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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2009

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: AGENTS OF ATLAS #5

Agents of Atlas #5 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeff Parker, with art by Carlo Pagulayan and covers by Billy Tan and Ed McGuinness.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Agents of Atlas face off with the New Avengers! What a perfect time for M-11 to take one of his unpredictable courses of decisive action."

Agents of Atlas #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #50

Captain America #50 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Luke Ross and a cover by Steve Epting.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Bucky Barnes, another man out of time, is the new Captain America now...but today he's trapped in the past, because today is Bucky Barnes' birthday. See Bucky's favorite and least favorite birthdays - from the cold winters of the Depression on military bases, to the front lines of WW2 fighting alongside the Invaders, to his new mission as Cap. Oh yeah, and someone's trying to kill him."

Captain America #50 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FORCE #2

Fantastic Force #2 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Joe Ahearne, with art by Steve Kurth and a cover by Bryan Hitch.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"He's a descendant of the Hulk and the stepson of Wolverine -- but now, Banner's mother the Harpy has appeared from nowhere and is out to destroy the Fantastic Force! Alex Ultron, the 16th generation, has a shock when he realizes his brand-new paradise is run on android slaves and telepath Natalie X finds out what's really on Logan's mind. Taking down the Harpy costs half of the Fantastic Force just as they face three of the most powerful women in history who are here to destroy Nu-World...and the new heroes who defend it!"

Fantastic Force #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: FANTASTIC FOUR #566

Fantastic Four #566 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Millar, with art and cover by Bryan Hitch.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Masters of Doom' part 1 of 4. The final storyline of the Millar/Hitch run on Fantastic Four begins here, culminating all of the plot threads they've set up so far! From across the universe they come, returning to the Earth after a twenty year journey of genocide and sadism. Theyšre the men who tutored Doctor Doom in the ways of villainy -- and their re-emergence signals the greatest conflict the Fantastic Four have ever been party to! "

Fantastic Four #566 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: HULK #12

Hulk #12 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jeph Loeb, with art and covers by Ed McGuinness.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"After the unexpected cliffhanger from last issue, The Defenders/Offenders War comes to an explosive end! The Hulk, Namor, Doc Strange and Silver Surfer have one last chance to save the women they love and the Red Hulk, Tiger Shark, Mordo and Terrax aren't about to let that happen. Can the Defenders triumph without the Hulk to lead them? All of this and a twist ending!"

Hulk #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #36

Marvel Adventures The Avengers #36 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Matteo Lolli and a cover by Ig Guara.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"When the Avengers take some time out of their busy schedules to attend a neighborhood block party / flea market, Tigra discovers a magic necklace and accidentally unleashes an ancient genie that has two goals in mind: giving Tigra her requisite three wishes, and seeking terrible vengeance on the 'dire villain' who trapped him in the lamp...a certain ever lovin' blue eyed Thing! Can Tigra simply wish this problem away? You'd think so, but magic wishes sure do have their way of back-firing! It's a supernatural battle royale, guest-starring the Thing!"

Marvel Adventures The Avengers #36 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL MYSTERY COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1

Marvel Mystery Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art by Chris Burnham and covers by Paolo Rivera and Marcos Martin.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The original Human Torch, Toro, the Sub-Mariner, the Angel and the Ferret team up to prevent Nazi saboteurs and one of the Torch's earliest foes from creating the ultimate weapon of mass destruction in this all-new 22 page story. Plus another 10-page classic vintage tale from Marvel's Golden Age!"

Marvel Mystery Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1 will be 48 pages and cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PLANET SKAAR PROLOGUE #1

Planet Skaar Prologue #1 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by Dan Panosian and a cover by Alex Garner.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Reed Richards just found out that the Hulk has a son. A great, big barbarian son named Skaar who's known nothing but blood and rage after being abandoned by his father to be born on fire on a war-torn alien planet. And now Skaar's coming to Earth, where a showdown with his father could literally split the globe in two. So with just twenty four hours to spare, Mr. Fantastic must determine how to face the advent of... Planet Skar! A perfect jumping on point for a brand new epic in which the Son of Hulk finally slashes straight into the heart of the Marvel Universe! Plus, 8 pages of Director's Cut style extras!"

Planet Skaar Prologue #1 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER #5

Punisher #5 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Rick Remender, with art by Jerome Opena and covers by Mike McKone.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Living in Darkness,' conclusion. Frank Castle will kill the Hood or die trying. With his city under siege, a high bounty on his head and nothing left to lose, The Punisher dives in for a direct confrontation with New York's new kingpin of crime -- and what he discovers within The Hood's secret base will shock the Marvel Universe to its core. Who is The Hood's mysterious new lieutenant? What is The Hood truly capable of? And exactly how far will he go to take down the biggest threat to his brutal underworld reign?"

Punisher #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SKRULL KILL KREW #2

Skrull Kill Krew #2 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Adam Felber, with art by Mark Robinson and covers by Mario Alberti and Top Cow Studios.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The creepy spin-off of Secret Invasion continues with the Krew leader Ryder's attempts to take down a faction of surviving scions of the original Skrulls that Reed Richards turned into cows. Unfortunately hešs got to deal with the fact that his team is dead first."

Skrull Kill Krew #23 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: TERROR, INC.: APOCALYPSE SOON #2

Terror, Inc: Apocalypse Soon #2 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by David Lapham, with art by Koi Turnbull and a cover by Jelena Kevin Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Ol' Skullface sings again! Our charming Mr. Terror -- the cursed, undead, rotting, immortal entrepreneur -- is back in action! Brutally ripping off his own limbs and 'borrowing' other people's body parts comes in so very handy for the lucrative purposes of assassination, espionage, and other sticky situations. Business is truly recession-proof...but is it plague-proof? Terror better hope so when he agrees to recover a weaponized virus from Middle Eastern terrorists -- just one of those odd jobs the unique Mr. Terror is so well suited for."

Terror, Inc: Apocalypse Soon #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERBOLTS #132

Thunderbolts #132 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Andy Diggle, with art by Roberto De La Torre and a cover by Francesco Mattina.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"A new killer joins the Norman Osborn's terrifying team! Our crazed covert ops squad sets out to recruit one of the world's deadliest fighters: the ruthless Wolverine foe known only as Mr. X! But first they must defeat him in single combat, and that's easier said than done -- especially when one of the Thunderbolts is hiding a deadly secret that could spell death for them all!"

Thunderbolts #132 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: TIMESTORM 2009/2099 #2

Timestorm 2009/2099 #2 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Reed, with art by Eric Battle and a cover by Salvador Larroca.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"It's the heroes and villains of 2099 -- as you've never seen them before! Washington, D.C. overrun by Hulks! New York City controlled by massive corporations that know your every thought and desire! A man from 2099 in the present day, killing heroes!"

Timestorm 2009/2099 #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK:UNCANNY X-MEN #510

Uncanny X-Men #510 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Greg Land and covers by Land and J. Scott Campbell.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Siege! The Sisterhood executes a massive raid on the Graymalkin Facility, taking their fight to the Uncanny X-Men, and you won't believe the ferocity. No one is safe! Everybody fights! But why? How? What do they want?"

Uncanny X-Men #510 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: WEAPON X #2

Wolverine: Weapon X #2 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Aaron, with art by Ron Garney and covers by Garney and Marko Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'The Adamantium Men.' Wolverine travels to Colombia to track down leads on Blackguard, the private military contractor who's recently come into possession of the old files from Weapon X. But instead of the hunter, Logan becomes the hunted when he learns the hard way that Blackguard has already put those Weapon X files to use, giving birth to Strikeforce X, the most fearsome team of super soldiers that Logan has ever encountered."

Wolverine: Weapon X #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN FOREVER ALPHA #1

X-Men Forever Alpha #1 will arrive in stores on May 20 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art and covers by Jim Lee.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"X-Men Forever marks Chris Claremont's return to a story he left unfinished more than 15 years ago. Now, X-Men Forever Alpha #1 gets you caught up on all the action leading into Forever #1 with this special reprint of X-Men #1-3. The Master of Magnetism embarks on a holy crusade to rescue his fellow mutants from the coming genetic conflagration with humanity.,.regardless of the cost to either side. All that stands in the way of absolute chaos are the mutant heroes known as the X-Men, whose powers and abilities set them apart from a humanity that hates and fears them."

X-Men Forever Alpha #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $4.99.

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