TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016
MARVEL COMICS FOR MARCH
AMERICA #1
Gabby Rivera (W), Joe Quinones (A/C), Cliff Chiang (VC), Jamie McKelive (VC), John Tyler Christopher (VC), Jeffrey Veregge (VC), Skottie Young (VC)
No-nonsense powerhouse, America Chavez, gets her own series, which shines a solo spotlight on her high-octane and hard-hitting adventures! America has always been uncontestably awesome, and as the newly appointed leader of the Ultimates, she's now officially claimed her place as the preeminent butt-kicker of the Marvel Universe! But while leading a team of heroes and punching out big bads is great and all, it doesn't really leave much time for self-discovery... So what's a super-powered teenager do when she's looking for a little fulfillment? She goes to college! She just has to stop an interdimensional monster or two first, plus shut down a pesky alien cult that's begun worshipping her exploits!
32 pages, $3.99.
MONSTERS UNLEASHED #4
Cullen Bunn (W), Salvador Larroca (A/C/VC), Francesco Francavilla (VC), Bill Sienkiewicz (VC),
* It's an all-out monster brawl on the streets of Manhattan as Leviathons, Goliathons and Marvel heroes clash!
* Kid Kaiju's powers are put to the test, as Elsa Bloodstone and Moon Girl back him up...
* ...little does anyone know that their true enemy is on her way -- and is more than ready for a fight!
40 pages, $4.99.
MONSTERS UNLEASHED #5
Cullen Bunn (W), Adam Kubert (A/C), Francesco Francavilla, Sara Pichelli, Superlog, Adam Kubert.
* The final chapter!
* Up against odds that have never seemed so dire, Marvel heroes like Captain America, Spider-Man and Medusa will have to lean on their newest and youngest ally to save the day.
* But what is imagination worth up against several tons of teeth, claws and rage? Well, one Leviathon is about to find out. Kid Kaiju will have to dig deep into his newfound powers if he wants to save the day -- and the Earth with it!
40 pages, $4.99.
THE TOTALLY AWESOME HULK #1.MU
Bryan Edward Hill (W) Leah Williams (W), Ty Templeton (A), Rahzzah (C), Alex Kropinak (VC).
* Amadeus Cho is summoned to South Korea to assist White Fox's investigation into the mysterious disturbances across Seoul. Their first clue? The giant footprints all over the country!
* Plus: Maddy Cho doesn't trust her brother to get anything done right these days, so she's turning to an unlikely ally: The intergalactic monster hunter they call Lady Hellbender!
40 pages, $4.99.
GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1.MU
Chad Bowers (W) Chris Sims (W), David Baldeon (A), Michael Walsh (VC), Emanuela Lupacchino (VC).
* The Guardians reunite for a special Monsters Unleashed mission!
* Groot has been kidnapped by a Leviathon.
* It's up to the Guardians to set aside their differences and save their friend!
40 pages, $4.99.
UNCANNY INHUMANS #20
Charles Soule (W), Kim Jacinto (A), Frazer Irving (C), Scott Wilson (C), Declan Shalvey (VC), Jordie Bellaire (VC).
* Inhumans vs. X-Men tie-in!
* Maximus the Mad has recreated the recipe for Terrigen Crystals, and can end the mutant-Inhuman war with a single stroke. He can finally be a hero!
* Or maybe he won't do anything like that at all.
* Everything changes for the Inhumans as Charles Soule brings his landmark three-year run on Inhumans titles to an end with this extra-sized story.
32 pages, $3.99.
INHUMANS VS X-MEN #6
Charles Soule (W), Jeff Lemire (W), Leinil Francis Yu (A/C), Michael Cho (VC), Simone Bianchi (VC), Ardian Syaf (VC), Terry Dodson (VC).
* The war between the Inhumans and the X-Men takes a dark turn leaving Inhumans hopelessly outmatched.
* Emma Frost, the White Queen, faces off against Medusa, queen of the Inhumans, as both fight for the future of their people.
* It all ends here. The epic, oversized conclusion!
40 pages, $4.99.
MAN-THING #1
R.L. Stine (W), German Peralta (A), Daniel Johnson (A), Tyler Crook (C), Simon Bisley (VC), Billy Martin (VC), Ron Lim (VC), John Tyler Christophaer (VC), Stephanie Hans (VC).
After working for years, Man-Thing has regained his ability to speak and has taken Hollywood by storm...But when an ancient and mysterious danger threatens the swamp, Man-Thing is going to have to choose between his new life and celebrity, and the world he used to call home... Plus! A bone-chilling new horror story, written by the master himself, R.L. Stine, and illustrated by Daniel Warren Johnson.
32 pages, $3.99.
MAN-THING #2
R.L. Stine (W), German Peralta (A), Christopher Mitten (A), Tyler Crook (C), Mike Deoadato (VC).
* Back in his old swamp, Man-Thing is visited by an ally from his past, while struggling with his new status in life.
* But the swamp is less than welcoming, with every creature seemingly out to get him! Crocodiles, bats and mosquitoes – oh my!
* Will Man-Thing be able to restore the balance of the swamp and the cause of this calamity? Or will the forces that are affecting the swamp prove to be beyond his control?
* Plus! Even more horror for your dollar! A terrible tale of Road Rage, as told by R.L. Stine and Christopher Mitten.
32 pages, $3.99.
X-MEN PRIME #1
Marc Guggenheim (W), Ken Lashley (A), Ardian Syaf (C), John Cassaday (VC), Kris Anka (VC), Elizabeth Torque (VC).
* In the wake of their war with the Inhumans, the X-Men are at a crossroads. Where do they go from here? Luckily, one beloved X-Men has the answer to that question: Xavier's dream comes full circle as Kitty Pryde returns to the X-Men, ready to lead them in their mission to protect a world that hates and fears them. The next chapter of the X-Men's saga starts here!
40 pages, $4.99.
INHUMANS PRIME #1
Al Ewing (W), Ryan Sook (A), Jonboy Meyers (C), Ryan Stegman (VC), Jack Kirby (VC), Elizabeth Torque (VC), Ryan Sook (VC).
* In the wake of the awesome events of IVX -- what will become of the Inhumans? In this oversized special issue -- the trial of Maximus! The coming of Marvel Boy! And what is the dark secret of Black Bolt? A special bridging issue between the past of the Inhumans and their future -- on Earth and in the stars!
40 pages, $4.99.
IRON FIST #1
Ed Brisson (W), Mike Perkins (A/VC), Jeff Dekal (C), Alex Ross (VC).
* The Gauntlet starts here!
K'un Lun is in ruins. The chi fueling Danny's fists is wavering. Is there a future for the Iron Fist? Danny Rand pushes himself to the breaking point, finding fights to prove his worth. But a bigger fight than he can handle may have found him...
32 pages, $3.99.
AVENGERS #5.1
Mark Waid (W), Barry Kitson (A/C), John Tyler Christopher (VC).
* The shocking conclusion to the tale of the original new Avengers!
* Avenger X isn't who she's been pretending to be! Will the rest of the Avengers learn the truth about her in time to prevent disaster?
* Don't count on it.
32 pages, $3.99.
AVENGERS #5
Mark Waid (W), Mike Del Mundo (A), Alex Ross (C), David Marquez (VC)
* "Kang War V" reaches its climax as the Avengers storm through time and space relentlessly to put an end to Kang's menace once and for all!
32 pages, $3.99.
GREAT LAKES AVENGERS #6
Zac Gorman (W), Will Robson (A/C)
* It's the Battle of the Bulge as beautiful bombshell Big Bertha brawls with the bulky baddies of Dr. Nod and the Bod Squad! * Can she stop their heinous plot to sell her powers as miracle weight loss supplements?
* Meanwhile, Doorman goes back to work as an Angel of Death. Hijinks ensue.
32 pages, $3.99.
CHAMPIONS #6
Mark Waid (W), Humberto Ramos (A/C), Mike Deodato (VC).
* Versus their counterparts, the Freelancers! And you'll be surprised to see who's left standing at the end of the battle!
32 pages, $3.99.
INFAMOUS IRON MAN #6
Brian Michael Bendis (W), Alex Maleev (A/C)
* Doom comes face-to-face with two of his most mortal enemies. Faces he never thought he would ever see again. This is a big turning point issue for Infamous Iron Man.
* His reputation is on the line. Can Victor keep on the redemptive path even in the face of total adversity?
* Will he even want to?
32 pages, $3.99.
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #5
Brian Michael Bendis (W), Stefano Caselli (A/C), Rick Leonardi (VC)
* The world now knows about Riri Williams and what she can do. So other heroes come to court her for their super-teams and villains come looking for revenge on Iron Man.
* Welcome to the Marvel Universe, Riri Williams! (Oh, and Deadpool.)
32 pages, $3.99.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: SAM WILSON #20
Nick Spencer (W), Daniel Acuna (A/C)
* "The End of the Line" is reached, and there's no way out for Sam Wilson, Captain America!
32 pages, $3.99.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #13
Nick Spencer (W), Jesus Saiz (A), Arthur Adams (C), Tom Raney (VC)
* If Captain America has been an agent of Hydra since childhood, how did he fight WWII on the side of the Allies? * The secret, untold story is revealed here!
32 pages, $3.99.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: STEVE ROGERS #14
Nick Spencer (W), Javier Pina (A), Elizabeth Torque (C)
* Madame Hydra! She's been pulling the strings on Captain America's life since before he even existed!
32 pages, $3.99.
THE TOTALLY AWESOME HULK #17
Greg Pak (W), Mahmud Asrar (A), Stonehouse (C), Mike Choi (VC).
* "Big Apple Showdown: continues!
* A tale too big for the Big Apple! Extraterrestrial action how you like it!
* Hulk and his new friends Ms. Marvel, Silk, Shang Chi, Jimmy Woo and Jake Oh take the fight into space!
32 pages, $3.99.
HULK #4
Mariko Tamaki (W), Nico Leon (A), Jeff Dekal (C), Emanuela Lupacchino (VC).
* Haunted by specters of the past!
* Trying to rebuild her own life and law career, Jennifer walters is determined to help her newest client, Maise brewn, a woman on the verge of eviction and a massive nervous meltdown.
* Once an outgoing yoga instructor, a brutal attack changed Maise's life forever. Now a reclusive shut-in, Maise wants Jen's help...More than that, she wants a promise, that Jen will help her keep her home. And if Jen can't, Maise has another plan, a menacing force of her own.
* What happens when a fear is so strong, it becomes a destructive force in its own right? Jen is about to find out.
32 pages, $3.99.
MIGHTY THOR #17
Jason Aaron (W), Russell Dauterman (A/C)
* The heavens rumble as the war between Asgard and the Shi'ar tears through space.
* Meanwhile, the Challenge of the Gods rages on.
