvel Universe, Peter Parker has got plenty of reasons to consider a change of wardrobe. Black is his state of mind. But the worst is yet to come for Spider-Man. Gearing up for an event that will forever change the life of your favorite web-slinger. There is no going back."
Amazing Spider-Man #539 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CABLE & DEADPOOL #38
Cable & Deadpool #38 will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Reilly Brown and a cover by Skottie Young.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"What's happening to Cable? The mummudrai -- a parasitic life form -- has been set loose on Providence. Now, Cable's vision for a perfect society is thrown into chaos when he must fight to save his territory -- and his own mind -- from this new predator."
Cable & Deadpool #38 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #16
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #16 will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Sean McKeever, with art by David Hahn and a cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"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!"
Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane #16 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: RUNAWAYS SAGA
Runaways Saga will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by C.B. Cebulski based on stories by Brian K. Vaughan, with art by Adrian Alphona, Takeshi Miyazawa and Mike Norton, with new cover and interior pages by Humberto Ramos.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"Recapping the entire series to date, the Runawaysı 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, weıll 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. Mollyıs 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."
Runaways Saga will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-23: TARGET X #4
X-23: Target X #4 will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, with art and cover by Paco Medina.
Here's how Marvel describes the book:
"'Mercury Rising,' part 4 of 4. X-23 and Hellion have stormed the Facility to rescue Mercury. And as if Kimura and a hundred Facility agents wasn't bad enough, something is roaming the halls of the Facility... something designed to feed on mutants. Predator X is on the loose, and nothing will ever be the same for the New X-Men."
X-23: Target X #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-FACTOR #17
X-Factor #17 will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Peter David, with art and cover by Pablo Raimondi.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Introducing the X-Mutant Attack Division--X-MAD--a group of former mutants convinced that M-Day was a result of a government plan to destroy mutants! And when this terrorist organization launches an assault on the government and then takes refuge in Mutant Town, X-Factor finds itself caught in the middle."
X-Factor #17 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #7
X-Men: First Class #7 will arrive in stores on March 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Ariel Olivetti.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are our sworn enemies! They want to make conquerors of Homo Superior, and we X-Men stand against that -- especially when they use young mutants like that Scarlet Witch! Isn't that right, Angel! Angel...?"
X-Men: First Class #7 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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