MARVEL HEROES TITLES

AVENGERS CLASSIC #1

Written by Stan Lee and Dwayne McDuffie, penciled by Jack Kirby and Mike Oeming, cover by Arthur Adams.

Stan and Jack bring you Avengrers #2 in all its Hulk-out glory! Plus a bonus back-up story by Dwayne McDuffie and Mike Oeming featuring the Incredible Hulk in a story of misunderstanding and mayhem!

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

BLADE #11

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

It's the build-up to the climactic end of Blade's first year! And to celebrate, Marc Guggenheim and Howard Chakykin are unloading the series' first two-part story! What story could be so big it needed two issues to tell? Only the climactic encounter between Blade and his newly-discovered father! What is Blade's connection to an ancient vampire prophecy and how will it affect him forever? The answers begin here.

32 page, $2.99, in stores on July 11.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #28

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

Meet the New Serpent Squad, their leader -- Sin, the daughter of the Red Skull! And now as the world still reels from the tragic assassination of Captain America, the Skull and his minions begin to put their plans into motion, to deadly effect! And as the Falcon and Nick Fury hunt for the Winter Soldier, new director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark, gets a message from beyond the grave.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #25 - DIRECTOR'S CUT

Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils and cover by Steve Epting.

Go behind the scenes on one of the most important issues in Marvel history! The events in Captain America #25 have been covered in news outlets nationwide, and this bonus edition brings you closer to the tragedy than ever before. Reprints Captan America #25 in its entirety and featuring Ed Brubaker's complete script and other extras.

64 pages, $4.99, in stores on July 5.

CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #1

Written by Mark Millar and Paul Jenkins, penciled by Steve McNiven, Ramon Bachs and Steve Lieber, cover by Michael Turenr.

Experience Civil War and it's major tie-ins from Amazing Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Front Line and more in chronological order! The landscape of the Marvel Universe is changing, and it's time to choose: Whose side are you on? A conflict has been brewing, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother ­ and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships and families begin to fall apart. The crossover that rewrites the rules, Civil War stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! This issue reprints Civil War#1, and the ³Embedded² and ³Accused² stories from Civil War: Front Line #1.

72 pages, $4.99, in stores on July 11.

THE CHAMPIONS #1

Written by Matt Fraction, pencils and cover by Barry Kitson, variant cover by Steve McNiven.

The Champions introduces the all-new and Los Angeles-based crown jewel in Tony Stark's 50-state initiative. A team of Stark-branded and created super heroes, these young actors, athletes and models are infused with tremendous powers and even more tremendous fame, reborn as the First Super Hero Team of Tomorrow -- The Champions. Here the same ol'-same ol' means hooking up at the Standard, drinks at SkyBar and a death-duel on Sunset Blvd. against some villain too stupid to realize that, in Hollywood, the good guys always win. The catch: you can be fired at any point along the way. And every inch of your life will be subjected to intense public scrutiny. And if you survive all that for a whole year, you'll face mandatory retirement. And there's no guarantee you'll live to see that retirement. If you had one year to save the world, what would you do?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

DAREDEVIL #99

Written by Ed Brubaker, penciled by Michael Lark, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

The shocking conclusion of "To the Devil, His Due" as the knife twists in Matt Murdock's back, and his life leaps off the rails once again. The villain who's been ripping Hell's Kitchen apart is revealed, as DD leaps into the fight of his life!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN' JACK MURDOCK #2

Written by Zeb Wells, pencils and cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico.

A failed boxer turned mob enforcer, Battlin' Jack Murdock is living in an alcohol-soaked world where his fists are his only currency and his day job is filled with violence -- until the birth of his son Matt leads him on a path to redemption, that is. But when Jack finds out that integrity has a price ­ one that he just might not be able to pay -- can he stay away from the bottle? Or will a young Matt Murdock discover why they called his father Battlin' Jack?!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 5.

FANTASTIC FIVE #1 & 2

Written by Tom DeFalco, penciled by Ron Lim, covers by Clayton Henry.

"The Final Doom!" Parts 1 and 2 of 5. As the Human Torch and Lyja discuss the merits of leaving the F5 to form their own team and Sharon Ventura returns to confront her ex-husband the Thing, the real Doctor Doom returns with cosmic-like power and a thirst for revenge on Reed Richards and the Sub-Mariner! Also starring the Invisible Woman, Psi-Lord and Kristoff--and cameos galore!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 11 and July 25.

FANTASTIC FOUR #548

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Paul Pelletier, cover by Michael Turner.

Fantastic Four vs. Frightful Four‹ŒNuff Said!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK #1

Written by Fred Van Lente, pencils and cover by Gurihiru.

Jack Power has competition for B.M.O.C. of N.Y.C.'s P.S. 616 ... the new kid in school, Franklin Richards, Son of a Genius! But when two older kids swipe the gear of Wizard and the Trapster and target both Frank and Jack, the FF and Power Pack have to team up to stop the "Attack of the Super-Bullies!"

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #6

Written by Garth Ennis, pencils and cover by Clayton Crain.

It's High noon Hell! Five inhuman riders rode out of the red fog and unleashed hell on the little town and its people -- five riders who came from the bowels of hell with blood in their eyes and their sights trained on the Spirit of Vengeance itself.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #8

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

Once a generation, the Seven Capital Cities of Heaven align on a plane far beyond the ken of mortal men. It is here that these cities send their Immortal Warriors to compete against one another in a combat tournament to end all tournaments...and it is here that Daniel Rand was spirited to in his darkest hour. Generations of mystical war traditions await their chance to prove they have the greatest kung fu...to The Immortal Iron Fist!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25

THE LONERS #4

Written by C.B. Cebulski, art by Karl Moline, cover by Jason Pearson.

Can Marvel's former teen heroes stay out of the spandex life? Once she fought aliens and super­villains as the brainy member of Power Pack; now she's trying to become a star in Hollywood - - which is the tougher challenge for Lightspeed? Plus, why has the former Generation X mutant now known as Hollow reached out to the guy who used to be a Green Goblin?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

MYSTIC ARCANA: BLACK KNIGHT

Written by Roy Thomas and David Nexton, penciled by Tom Grummett and Eric Nguyen, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Part two of a magic event defining the mystic arts of the Marvel Universe. The fall of Camelot is near and the Old Magics are in danger of fading from existence. Merlin's only hope lies with Sir Percy of Scandia, the Black Knight! But will the cost be too great as Sir Percy duels with Mordred the Evil in the last, great battle of the era? Roy Thomas and Tom Grummett bring you this sword-and-senses shattering tale! Plus, Ian McNee's dangerous quest for the four magical objects continues as he faces off with the treacherous and beautiful Morgan Le Fey in a special 10-page story by David Sexton and Eric Nguyen.

40 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

OFFICIAL TAROT OF MARVEL UNIVERSE

Written by David Sexton and Jeff Christiansen, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Theories on the Marvels of Myth and Magic from the Files of Ian McNee! Sorcerer and outsider Ian McNee has been plagued by disturbing dreams and unsettling omens. Something is not right with the world and he needs to know what it is. To gain insights into his growing unease he turns to his most prized mystical possession, The First Tarot! Created in the distant past, The First Tarot is mystically attuned to reflect and track the archetypes of the Marvel Universe. Can this "Tarot of Marvels" show Ian what is wrong? Or is something wrong with it as well? Peek inside the fascinating and disorganized files of a Magician on a Mission as he examines the current concepts behind Marvel's Myth and Magic and adds a few of his own. How do the Elder Gods connect to the Four Elements? Who are The Get of Set? And a Who's Who of Marvel characters presented in the context of the Tarot's Major Arcana. Is Dr. Doom The Emperor? Is Daimon Hellstorm The Devil? All will be revealed ...in the cards!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 18.

MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #5

Written by John Layman, art by Fabiano Silva Neves with Fernando Blanco and Sean Philips, cover by Arthur Suydam.

Ash is the last man standing, with super-powered zombies around every corner. It may be the end of the road for the intrepid adventurer, unless he dares to awake -- the Army of Darkness! It's the final chapter in this best-selling limited series bringing together two of horror's top franchises!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

MIGHTY AVENGERS #5

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Frank Cho.

Iron Man has been destroyed, the Sentry's wife is murdered, nuclear missiles are being launched around the world and the one man with the plan to stop the new and improved Ultron...is a God of War who's been an Avenger a total of five minutes.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

MS. MARVEL #17

Written by Brian Reed, pencils by Aaron Lopresti, cover by Greg Horn.

M.O.D.O.K., Wonder Man and Ms. Marvel collide in the conclusion to "Ready, A.I.M., Fire!" M.O.D.O.K.'s big ol' head is about to explode in the middle of Times Square! A traitor in Carol's crew is revealed! Two characters will die - - and a new super-villain will be born!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

NEW AVENGERS #32

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils and cover by Leinil Yu.

The New Avengers have found a huge clue to the threat that has faced them since the day they banded together. And now just the knowledge of that threat is tearing them apart. What secret could be so damning that it could do to the New Avengers what the Civil War could not?

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

NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #4

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

They have faced the Skrull empire, the Hulk, the Sentry, the Infinity Gems and the Beyonder... but now the secret society of Marvel is faced with the one thing too much for even them... and the cover to this issue says it all. Oh, and there's this guy named Marvel Boy who declared war on the Earth.

32 pages, $2.99.

NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS #1

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Tyler Kirkham, cover by Jim Cheung.

It's time to Assemble -- and Roll Out! What in the world could unite Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the Autobots? Maybe the Decepticons and Dr. Doom know! War is about to break out on the border between Latveria and Symkaria -- unless two unique teams of heroes can unravel a dark mystery... that is, if they don't destroy each other first!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

NEW WARRIORS #2

Written by Kevin Grevioux, penciled by Paco Medina, cover by Nic Klein.

Someone is gift-wrapping super-villains for the police, defacing Superhuman Registration posters, and raising eyebrows from City Hall to Tony Stark's war chamber. And the only clue to their identity? Two spray-painted letters: N.W. Are the New Warriors really back? As the NYPD Costumed Division inches closer and closer to the truth and Stark unveils his master plan for dealing with these juvenile upstarts, the ex-mutant formerly known as Wind Dancer actually makes contact. Up from the grave: Night Thrasher!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

OMEGA FLIGHT #4

Written by Michael Avon Oeming, pencils and cover by Scott Kolins.

Omega Flight vs. The Wrecking Crew! Plus: The true villains are revealed!

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

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #9

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

Part 4 of "Blood and Sand," with the heart of the American dream at stake. G.W. Bridge is on the hunt. Clarke is on the run. Tati's in hell. And The Punsher discovers the horrible secret of Hate Monger's empire buried beneath the desert floor. Which means this is the issue where the bodies start dropping and hope comes in short supply. Frank's insane crusade against the Hate Monger's diabolical murder sprees south of the border finds its bloody tipping point, and it's only going to get worse from here. Can one man stand against an army fueled by pure hate?

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

SHE-HULK #21

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

"Another Me, Another U." Ever notice how in some Marvel comics, characters who are supposed to be dead show up with no explanation whatsoever? Or in the wrong costume? Or acting in a way they never have before? Well guess what, there was a reason. And that reason is going to have She-Hulk and her friends working on some of their stranges cases yet! This is the issue that fixes 90% of Marvel's continuity problems -- from now on!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM #3

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, paints and cover by Esad Ribic.

"Sanctus." Another offering from Marvel Knights. Guest-starring Dr. Strange! His time is short and getting shorter. Like a fish swimming upstream, the Silver Surfer is drawn to the familiar waters that birthed him. But the path to Zenn-La is neither clean nor straight. To reach his destination, the Surfer must travel through a battlefield of unimaginable scale, and cut to the heart of a Sacred War that has raged for untold eons. Is there time for one last stab at redemption?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 25.

SUB-MARINER #2

Written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson, penciled by Phil Briones, cover by Michael Turner.

Atlantis has attacked America -- but on whose orders? Now, as the leaders of men prepare to launch a war against the undersea kingdom, and Iron Man, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., struggles to delay the inevitable, Namor wants answers! Will the Sub-Mariner have to take S.H.I.E.L.D. head-on? And will treacherous Atlanteans stab him in the back?

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

SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #1

Written by Fred Van Lente, penciled by Francis Portela, cover by Eric Powell.

While the heroes are away fighting World War Hulk, the villains can play...M.O.D.O.K., sick of being hunted and hounded by A.I.M., gathers together an eclectic team of Marvel's Most Wanted to pull off one last, big score. But news travels fast along the grapevine of villainy -- and pretty soon every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is gunning for the Big-Headed One's unspeakably powerful prize. Executing their heist may be the easy part, because getting away with their loot alive is going to be the real challenge for M.O.D.O.K.'s 11!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

THUNDERBOLTS: DESPERATE MEASURES

Written by Paul Jenkins, art by Steve Lieber, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Norman Osborn has his own agenda when it comes to directing the Thunderbolts. But will he go too far when he sends Penance on what could be a suicide mission against the brutal, rogue law-enforcer, Americop? It's Thunderbolt against Thunderbolt in a battle of fists and wills in this special issue.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

THOR #1

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Olivier Coipel.

Not a clone! Not a robot! Not an imaginary story! The God of Thunder is officially back! The Odinson comes roaring to life, but how does a god return from Ragnarok? And what place will he find in a world torn by Civil War?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

WORLD WAR HULK TITLES

WORLD WAR HULK #2

Written by Greg Pak, art by John Romita Jr., cover by David Finch, variant by Romita.

The puny human "heroes" of Earth, including Reed Richards, Iron Man, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt, called the Hulk a monster and shot him into space. Now the Hulk has returned with a rage that knows no bounds -- and he has a posse! Can the mightiest powerhouses of the Avengers stop the Hulk and his cadre of super-powered Warbound gladiators as they carve their path of mayhem through the concrete canyons of Manhattan? Can battling Ben Grimm and the rest of the Fantastic Four save Reed Richards from the Hulk's wrath? And what hope can She-Hulk have of calming her great green cousin's terrible rage?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 5.

WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #2

Written by Paul Jenkins, penciled by Ramon Bachs, Shawn Martinbrough and Chris Moreno, cover by John Watson.

Your man-on-the-street view of World War Hulk continues here - - with three separate features all written by Paul Jenkins! First, Ben Urich and Sally Floyd, now running their own newspaper, attempt to single-handedly cover a story that even the big boys can't. Then, costume division detective Danny Granville and the alien known as Korg race to figure out who killed one of Hulk's allies. Finally, Chris Moreno proves that the Hulk's invasion of Manhattan is actually something to laugh at!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN #2

Written by Christos Gage, penciled by Andrea Di Vito, cover by Ed McGuinness.

An all-out action issue as the Astonishing X-Men battle the Hulk in defense of Professor Xavier's dream! You've never seen a Hulk/Wolverine matchup this savage! Plus, what other members of the extended X-Men family will respond to the distress call...and will there be anything left when they do? Featuring Juggernaut!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #1-2

Written by Frank Tieri, penciled by Carlos Ferreira, cover by Stephane Roux.

The Hulk. The Abomination. The Leader. The Harpy. Doc Samson. Born of gamma radiation, they represented a new chapter of humanity. Now, spawned through their respective DNA has come the next generation... the Gamma Corps. Recruited and trained by the enigmatic General Ryker, their mission is a simple one-- to kill the Incredible Hulk. And considering he's facing 5-1 odds, is that a mission even this new and improved version of the Green Goliath can prevent?

32 pages, $2.99.

INCREDIBLE HULK #108

Written by Greg Pak, art by Carlo Pagulayan cover by Gary Frank.

By hook and by crook, teen genius Amadeus Cho has done the impossible -- assembling a team of heroes crazy enough to side with the Hulk upon his return to Earth. But what happens when these Renegades finally come face-to-face with the Hulk's alien Warbound allies -- while civilians struggle to survive in the shattered streets of Manhattan? Amadeus Cho may just learn the difference between playing a hero -- and being one. Featuring the return of "Planet Hulk" artist Carlo Pagulayan with his first pencils on Planet Earth in over a year!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #4

Written by Dan Slott, penciled by Stefano Caselli, covers by Jim Cheung.

"Green Zone," art 1 of 2. When the Hulk and his Warbound invade America, the Superhuman Armed Forces answer the call! Our young recruits have seen plenty of action, but will it prepare them for all-out war? In this time of crisis, will She-Hulk be able to take Iron Man's orders? And what is Hardball hiding from everyone? Believe it or not, it's a secret that could turn the tide of the entire war!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

GHOST RIDER #13

Written by Daniel Way, penciled by Javier Saltares, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.

"Apocalypse Soon," part 2 of 2. Well, Johnny got what he wanted. Temporarily setting aside his quest for the remaining avatars of Lucifer, he has forced the Ghost Rider into a confrontation with The Hulk in hopes of saving the innocent. But who's going to save Ghost Rider? The straight-up beat-down rumbles to its shocking conclusion!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #10

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

Ant-Man is still on the run, hiding from S.H.I.E.L.D. But now things have changed--the Hulk has come to town. Will Ant-Man finally be the hero he was born to become and defend New York City from the Green Goliath? Or will he use this opportunity to loot and pillage a devastated New York?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

HEROES FOR HIRE #12

Written by Zeb Wells and Fred Van Lente, art by Clay Mann, cover by Takeshi Miyazawa.

When Humbug discovers that insect members of Hulk's Warbound have plans of their own for Earth, the Heroes for Hire infiltrate their great stone starship. But can Humbug be trusted, or is he being seduced by visions of a bug-friendly future? Go behind the battle lines of World War Hulk in the second part of this crossover! Plus: a special backup tale featuring a top-secret S.H.I.E.L.D. plan to assassinate the Hulk?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

IRON MAN #20

Written by Christos Gage, penciled by Butch Guice, cover by Gerald Parel.

With Iron Man missing after his battle with the Hulk, S.H.I.E.L.D. is thrown into chaos! Acting Director "Dum Dum" Dugan has to decide whether to try to find Tony Stark, the man who's pushed S.H.I.E.L.D. in a direction he disagrees with...or whether to seize control and run things his way. Also, discover the fate of Iron Man after facing the Hulk's wrath!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: WORLD WAR HULK

Written by John Rhett Thomas.

In June, The Green-skinned Goliath has returned from Planet Hulk and he wants to pay back the do-gooders who ponied up for that supposedly one-way ticket into outer space! We'll be talking to Hulk creators past and present, pulling back the curtain on the big event of 2007, as well as taking a look back at the classic Hulk stories of the past!

40 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ADVENTURES TITLES

MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #1

Written by Paul Benjamin, art by David Nakayama, cover by Carlo Pagulayan.

The debut of the newest member of the Marvel Adventures line! Caught in a blast of gamma radiation, brilliant scientist Bruce Banner now finds himself in times of stress turning into the living engine of destruction know as The Incredible Hulk!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #3

Written by Fred Van Lente, art by James Cordeiro, cover by Michael Golden.

It's covered your car, it's smothered your house ... and now it's crawling through the door after you! It's The Creeping Doom, and the Plantman is using it to end the domination of animals over the Earth, and only Iron Man can stop him in time! It's the ultimate Nature vs. Technology grudge match, folks -- place your bets!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

GIANT-SIZE MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #1

Written by Jeff Parker, pencils and cover by Leonard Kirk.

Remember your history -- The Avengers didn't thaw out Captain America, and Kang the Conqueror became Master of the World throughout all time. To make a brighter future, our heroes have to go to the 1950's and enlist the help of The Agents of Atlas!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 25.

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #29

Written by Chris Kipiniak, pencils and cover by Patrick Scherberger.

Some people just don't like museums. They're cold, boring, super-villains are always stealing stuff -- wait, what? Yo! Grey Gargoyl! Stop stealing stuff! All right, fine...but you're gonna have to deal with Spidey!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #26

Written by Fred Van Lente, pencils by Cory Hamscher, cover by Paul Smith.

A massive alien refugee fleet streams through our solar system, bearing the warning: "Galactus is coming! Galactus is coming!" And right behind them is the World-Devourer's herald, the Silver Surfer -- headed straight for Earth! Reed Richards has only a few days to evacuate the planet before it's destroyed ... or, failing that, figure out a way to somehow stop the unstoppable!

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

X-MEN TITLES

ASTONISHING X-MEN #22

Written by Joss Whedon, art and covers by John Cassaday.

The X-Men are on the run on Breakworld. Can they keep the warlords of Breakworld from killing Colossus? If his life means the destruction of an entire planet, should they save him? Part 4 of 6.

32 pages, $2.99.

CABLE & DEADPOOL #43

Written by Fabian Nicieza, penciled by Reilly Brown, cover by Skottie Young.

"Deadpool & Wolverine," Part 1 of 2. With a long memory and a nasty mad-on, Wolverine is looking to stop mounting terrorist acts by HYDRA when he encounters a new mastermind behind their latest operations! But who is this new nefarious villain and why is Deadpool protecting him?

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

EXILES #96

Written by Chris Claremont, penciled by Clayton Henry, cover by Tomm Coker.

The team may have finally found the perfect world: An Earth with no crime, hate or fear -- ruled by one the most diabolical villains of the Marvel universe: Victor Von Doom! Is this some twisted façade or have the Exiles finally stumbled on to utopia? Find out in "The Dream of Two Good Men."

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

DEADPOOL/GLI - SUMMER FUN SPECTACULAR

Written by Dan Slott and Fabian Nicieza, art by various, cover by Paul Pelletier.

Wisconsin's only greatest heroes team-up with the world's most annoying deadliest merc in this slightly larger than average super sized special! Marvel as Deadpool and the newly--crowned Great Lakes Initiative face off against hitmen, ninjas, and the Power of the Gods! Swoon as the scintillating Squirrel Girl is reunited with her first love, Robbie Baldwin! And prepare yourself as Deadpool trains a GLI'er in one of the deadliest killing arts of all time!!! Ye gods, man! What are you waiting for? This thing's got time travel, strange bodily functions, and Ninjas?

48 pages, $3.99.

NEW X-MEN #40

Written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, pencils and cover by Skottie Young.

"Quest for Magik," part 3 of 4. Things aren't going well for the New X-Men in Limbo. Most are captives of the devil-ish Belasco who will kill them to get what he wants. But who is this girl who bears a striking resemblance to a certain Russian mutant who died years ago? And does she mean help or harm to the New X-Men? Either way, one has lost his heart. Another will lose her soul.

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

UNCANNY X-MEN #488

Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils and cover by Salvador Larroca.

"The Extremists," part 2 of 6. The X-Men (re-united with Storm) take to the tunnels to discover why the Morlocks have been erupting with violence. Also, Professor X goes off in search of a very important character from X-History.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS ANNUAL #1

Written by Daniel Way, pencils and cover by Kaare Andrews.

"Return To Madripoor." Madripoor. A dirty town custom-made for dirty work. A long time ago, one man ruled this place with an iron fist, a wicked grin...and a patch over one eye. That man is back, and he's looking for answers. Problem is, the answers are dying faster than he can ask the questions. Is there a new player in town...or is it the same old game? Logan's long-awaited return to Madripoor, a twisted tour leading from the blood-streaked gutters of Lowtown to the glittering, razor-sharp spires of Hightown and back again.

48 pages, $3.99.

X-FACTOR #21

Written by Peter David, pencils and cover by Pablo Raimondi.

In a castle of ice in a far off land, a fearsome being called the Isolationist sits and waits and plans...except he need wait no longer. He is coming to Mutant Town, and is seeking out Jamie Madrox. But whether he and X-Factor will be enemies or allies pales in comparison to the shocking developments involving Guido's new job offer, Rictor's unexpected call to action, Siryn and Monet's new case, and--most stunning of all--Layla's disturbing discovery of something even she didn't know.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

X-MEN #201

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

The Marauders' trap closes on the X-Men - from within and from without! But devastating though it is, this attack is only a move in a larger game - and the survivors of Rogue's team have to figure out what the objective is before they can have a prayer of fighting back...

64 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 25.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #2

Written by Jeff Parker, penciled by Roger Cruz, cover by Eric Nguyen.

"Okay, so the Professor has a long-distance mission for us for extra credit, so we need to do a good job with this one! Xavier says he's not coming with us and won't be in mental contact... for some reason. And we have to go to some really treacherous part of the Pacific Ocean... whew. Oh, here's the name of the place - "Monster Island." Um, we don't need this to graduate, right...?"

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

MAX TITLES

PUNISHER #49

Written by Garth Ennis, pencils by Lan Medina, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

SWF seeks SWM to assist in massive bloodletting and carnage. Must be handy w/ guns & munitions. Bottomless reservoir of pain a plus.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 5.

ICON TITLES

POWERS ENCYCLOPEDIA VOL. 1

Written by Tim Daniel and Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Michael Avon Oeming.

The definitive Powers handbook. Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battle over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim do their jobs. Now, an in-depth look at the Eisner Award-winning series in this all-new volume! Featuring bios on Christian Walker, Deena Pilgrim, Retro Girl, Captain Cross, Queen Noir, Millenium Guard and many more! Plus: all-new character artwork and cover by Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming! The legacy of Powers is laid out before you like never before. Including entries for characters who have yet to make their debut in the series itself.

64 pages, $4.99, in stores on July 25.

CRIMINAL #8

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Sean Phillips.

No story information released.

Tracy Lawless' life is getting stranger and stranger as his quest for the truth about his brother¹s death gets closer to the truth. Operating with a fake name, and now having joined the former crew his brother Rick worked with as their new getaway driver, Tracy is getting deeper into the world of crime he once gave up everything to escape. And now, on top of his own twisted motives, a team of mob hitmen are gunning for him, and seem to know who he really is.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

JACK KIRBY'S GALACTIC BOUNTY HUNTERS #6

Written by Lisa Kirby, art by Mike Thibodeaux, cover by Jack Kirby.

Special extra-sized finale! Mainframe's quest to recover his son leads to a blow-out battle in Dangerland!

56 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 11.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: LAST OF THE MOHICANS #3

Adaptation by Roy Thomas, penciled by Steve Kurth and Denis Medri, cover by Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic.

The English are slaughtered at Fort William Henry and Alice is kidnapped by the Indian, Magua. Hawkeye and the Mohicans reach the ruined fort too late, and as they set out in pursuit of Alice, their canoes are tailed...by those of the ruthless Hurons! Plus, learn more of Hawkeye's past in "Deerslayer!"

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #2

Adaptation by Roy Thomas, penciled by Mario Cully, cover by Greg Hildebrandt.

With a treasure map in hand, young Jim Hawkins sets out to find buried treasure -- as a cabin boy! But en route, Jim learns -- to his horror -- that the crew of the ship is comprised of former allies of Flint...the very man whose treasure they seek! And these brigands are planning to take the treasure -- and murder anyone who gets in their way.

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

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #1

Written by Roy Thomas, penciled by Hugo Petrus, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Alexander Dumas' brilliant follow-up to The Three Musketeers, brought to vivid life as only Roy Thomas and Hugo Petrus can! Deep inside the French prison known as the Bastille resides prisoner number 12, Philippe...who is none other than the twin brother of King Louis XIV. He was incarcerated to prevent him from setting off a civil war in his quest for the kingship itself. But there are forces who will work tirelessly to free this man in the iron mask -- and put Philippe on the throne! It's the start of an adaptation that will draw you in with political intrigue so timely it will shock you.

32 pages, $2.99.

LICENSED TITLES

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #6

Written by Peter David and Robin Furth, art and cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, variant cover by Greg Land.

The Affiliation, the group comprised of Roland's father and his forces, are being lured into a fatal trap in the Shaved Mountains. With the Old Ones' weapons fired up by Hambry's oil, the Affiliation will be wiped out -- unless Roland Deschain -- the Gunslinger -- can intercede in time! It's a story of love and betrayal from the heart of Mid-World, in this, the penultimate chapter in the first act of Roland's tale. Plus -- all the extras Dark Tower fans have come to expect!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on July 5.

HALO: UPRISING #1

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

An epic story of mankind's struggle against the alien threat of the Covenant. Picking up from the conclusion of blockbuster video game Halo 2, the must-read issue reveals how the Master Chief, while onboard a hostile ship headed towards Earth, is battling against Covenant forces! Intertwined with Master Chief's interstellar one-man-war is the saga of a great American city's rebellion and downfall, two disparate lives' collision and shared fate, and the Convenant's hunt for an ancient relic of untold power and value. With hope dwindling and the fate of humanity hanging by a thread, is there any chance for a future? Read this debut issue to start the journey into the Halo universe!

40 pages, $3.99.

DABEL BROS. TITLES

LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #1

Written by Laurell. K. Hamilton and Jonothan Green, penciled by Wellinton Alves, cover by Brett Booth.

Her fans have been asking for it and now Laurell K. Hamilton is going to deliver. Laurell K. Hamilton, Dabel Brothers Productions, and Marvel are coming together to give readers a look into Anita Blake's past. Written by Laurell K. Hamilton herself, along with Jonathon Green, this July will see the release of part one of a two issue limited series that takes place almost a year before the events currently being chronicled in Guilty Pleasures. You will get to see the first time Anita and Jean-Claude meet, Anita's first time inside Guilty Pleasures, her first serial killer case, and a very early encounter with Edward. An original story produced especially for comics.

40 pages, $3.99.

HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD #1

Written by George R.R. Martin, adapted by Ben Avery, penciled and cover by Mike S. Miller.

Dunk and Egg serve their new lord, Ser Eustace, in the face of an inevitable war. When the Red Widow steals Eustace's water, Dunk's comrade-in-arms Ser Bennis draws blood from one of her peasants. Now it falls to Dunk, Egg, and Bennis to raise an army from Eustace's villages in preparation for her retaliation. But will a rag tag group of peasants be able to stand against her knights and archers? And if they can't, what will the price be?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 18.

MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #9

Written by Raymond E. Feist, adapted by Bryan J.L. Glass, pencils by Ryan Stegman, cover by JG Barros.

As Tomas fights for his life alone in the ancient Dwarven mines, the magician's apprentice, Pug, finds himself and Duke Boric's traveling party shipwrecked upon the shore of the mysterious Sorcerer's Isle. Which just so happens to be the legendary island home to the fearsome sorcerer Macros the Black. What impact will the strange messages of the Traveler have upon Pug and the fate of all Midkemia?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on July 25.

MONTE COOK'S PTOLUS: CITY BY THE SPIRE TPB

Written by Monte Cook, pencils by Canaan White and Luis Lira, cover by White.

From the mind of Monte Cook comes an exhilarating adventure set in his groundbreaking world of Ptolus, the City by the Spire.Sheva Callister thought she was retired after a tough ³treasure hunting² expedition went sour and claimed the life of her partner, Parnell. But when a high-ranking noble from the city of Ptolus calls on her to retrieve a special brooch, she's willing to venture out on one last expedition... for the right price. Ptolus is anything but a straightforward city, though, and as Sheva works her way towards her goal, she finds herself caught in a web of deception and intrigue. And as she travels from the tombs of the Lich King Narros to the towers overlooking the City by the Spire, Sheva quickly realizes she must find the source of this misery if she hopes to complete her quest... or else the powers-that-be in Ptolus may put a stop to her adventuring forever.

144 pages, $14.99, in stores on July 25.

WYRMS #6

Written by Orson Scott Card, adapted by Jake Black, pencils by Vitor Ishimura, cover by Adriana Batista.

Patience's journey has reached its astounding climax in Cranning! It is the final endgame as she not only confronts the mysterious Unwyrm, but also her destiny. Patience will discover the fate of her entire race and her role in it!

32 pages, $2.99.

RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #9

Written by Orson Scott Card, adapted by Roland Bernard Brown, pencils by Rodney Buchemi, cover by Christophe Swal.

After leaving Detroit, Alvin Junior and Ta-Kumsaw journey to the Land of the Flints where young Alvin is reunited with Taleswapper. But this reunion is far more bitter than sweet. Taleswapper not only informs Alvin of his brother Measure's capture, torture and probable execution, he also reveals to Ta-Kumsaw that the white men of Vigor Church, now allied with Governor Harrison's armed soldiers, are planning to attack the peaceful Indian citizens of Prophetstown ... and that no matter how fast he might travel to aid them, he'll be too late to prevent the slaughter!

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

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