FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011
MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS
FIRST LOOK: AGE OF X: UNIVERSE #2
Age of X: Universe #2 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Simon Spurrier, with art by Khoi Pham and a cover by Simone Bianchi.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Identity Wars,' a three-part annual event, starts here! In a perfect world, what could possibly go wrong?
"The Avengers have been ordered to hunt down Magneto and his army of fugitive mutants. But when the team is given a license to kill, not every member is up to the task. Who will kill and who will be killed? You may just be surprised. Also featuring an untold tale from the Age of X!"
Age of X: Universe #2 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #659
Amazing Spider-Man #659 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Dan Slott, with art and cover by Stefano Caselli.
Marvel did not release story information with the solicitation of this issue.
Amazing Spider-Man #659 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: AVENGERS #12.1
Avengers #12.1 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Brian Michael Bendis, with art and cover by Bryan Hitch.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Prepare for the upcoming high-stakes Avengers event with a battle between the Avengers and the Intelligencia, the return of SWORD, and the dissapearance of Spider-Woman!. A very special new Avengers story that is not only an explosive action-packed self-contained thriller but a prologue to an Avengers saga that will rock the entire Marvel Universe next year. Guest starring the New and Secret Avengers!"
Avengers #12.1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: CAPTAIN AMERICA #617
Captain America #617 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Butch Guice and a cover by Marko Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Cap is now bigger than ever, as a new era begins! Now also starring Steve Rogers, Super Soldier in a story that intertwines with, and complements, the main story. Bucky's life takes a turn no one ever expected, but that's all top secret. Meanwhile, Steve Rogers faces a world without a Captain America."
Captain America #617 will be 40 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: DEADPOOL #36
Deadpool #36 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Daniel Way, with art by Sheldon Vella and a cover by Dave Johnson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"He's baa-aaack! No, not Deadpool (though he is back, from outer space) -- Macho Gomez! And this time, he's brought friends. His friends? Nope...Deadpool's friends. And every single one of them has an axe to grind with our boy Wade for how he's treated them in the past. No, really -- they have axes!"
Deadpool #36 will be 48 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: FF #2
FF #2 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Jonathan Hickman, with art by Steve Epting and covers by Daniel Acuna and Marko Djurdjevic.
Marvel did not release story information with the solicitation of this issue.
FF #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: INCREDIBLE HULKS #627
Incredible Hulks #627 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Greg Pak, with art by Tom Grummett and a cover by Doug Braithwaite.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Mr. & Mrs. Hulk,' part 2. See the Hulk as you've never seen him before: as an international super-spy! With Amadeus Cho as his guide, Hulk dons a tuxedo and enters into a world of espionage, only to find his opponent is...Red She-Hulk? And what happens when Betty finds a new man? Hint: it doesn't really go over that well...especially when that man is one of the Hulk's oldest foes!"
Incredible Hulks #627 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #13
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #13 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Rob Di Salvo and a cover by Barry Kitson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The Raptor of the Baskervilles.' If there's anyone that deserves a vacation, it's Peter Parker, but even a trip to England's back country goes awry thanks to a group of Fortean researchers and reports of a raptor on the moors. But is there really a dinosuar on the loose, and if so, what is its deadly secret that threatens the life of Spider-Man, and Aunt May? Guest-starring Ka-Zar!"
Marvel Adventures Spider-Man #13 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THE MIGHTY THOR #1
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The Mighty Thor #1 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Matt Fraction, with art by Olivier Coipel and covers by Coipel, Travis Charest and Walt Simonson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Thor and Sif dive deep into the heart of the fractured World Tree to reclaim an artifact from beyond time and space, an artifact that attracts the attention of the Silver Surfer. And when a herald such as he arrives on Earth, the arrival of his master is certain to follow. Prepare for the return of the World Eater…prepare for the return of Galactus! Fans can't miss an all new behind the scenes look at the highly anticipated major motion picture with a sneak peek at some of the art! "
The Mighty Thor #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NAMOR: THE FIRST MUTANT #9
Namor: The First Mutant #9 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Stuart Moore, with art by Antonio Fuso and a cover by Phil Noto.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Beginning "The Fire Down Below," the epic that will change Namor's life forever! When Commander Krang challenges Namor for the crown of New Atlantis, Namor must take desperate measures to preserve his kingdom -- and to save his new lover. But his actions just might bring Utopia, the X-Men's island sanctuary, crashing down on New Atlantis -- dooming both cities!"
Namor: The First Mutant #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: NEW MUTANTS #24
New Mutants #24 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mike Carey, with art by Steve Kurth and a cover by Mico Suayan.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Age of X,' conclusion. As the psychic barricades protecting Fortress X crumble and the human militias flock to exterminate all the mutants within, mutantkind makes its last stand...against the anti-mutant forces who would see them wiped out, but also against the one responsible for their plight in the first place. And when the dust settles? No one will be left unscathed."
New Mutants #24 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: OSBORN #5
Osborn #5 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, with art by Emma Rios and a cover by Ben Oliver.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The former Green Goblin, Iron Patriot and war-criminal director of H.A.M.M.E.R. gets his day in the sun, as the atrocities of his top-secret incarceration are revealed. Norman Osborn stands poised to win the day…will the super villain walk free to plague the Marvel Universe again?"
Osborn #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: POWER MAN AND IRON FIST #4
Power Man and Iron Fist #4 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Fred Van Lente, with art by Wellinton Alves and a cover by Mike Perkins.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Men of Mystery,' part four. Power Man and Iron Fist are ever closer to Crime-Buster's murderer, but first that means revealing the secret of the beautiful, mysterious Noir -- and Power Man is about to have his heart broken! Here you'll learn the shocking truth behind her origin and her vendetta against the neo-Nazi conspiracy known as the Divine Right! And why is Iron Fist's old ally El Aguila seemingly allied with them? You won't believe your eyes! "
Power Man and Iron Fist #4 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: RUSE #2
Ruse #2 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Mark Waid, with art by Mirco Pierfederici and a cover by Jackson Guice.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Things are about to get personal for the 19th century's most spectacular supernatural crime solving team. Over the years, Detective Simon Archard had a long string of partners and assistants, none more talented and capable than Emma Bishop. She'll need her unique skills to survive --because there's a murderer in Partington who's targeting all of Archard's allies past… and present!"
Ruse #2 will be 32 pages and cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET AVENGERS #12
Secret Avengers #12 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Ed Brubaker, with art by Roberto De La Torre and a cover by Mike Deodato.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Steve Rogers' old friend and fellow soldier John Steele is working with the Shadow Council against the Secret Avengers and against the world. What dark secret led to Steele's fall from grace? Can Steve Rogers learn the secret in time to save his friend and stop the Shadow Council? And if all else fails, can the Secret Avengers rise to the occasion and stop this covert menace?"
Secret Avengers #12 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SECRET AVENGERS #12.1
Secret Avengers #12.1 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Nick Spencer, with art by Scot Eaton and a cover by Mike Deodato.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"The secret is out! Word of Steve Rogers' clandestine operations has leaked to the world, kicking off a global race by the Secret Avengers to save compromised superhuman assets before they can be taken off the board! Behind it all: a mystery man in familiar garb, who'll force the Super-Soldier to confront some very hard realities about his new role as a general."
Secret Avengers #12.1 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: SPIDER-GIRL #6
Spider-Girl #6 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Paul Tobin, with art by Clayton Henry and a cover by Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Spider-Girl is fresh off her battle with the grim huntress, Ana Kravinoff, and determined to do a little hunting of her own... setting her sights on the new Hobgoblin! But this Hobgoblin has a few surprises in his bag of tricks, and Anya Corazon may need the help of a friend to win the battle... or even survive. Guest starring Spider-Man!"
Spider-Girl #6 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: THUNDERSTRIKE #5
Thunderstrike #5 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Tom DeFalco, with art and cover by Ron Frenz.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'The Storm and the Sacrifice.' Is the end of the end of the new Thunderstrike? Will he suffer the same fate as the original? To save the universe from the merciless Mangog, he must now join forces with the mighty Avengers -- the team that he believes betrayed Eric Masterson! Guest-starring Steve Rogers, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man and the man the new Thunderstrike hates most of all -- the mighty Thor!"
Thunderstrike #5 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: TOMB OF DRACULA PRESENTS: THRONE OF BLOOD #1
Tomb of Dracula Presents: Throne of Blood #1 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is by Victor Gischler, wtih art by Goran Parlov and a cover by Bryan Hitch.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Long ago, a volatile feud left vampire society in ruin and only one lone vampire rose above the rest. After centuries in the shadows, a major player for the Marvel Universe finally steps into the limelight. Everything you thought you knew about vampires in the Marvel Universe changes here! Who is this mysterious leader and what role will he play in Fear Itself?"
Tomb of Dracula Presents: Throne of Blood #1 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: UNCANNY X-MEN #536
Uncanny X-Men #536 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Kieron Grant, wtih art by Terry Dodson.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'Breaking Point.' When the X-Men left the militaristic alien Breakworld, its political structure was reduced to ashes. It didn't stay that way forever. Now a warship is crossing the gulf of space, with a mission that will strike the lives of star-crossed lovers Colossus and Kitty Pryde with all the force of a meteor. Join them as they discover what the vessel them means for them, mutantkind and the rest of the Earth. "
Uncanny X-Men #536 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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FIRST LOOK: VENOM #2
Venom #2 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Rick Remender, with art and cover by Tony Moore.
Here's how Image describes the issue:
"A mysterious super villain has weaponized Antarctic. Vibranium to sell to dictators, madmen and terrorists across the globe. To stop this WMD, the US military unleashes the enhanced black ops agent Venom! First stop on his hunt: The Savage Land! But who's hunting who? Venom soon discovers that death stalks these jungles; Kraven the Hunter stalks these jungles! The grittiest, down-and-dirtiest brawl of the year! Venom vs. Kraven the Hunter!."
Venom #2 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-23 #9
X-23 #9 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Marjorie Liu, with art by Ryan Stegman and a cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Part 3 of 'Collision,' the Daken/X-23 crossover. X-23 may be working with Daken to bring down Malcom Colcord -- but that doesn't mean she trusts him. Daken is up to no good, but investigating him may require X-23 to embrace a dark side that no one wants to see."
X-23 #9 will be 32 pages and will cost $2.99.
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FIRST LOOK: X-MEN #10
X-Men #10 will arrive in stores on April 27 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Victor Gischler, with art by Chris Bachalo and covers by Terry Dodson and Bachalo.
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"'To Serve and Protect,' conclusion. The X-Men and Spider-Man have made their way through the New York City sewers only to be overwhelmed by a legion of bloodthirsty reptilian monsters. Now they've been captured and turned into mindless creatures themselves with only Spider-Man and Emma Frost left unscathed. Can this unlikely pair work together long enough to restore the X-Men and defeat their mysterious opponent? Or will they too join the ranks of the Lizard X-Men?"
X-Men #10 will be 32 pages and will cost $3.99.
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