MARVEL COMICS FIRST LOOKS -- MARVEL #1

Written by: Alex Ross, others.

Art by: Alex Ross, others.

Covers by: Alex Ross, Steve Rude,

Description: Thirty years ago, Alex Ross had a vision of a new series showing the Marvel heroes in a way they'd never been seen before. The first realization of that idea became the blockbuster Marvels - but today Alex Ross finally brings about his original vision: An anthology of stories by unique, exceptional talents, many of whom are doing Marvel characters for the very first time. Over this showcase series you'll see work by such artists as Adam Hughes, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dan Brereton and more, linked together by an overarching story by Ross and Steve Darnall.

This inaugural issue kicks it all off with artists Frank Espinosa telling an unusual Spider-Man story and Steve Rude, teaming up with Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Avengers) for an Avengers story, framed by Ross and Steve Darnall, presenting a tale of the dread dreamland Nightmare, and his threat to the entire Marvel Universe...and possibly beyond.

Pages: 40.

Price: $4.99.

In stores: March 4.