FIRST LOOK: CABLE #4

Cable #4 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Duane Swierczynski, with art and cover by Ariel Olivetti and a variant cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"The second phase of the war that began in 'Messiah Complex' continues! There's nothing better than catching up with an old war buddy, especially after the years have really started to pile up. You can rummage through the bad old days, revel in the glory days, and down quite a few beers on the back porch while the sun slips down over the horizon. But not so for Cable. Because his old war buddy has shown up with news that everyone he knows or cares about is dead. The battles are over, and they're the only ones left on the losing side. If that werenšt enough, Bishop, their former ally, is just one bullet away from achieving his objective: killing the baby, and erasing the last shred of hope for mutantkind. All of the battles Cable has won mean nothing. Because suddenly, all of these years later, he's in real danger of losing the war."

Cable #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CRIMINAL #3

Criminal #3 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art and cover by Sean Phillips.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"'Female of the Species' is the final piece to the noir puzzle of these three stories of crime and murder in the early 1970s. Told from the sympathetic POV of a Femme Fatale on her path to one final score and the revenge shešs been waiting years to get. A heartbreaking look into the other side of a noir tradition."

Criminal #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: HAUNT OF HORROR: LOVECRAFT #1

Haunt of Horror #1 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is by Richard Corben, with a cover by Corben.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"A new 3-issue limited series that offers eerie new spins on the poems and short stories of H.P. Lovecraft. Each issue features three adaptations -- beautifully rendered in black and white with gray tones as only Corben can do it -- along with a printing of the original source text by H.P. Lovecraft. In issue #1, Corben brings you 'Dagon,' 'Recognition' and 'A Memory.' It's classic creepy Lovecraft with a new twist!"

Haunt of Horror #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #2

Invincible Iron Man #2 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The new ongoing series - - a perfect jumping-on point for fans of this summer's blockbuster - - continues here! Tony Stark comes face-to-face with his biggest nightmare: an amoral twenty-something biohacker with no loyalties or allegiances to anything other than money and power. Oh, and he also happens to be the son of Tony's greatest nemesis. But what's the exact nature of Zeke Stane's menace? It's something unlike anything Tony has built before...and unlike anything Iron Man has had to beat before. The Golden Avenger faces the fight of his life! "

Invincible Iron Man #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: KICK-ASS #3

Kick-Ass #3 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Millar, with art and cover by John Romita Jr.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"Follow Dave's journey from zero to hero as he becomes a youtube celebrity. He sure kicked the ass of those drop-outs, didn't he? In this issue he inspires others to dress up and hurt people. "

Kick-Ass #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: LORDS OF AVALON: SWORD OF DARKNESS #5

Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness #5 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Sherrilyn Kenyon and adapted by Robin Furth, with art and cover by Tommy Ohtsuka.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"As the ancient prophecies foretold, Seren now carries a child destined to become the next Penmerlin. But the unborn baby's power is so strong that Seren can no longer hide from the forces of Darkness. Wherever she goes, the demons of Camelot can find her. Will Morgen Le Fey capture Seren and force her child to become the slave of Darkness, or will Lord Kerrigan betray the evil he has served for centuries so that he can help the young weaver escape? Find out in the penultimate issue."

Lords of Avalon: Sword of Darkness #5 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #40

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #40 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Sumerak, with art by Ryan Stegman and a cover by Patrick Scherberger.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of -- Spider-Man?' When our webbed wonder unwittingly aids a devious demi-goddess, his reward is a one way ticket to Asgard. But things start going south as soon as Spidey starts going Norse! Prepare for an epic tale that the bards will sing of for centuries to come!"

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #40 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NOVA #14

Nova #14 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, with art by Wellinton Alves and a cover by Alex Maleev.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Continuing one of the wildest Galactus and Silver Surfer stories ever! He's got the power of the entire Nova Force. He's faced down the likes of Sphinx and Annihilus. But is the Human Rocket even in the same league as the Devourer of Worlds and his most famous herald? And what the blue blazes can Nova do when he finds himself the only thing standing between the big G and his next super-sized mega-meal?"

Nova #14 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #20

Punisher War Journal #20 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction and Rick Remender, with art by Howard Chaykin and a cover by Alex Maleev.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"G.W. Bridge's heartbreakers and lifetakers--Domino, Silver Sable and Contessa Valentina Allegra di Fontaine of S.H.I.E.L.D.-- come gunning for The Punisher. Kid Punisher goes on another major rampage. And Jigsaw's noose tightens around Frank's neck as he puts a 100 million dollar bounty on Frank's head. Every bounty hunter in the Marvel U is gonna come gunning for the Punisher and there's only one place for him to run...underground. "

Punisher War Journal #20 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #9

Spider-Man Family #9 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Derec Aucoin and a cover by Salva Espin.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Spider-Man, the friendly neighborhood...chaperone? When the S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarrier races off to fight a hostile UFO, Nick Fury asks (okay, tells) Spider-Man that he needs to watch after Bruce Banner. Now all Spidey needs to do is convince a city full of assorted thieves and felons (andŠDr. Octopus!) to keep it down for the day, cuz, you know, this is the guy that turns into the Hulk. PLus: the story no one thought they would see, the debut of all-new backup feature 'Mr. & Mrs. Spider-Man'!"

Spider-Man Family #9 will be 104 pages and will cost $4.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ULTIMATE ORIGINS #1

Ultimate Origins #1 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art by Butch Guice and a cover by Simone Bianchi.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The story that finally reveals the conspiracies behind the entire Ultimate Universe! When they first met, Bruce Banner mysteriously warned Spider-Man that 'Everything is connected.' Now it's time to discover thesecrets that men have fought and died to protect. From the dark days of World War II to the frightening present, journey through history to learn what's really behind the Super Soldier and Weapon X programs."

Ultimate Origins #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: DANGEROUS GAME

Wolverine: Dangerous Game will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Simon Spurrier and Rick Remender, with art by Ben Oliver and Jerome Opena and a cover by Boo Cook.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"With bloodsports banned in the UK, a group of overfed Brit Aristos have relocated to the Louisiana forests. Their aim? To pit themselves (aided only by a vast pack of slavering hounds and their own copious wealth) against a truly worthy foe: a single, terrified fox. Sadly for them, therešs more than one furry little critter in the woods tonight... Also, includes a special back-up story."

Wolverine: Dangerous Game will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: YOUNG X-MEN #3

Young X-Men #3 will arrive in stores on June 4 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Yanick Paquette and a cover by Terry Dodson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It's the Young X-Men vs. the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! A traitor is revealed and the casualties mount as the team goes to battle."

Young X-Men #3 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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