MARVEL COMICS FOR AUGUST

AVX: VS #5

Written by Matt Fraction and Jason Aaron, art by Leinl Yu and John Romita Jr., cover by Leinil Yu, Fight Poster Variant by John Romita Jr.

The premier tie-in to Avengers vs. X-Men marches on!

Black Panther vs. Storm!

Angel vs. Hawkeye!

32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS VS X-MEN #9

Written by Jason Aaron, art by Adam Kubert, cover by Jim Cheung, variant covers by Ryan Stegman and Adam Kubert.

Their numbers dwindling, the Avengers stage a daring raid on the X-Men's prison to rescue their captive members -- and you won't believe where it is!

Alliances begin to change as the nature of the Phoenix becomes apparent!

And in the end, it all comes down to Spider-Man!

32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS VS X-MEN #10

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Olivier Coipel, cover by Jim Cheung, variant covers by Nick Bradshaw.

Time is running out as the Avengers are cornered in their last stronghold!

But the stakes change when Hope and the Scarlet Witch join forces! Why?! How?!

32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS #29

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Walt Simonson, cover by Mike Deodator.

AVX tie-in!

The Avengers versus the unbelievable might of the X-Men!

The special issue of Avengers is the flip side to Wolverine and the X-Men #12.

Witness a very surprising tie-in experience like you've never seen before!

32 pages, $3.99.

NEW AVENGERS #29

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Mike Deodato, cover by Ron Garney.

AVX tie-in!

They gather to stop the horrors of the Marvel universe before they happen... ...but the secret group known as the illuminati failed to stop the Phoenix time and time again.

They come together one last time...but will it be enough?

32 pages, $3.99.

UNCANNY X-MEN #17

Written by Kieron Gillen, art and cover by Daniel Acuna.

AVX tie-in!

The climactic end to the X-Men's greatest stand against Sinister!

The culmination of everything Sinister has planned since Uncanny #1!

32 pages, $3.99.

WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN #15

Written by Jason Aaron, art by Jorge Molinda, cover by Stuart Immonen.

AVX TIE-IN!

Logan leads his own team of classic X-Men into battle!

The Jean Grey School sees its first graduate!

32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGERS ACADEMY #34 & 35

Written by Christos Gage, art by Tom Grummett, covers by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

AvX fall-out: Avengers Academy is closed...indefinitely!

Alchemist, a.k.a. wunderkind industrialist Jeremy Briggs, offers the students a chance to be normal again! But is there a catch? And who will accept his deal?

Years of plot threads explode as your favorite Avengers Academy characters face their ultimate challenges in parts 1 & 2 of "Final Exam"!

32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE #6

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Mark Bagley.

Thanos is claiming Earth as his own!

The Avengers and the Guardians of the Galaxy team up to bring the Mad Titan some cosmically-charged pain!

32 pages, $3.99.

SECRET AVENGERS #30

RICK REMENDER (w) MATTEO SCALERA (A) Cover by ARTHUR ADAMS

High-spy-adventure! Hawkeye, Venom and Ant-Man must defeat an army of villains to grab Max Fury!

Secrets! The truth behind the Shadow Council's ultimate plot!

Finally! The new Masters of Evil strike!

Paranoia! Black Widow knows who the traitor is, but can she get to her teammates in time to save them from his schemes?

32 pages, $3.99.

DARK AVENGERS #179

Written by Jeff Parker, art by Declan Shalvey and Kev Walker, cover by John Tyler Christopher.

The Dark Avenges and the Thunderbolts are a collion course - through time!

Can history's most Wanted villains save Luke Cage from his future?!

Jeff Parker, Declan Shalvey and Kev Walker unite for an epic tale of one man's destiny!

32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #10

Written by Kelly Sue Deconnick, art and cover by Terry Dodson. (

Boston! Prepare to have your sox knocked off!

A 50-ft tall red-headed madwoman versus an army of privatized mecha-police! Care to guess who's caught in between?

Spider-Man and Daring Damsel Carol Danvers, the new Captain Marvel!

32 pages, $3.99.

AVENGING SPIDER-MAN #11

Written by Zeb Wells, art by Stefano Caselli, cover by Chris Samnee.

Special 50TH Anniversary Story!

Spider-Man teams up with the hero he admires most -- May Parker!

32 pages, $3.99.

SPIDER-MEN #4

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Sara Pichelli, cover by Jim Cheung, variant covers by Mike Deodato and Sara Pichelli.

Can the Spider-Men stop Mysterio?

Peter Parker comes face-to-face with the family he never had!

One of the most powerful moments in the lives of both Spider-Men!

32 pages, $3.99.

SCARLET SPIDER #8

Written by Christopher Yost, art by Khoi Pham, cover by Ryan Stegman.

"The Second Master," part two of three.

Texas Twister! Shooting Star! Red Wolf! Firebird! Living Lightning! The Southwest's greatest heroes the Rangers are in Houston to take down the Scarlet Spider!

Has Scarlet Spider gone from Houston's newest hero to Houston's most wanted?

The mystery of Roxxon deepens... what has Roxxon found in the Gulf of Mexico? Hint: It ain't oil!

32 pages, $2.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #691

Written by Dan Slott, art and cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli.

"No Turning Back" comes to an epic conclusion as only one man on Earth has a chance of helping Spider-Man stop the Lizard. And his name is Curt Connors.

Plus a shocking development that will set things in motion... for Amazing Spider-Man #700!

Be sure to pick this issue up fast, because you can bet it's going to be VERY important later. You've been warned!

32 pages, $3.99.

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #692

Written by Dan Slott, art and cover by Humberto Ramos, variant cover by Marcos Martin.

Special 50TH Anniversary Issue!

Join us for a once in a lifetime event: the one, true 50th Anniversary Issue of the Amazing Spider-Man.

A special over-sized issue harkening back to the legend the legend that started it all! Get ready for an all-new tale about a different kind of power and responsibility...

Plus original stories by Dean Haspiel, Joshua Hale Fialkov & Nuno Plati!

64 pages, $5.99.

SPIDER-MAN 50TH ANNINVERSARY SERIES

Celebrating 50 Amazing years! Celebrating 50 Years of the Great Responsibility of his Great powers, The Spider-Man 50th 
Anniversary Series collects the Webbed Wonder's greatest heretofore secret history! Spanning from his earliest days as a hero to the heyday of the heralded Big Time era and everything in between, a collection of Marvel Legends, venerated comic creators and awe-inspiring artists shine the spotlight on everything that makes Spider-Man the World's Greatest Superhero!

PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #156.1

Written by Roger Stern, art by Rob De LaTorre, cover by John Romita Jr.

32 pages, $2.99.

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #33.1& 33.2

Written by Tom DeFaloc, art by Carlo Barberi, covers by Simone Bianchi.

32 pages, $2.99.

WEB OF SPIDER-MAN #129.1 & 129.2

Written by Stuart Moore, art by Damion Scott, cover by Mike McKone.

32 pages, $2.99.

VENOM #22

Written by Rick Remender, art by Declan Shalvey, cover by Tony Moore, variant cover by Michael Del Mundo.

The Savage Six took their shot -- now venom takes his!

With his darkest secrets exposed to those he loves, Flash Thompson has one name on his hit list: Jack O'Lantern!

Series co-creator Rick Remender takes his final bow while Declan Shalvey joins the book for Flash Thompson's defining hour as a hero!

32 pages, $2.99.

VENOM #23

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Thony Silas, cover by Patrick Zircher, variant cover by Humberto Ramos.

The Avengers task Venom with bringing in Damion Hellstrom -- but who are The Monsters of Evil?!

A new dawn in the life of Flash Thompson!

32 pages, $2.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS SPIDER-MAN #13

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by David Marquz, cover by Jorge Molina, variant cover by Adi Granov.

"Divided We Fall!"

Guest starring Captain America.

32 pages, $3.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS ULTIMATES #14

Written by Sam Humphries, art by Billy Tan, cover by Michael Komarck.

Someone is working behind the scenes to divide the country, but who?!

Ultimate Cap, Ultimate Iron Man, and Ultimate Thor finally reunited! Ultimates Assemble!

A crisis in the United States forces the Ultimates into action!

"Divided We Fall" continues to rock the Ultimate Universe!

32 pages, $3.99.

ULTIMATE COMICS X-MEN #15

Written by Brian Wood, art by Paco Medina, cover by Phil Noto.

"Divided We Fall" concludes with a startling ending that sends us into the next exciting chapter!

A mutant refugee from one of the camps joins up, but where do their loyalties lie?

The war for mutant liberation starts here!

Guest-starring Nick Fury!

32 pages, $3.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #16

Written by Ed Brubaker and Cullen Bunn, art by Scot Eaton, cover by Steve Epting.

Discordian cells attack American interests all over the world!

Shock journalist Reed Braxton is turning the public against the Sentinel of Liberty.

But if Reed Braxton is dead, who the heck is that on live television?

32 pages, $3.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND IRON MAN #635

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Barry Kitson, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.

Kashmir Vennema has stolen a wealth of dangerous secrets...and she's prepared to sell them to the highest bidder.

Among the secrets she's stolen: complete specs on Iron Man's armor!

Nothing says Madripoor in the summer like technological meltdowns, A.I.M., and M.O.D.O.K.

32 pages, $2.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA AND NAMOR #635.1

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Will Conrad, cover by Stuart Immonen.

Captain America and Namor battle the Thule Society during WWII!

The Thule unleash the Kraken--a weapon of Atlantean origin and ungodly power.

Namor encounters a clandestine society. But are they friend or foe?

32 pages, $2.99.

WINTER SOLDIER #9

Written by Ed Brubaker, art by Michael Lark, cover by Steve Epting.

Black Widow's past has caught up to her! Can Bucky save her? And what happens if he can't?

32 pages, $2.99.

HULK #56

Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Dale Eaglesham.

The penultimate chapter of "Mayan Rule!"

Guest-starring Alpha Flight and Machine Man.

The Mayan gods continue to remake Earth in their own image!

Will Red Hulk's power be used to end the world?

32 pages, $2.99.

HULK #57

Written by Jeff Parker, art and cover by Dale Eaglesham.

The stunning conclusion to "Mayan Rule!"

What horrible fate awaits the human race?

Is this the end of Red Hulk?

32 pages, $2.99.

INCREDIBLE HULK #12

Written by Jason Aaron, art by Carlos Pacheco, cover by Michael Kormarck.

Hulk vs. Wolverine!

Hulk vs. The Thing!

The conclusion of "Stay Angry!" What devious plan has Banner been up to? Revealed here!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE MIGHTY THOR #18

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Alan Davis, variant covers by Stephanie Hans and Steve McNiven.

"Everything Burns: Prologue!"

50th Anniversary Thor Special!

The Aesir/Vanir War! The darkest time in Asgard's past revealed! A history so dark it was seared from the pages!

32 pages, $3.99.

JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #642

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Alan Davis, variant cover by Stephanie Hans.

Part One of "Everything Burns."

Rebellion against Asgard! The start of the second Aesir/Vanir war!

What dread power has the Vanir harnessed to stand against Thor?

Loki's mischief is revealed. Will he or Asgardia survive?

Thori's unconventional plans to counter everything burning.

32 pages, $2.99.

DEFENDERS #9

Written by Matt Fraction, art by Jamie McKelvie, cover by Terry Dodson.

The Concordance Engine unleashed!

The Defenders.... lost in infinite space-time without a map!

What alternate universe will they find first? And who is waiting for them?

32 pages, $3.99.

INFERNAL MAN-THING #3

Written by Steve Gerbe, art by Kevin Nowlan, cover by Art Adams.

The startling conclusion of Steve Gerber's last Man-Thing epic!!!

Also featuring a classic Man-Thing story from Savage Tales!

32 pages, $3.99.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #522

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

The future for Tony Stark is here now

You think your boss is bad? Try working for The Mandarin...

The new Iron Man vs. Rescue...?

32 pages, $3.99.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #523

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by Salvador Larroca.

What does the future hold for Tony Stark

What is the stunning truth behind the Mandarin's mission?

How can our heroes stop the Mandarin's plans?

32 pages, $3.99.

CAPTAIN MARVEL #2

Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, art by Dexter Soy, cover by Ed McGuinness.

Captain Marvel can't walk away from a challenge from her past!! Who's the better pilot?

Introducing the The Banshee Squadron!

Avenger Time Travel Protocols: Engage!

32 pages, $2.99.

CAPTAIN MARVEL #3

Written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, art by Dexter Soy, cover by Ed McGuinness.

Firefight in the sky!!!

What are The Prowlers and where has Captain Marvel seen them before?

Secret NASA training program: the Mercury 13.

32 pages, $2.99.

DAREDEVIL #16 & 17

Written by Mark Waid, art and cover by Chris Samnee.

Nelson/Murdock no more! Foggy's discovered a secret Matt's been keeping--and he doesn't take it well!

And a last page shock that will have Daredevil fans buzzing!

Series Stalwarts Mark Waid and Chris Samnee bring you a turning point in the lives of Marvel's most famous legal team!

32 pages, $2.99.

FANTASTIC FOUR #609

Written by Jonathan Hickman, art and cover by Ryan Stegman.

The Defenders from the Future hope to set out on the adventure of a lifetime, and only the Fantastic Four can help them get there.

32 pages, $2.99.

FF #21

Written by Jonathan Hickman, art by Nick Dragotta, cover by Mike Choi.

In a move that surprises everyone, Black Bolt and the Inhumans return to Earth. What does this mean for Marvel's first family?

32 pages, $2.99.

HAWKEYE #1

Written by Matt Fraction, art and cover by David Aja, variant cover by Adi Granov.

With ex-Young Avenger Kate Bishop by his side, he's out to prove himself as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!

Matt Fraction and David Aja reunite to tell the on-going tales of the Arrow-Avenger!

32 pages, $2.99.

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER -- THE MAN IN BLACK #3

Written by Peter David and Robin Furth, art and cover by Alex Maleev.

Roland and Jake must stave off the cave-dwelling mutants, but if given the choice to save himself, will Roland leave Jake behind? And what even more sinister evil awaits them further inside the cave?

As Roland continues to toward the Dark Tower, he must first confront the mysterious Man in Black, if he can survive the journey!

Don't miss the series that Stephen King fans everywhere are raving about!

32 pages, $3.99.

THE PUNISHER #14

Written by Greg Rucka, art and cover by Mico Suayan.

Cole surrenders...to becoming a Punisher.

32 pages, $2.99.

SPACE PUNISHER #2

Written by Frank Tieri, art and cover by Mark Texeira.

Punisher vs. the Hulk in space!

32 pages, $3.99.

DAREDEVIL ANNUAL #1

Written, art, cover and variant covers by Alan Davis.

The return of a menace from the past sets Daredevil, Doctor Strange and the ClanDestine on a collision course!

Continues in this month's Wolverine Annual #1!

48 pages, $4.99.

WOLVERINE ANNUAL #1

Written, art, cover and variant cover by Alan Davis.

A debt owed to a dead man causes Wolverine to seek the truth behind the mystery of the rogue member of the ClanDestine family called Vincent!

The finale to the tale started in FF Annual #33 and DD Annual #1!

48 pages, $4.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #5

Written by Jacob Semahn and Ty Templeton, art by Nuno Plati and Ty Templeton.

It's a sticky situation when Spidey has to save the New York Marathon from the Ttrapster!

Then! The Wrecker is wrecking everything! Including Peter Parker's grade in science class!

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL UNIVERSE AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #5

Written by Christopher Yost and Howard Chaykin, art by Christopher Jones and Todd Nauck, cover by Khoi Pham.

Disney XD's hit leaps off of the TV and into your hands!

The Avengers may have met their match when they go toe-to-toe with the Serpent Society!

Then It's an international incident as Captain America takes on the scourge of France, Batroc the Leaper!

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL SUPER HEROES #3

Marvel Super Heroes Magazine invites families to bring home the "Mighty Marvel Universe"!

Readers should be ready to join forces with all of the favorite avengers.

This issue is packed with exciting comics, games, cool activities, brain teasing puzzles, fun cutouts and tons of info about your favorite characters!

36 pages, $4.99.

DISNEY/PIXAR CARS MAGAZINE #8

Follow the adventures of Lightning McQueen, Mater and other characters from Radiator Springs.

This issue of the magazine contains brand new stories, classic adventures, puzzles, a pull-out poster, games and more.

Kids love to see their own drawing, poems and letters published in the Cars Club section of the magazine.

44 pages, $4.99.

DISNEY FAIRIES MAGAZINE #8

Join all the Disney Fairies from Pixie Hollow in this sparkling magazine.

In this issue you'll find exciting stories, magical activities and crafts, a collectible pull-out poster and great giveaways. Fairies Magazine is for young girls who love everything about fairies.

Check out the pictures of pixies from kids just like you. In the Fairy Club, readers can send in drawings, poems and letters. Some might appear in future issues.

44 pages, $4.99.

MUPPETS #2

Written by Roger Langridge, art by Roger Langridge, paint by Kawaii Creative Studio, cover by Elisabetta Melaranci and Gianluca Barone.

It's loads of summer fun in the sun when the Muppets throw a beach party extravaganza!

When Fozzie gets an offer he can't refuse, he leaves Scooter high and dry without a partner for his act. Can Scooter find a replacement for his routine? Can Fozzie overcome his homesickness and perform for his new troupe?

32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN LEGACY #272

Written by Christos Gage, art by Rafa Sandoval, cover by Mark Brooks.

Trapped in another world and in the clutches of the terrifying Swarm, Rogue struggles to stay alive long enough to find a way home!

32 pages, $2.99.

AGE OF APOCALYPSE #6

Written by David Lapham, art by Renato Arlem, cover by Humberto Ramos.

The lady Penance rises, promising salvation for all who follow her!

A reincarnated Alpha mutant returns!

Can the X-Terminated trust their leader?

32 pages, $2.99.

FIRST X-MEN #1

Written by Neal Adams and Christos Gage, art and cover by Neal Adams, variant covers by Neal Adams and Ryan Stegman.

X-Men legend Neal Adams returns to Marvel's Mutants!

The secret history of the X-Men...before Xavier's team!

Starring Wolverine and Sabretooth!

32 pages, $3.99.

GAMBIT #1 & 2

Written by James Asmus, art and cover by Clay Mann.

ALL-NEW ONGOING SERIES!

When Marvel's premiere thief sets his sights on his biggest score yet, he may just end up over his head. It's going to take more than just playing cards and southern charm to get out of this one!

BONUS! Bella Donna is NOT in this issue!

32 pages, $2.99.

ASTONISHING X-MEN #53

Written by Marjorie Liu, art by Mike Perkins, cover by Dustin Weaver.

After the explosive ending of the last issue, the team is on the run!

Northstar accepts a deadly assignment...what is life like for the one who gets left behind?

32 pages, $3.99.

X-FACTOR #241 & 242

Written by Peter David, art by Leonard Kirk, covers by David Yardin.

The first of five issues that will change the face of X-Factor forever.

Part I: A rejected Strong Guy does the unthinkable!

Part II: Two characters you never thought would come face-to-face are finally reunited.

32 pages, $2.99.

NEW MUTANTS #47 & 48

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, art by Felix Ruiz, covers by John Tyler Christopher.

The Hellions return in "Fear The Future" part 1!

The New Mutants thought they'd defeated their most unexpected foe, but they will soon learn that while you can change the future, but you can never escape it!

The shocking story that (yeah, we're saying it) will change the New Mutants as you know them!

32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN #33 & 34

Written by Brian Wood, #33 art by David Lopez, #334 art by Roland Boschi, covers by Jorge Molina.

The history of the Proto Mutants is revealed!

Mr. Grey makes his move against the X-Men...and it's not what any of them are expecting!

Colossus makes a decision that could endanger the entire team.

Storm's field agents are kidnapped and a weapon of the X-Men's making goes missing

32 pages, $3.99.

UNCANNY X-FORCE #29 & 30

Written by Rick Remender, #29 art by Julian Totino Tedesco, #30 art by David Williams, covers by Jerome Opena.

It's all built to this: "Final Execution" enters its last act!

The new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants makes their move!

Fantomex's deceptions come back to haunt the team!

32 pages, $3.99.

WOLVERINE #311 & 312

Written by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Simone Bianchi, #311 variant cover by J. Scott Campbell, #312 variant cover by Leinil Yu.

Sabretooth is back -- but which one is the real one?

Where has Sabretooth been and whose side is he on this time?

The identity of the red-headed woman who came to Wolverine's rescue is revealed!

32 pages, $3.99.

X-TREME X-MEN #2 & 3

Written by Greg Pak, art by Stephen Segovia, cover by Kalman Andrasofszky.

Dazzler adjusts to life dimension hopping on the run.

When the Xavier farm warns of universe-destroying trouble, Howlett and Dazzler butt heads over leadership of the team.

And when a jump goes wrong, will the whole team make it to the next dimension?

32 pages, $2.99.

DEADPOOL #59

Written by Daniel Way, art by Salva Espin, cover by Dave Johnson.

Part two of "Blacklisted!"

The return of classic Deadpool Detractor, BLACK SWAN!

Will the now-killable assassin get assassin'd?

32 pages, $2.99.

DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE #1-4

Written by Cullen Bunn, art by Dalibor Talajic, covers by Kaare Andrews.

What if everthing you thought was funny about Deadpool...was actually just disturbing?

What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe?

What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be FUN for you?

The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a weekly horror comic like no other...

32 pages, $2.99.

FURY MAX #5

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Gorlan Parlov, cover by Dave Johnson.

The Bay of Pigs Invasion has begun!

Fury and Hatherly are deep in Cuba on Castro's trail, tasked with assassination.

32 pages, $3.99.

UNTOLD TALES OF THE PUNISHER MAX #3

Written by Megan Abbott, art by TBD, cover by Esad Ribic.

Acclaimed crime novelist and Edgar Award winner Megan Abbott (Queenpin, The End of Everything) takes on the Punisher!

32 pages, $3.99.

BRILLIANT #7

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art and cover by Mark Bagley.

The shocking creator-owned series that gives you something very different than a regular superhero comic and asks the question: How would the world react if a group of brilliant college students actually discovered the secret of superpowers? Well now, the secret is out!

40 pages, $3.95.

SECRET SERVICE #5

Written by Mark Millar, art and cover by Dave Gibbons.

Gary's spy skills and confidence have blossomed. Now it's time to put them to use where it matters most: on the home front, where his violent stepdad will finally meet his match. Meanwhile, it's time for Jack to discover the truth behind the missing sci-fi celebrities. A grand conspiracy is revealed and illusions are shattered when a young entrepreneur unveils his secrets.

32 pages, $2.99.