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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009

MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS

FIRST LOOK: BLACK WIDOW: DEADLY ORIGIN #2

Black Widow: Deadly Origin #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, with art by Tom Raney and John Paul Leon and a cover by Adi Granov.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"As Natalia Romanova races across the globe to uncover the mystery behind the threat targeting everyone she's ever loved, Clint Barton faces death! Plus: Tony Stark, the Crimson Dynamo, the Winter Soldier, and even Nikita Kruschev get caught in the Widow's wicked web of intrigue, espionage and danger!"

Black Widow: Deadly Origin #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: DARK X-MEN #2

Dark X-Men #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Cornell, with art by Leonard Kirk and a cover by Simone Bianchi.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"X-Man, aka Nate Gray, is back. Sadly, the X-Men that he first encounters are Norman Osborn's X-Men and they don't like the idea of an Omega-level mutant that won't tow the company line. Do they have a chance of defeating X-Man? And if they don't, what does that mean to Osborn's agenda?"

Dark X-Men #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL #18

Deadpool #18 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Paco Medina and a cover by Jason Pearson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Tie-in to 'Nation X.' 'Want You to Want Me,' part 3. Cyclops thought he knew how volatile, unpredictable and ultimately destructive Deadpool could be. That's why, rather than allowing him to enter Utopia, he instead assigned Domino to monitor the would-be X-Man's actions in San Francisco -- keep him close, but at a safe distance. But with Deadpool, there's no such thing as a 'safe distance'...and Cyclops is about to find out that Deadpool has a plan to do something so heinous that it could destroy all of Utopia!"

Deadpool #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: DEATHLOK #2

Deathlok #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Charlie Huston, with art by Lan Medina and a cover by Brandon Peterson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"In the not-too-distant future, war is a spectator sport and warriors die hard and live fast! So when telegenic warrior Lieutenant Mike Travers hotdogs it on the battlefield and gets himself and his C.O., Luther Manning, blown to bits, it looks like the ratings are about to take a hit, right? Wrong. Through the miracle of science, RoXXon Corp is proud to bring you tomorrow's Super Soldier today, the unprecedented feat of military technology called Deathlok the Demolisher!"

Deathlok #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: ENDER'S GAME: WAR OF GIFTS

Ender's Game: War of Gifts will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jake Black, with art and cover by Timothy Green II.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Zeck Morgan was raised by his minister father to be a pious, God-fearing child, devoted to his church. Unfortunately, when the International Fleet decides Zeck is a candidate for training in Battle School, they tear him from his home and prepare him for war. Zeck refuses to participate in the school's war-games due to his pacifist religious beliefs. When he sees another student celebrating Christmas--seemingly violating Battle School's rules against religious practice--he raises an uproar that may tear Battle School apart. Can even Ender Wiggin calm this furor? Find out in this double-sized adaptation of Orson Scott Card's Ender Universe novella, War of Gifts."

Ender's Game: War of Gifts will be 56 pages and cost $5.99.

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FIRST LOOK: GHOST RIDERS: HEAVEN'S ON FIRE #5

Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #5 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Aaron, with art by Roland Boschi and a cover by Greg Land.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"The battle against Zadkiel, usurper of heaven, nears its conclusion as the all-new Orb and all-new Vengeance enter the fray, leading an army of zombie bikers against an army of Gun Nuns, with Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch caught in the middle. Plus, Jaine Cutter versus the Son of Satan and the junior Anti-Christ, Kid Blackheart, makes his move."

Ghost Riders: Heaven's on Fire #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULK #605

Incredible Hulk #605 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, with art by Ariel Olivetti and Michael Ryan and a cover by Olivetti.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Tyrannus returns! Manhattan crumbles! Moloids attack! And only Bruce Banner and the Son of Hulk can save the day! Unless, of course, Skaar decides to join the monsters. The first big storyline in the all-new Incredible Hulk comes to a senses-shattering climax as Bruce Banner discovers whether his take-your-savage-barbarian-son-to-work program has been a rousing success -- or the biggest disaster visited upon the Marvel Universe since 'World War Hulk'! Plus: the All-New Savage She-Hulk's quest to find Jennifer Walters reaches its conclusion -- with a stunning twist!"

Incredible Hulk #605 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #21

Invincible Iron Man #21 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Salvador Larroca and covers by Larroca and Patrick Zircher.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Tony's closest friends and lovers have gathered to try and help the man rebuild his shattered consciousness, body, life and legacy...but when Tony gets the call, does he want to come back? Can he...even with Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts, bridging the gap between the two worlds? And you didn't think the bad guys were going to just sit back and let Tony rest and recuperate, did you?"

Invincible Iron Man #21 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SUPER HEROES #18

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #18 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Ig Guara and a cover by Niko Henrichon.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Avengers assemble with two new team members, one a cocky rookie with cosmic powers, and another the world's most talented secret agent. But will even the combined powers of the Mighty Avengers be a match for the ghost of an old world giant that's been terrorizing Britain? It's a new Avengers versus the Old World, with the life of an entire village at stake!"

Marvel Adventures Super Heroes #18 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NATION X #1

Nation X #1 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Simon Spurrier, James Asmus and Scott Snyder, with art by David Lopez, Stephen Thompson and others and a cover by Dustin Weaver.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"A mutant nation has been created on Utopia, off the coast of California. But what does that mean to the X-Men? A series that delves into the lives and minds of your favorite X-Characters. This issue stars Colossus, Wolverine, Nightcrawler and others!"

Nation X #1 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-NECROSHA: THE GATHERING

X-Necrosha: The Gathering will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, with art by Kalman Andrasofszky, Leonardo Manco, Ibrain Roberson, Mateus Santolouco and more, cover by Clayton Crain.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Selene's Inner Circle stand revealed... Wither, Mortis, Senyaka, Eli Bard and Blink. But what led Selene to gather some of the deadliest mutants in the world? Why would one of the X-Men's students join her? Who is Mortis? How is Blink alive? The stories of the Black Queen's death dealers are told in this anthology one-shot!"

X-Necrosha: The Gathering will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL #3

New Avengers Annual #3 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Mike Mayhew.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Clint Barton is in custody and that leaves not only Barton's life in severe jeopardy but all the New Avengers are at serious risk. So the ladies of the Avengers ban together to do what they have to do in a double-sized blockbuster Avengers story with a startling new chapter in the life of Jessica Jones."

New Avengers Annual #3 will be 48 pages and will cost $4.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER MAX #2

Punisher MAX #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jason Aaron, with art by Steve Dillon and Dave Johnson.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'Kingpin,' part 2. Learn how mob bodyguard Wilson Fisk became the hard-bitten, brutal man he is today, as his plan to become the most powerful crime figure in New York springs into action. The rise of the Kingpin continues, though not if Frank Castle has anything to say about it."

Punisher MAX #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: PUNISHER NOIR #4

Punisher Noir #4 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Frank Tieri, with art by Paul Azaceta and a cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Punisher has torn through the New York underworld and now there's only one man standing between him and the man he's been aching to kill for years. But this man's got a major bone to pick with Frank. It all comes to a head in one violent night at the Bronx Zoo. The Punisher is about to experience what it's like to be on the receiving end of some paybackŠfrom Russia with love."

Punisher Noir #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: REALM OF KINGS: IMPERIAL GUARD #2

Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with art by Pablo Raimondi and a cover by Stjepan Sejic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Guest=starring the Mighty Avengers! It's more courtly intrigue and crushing cosmic action as Attilan faces threats from within and without! The Alpha Primitives revolt! Devos the Destroyer attacks from the heavens! The Inhuman Royal Family struggles to maintain control, but can they maintain their authority if they don't even trust each other? And how will the arrival of Quicksilver and the Mighty Avengers upset the balance of power?"

Realm of Kings: Imperial Guard #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-MAN & THE SECRET WARS #1

Spider-Man & The Secret Wars #1 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art and cover by Patrick Scherberger.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"How do 10 heroes end up buried alive beneath one hundred and fifty billion tons of rock? And is the Hulk mad enough to do anything about it? What were the events that led up to this catastrophe? What are the heroes thinking? And with the weight of an entire mountain range above them, how do they go about their desperate fight for survival? All the answers are in the first issue of the series that takes you deeper into the classic events of the Secret Wars, and pulls the lid off stories that were left untold!"

Spider-Man & The Secret Wars #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: S.W.O.R.D. #2

S.W.O.R.D. #2 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kieron Gillen, with art by Steven Sanders and a cover by John Cassaday.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Extraterrestrials are no longer welcome on Earth. So say goodbye to Marvel Boy, Beta Ray Bill, Karolina from the Runaways and a ton of others...including Agent Brand and Lockheed! Henry Gyrich has turned the tables on our heroine and her time as head of S.W.O.R.D. is coming to a close."

S.W.O.R.D. #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #6

Uncanny X-Men: First Class #6 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Scott Gray, with art by Scott Koblish and a cover by Paul Pelletier.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The Knights of Hykon continue their assault! Drowning Shadow, Sleeping Mist and Bone Dancer join the battle as the X-Men struggle to survive! Nick Fury and SHIELD face total destruction! Nightcrawler enters the enemy's lair, and makes a heart-rending discovery! But Peter Corbeau has the most shocking news of all -- and it's going to have Cyclops seeing red!"

Uncanny X-Men: First Class #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WAR MACHINE #12

War Machine #12 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with aart by Wellinton Alves and a cover by Francesco Mattina.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Marvel's Trial of the Century concludes in 'War Crimes' Part 2! After targeting madmen and monsters around the globe, James Rhodes must now confront the consequences of his controversial actions! Red tape couldn't stop War Machine...but will chains, handcuffs and prison bars halt his quest in this series finale?"

War Machine #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #3

Web of Spider-Man #3 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, Tom DeFalco and J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Barry Kitson, Ron Frenz and DeMatteis and a cover by cover by Jelena Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"His name is The Rhino, and when his will is set, there's no one he can't run through to get the job done. If Spidey manages to survive the first wave of the Gauntlet, he won't want to as The Rhino stands ready for him next. Webhead Wonder Fred Van Lente and Super-Spider-Star Barry Kitson bring you The Rhino's history through the Rhino's own eyes as he gears up for the dropdown-all-out slugfest of the year in next month's Amazing Spider-Man! Over, in the pages of the Spectacular Spider-Girl, May Parker stands against the cult of the Goblin, while April Reilly will find herself allied with the last person you'd expect. And finally, a look at the honeymoon that has swept the globe catches us up with Aunt May and her new husband, J. Jonah Jameson Sr.!"

Web of Spider-Man #3 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WHAT IF? WORLD WAR HULK

What If? World War Hulk will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Raicht and Michael Gallagher, with art by Lucio Parrillo and Patrick Spaziante and a cover by John Romita Jr. and Marko Djurdjevic.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Erupting out of what could have been in the pages of World War Hulk, a double trouble of stories! Raicht and Parrillo illustrate the Hulk's war against the Illuminati and the resulting disaster that leaves Earth without its mightiest heroes. Who could possibly benefit from such a catastrophe? We'll give you a hint, it's not the Hulk... but they're green, too. What If The Heroes Lost World War Hulk? In the second feature, a vengeful Hulk and his Warbound began routing Earthıs super heroes, confident no one could stop him from dispensing his gladiatorial brand of justice. But in this alternate telling of the story, the recently returned God of Thunder hammers out a different conclusion in What If Thor Participated in World War Hulk? Plus a 'Say What?' comedy strip by Gallagher and Dave Manak."

What If? World War Hulk will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: WOLVERINE: UNDER THE BOARDWALK

Wolverine: Under the Boardwalk will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Stuart Moore, with art and cover by Tomm Coker.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"Forty years ago, Logan spent one amazing night with a cocktail waitress -- and witnessed a murder. Now an anonymous tip summons him to Atlantic City, promising answers to a gangland mystery spanning the decades. But as Logan slashes and claws his way toward the truth, he finds himself caught between an old flame and a fiery young woman -- at least one of whom hides a deadly secret. "

Wolverine: Under the Boardwalk will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN FOREVER #13

X-Men Forever #13 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Tom Grummett.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"The X-Men continue their adventures in Russia! Reuniting with Peter Rasputin has been a bittersweet experience for Kitty Pryde: emotionally, Peter isnıt the same man she used to know. Now with the disappearance of Illyana Rasputin, Peter, Kitty, Gambit, Lil' 'Ro and the leader of the Russian mutant force known as the Winter Guard, the Black Widow, must use every resource to track Illyana down. For another threat lies within the innocent little girl...Dark Magik!"

X-Men Forever #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN NOIR: MARK OF CAIN #1

X-Men Noir: Mark of Cain #1 will arrive in stores on Dec. 9 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art and cover by Dennis Calero.

Here's how Marvel describes the issue:

"'In the dark and steamy jungles of Madripoor, the flashing claws of Logan, the blazing bullets of Cyclops, and the dashing fists of the Angel met with wave after wave of beserk headhunters, all willing to protect the secrets of the Temple-Tomb of Cyttorak with their lives! The ancient treasure map of mercenary Cain Marko, with its siren-song of the priceless gigantic ruby of the fabled god-king, had lured them only into the icy claws of Death!'"

X-Men Noir: Mark of Cain #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.

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