MARVEL HEROES TITLES

AVENGERS CLASSIC #3

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, penciled by Michael Avon Oeming, cover by Arthur Adams.

Hulk versus Avengers! For the very first time from Avengers #3! Plus, an all new Avengers tale -- Iron Man unveils his awesome red and gold armor!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

BLACK PANTHER #30

Written by Reginald Hudlin, penciled by Francis Portela, cover by Arthur Suydam.

"Good Eatin'," part 3. After taking a wrong turn on the dimensional super highway, the New Fantastic Four have just become the daily special in the Zombie Universe! Seated at table one: Zombie Galacti! At table two: Zombie Skrulls! And at table three: a Zombie Monster from the Negative Zone! Well the Black Panther, Storm, the Human Torch and the Thing better come up with a perfect escape plan...or are they destined to be zombified.

32 pages, $2.99.

BLADE #12

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

Final issue, tying up 11 issues worth of plot threads! What is Blade's father's endgame? Will Blade keep his gun-hand? Will the Tryana prophecy be fulfilled and, if so, at what cost? What is Dracula's dark secret? All this...and the conclusion of Blade's origin.

32 page, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #29

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

The Red Skull's minions have crawled out of the shadows to make another strike at the American spirit, still reeling from the death of Captain America. But this time, they've got the Winter Soldier. A very mad Winter Soldier, gunning for them, with vengeance in his sights! All this, and Sharon and the Falcon fighting for their lives, too!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #2

Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Mark Millar, penciled by Ron Garney and Steve McNiven, cover by Garney.

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? Peter Parker makes the most important decision of his life. As the sides square off for the looming Civil War, he'll have to live with it. Now the big question is, what will this decision cost him? This issue reprints Civil War #2 and Amazing Spider-Man #532 and #533.

72 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 8.

SERIES TITLE TO BE ANNOUNCED (PREVIOUSLY THE CHAMPIONS) #2

Written by Matt Fraction, pencils and cover by Barry Kitson.

A team of long-dormant Soviet super-weapons is awake, angry and heading straight at the heart of Los Angeles ready to finish World War III! The front line of defense is a team that's been together since just before nine this morning! The queen of PR starts her spin! A dead body hides more than just a murder mystery! And -- a super-sex tape! What on earth could justify the use of that many exclamation points?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

DAREDEVIL #100

Written by Ed Brubaker, penciled by John Romita Sr., Gene Colan, Lee Bermejo, Alex Maleev and Marko Djurdjevic, wraparound cover by Djurdjevic, variant covers by Michael Turner and Bermejo.

Daredevil fights for his life, facing his own worst nightmares come true! A red-hot roster of guest artists joins penciler Michael Lark to bring Matt Murdock's history as the Man Without Fear to life, while DD struggles against that which he fears most! The first chapter of the third arc by the team of Brubaker and Lark, "Without Fear," begins with a bang!

104 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN' JACK MURDOCK #3

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

After several years as a whiskey-soaked, washed-up boxer-turned-mob enforcer, the palooka Jack Murdock has turned his life around. He's cleaned himself up, seen his son Matt off to law school and revitalized his career. But after a string of wins, the Fixer returns to call in a favor, and demands that Jack lose his shot-at-the-championship boutŠby a knockout!

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

FANTASTIC FIVE #3 & 4

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

Though his metal implants have been destroyed, a severely wounded but still-fighting mad Ben Grimm must take on the cosmically powered Dr. Doom, who reveals unexpected super-allies in his quest to destroy the Fantastic Five and conquer the entire world!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8 and August 22.

FANTASTIC FOUR #549

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

The Frightful Four have made a tragic miscalculation in their plans for revenge, as Reed and Sue have now returned to the FF -- and that makes the odds six to four...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

FANTASTIC FOUR AND POWER PACK #2

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

Have you seen these missing children? Jack Power, brown hair, brown eyes, can expand his density into a cloudy mass or shrink down to a fraction of his size, also answers to "Mass Master." He is probably with Franklin Richards, blond hair, blue eyes, wearing a t-shirt with a "4" on it, also answers to "son of a genius." They've run away from home together to make careers as solo heroes, and Power Pack has to track them down before Kraven the Hunter does!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

THE LAST FANTASTIC FOUR STORY

Written by Stan Lee, pencils and cover by John Romita Jr.

Legendary writer and Fantastic Four co-creator Stan Lee unites with artist John Romita Jr. to tell his final story of the team that started the Marvel age!

64 pages, $4.99, in stores on August 15.

GHOST RIDER #14

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

"Revelations," part 1 of 6. The final confrontation between Ghost Rider and Lucifer begins here! Ghost Rider, now back in control after Johnny has (once again) proven himself to be...not so good at it, has begun his brutal final march toward Lucifer's ultimate destruction. But should the fate of the mortal world -- and possibly the immortal world -- be entrusted to a vengeful spirit bonded to the soul of an ex-carnival performer? Heaven doesn't think so.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #9

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

Daniel Rand is the Immortal Weapon of the mystical city of K'un-LunŠthe legendary kung fu hero Iron Fist. And after the stunning conclusion of "The Last Iron Fist" story, Danny has found himself forced to take part in a reality-spanning kung fu championship that matches the seven Immortal Weapons like himself against one another. The prize is glory, but for Danny, the penalty of losing will be death -- this contest is rigged, and there's no hope of escaping alive. Who has the best kung fu? Find out the hard way in "The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven," part 2!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

THE IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #11

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

Face-to-face with Mitch Carson, the agent he horribly scarred during his initial escape from S.H.I.E.L.D. and currently in S.H.I.E.L.D. custody -- Eric O'Grady is in a bit of a pickle. How will he get out of this one? Surely it will involve Ant-Man's distinct brand of irredeemable trickery and deceit.

32 pages, $2.99.

IRON MAN #21

Written by Daniel Knauf and Charlie Knauf, penciled by Roberto De La Torre, cover by Gerald Parel.

Tony Stark's duties with S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Initiative take him to Omaha, Nebraska, where Iron Man encounters an old hero with a grudge, and two all-new superhumans!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

THE LONERS #5

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

The Runaways spin-off puts the spotlight on a former New Warrior! Once a proud team of high-flying teenage heroes, the New Warriors has become the most hated name in all America. For Turbo, the downfall and disgrace of her old team has been a hard pill to swallow. But as she tries to put her past behind her, can she face her future without hiding behind a mask? Plus, what old Marvel character makes their exciting return to continuity this issue?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

MOON KNIGHT #12

Written by Charlie Huston, penciled by Mico Suayan, cover by Esad Ribic.

"Midnight Sun," conclusion.It all comes down to this. A grudge match. Two former friends slugging it out under the night sky -- Moon Knight and his former sidekick, Midnight. The last time something like this happened, Marc Spector carved off his pound of flesh, howled at the moon, and slipped into the abyss. Can this fight end any different?

32 pages, $2.99.

MYSTIC ARCANA: SCARLET WITCH

Written by Jeff Parker and David Sexton, penciled by Juan Roman Cano Santacruz and Eric Nguyen, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

In the mountains of Eastern Europe a coven of gypsy witches meet to discuss an emerging young witch who prophecies say will surpass all other sorceresses. The trinity extend an offer to young Wanda Maximoff to join them, but the darker power of the elder demon Chthon will also have a say in the future of The Scarlet Witch! Plus: As Ian McNee races to save the soul of a fellow magician, he travels to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean in search of a shard of the Serpent Crown. But will he be able to slip out of the grip of the two dueling sea monsters that guard it?

40 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

MS. MARVEL #18

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

A new story arc begins as Ms. Marvel drafts two recruits from the Initiative...Machine Man and Sleepwalker?! When Arańa is kidnapped, it's time for Carol Danvers to use her newly expanded strike force to squash an evil that's hit too close to home! The ongoing team of writer Brian Reed and artist Aaron Lopresti kicks off the three-part "Puppets" with a last-page reveal that'll have fans of female heroes buzzing!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

NEW AVENGERS #33

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

Still reeling from the new reveals about their lives and shocking betrayal of one of their own, the New Avengers press forward, trying to find a way to trust each other. All that and The Hood starts his takeover as Kingpin of the super-villains. Dust off your old Marvel Handbooks, because you will not believe who he is gathering to join him and who he kills to make his mark! Plus guest-star Deathlok!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS #2

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Tyler Kirkham, cover by Jason Pearson.

Symkaria and Latveria sit on an international powder keg, and Dr. Doom just lit the fuse! What do the Decepticons have to do with the escalating danger -- and can a group of warriors including Captain America, Optimus Prime, Wolverine, Prowl, Spider-Man and Ratchet avert Armageddon?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

NEW WARRIORS #3

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

Sofia and Wondra face off as the New Warriors respond to Tony Stark's offer of amnesty. But will they accept or reject it? Meanwhile, Detectives Sykes and Givens uncover a shocking mystery about the death of the original New Warriors, and a former member may hold the key. Plus, Wolverine shows up...and he ain't happy!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

OMEGA FLIGHT #5

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

The climactic issue! And someone's not coming home...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #10

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

The Punisher's one-man crusade to stop the white-power border war kicked off by the Hate-Monger comes to a head in this, the bloody conclusion to "Blood and Sand." Everybody's trying to kill everybody else. Frank Castle's been beaten within an inch of his life. Hate Monger's terrible machines broadcast wave after wave of unbridled rage into the desert, making it even harder for Clarke and Bridge to trust one another. By the end of the night, it'll be all our heroes can do to aim straight... and not at each other.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

RUNAWAYS #28

Written by Joss Whedon, penciled by Michael Ryan, cover by Jo Chen.

"Dead End Kids," part 4 of 6. Love is in the air as the Runaways try and run back from 1907. Part 4 (of 6).

32 pages, $2.99.

SHANNA THE SHE-DEVIL: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST #1

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, pencils and cover by Khari Evans.

Shanna the She-Devil returns in a new limited series jam-packed with jungle action, Hong Kong gangsters, dinosaurs, diamonds and cavemen! The story of modern-day pirates shipwrecked on the Marvel Universe's deadliest island, where only Shanna can protect them from hordes of man-eating monsters!

32 pages, $2.99.

SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM #4

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

"Agnus Dei." The latest offering from the Marvel Knights line concludes! For untold years, Norrin Radd surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now his ride comes to an end. Zenn-La, the planet of his birth, the planet he saved through his own sacrifice -- the Silver Surfer crossed the galaxy to draw his last breath here. He's home. What waits for him?

32 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

SUB-MARINER #3

Written by Matt Cherniss and Peter Johnson, penciled by Phil Briones, cover by Leinil Francis Yu.

The clock is ticking as Atlantis' rogue sleeper cell prepares to strike again...they've killed 900 civilians on U.S. shores already, and S.H.I.E.L.D. places the blame squarely on Namor! Can the undersea monarch find the killers in his kingdom before another terrorist attack claims more innocent lives, or will he be forced to defend Atlantis from a war waged by Tony Stark -- a.k.a. Iron Man, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.? Will Namor find a helping hand or another enemy in Wolverine?? And just who's behind the wave of violence pitting the Sub-Mariner against the toughest challenge of his life?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP/M.O.D.O.K.'S 11 #2

Written by Fred Van Lente, penciled by Francis Portela, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

M.O.D.O.K. reveals the target of his heist to his handpicked team of Marvel's Most Wanted: the most powerful weapon in the universe, one that threatens the existence of all life on Earth. Meanwhile, Mentallo has figured out that one of M.O.D.O.K. 's team is actually a hero in disguise. (You'll never guess who it is!) Will Mentallo sell the rest of his teammates out to the authorities for some quick cash? Do you even have to ask? Let the backstabbing begin!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

THUNDERBOLTS: #116

Written by Warren Ellis, art by Mike Deodato, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

The Thunderbolts' wild ride continues with part one of "Caged Angels" as Thunderbolts Mountain is being used as temporary incarceration for captured superhuman combatants. With so many super-powered people in one place, how can things possibly go wrong?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

THOR #2

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Olivier Coipel, variant cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto.

A freak thunderstorm hit the wide open spaces of Oklahoma...the same day a young doctor named Donald Blake drove into town! Now the friendly residents of this cozy burg are just as puzzled by the walking stick-carrying young man as they are by the storm clouds gathering on the horizon. Little do they know an honest-to-goodness god of Asgard walks among them, searching for his own home in the heart of theirs...and he's got big plans for their dusty little town! But what connection does Asgard and Norse mythology have to the wide-open plains of Oklahoma?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

WORLD WAR HULK TITLES

WORLD WAR HULK #3

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

The Hulk has never been angrier or stronger or more certain of the vengeance he seeks against Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, and Black Bolt, the four so-called "heroes" who exiled him into space. But can he survive a merciless assault by one of his oldest and most implacable opponents? What defense can he muster when Dr. Strange unleashes the full power of the Sorcerer Supreme? And who will survive when the Hulk's best friend on Earth clashes with the Hulk's first ally from Sakaar?

40 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA FILES

Written by Jeff Christiansen, Stephen Faulkner, Al Sjoerdsma, Ronald Byrd, Madison Carter, Gabe Schecter, Eric J. Moreels, Sean Mcquaid, Stuart Vandal, Michael Hoskin, David Wiltfong and Chris Biggs, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Who are the rebellious Renegades? Why did the young upstart Mastermind Excello search for the Hulk? How many identities and powers has Rick Jones had? What were the ramifications for the Illuminati for sending Hulk into space? How much destruction did the Hulk cause during his rampage towards vengeance? Find out in the World War Hulk Gamma Files - featuring various characters from Hulk's past including Jim Wilson, Wild Man, Captain Axis, coverage of every single gamma mutate there is! View into the destruction caused during World War Hulk and the changes it has made on the Marvel Universe. And the Toad Men!

48 pages, $3.99.

WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #3 & #4

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

Get your man-on-the-street view of World War Hulk! The Green Goliath has ordered the evacuation of New York City -- so what story keeps reporters Ben Urich and Sally Floyd in the path of destruction? And can Costume Division detective Danny Granville solve a murder mystery involving not one, but two of Hulk's Warbound? Plus: two more two-page humor features!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN #3

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

The brutal conclusion! Hulk vs. the Juggernaut and whatever X-Men are left standing in a battle that will have lasting consequences for one of the combatants!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #2

Written by Frank Tieri, pencils and cover by Staz Johnson.

The Gamma Corps want the Hulk dead-- but why? Find out this issue as we explore the individual origins of Corp members Prodigy, Mess, Mr Gabriel and Griffin! Shocking revelations will be made -- including the surprising connection one of them has to a former Hulk side kick and how another is actually an ex-member of the Hulk's Rogue's Gallery! Plus, General Ryker fires his first salvo and officially enters WWH!

32 pages, $2.99.

INCREDIBLE HULK #109

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

Boy genius Amadeus Cho pulled together a team of Renegades to side with his big green hero during "World War Hulk" -- but what will happen to his faith in the Hulk's heroism when he discovers the horrors lurking beneath Madison Square Garden? The Hulk takes center stage with a terrifying confrontation and a stunning revelation that lays bare the central question of whether the Hulk is a hero -- or a monster.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #5

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

"Green Zone," part 2 of 2. The Initiative program denies all knowledge of a special Black Ops Team. There is no pardon on file for the super-villain known as the Constrictor. No record of any dealings with the Vietnamese national codenamed Bengal. Tony Stark cannot recall what became of his designs for the Iron Spider armor. And, most importantly, the Superhuman Armed Forces wishes to dispell all rumors of a 199th mutant. We repeat, there is no Mutant Zero. Mutant Zero does not exist. That is all.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

HEROES FOR HIRE #13

Written by Zeb Wells and Fred Van Lente, art by Clay Mann and John Bosco, cover by Sana Takeda.

The Heroes for Hire find themselves in the middle of World War Hulk when their mission to Hulk's stoneship leaves them on the Warbound's death list! It's divide-and-conquer as each hero is hunted by a member of the Jade Giant's band of alien soldiers.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

MARVEL ADVENTURES TITLES

MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #2

Written by Paul Benjamin, art by Juan Santacruz, cover by Carlo Pagulayan.

On the run from authorities and trying to figure out a way to cure his gamma-irradiated curse, Bruce Banner enlists the help of Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man. But things get out of hand when a lab accident creates another HulkŠand anotherŠand another.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #4

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

Spymaster has seized remote control of Iron Man's armor (with Tony Stark in it) and sent Shellhead on a rampage of destruction through New York! That sound you hear is the price of Stark International stock dropping like a rock ... and Justin Hammer is going to buy up every last scrap of it! Can Rhodey figure out how to free the Armored Avenger before Hammer takes over Tony Stark's company along with his alter-ego?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #15

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

Sound your horn, Heimdall! Villains march across Bifrost Bridge, to challenge the forces of Odin! But wait... who are these mortals that count themselves as friends of Thor? Avengers? Then bid them to unleash their vengeance lest we face Ragnarok!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #30

Written by Peter David, art by Pop Mhan, cover by Patrick Scherberger.

There's a stiff wind rustlin' its way through Manhattan, straight towards Spidey! Awfully hard for our resident Wall-Crawler to crawl said walls when Whirlwind's blowin' Śem down!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #27

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 August 8.

X-MEN TITLES

ASTONISHING X-MEN #23

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

"Unstoppable," part 5 of 6.The end is near. The situation is dire. The outlook is bleak. But Cyclops has a plan.

32 pages, $2.99.

CABLE & DEADPOOL #44

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

"Deadpool & Wolverine," Part 2 of 2. One of them would like to pierce HYDRA's newest sector commander with three adamantium claws. One of them would prefer to woo and soothe that commander with friendship and silicon chips. Can we all agree to disagree without turning this into a bloody, gory, intestine-spewing fight? Probably not...

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

EXILES #97

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

Last we left the Exiles, they had traveled to a utopian world where Dr. Victor Von Doom -- the savior of mankind‹leads a team of heroes made up from Johnny Storm, Sue Storm and Bruce Banner while Reed Richards lives life as an underground fugitive who despises what has become of the world above. Now the Exiles are split in the war between the two men when a horrifying secret is revealed about the Earth's population!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

NEW EXCALIBUR #22

Written by Chris Claremont, penciled by Jeremy Haun, cover by Scot Eaton.

"Battle for Eternity" continues! Albion's team has destroyed technology in England! The Excalibur team is on the ropes and Albion's forces are growing!

32 pages, $2.99.

NEW X-MEN #41

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

"Quest for Magik," conclusion. The New X-Men fight for their very souls against Belasco. Who will control Limbo? What is the fate of Illyana Rasputin? The Astonishing X-Men and Doctor Strange guest star as souls are shattered and lives are changed forever, and the very fate of the world rests on the children of the Xavier Institute.

Featuring Endangered Species Chapter 8 - Beast's dark decent plummets to terrible depths as he does the unthinkable -- digging up long-dead remains on Genosha for scientific experimentationŠ

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

UNCANNY X-MEN #489

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

"The Extremists," part 3 of 6. With the Morlocks committing terrorist acts, it's up to the X-Men to stop them and figure out why these normally-peaceful mutants have turned to violence. Guest-starring Storm and her friends in the Fantastic Four!

Featuring Endangered Species Chapter 6. The Beast journeys deep into the heart of darkness at Neverland and discovers an old nemesisŠ

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 1.

WOLVERINE #56

Written by Jason Aaron, pencils by and cover by Howard Chaykin.

Special double-sized issue! "The Man in the Pit." Wendell Rayfield is a recently divorced, down on his luck ex-cop who's looking down the business end of 40 with no hope for the future and with demons from his past still haunting him at every turn. All he has going for him is his new job. A job that involves a very large machine gun, a hole in the ground, a certain hirsute mutant and several thousand bullets. We all know what damage Wolverine can do with his claws, but how dangerous can he really be when all he's able to do is talk? Wendell Rayfield is about to find out.

32 pages, $2.99.

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #16

Written by Daniel Way, pencils by Steve Dillon, covers by Marko Djurdjevic and Ed McGuinness.

"Our War," part 1 of 5. Wolverine's history with Captain America revealed! In the early days of WWII, before America's "official" involvement in the war, Captain America, still wet behind the ears, embarked on a clandestine mission to the island nation of Madripoor. Guess who he met there? And guess what? It wasn't a coincidence. Plus Logan and Cap's first WWII meeting from Uncanny X-Men #268.

32 pages, $2.99.

X-FACTOR #22

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

Meet Molly and Wally, two charming children who go around the country singing cheerful songs that incite people to violence against mutants. Siryn and Monet have been dispatched to deal with them...except the twins have a rather unexpected protector. Meanwhile the Isolationist continues his manipulations to establish a world where mutants need never live in fear again. Question is, by the time he's done, will they be living at all?

Featuring Endangered Species Chapter 7 - Beast's scientific journey to cure the effects of M-Day, lead him back to The Age of Apocalypse!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

X-MEN #202

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

The Xavier Academy is under siege, and the full, appalling scale of the Marauders' plans is finally becoming clear. Now Iceman and Cannonball have to stay ahead of the pursuit long enough to mount a counter-attack - and to deprive their enemies of the one precious resource that could be the key to both victory and survival.

Featuring Endangered Species Chapter 9 - Can the "Black Womb" facility answer any riddles surrounding Beast?

64 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 22.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #3

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

The five young mutants realize that the words "survival" and "Monster Island" just don't have much to do with each other. And now it becomes clear that they've been set up...and no one knows they're even here.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

MAX TITLES

PUNISHER #50

Written by Garth Ennis, pencils by Howard Chaykin, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

"Long, Cold Dark," part 1 of 5. Special Double-Sized issue to commemorate the Punisher's 50th issue! The Punisher's wildest foe is back! Left gut-shot in shark-infested waters, Barracuda's got a major score to settle with Frank Castle. But Barracuda's no dummy. Charging in with guns blazing is for suckers. He's got something serious planned. Something that's going to hit Frank where he hasn't been hit in years: the black pit that used to be his heart. Readers won't believe the last page of this issue. Neither will Frank.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

TERROR, INC. #1

Written by David Lapham, penciled by Patrick Zircher, cover by Jelena Djurdjevic.

Meet Mr. Terror -- he's dapper, he's charming, he owns and operates his own very successful businessŠand, oh yeah, he's fifteen and a half centuries old and rotting fast. Doomed to decompose for all eternity, Terror forever replaces his festering limbs with fresh parts. The curse keeps him alive, but it's what's left of his twelfth-century sweetheart -- encased in enchanted metal and serving as his right arm -- that keeps him honest. Today, Terror runs a high-stakes private eye firm -- espionage, investigations and assassinations for the extremely rich and extremely powerful. But after eliminating who he was told was a very bad guy, with extreme prejudice and in his own inimitable idiom, Terror learns he's been had -- he's just murdered a major government intelligence chief. Now, with the feds on his rancid tail and whoever set him up looking to tie their loose ends, Terror's on the run to clear his name and bring down the real bad guys. But the killers know exactly who they're dealing with, and they aren't making it easy for him.

32 pages, $3.99.

ICON TITLES

POWERS #28

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

Homicide detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim investigate murders specific to superhero cases, and they both have a secret: They both have powers. A powers virus has ripped the city in half... and someone is coming for the children! Who will solve the case first ... the vigilante Deena Pilgrim or Walker and his new partner?

40 pages, $3.95, in stores on August 22.

CRIMINAL #9

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Sean Phillips.

No story information released.

Tracy Lawless continues his relentless hunt for the truth about his brother's murder, as he sinks deeper and deeper into the criminal world his little brother lived and died in. Now, as he learns more about the man his brother Rick had grown up into, and as he becomes close to the woman who loved his brother, he realizes that someone in the city has figured out who he really is, and that could mean big trouble. All this, and the Christmas Eve heist to end them all falls into place!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: LAST OF THE MOHICANS #4

Adaptation by Roy Thomas, penciled by Steve Kurth, cover by David Mack.

Hawkeye and his intrepid companions make a daring escape by canoe from the pursuing Huron Indians as their search for the missing women, Alice and Cora, take them to the wild country of Delaware. While Alice is freed, things don't go so smoothly for a distraught Cora. Magua must pow-wow with the tribal leader Hard Heart, with Cora's life in the balance. And with a name like Hard Heart, you can bet that negotiations won't be easy.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: TREASURE ISLAND #3

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

Realizing that he shares lodging on the ship Hispaniola with mutineers, young Jim Hawkins makes his escape to shore and plunges deep into the island. Elsewhere, the mutineers battle the loyal sailors to the death! When Jim rejoins his shipmates, the head of the mutineers, Long John Silver, offers a ceasefire in exchange for the map showing where the buried treasure is located. And if Jim and company don't accept, they may be marooned -- or worse.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK #2

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

An incredibly daring plan is put into play as Musketeers Aramis and Porthos kidnap King Louis from his bed-chamber in the castle -- and imprison him in the Bastille. Now Philippe, the king's recently-incarcerated twin brother is able to assume the throne of France to rule as King Louis XIV! But when will those closest to the faux ruler see through the deception?

32 pages, $2.99.

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DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #7

Written by Peter David and Robin Furth, art and cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, variant cover by J. Scott Campbell.

It's the final chapter in the first arc of this top-selling title from the mind of Stephen King. Roland and his ka-tet have their long-awaited showdown with Eldred Jonas and the Big Coffin Hunters. And on the outcome of this fateful confrontation rests the future of Mid-world itself! Plus -- the tragic conclusion of Roland Deschain's love affair with Susan Delgado and much, much more!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on August 1.

DARK TOWER: GUNSLINGER'S GUIDEBOOK

Written by Anthony Flamini and Robin Furth, cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove.

May luck rise to meet you, sai. Dark days have befallen the once powerful Affiliation. As the Good Man's revolutionaries continue their assault on the civilizations of the Inner Baronies, young Gunslinger Roland Deschain of Gilead and his loyal ka-tet embark eastward on an undercover mission to the distant Outer Barony of Mejis on behalf of the Affiliation. The Gunslinger Guidebook serves as your essential guide for Gilead to Mejis and all points in between -- featuring profiles on the Big Coffin Hunters, Sheemie Ruiz, and Rhea of the Coos.

48 pages $3.99.

HALO: UPRISING #1

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

Master Chief is captured and interrogated by Covenant forces. While back on Earth, a star-crossed human couple tries to stay alive as every single thing they hold dear is taken from them. Earth is falling to alien invaders, and no one knows what or where the mysterious artifact known as "the Key" is. The human race is at the brink of destruction---can the bravery of a few turn the tide?

40 pages, $3.99.

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LAURELL K. HAMILTON'S ANITA BLAKE - VAMPIRE HUNTER: THE FIRST DEATH #2

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

The Anita Blake comic book event concludes! Laurell K. Hamilton and Jonathon Green reveal even more exciting secrets from the past of Anita Blake in this very special two-part series. Anita and Edward hunt a killer vampire, but can they find him before more innocent blood is spilled? How deep into the vampire psyche is Anita willing to delve in order to get her killer? And what will Anita sacrifice in order to stop this murderer from striking again?

40 pages, $3.99.

HEDGE KNIGHT II: SWORN SWORD #3

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

Ser Duncan the Tall, known as Dunk to most, and his squire, Egg, find themselves in the middle of a war over water. Not only has the ruthless Red Widow been stealing Ser Eustace's water, but now she demands blood in exchange for an attack by another of Eustace's knights on one of her people. Pledged to Ser Eustace, lord of a handful of peasants and farmers, Dunk must get Ser Eustace's water back as bloodlessly as possible, make amends for the attack on the Red Widow's' people, and avoid war at all costs. But when it comes to the Red Widow and Ser Eustace, Dunk is about to find that nothing is as it seems.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 15.

HEDGE KNIGHT TPB

Written by George R.R. Martin, adapted by Ben Avery, pencils nd cover by Mike S. Miller.

A century before the events of New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin's epic series, A Song of Ice and Fire, a squire named Dunk picks up the sword and shield of his dead master and enters a tournament to begin his career as a knight. But łSer Duncan˛ has much to learn about this world of knights and nobles, and as he attempts to find a sponsor who will allow him to enter the tournament, he makes friends and enemies readily. Dunk is a capable fighter and has a strong sense of honor, but is that enough to become a true knight in the eyes of the others? Or is he just a young man living a delusion and putting those he knows in grave danger? Adapted from the popular novella by George R. R. Martin, and so beloved by fans and critics alike for its deep storytelling and breathtaking visuals that the first edition became one of the best-selling graphic novels of 2004!

168 pages, $14.99.

MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE #10

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

Political schemes abound as the kingdom teeters on the brink of Tsurani invasion. Duke Borric's expedition discovers that all is not well at the royal palace of Prince Erland of Krondor. Tomas has been abandoned to face the life-draining menace of a fearsome wraith on his own. And in the ancient mines of Mac Mordain, Cadal Dolgan, the Dwarven chieftain, and his mighty battleaxe return to face off against the ancient power of Rhuagh, the great golden dragon. Meanwhile, Pug encounters an intriguing new princess.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 22.

RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #10

Written by Orson Scott Card, adapted by Roland Bernard Brown, pencils by Rodney Buchemi, cover by Joe Prado.

Alvin Junior, Ta-Kumsaw, and Taleswapper reach the mythical Eight-Face Mound, but will Alvin be able to heal his brutally injured friend, Measure, before it is too late? And what will happen if the townspeople don't find out that Alvin is still alive? Will they find out the truth before the men of Vigor Church and the soldiers of Governor Harrison proceed with their merciless assault on the peaceful Indians of Prophetstown? Or is war inevitable?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on August 8.

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