MARVEL UNIVERSE TITLES

AMERICAN DREAM #1 & 2

Written by Tom DeFalco, penciled by Todd Nauck, cover by Ron Frenz.

As the star-spangled splendor struggles to find a balance between her personal and superhero lives, a hunt for a missing fiancée unexpectedly leads American Dream into a battle with an unstoppable new super-foe and terrifyingly new kind of terrorist.

32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGERS CLASSIC #12

Written by Stan Lee and Bob Burden, art by Don Heck and John Doe, cover by Art Adams.

"This Hostage Earth!" in which the mighty Avengers battle to save their beloved planet from a fate so deadly that none but the macabre Mole Man could have devised it! A timeless Marvel tale by Stan Lee and Don Heck! Plus: An all-new Avengers adventure from Bob Burden and Juan Doe and more all-new material in this double-sized final issue!

48 pages, $23.99.

AVENGERS FAIRY TALES #3

Written by C.B. Cebulski, pencils by Takeshi Miyazawa, cover by Claire Wendling.

No one's telling any "tall" tales this month as Cassie "Stature" Lang's size-shifting abilities accidentally send her spiraling "down the rabbit hole" and into Wonderland! Stature finds herself on an Alice-like adventure through this warped world where nothing is quite what it seems. And when she finally runs into the other Young Avengers, will she be able to bring her twisted teammates to their senses in time, before Queen of Hearts has off with their heads?

32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGERS/INVADERS #1

Written by Jim Krueger and Alex Ross, pencileed by Steve Sadowski, cover by Alex Ross, variant cover by David Finch.

Legends Live Again. The original Invaders (Captain America , Bucky , Human Torch , Toro , and the Sub-Mariner) return in a 12-issue maxi-series by the award winning team behind EARTH X, Justice and Project Superpowers .The greatest super-team of World War II finds themselves transported from the battlefields of the Second World War to a future they never imagined! Now, the Invaders find themselves confronted by two teams of Avengers who want desperately to believe these heroes are who they say they are, while Tony Stark faces his greatest challenge since the Civil War as he must deal with the "return" of Steve Rogers. Confronted by a world they barely recognize, the Invaders will have to show two teams of the Earth's Mightiest Heroes just what kind of power, courage and sheer determination it took to defeat the forces of unrelenting evil in the Twentieth century. In fact...they may just have to do it again in the Twenty-First.

32 pages, $2.99.

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #13

Written by Christos Gage, pencils and cover by Steve Uy.

There's a contract out on The Taskmaster, and no shortage of villains willing to fulfill it. But what'll kill him first -- the bad guys, or his latest class of recruits? Welcome Annex, Prodigy, Gorilla Girl, Sunstreak and Batwing to the Initiative. But are they -- is anyone -- ready for the coming of...Butterball?

32 pages, $2.99.

BLACK PANTHER #37

Written by Reginald Hudlin, penciled by Francis Portela, cover by Alan Davis.

He's back -- and he's badder than ever! Killmonger returns to Wakanda, with vengeance on his mind.

32 pages, $2.99.

CAPTAIN AMERICA #38

Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils by Steve Epting and Butch Guice, cover by Epting.

The saga of the new Captain America continues. Bucky Barnes never wanted to be Captain America, but he's doing his best to carry on the legacy of Steve Rogers, in his own way, while trying to save Sharon Carter from the Red Skull and his minions. But maybe he's not the only one running around in a Captain America outfit! Part Two of "The Man Who Bought America"

32 pages, $2.99.

CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI: 13 #1

Written by Paul Cornell, penciled by Leonard Kirk, cover by Bryan Hitch.

Secret Invasion tie-in! The Skrull Invasion isn't restricted to the U.S. When the Skrull Invasion hits England, only Captain Britain and MI: 13 stand in their way. Can they find out what the Skrulls are after before it's too late?

32 pages, $2.99.

CIVIL WAR CHRONICLES #11

Written by J. Michael Straczynski and Paul Jenkins, penciled by Ron Garney and Ramon Bachs, cover by Steve McNiven.

Experience Civil Wars and its major tie-ins in chronological order! In Amazing Spider-Man #538, the Civil War shaking the Marvel Universe races to its climax -- with Spider-Man caught right in the middle. Where else would we expect to find him? And in Civil War Front Line #11, Sally Floyd and Ben Urich have the hottest story in Marvel history...and the realization that it can never see print -- the true reasons behind the Civil War. In the aftermath of the Civil War events, they confront Iron Man and the leaders of the Pro-Registration movement with their findings.

72 pages, $4.99.

CLANDESTINE #4

Written, pencils and cover by Alan Davis.

Vampires! Inhumans! Excalibur!

32 pages, $2.99.

DAREDEVIL: BLOOD OF THE TARANTULA

Written by Ed Brubaker and Greg Rucka, penciled by Michael Lark, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Matt Murdock takes a new case. Still reeling from the conclusion of his battle with Mr. Fear, an old friend drags Matt Murdock back into the light of day by bringing him the last-minute appeal of a Marvel villain now sitting on death row. What will Matt do, is the question, when confronted with a bad guy who is completely innocent of the crime he was convicted of? "Other People's Problems," part one.

32 pages, $2.99.

FANTASTIC FOUR #557

Written by Mark Millar, penciled and cover by Bryan Hitch.

"World's Greatest" concludes! It's the ultimate engine of peace pitted against Reed Richards' most lethal invention, for all the marbles! And a shocking final page...

32 pages $2.99.

FRANKLIN RICHARDS: NOT-SO-SECRET INVASION

Written by Marc Sumerak and Chris Eliopoulos, art and cover by Eliopoulos.

The secret is out and no one is safe...not even lovable little Franklin Richards and his robot pal, H.E.R.B.I.E.! The Skrulls have taken over the Baxter Building and it's going to be intergalactic insanity for our dynamite duo in this not-quite-official tie-in! And if Frank and H.E.R.B. do manage to survive the Skrulls, they still have to deal with other invasions -- from giant lizards, super-villains and evil robots! Five new stories.

32 pages, $2.99.

GHOST RIDER #23

Written by Jason Aaron, art by Roland Boschi, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

"Hell-Bent and Heaven Bound," the first arc by the new team of Aaron and Boschi, concludes. Ghost Rider has faced off against machine-gun-toting nurses, flesh-rending spirits and hungry cannibals, but has that brought him any closer to an answer in his quest for vengeance? Big things are brewing for Ol' Flamehead in '08, and the madness starts here, with what must be the most shocking last page in Ghost Rider history. Hint: He's back!

32 pages, $2.99.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, penciled by Paul Pelletier, cover by Clint Langley.

Launching out of Annihilation: Conquest, Marvel's sci-fi heroes unite to protect the cosmos! Back-to-back Annihilation wars have weakened the boundaries of our universe. Dark gods and monsters are seeping through the cracks, reigning horror upon those still reeling from the recent calamities. In the face of terror, who stands to defend a desperate universe? Star-Lord and his squad of butt-kickers -- the modern day Guardians of the Galaxy! All this...plus a wise-cracking raccoon and a telepathic dog!

32 pages, $2.99.

KING SIZE HULK #1

Written by Jeph Loeb, pencils Art Adams, Frank Cho and more, covers by Cho and Adams.

Hulk vs. She-Hulk! Hulk vs. Wendigo! Hulk vs ???????? Three new tales that fill in the gaps of the Hulk book, and set up new storylines! Plus, classic tales including The Incredible Hulk #180 (the first appearance of Wolverine!) and Avengers #83 (Lady Liberators). And a secret mystery artist!

96 pages, $4.99.

GIANT-SIZE INCREDIBLE HULK #1

Written by Roger Stern, pencils by TBD, cover by Gary Frank.

The Hulk may be a misunderstood monster, but his former sidekick, Fred Sloan, is determined to set the record straight. He's traveling the country, finding stories of the Hulk touching people's lives, researching for his book, "Hulk Encounter: A Survivor's Story." But will he find the Hulk revered as a hero, or despised as a menace? Meanwhile, the green goliath himself is on the run, getting into trouble as he goes. Join classic Hulk writer Roger Stern for this look into the impact of Hulk's smashing! PLUS: Re-presenting Incredible Hulk Annual #7 by Roger Stern, John Byrne and Bob Layton!

64 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: HULK MOVIE

Written by John Rhett Thomas.

The absolute biggest, baddest and greenest character in the Marvel pantheon charts a new direction on the silver screen in 2008. Directed by Louis Leterriere and with Academy Award nominated actor Edward Norton both writing the screenplay and starring as Bruce Banner, the new Hulk feature is primed to offer something new and different to moviegoers and Hulk fans alike! Besides insider access to the movie, this issue of Spotlight will bring you up close to the comics, with an Aftersmash update on the current state of the Hulk in comics, plus a look back at classic runs from the past.

48 pages, $2.99.

HULK POSTER BOOK

Cover by Dale Keown.

Thirty-six posters featuring the Green Goliath!

72 pages, $6.99.

INCREDIBLE HERCULES #117

Written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, art by Rafa Sandoval, cover by John Romita Jr., Klaus Janson and Dean White.

Secret Invasion tie-in. The Greek Goliath gathers the most powerful super-team ever assembled to counter-attack the Skrull gods! Prepare for the premiere of... The God Squad!

32 pages, $2.99.

THE IMMORTAL IRON FIST #15

Written by Matt Fraction, pencils and cover by Khari Evans.

Tales of the Iron Fist! When readers last saw Bei Bang-Wen, he was leaping to what seemed to be a certain death off the top of the Taku Forts -- and that was only the beginning? Take a look at another one of the fabulous Iron Fists of years past and his legendary legacy in "The Story of the Iron Fist Bei Bang-Wen -- The Perfect Strategy Mind and his Miraculous Travels to the Dark Continent, and What Mysteries of the World and of the Self that He Learned There (1827-1860)"

32 pages, $2.99.

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1

Written by Matt Fraction, pencils by Salvador Larroca, covers by Larroca, Joe Quesada, Marko Djurdjevic, Bob Layton, Biily Tan and movie photo.

Tony Stark -- Iron Man, billionaire industrialist and director of S.H.I.E.L.D. -- faces the most overwhelming challenge of his life. Ezekiel Stane, the son of Tony's late business rival and archenemy Obadiah, has set his sights, his genius and his considerable fortune on the task of destroying Tony Stark and Iron Man. What's worse, he's got Iron Man tech, and he's every bit Iron Man's equal and oppositeŠexcept younger, faster, smarterŠand immeasurably evil.

32 pages, $2.99.

IRON MAN: VIVA LAS VEGAS #1

Written by Jon Favreau, pencils an cover by Adi Granov.

A Marvel Knights series by the talents behind the Iron Man movie! What's a billionaire to do when he's worn out from running a multi-national corporation? Well, if his name happens to be Tony Stark, it's a situation that calls for some R & R in the casinos of sin city! Mix in a beautiful archaeologist and the fifty-foot dragon statue she discovered, and a plague of lizards descending on Las Vegas, and it's a recipe for the sort of armored adventure that's a perfect chaser after an evening at the movies!

32 pages, $3.99.

IRON MAN: DIRECTOR OF S.H.I.E.L.D. #29

Written by Daniel Knauf and Charles Knauf, penciled by Roberto De La Torre, cover by Adi Granov.

"Damasqus,' Part 1 of 4 A war has broken out among organized crime factions, and innocents are killed. As Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark is divided: does his organization work diplomatically, or start kicking butts and taking names? When Madame Masque enters the picture, sparks fly and an ancient legacy of the Maggia crime family is revealed.

32 pages, $2.99.

IRON MAN: LEGACY OF DOOM #2

Written by David Michelinie, art and cover by Ron Lim and Bob Layton.

Iron Man is trapped in Hell, a victim of Dr. Doom's sworn vengeance. And as if battling Mephisto's minions isn't trouble enough, he soon finds himself facing a threat from his past; a danger he can't destroy without endangering his own immortal soul! While on Earth, Dr. Doom strikes a black bargain with Morgana Le Fey, gaining new armor and a weapon that could make him the most dangerous man on the planet!

32 pages, $2.99.

ALL-NEW IRON MANUAL

Written by Michael Hoskin, Anthony Flamini, Ronald Byrd, Stuart Vandal, Jacob Rougemont, Chad Anderson, David Wiltfong, Mark O'english, Mike Fichera and Al Sjoerdsma, Armor Gallery penciled by Carlo Pagulayan, Schematics penciled by Eliot R. Brown, cover by Greg Land.

These are the chronicles of Tony Stark: the playboy, the genius inventor, the philanthropist, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., the futurist, the hero. This Handbook is the definitive resource to the world of Iron Man, featuring Tony's closest allies (Happy and Pepper Hogan, War Machine, the Order) and deadliest foes (Justin Hammer, Mandarin, Obadiah Stane)! Includes a complete gallery of the Iron Man armors, plus all-new schematics of key armors and the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier!

64 pages, $4.99.

THE LAST DEFENDERS #3

Written by Joe Casey, pencils by Jim Muniz, cover by Leinil Yu.

Defenders...No More? It sure looks like it, as Iron Man shuts down New Jersey's Initiative teamŠand Nighthawk's dreams of redemption. But when the diabolical U-Man threatens humanity, Nighthawk finds the best Defenders money can buy: Paladin, Junta and Atlas! Meanwhile, what role does Damien Hellstrom play? And who has he sought out to advise him in his journey? A strange connection to the Defenders' past appears.

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL 1985 #1

Written by Mark Millar, art by Tommy Lee Edwards, cover by Olivier Coipel, variant cover by Edwards.

Before Secret Invasion... before World War Hulk... before Civil War... The most powerful super-villains in the Marvel Universe gather their might to wreak havoc on the one place they've never before set foot -- your world As mankind's enemies cut a swath of destruction with unprecedented ferocity and ruthlessness, the fate of the planet rests in the hands of one person: Toby, a 13-year-old boy who holds the key to uniting his comic-book idols, the Marvel Heroes!

32 pages, $3.99.

MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #9

Written by Marc Guggenheim, Ivan Brandon, Mark Parsons, Tom Cohen and Rich Koslowski, penciled by Ed McGuinness, Niko Henrichon, Francis Tsai and Marco Chechetto, cover by Steve McNiven.

The Hulk roars into action, drawn by Ed McGuinness! But this is a Hulk the likes of which you have never seen before... Plus -- Machine Man battles his past, Weapon Omega battles himself, and Vangaurd battles everybody!

48 pages, $3.99.

MIGHTY AVENGERS #13 & 14

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Alex Maleev and Khoi Pham, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Secret Invasion tie-ins. Where has Nick Fury been and who are the new Howling Commandos? It's the debut of all-new characters and some surprising revelations about some classic ones as Nick starts to put his plan to stop the Invasion together. But will it be enough?

32 pages, $2.99.

MS. MARVEL #27

Written by Brian Reed, pencils by Andres Coelho, cover by Greg Horn.

There is a Skrull in Lightning Storm's midst. There is a secret truth to the life of Ms. Marvel's lover, William Wagner. Something happens between Ms. Marvel and Wonder Man that can never be undone. And an era comes to an explosive end in a pivotal moment in the life of the most important woman in the Marvel Universe.

32 pages, $2.99.

MOON KNIGHT #18

Written by Mike Benson, art by Mark Texeira, cover by Arthur Suydam.

The Superhuman Registration Act: Membership has its privileges. And Moon Knight's about to get his revoked. Personally. By Tony Stark himself. Meanwhile, Black Spectre's hatched a plan to put the final nail in Moon Knight's coffin. Years ago, Moon Knight destroyed Carson Knowles' life -- now he's about the return the favor.

32 pages, $2.99.

NEW AVENGERS #41

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, art by Billy Tan, cover by Aleksi Briclot.

Secret Invasion tie-in. The Avengers are trapped in the Savage Land, battling friend and foe. And Spider-Man heads to the one person in the entire place he knows he can trust: Ka-Zar!! But is it really him? This important chapter rewinds the events of the very first New Avengers story and shows how it connects to the Invasion.

32 pages, $2.99.

NEW WARRIORS #12

Written by Kevin Grevioux, penciled by Paco Medina, cover by Nic Klein.

"Thrashed," part four. When Night Thrasher offered them the opportunity to become super heroes once more, they leapt at the chance. They placed their trust in him. Even when one of their own fell at the hands of the Zodiac, they trusted him. And this is where that trust has led them: Powerless. Beaten. Running scared, trapped in the lair of a super-villain who's out of their league. And the only man who can save them is Night Thrasher. But if he forsakes their trust this time, it's their lives.

32 pages, $2.99.

NEWUNIVERSAL: SHOCKFRONT #1

Written by Warren Ellis, penciled by Steve Kurth, cover by Brandon Peterson.

Initially, there were four: A Starbrand. A Nightmask. A Justice. A Cipher. They are manifestations of god-like power on Earth, chosen by the Universe. In the wake of the cosmic phenomenon that empowered them, they have been threatened, hunted, and attacked. And now, they're about to discover that they're not alone.

32 pages, $2.99.

NOVA #13

Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, penciled by Wellinton Alves, cover by Alex Maleev.

Beginning a three-part adventure -- starring Galactus and the Silver Surfer! Nova has received an emergency call from a planet in peril -- but how do you save a world being devoured by a force of nature? Is there any way to stop the big G from eating, or do you instead try to save as many refugees as possible? And do you reach out to your former ally ­ who is once again a feared Herald? Whatever Nova decides, nothing will prepare him for the horror known as Harrow!

32 pages, $2.99.

OMEGA: THE UNKNOWN #8

Written by Jonathan Lethem with Karl Rusnak, art and cover by Farel Dalyrmple and Paul Hornschemeier.

The Overthinker sings The Ballad of The Bearded Superhero, while the Fonziebot takes a short walk off a tall skyscraper, and Alex meets the real Nowhere Man and battles his robotics professor on the Columbia University quad -- all this and more.

32 pages, $2.99.

POWER PACK: DAY ONE #3

Written by Fred Van Lente, pencils by Gurihiru and Colleen Coover, cover by Gurihiru.

In the future, when comic books are valued solely on the basis of cuteness, Power Pack: Day One #3 will be worth more than Amazing Fantasy #15.

32 pages, $2.99.

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #19

Written by Matt Fraction and Rick Remender, art by Howard Chaykin, cover by Alex Maleev.

All the players are assembled...the stage is set...the lights are lowered...and a conspiracy 18 issues in the making begins. This is it: the ultimate revenge saga as designed and engineered by Punisher's arch-rival, Jigsaw! He's killed off the loose ends from Frank Castle's life before The Punisher; he's replacing him on the streets with a leaner, meaner psychotic; and now Jiggy's taking out everyone and everything that Castle holds dear and framing him for it. And this is just the bloody beginning...

32 pages, $2.99.

SECRET INVASION #2

Written by Brian Michael Bendis, penciled by Leinil Francis Yu, cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto, variant cover by Steve McNiven.

The Invasion is here! The Marvel Universe is in shambles. The Skrull Empire's plan has birthed itself into perfection. It is hero versus hero! Resurrections and reunions! Is Tony Stark a Skrull? And is that actually Captain America leading the heroes into a new era? Expect change!

32 pages, $2.99.

SECRET INVASION: FANTASTIC FOUR #1

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, pencile by Barry Kitson, cover by Alan Davis.

"No One Gets Back Alive," part 1 of 3: "Negative Energy." The invasion has started, and no one in the MU is safe, not even the First Family of Comicdom! Aware that some of the Earth's most advanced technology and weaponry is housed in the Baxter Building, the Skrulls have neutralized the building--by transporting it and its inhabitants straight to the Negative Zone! With one member of the Fantastic Four M.I.A. and another "replaced," it's up to the remaining family members--not to mention Franklin and Val -- to get back to our dimension, Skrulls or no Skrulls. But are any of our heroes who they think they are?

32 pages, $2.99.

SHE-HULK #29

Written by Peter David, penciled by Val Semeiks, cover by Mike Deodato.

This is it, the return of...the Savage She-Hulk? Three months ago, Jennifer Walters -- known throughout her career in the Marvel Universe as a high-profile lawyer -- was disbarred. But why? Who engineered the scandal that resulted in our heroine losing the one thing that has defined her for so long? Time to answer all the questions...as a controversial side of the jade giantess erupts once again!

32 pages, $2.99.

THOR #9

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, pencils and cover by Olivier Coipel.

Asgard and its people have been fully restored...and now Thor can turn his attention beyond the shining city!

32 pages, $2.99.

THUNDERBOLTS: REASON IN MADNESS

Written by Christos N. Gage, pencils by Ben Olivier, cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

Who's crazier - Venom or Norman Osborn? The Thunderbolts are about to find out, as one of Venom's old partners in crime makes him an offer he can't refuseŠand all he has to do is betray Norman. But bad things happen when you cross the man who was the Green Goblin...

32 pages, $2.99.

THE TWELVE #5

Written by J. Michael Straczynski, penciled by Chris Weston, cover by Paolo Rivera.

Tensions rise and heroes come to blows as the time-lost Twelve from the Golden Age find their fundamental beliefs challenged in the world of the 21st Century. Plus: the Origin of the Witness.

32 pages, $2.99.

YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #5

Written by Kevin Grevioux, penciled by Mitch Breitweiser, cover by Jim Cheung.

Young Cassie Lang has an encounter with Kang's ubiquitous enforcer the Growing Man! However, her ordeal ends in tragedy as someone close to her is gravely injured in the process. And the effect on Cassie causes some unexpected problems from which she might never recover. Can the Young Avengers help Stature before an even greater tragedy befalls her?

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ADVENTURES TITLES

MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #36

Written by Paul Tobin, art by David Hahn, cover by Dennis Calero.

Altrnative Film School: The Fantastic Four help out a college film professor by volunteering their time for his top students. Want the FF to star in your disco film? No problem. Want the FF to headline your Jane Austen-influenced romantic comedy? Sure! That can be arranged. Want to use your anti-matter powered film projector to transform a group of cos-players into evil (though quite amateur) versions of some of Marveldom's mightiest heroes and villains, all in a bid to destroy the FF and take over the world? Now, there's a problem...

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ADVENTURES HULK #11

Written by Paul Benjamin, art by Steve Scott, cover by Sean Gordon Murphy.

Bruce Banner heads to the Baxter Building hoping that Mr. Fantastic can help rid him of his curse. But Ben Grimm's the only one home and he knows H-U-L-K spells "trouble." It's the green goliath vs. the ever-lovin', blue-eyed Thing!

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #13

Written by Fred Van Lente, art by Scott Koblish, cover by Graham Nolan.

Iiiiiiin this corner! Weighing in at 200 lbs. and wielding a microfilament whip that can cut through solid steel: the feared enforcer of the Maggia Crime Family, Blacklash! Aaaaaaaand in this corner! Weighing 500 lbs. (in armor) and defending Tony Stark's chauffeur, ex-boxer 'Happy" Hogan, the Iiiiiiiiiiron Man! Ding-ding!

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #23

Written by Jef Parker, art by Ig Guara, cover by Leonard Kirk.

Giant-Girl hates Spider-Man. Spider-Man hates Ant-Man. Ant-Man hates Iron Man. Iron Man hates...everyone. Where is all this hate coming from? Some kind of... Monger, perhaps?

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #39

Written by Marc Sumerak, penciled by Ryan Stegman, cover by Patrick Scherberger.

Hold on, Spidey! You can't fight the Fantastic Four! You're all supposed to be on the same side! Not to mention the fact that you're way outnumbered! Wait... the FF kidnapped your school's new exchange student and are experimenting on him in the Baxter Building? Well, then, it's clobberin' time!

32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN TITLES

UNCANNY X-MEN #498

Written by Ed Brubaker, pencils and cover by Michael Choi.

Cyclops and Emma Frost are trapped in far-out San Francisco -- a city that looks and feels likes it's the summer of '69. But there's nothing groovy about this trip. Unless they can find the source of the strange transformation, Angel may lose his sanity - along with eight million other people. Meanwhile, Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler face a red menace deep in the heart of Mother Russia.

32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN: LEGACY #211 & #212

Written by Mike Carey, pencils by Scot Eaton, cover by David Finch.

"Sins of the Father," part 1 of 3. Professor X is trying to rebuild memories of his past using other people's minds. But the past is coming back to haunt him in another way, as a swathe of tragic deaths turns out to be linked by only one factor: Brian Xavier, the Professor's long-dead father. And solving the mystery means paying a visit to the Hellfire Club...

32 pages, $2.99.

X-FACTOR #31

Written by Peter David, penciled by Valentine De Landro, cover by Glenn Fabry.

Never has a title said it all quite like "The Middle East Side is Burning." X-Factor's battle with Arcade may be over, but the former Mutant Town is now paying the price. Walled in, cut off from any possible aid, the residents of the Middle East Side are hemmed in by flames on all sides, and their only hope of survival are the embattled members of X-Factor.

32 pages, $2.99.

X-FACTOR: THE QUICK AND THE DEAD

Written by Peter David, pencils by Pablo Raimondi, cover by Boo Cook.

He's gone from the son of the one of the world's greatest villains, to one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes and then to one of the world's greatest villains in his own right. Now, Pietro Maximoff, Quicksilver, the man behind the Decimation of the world's mutants finds himself depowered and trapped in a prison cell, where he must confront all the demons of his past. Be sure not to miss this momentous, unforgettable story of the world's former fastest mutant, with an ending that will have massive ramification for the mutant universe.

32 pages, $2.99.

CABLE #3

Written by Duane Swierczynski, pencils and cover by Ariel Olivetti, variant cover by John Romita Jr.

Your name is Nathan Summers. You've just met a nice Jersey girl. She's blonde, soft-spoken, and she doesn't mind the fact that you have a kid...or a bullet in your chest...or a big scary guy with a robot arm that wants to kill you. But you can't stay here. The future of mutantkind is resting on your shoulders and the longer you stick around, playing house, the bigger the risk. Especially when an old friend comes blasting out of the past...

32 pages, $2.99.

YOUNG X-MEN #2

Written by Marc Guggenheim, pencils by Yanick Paquette, cover by Terry Dodson.

Who are the New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and what do Dani Moonstar and Magma have to do with it? Whatever their plan is, Cyclops has put together the Young X-Men to stop them. But can they survive?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Jan. 24.

X-FORCE #4

Written by Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle, pencils and cover by Clayton Crain.

The Purifiers have gathered the most deadly pieces of the X-Men's past -- but their plans are far from over. While Bastion continues to shape the future, Mathew Risman sets in motion an attack that will forever change two of our heroes. If the team can't stop them from achieving their ultimate goal, mutantkind has little hope of survival.

32 pages, $2.99.

ANGEL: REVELATIONS #1

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, art and cover by Adam Pollina.

"The Annunciation." Warren Worthington III has it made. A senior at St. Joseph's Prep, he's smart, tall, handsome, and rich; a star both on the field and in the classroom. All the girls want to date him, all the guys want to be him. There's just one problemŠWarren's changing. Something's happening to his body -- humps have started to grow under his shoulder blades, and they're getting bigger and more painful every day. See the never-before-told origin of one of the X-Men's five founding members, and his first encounter with an unsolvable, unrelenting evilŠthe Hunter.

32 pages, $3.99.

WOLVERINE: THE AMAZING IMMORTAL MAN AND OTHER BLOODY TALES

Written by David Lapham, art by Lapham, Kelly Goodine and Johnny Timmons, cover by Simone Bianchi.

Step right up, one and all! But be forewarned, the grisly specimens on display are not intended for the faint of heart or weak of constitution! Steel yourselves for the most astonishing, most awe-inspiring and most revolting of Mother Nature's rare mistakes! Three stomach-turning tales to terrify and delight are packed into this freak-show menagerie, starring that most tenacious survivor of genetic adversity, that hardy bottom-feeder at the fringes of our civil societyŠthe hirsute, unkillable half-animalŠWoooolverine!

40 pages, $3.99.

WOLVERINE #65

Written by Jason Aaron, pencils and cover by Ron Garney.

"Get Mystique" comes to its bloody conclusion in the deserts of Iraq. The quest for Mystique is over, and now the no-holds-barred face-off between her and Logan begins. Only one will walk away, but both will pay a price.

32 pages, $2.99.

LOGAN #3

Written by Brian K. Vaughan, art and cover by Eduardo Risso.

In the gut-wrenching conclusion to Vaughan and Risso's epic story, Wolverine must make the single most difficult decision of his long and bloody career.

32 pages, $3.99.

THE NEW EXILES #6

Written by Chris Claremont, pencils by Roberto Castro, cover by Alan Davis.

Things aren't going so well for Morph, Cat, and Sage. First, they get benched by their team leader. Next, they're sucked into another dimension against their will. Once there, they immediately get caught in the middle of the oddest pair of star-crossed lovers since stars first crossed. Now, a deadly bounty hunter has been set on Morph, Sage is wrestling with inner demons, and Cat keeps...changing. So who's going to set the world right?

32 pages, $2.99.

WOLVERINE: FIRST CLASS #3

Written by Fred Van Lente, pencils and cover by Salvador Espin.

"The Last Knights of Wundagore" (Part 1): Wolverine and Kitty Pryde travel to mysterious Mount Wundagore to seek a cure for Logan's bestial rages from the High Evolutionary. But they soon discover they are Earth's last hope against the ravenous hordes of the Evolutionary's most fearsome creation -- the rampaging Man-Beast!

32 pages, $2.99.

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #25

Written by Daniel Way, pencils by Steve Dillon, cover by Simone Biachni.

"The Deep End," part 5 of 5. The trap has sprung. Wolverine is Deadpool's prisoner. But Deadpool isn't getting paid to deliver a prisoner -- he's getting paid to take Logan out, once and for all. Is that even possible? Deadpool has found a way, but just as he's about to pull the trigger (so to speak)Šthe other trap springs! Be here for the completely twisted conclusion! Plus: the very first appearance of Deadpool, from New Mutants #98, plotted and penciled by Rob Liefeld and scripted by Fabian Nicieza.

48 pages, $3.99.

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS #12

Written by Jeff Parker, pencils by Roger Cruz, cover by Carlo Pagulayan.

An all-Angel issue.

32 pages, $2.99.

X-MEN ORIGIN: COLOSSUS

Written by Chris Yost, pencils and cover by Tervor Hairsine.

The origin of fan-favorite X-Man Colossus is finally revealed. Deep in the wastes of Siberia, young Piotr Rasputin discovers his mutant abilities -- and becomes the newest target of the ruthless KGB! Guest-starring Professor Xavier.

48 pages, $3.99.

X-MEN DIVIDED WE STAND BOOK 2

Written by Mike Carey, C.B. Cebulski, Duane Swierczynski and Andy Schmidt, penciled by Scott Eaton, David Lafuente, Frazer Irving and more, covr by Brandon Peterson.

Exploring the fallout of Messiah CompleX, the second part of this collection of short stories follows some of our favorite mutants as they make their way in a world without the X-Men. And only those who adapt will survive. Featuring Beast, Dark Beast, Havok, Vulcan and Surge!

48 pages, $3.99.

MAX TITLES

PUNISHER #57

Written by Garth Ennis, pencils by Goran Parlov, cover by Tim Bradstreet.

Garth Ennis concludes his seminal run on Punisher -- in style! An eight-man Special Forces Squad has been tasked to bring down the Punisher, by all means necessary. These are hard men, but good men, honorable men -- not the type of men who deserve the Punisher's vengeance. Frank Castle is about to face the ultimate test of his skills and his personal code. To survive, is he willing to cross a line he swore he'd never cross?

32 pages, $2.99.

DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING MAN-THING #4

Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, art by Nic Klein, cover by Kaare Andrews.

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Once, scientist Ted Sallis and Ellen Brandt were lovers. Now, they have both been transformed: Ted into the monstrous Man-Thing; Ellen into a disfigured mockery of her former self, her face seared in an act of vengeance. Now she's returned to Citrusville with a team of terrorist mercenaries, looking for payback. Her mission: To kill the Man-Thing, no matter what it takes. Even allied with witch-woman Jennifer Kale, what chance does the Man-Thing have of surviving? This radical re-imagining of Marvel's premier horror icon concludes this issue! (And yes, Digger's narrating this one, too!)

32 pages, $3.99.

FOOLKILLER #5

Written by Gregg Hurwitz, pencils and cover by Lan Medina.

Move over Frank Castle, there's a new vigilante in town. All that stands between the Foolkiller and vengeance is 98 pounds of pure, unadulterated mean. His name is Sickle Moon and he knows a thing or two about blades. Brace yourself for one of the sickest, weirdest fights you'll ever see.

32 pages, $3.99.

WAR IS HELL: THE FIRST FLIGHT OF THE PHANTOM EAGLE #3

Written by Garth Ennis, pencils by Howard Chaykin, cover by John Cassaday.

An unfortunate ailment aids Kauffman in battle, but his celebration is short lived, as the unit is running low on airworthy planes and pilots alike. Kauffman has seen more action than he ever dreamed, but still can't reconcile his fantasies with the horrors around him. There's no glory on the battlefield, no chivalry in the air and no end in sight for this war. Can Kauffman make it through alive? And if so, what will he sacrifice for the sake of survival?

32 pages, $3.99.

OTHERS

KICK-ASS #4

Written by Mark Millar, pencils and cover by John Romita Jr.

The most exciting new character of the year debuts as Hit-Girl slashes her way into the pages of Kick-Ass. She's nine years old, loves Hello Kitty and could rip out your windpipe before you even get a chance to plead for mercy. But where did she come from? And who is Big Daddy? Plus, Kick-Ass starts to find out what happens when you tick off the real-world criminals who have ignored him until now. Things turn ugly and that can mean only one thing...God, this comic is so good I could cry. And I'm very butch.

32 pages, $2.99.

DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #3

Written by Robin Furth and Peter David, art and cover by Jae Lee and Richard Isanove, variant cover by Marko Djurdjevic.

With Roland's consciousness trapped within Maerlyn's Grapefruit, his ka-tet companion, Alain, enters the mystical todash space in an attempt to rescue his friend. But as he and Roland flit in and out of alien dimensions, Cuthbert, the last member of their ka-tet, desperately tries to stave off a pack of slavering mutant wolves who have come to devour the unconscious Roland and Alain!

48 pages, $3.99.

SKY DOLL #1

Written by Barbara Canepa, art and cover by Alessandro Barbucci.

The internationally acclaimed best-seller is now finally presented in English! Meet Noa, a so-called Sky Doll; a life-like female android without rights, who exists only to serve the State's needs and desires. But when Noa meets two so-called "missionaries" who aid in her escape from her tyrannical master, all hell breaks loose for our cyborg siren as she uncovers clues that she may be much more than just a robotic toy. The first release in a new partnership between Marvel and French publisher Soleil!

64 pages, $5.99.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: THE ILIAD #6

Written by Roy Thomas, penciled by Miguel Angel Sepulveda, cover by Paolo Rivera.

While the epic battle continues to rage, Patroclus pleads with Achilles to wear the hero's armor in combat. With Achilles' blessing, Patroclus sallies forth with the fearsome Myrmidons at his back. Guided by the god Apollo, the Trojan warrior Hector joins the disguised Patroclus in combat, the outcome of which will seal the fates of these two great civilizations!

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: MOBY DICK #4

Written by Roy Thomas, penciled by Pascal Alixe, cover by John Watson.

While Captain Ahab feels the Pequod is on the verge of finding the elusive White Whale, some in the crew have reached their limit with the secretive and obsessed captain and contemplate his grisly end. Emerging from a sudden and monstrous typhoon which nearly capsizes the ship, Ahab glimpses at last the monster that has haunted his very existence, the leviathan of the deep, Moby Dick!

32 pages, $2.99.

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY #6

Written by Roy Thomas, art by Sebastian Fiumara, cover by Gerald Parel.

Having plumbed the darkest depths of depravity, Dorian now wants to reform and become virtuous. More than anything, his tortured soul wishes to love again -- but finds it impossible. And so, in his final throes of agony, the eternally young Dorian Gray confronts the portrait which has so altered his existence. What happens then is the greatest shock of all!

32 pages, $2.99.

LORDS OF AVALON: SWORD OF DARKNESS #4

Written by Sherrilyn Kenyon, adapted by Robin Furth, pencils and cover by Tommy Ohtsuka.

To keep Seren safe from Morgen Le Fey's treachery, Kerrigan and his shape-shifting servant Blaise have whisked our young weaver away to the haunted castle of Joyous Gard. But it seems that danger lurks everywhere. The castle's ghostly owner wants nothing more than to steal Kerrigan's magical sword, even if it means leaving our dark knight-and those whom he protects-vulnerable to Morgen's machinations. How long will Kerrigan be able to keep his location secret from the evil mistress of enchantment? And has Seren really fallen for her captor though she knows, full well, that he could easily kill her?

32 pages, $2.99.

ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES #11

Written by Laurell K. Hamilton, adapted by Jess Ruffner, pencils and cover by Ron Lim.

Things really heat up this month for Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake as she deals with last issue's revelation. Now that she knows who's behind the recent spate of illegal vampire slayings, she just has to keep from getting torn apart by an army of ghouls! Caught between the deadly vampires she's paid to kill, the vicious murderer whose been brutalizing them, and a psychopathic vigilante, you'll never believe where things will lead in this pulse-pounding issue adapting the best-selling novel "Guilty Pleasures."

32 pages, $2.99.

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