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PREVIEW: SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #4 (of 4)

2007-02-24T06:21:00.000-08:00

Witness the stunning conclusion to the book that has been too hot too stay on the shelves in Spider-Man: Reign #4. The first and second issues of this smash hit have soldout at Diamond, prompting a second printing of each. And then the second printing of the first issue sold out at Diamond as well, solidifying the series as one of the most buzz-worthy of the new year.
Corey Brotherson of Comixfan.com calls Spider-Man: Reign “a well-made, adventurous, visceral and downright engaging series.”
Steve Ekstrom of Newsarama.com says, “Spider-Man: Reign should be considered a standard bearer for any of Marvel’s futuristic tales starring any of its time honored roster. If that’s not a strong enough recommendation…then I don’t know what else I could say. Please go out and buy this mini-series!”
Kaare Andrews’s chilling look into Spider-Man’s future has left fans amazed at the sight of a feeble and aged Peter Parker forced back into the mantle of Spider-Man and the conclusion in issue #4 is one that can’t be missed.
See why Venom has gone to such great lengths to lure Spider-man out. Can an elderly Spider-man defeat the vicious and sinister symbiote? Or will another hero have to step up to save the city?
This is an issue that fans cannot miss. If Spider-Man: Reign #4 is anything like its predecessors, this issue is sure to fly off the shelves so make sure you secure your copy!
Retailers are advised to rethink their orders on this final issue as every other issue has been a major sellout.
SPIDER-MAN: REIGN #4 (of 4)
Written by KAARE ANDREWS
Pencils & Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 2/22, On-Sale – 3/14/2007

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PREVIEW:HEROES FOR HIRE #7

2007-02-24T05:57:00.000-08:00

Marvel's strangest team of heroes find themselves trapped in the hull of a ship with a bomb as the Grim Reaper plans to blow up the Statue of Liberty and take the Heroes for Hire with it! But why? What nefarious plan could he have up his sleeve? He's evil, so does it matter? He has to be stopped! Also, someone dies in this issue! No kidding. As if that wasn't enough to make your merry Marvel month, here comes the return of villains no one asked for! THE HORRIFIC HEADMEN have a special surprise for the hapless Humbug!
Written by JUSTIN GRAY & JIMMY PALMIOTTI
Art by AL RIO & TOM PALMER
Cover by BILLY TUCCI & MARK SPARACIO
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: DOCTOR STRANGE OATH #5

2007-02-23T12:34:00.000-08:00

In this shocking finale, Doctor Strange's new arch-enemy forces him to make an impossible choice between saving millions of lives or the life of Strange's best friend.
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Pencils and Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: SHE-HULK 2 #16

2007-02-20T04:55:00.000-08:00

PLANET WITOUT A HULK: Part 2 of 4 "When the Hulk's away... SHE-HULK SMASH!"
It's more two-fisted action as SHE-HULK, AGENT OF S.H.I.E.L.D., faces off against Hulk-rogues around the globe! And this time she's brought some company: the one and only WOLVERINE! That's right, true believers! It's Green Genes and the Ol'Canucklehead in a tag-team like no other! So get ready for a smashin', slashin' slugfest that'll leave you cryin' for your mama, cryin' for more, and cryin' WEN-DI-GO!!!
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by RICK BURCHETT
Cover by GREG HORN
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: X-MEN FIRST CLASS #6

2007-02-20T04:50:00.000-08:00

They walk among us in a world that hates and fears them. They could be the girl next door, or that college student who works at the coffee shop, appearing perfectly normal, yet possessing bizarre powers. What? No, not mutants--we're talking about SKRULLS!!!
Written by Jeff Parker
Penciled by Roger Cruz
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: LEGION OF MONSTERS: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #1

2007-02-19T14:50:00.000-08:00

In the first of three high-octane horror comic one-shots, Werewolf by Night returns to the Marvel Universe! This shocking story by X-Men's Mike Carey and Ultimate Power's Greg Land (in the comic he's waited his whole life to draw!) is a powerful, brutally terrifying tale that will redefine Jacob Russel forever! And as if that wasn't enough - join writer/artist Skottie Young in a no-holds-barred look at the afterlife of the Monster of Frankenstein! It's an extra-length comic at no extra price, and it's destined to keep you sleeping with your lights on...till the upcoming Legion of Monsters: Morbius and Legion of Monsters: Man-Thing!
Written by MIKE CAREY & SKOTTIE YOUNG
Penciled by GREG LAND & SKOTTIE YOUNG
Cover by GREG LAND

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PREVIEW: Casualty of Civil War in Moon Knight #8

2007-02-17T13:23:00.000-08:00

The Civil War shows up at Moon Knight's door in Moon Knight #8, but just whose side is Marc Spector on?
Three months ago, Marc Spector found himself. He learned to cope with his pain and return as the vigilante Moon Knight. Now, he's back on the job and handing out beatings to anyone stupid enough to break the law.
Unfortunately for him, the times are changing. The Superhuman Registration Act means that now, there are rules to the game that Moon Knight plays - rules that he won't like. When a fugitive Captain America shows up, wanting a word, will Marc Spector forget the "fun stuff" and get involved in Civil War after all?
The second story arc of the best-selling title Moon Knight brings guest stars galore and ties into the Civil War causing havoc throughout the Marvel Universe. But the super hero Civil War isn't the only thing on Moon Knight's mind. Someone is leaving clues for him at old crime scenes and the clues are…bodies? And old face from Spector's past is about to return and they have a large axe to grind.
Join best-selling author Charlie Huston and superstar artist David Finch as they continue Moon Knight's return to prominence in Moon Knight #8.
MOON KNIGHT #8 (OCT062164)
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 2/22, On-Sale – 3/14/2007

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PREVIEW: CABLE DEADPOOL #37

2007-02-17T13:10:00.000-08:00

He's a rough n' ready lumbering tank with a great big mad-on for the Merc With A Mouth. The last time these two faced off, Deadpool turned Rhino into a keychain. What happens when Deadpool tracks down Spidey's favorite rawhide in order to make amends for past misdeeds?
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by REILLY BROWN
Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #5

2007-02-15T11:37:00.000-08:00

"Bushwacker is back in Punisher War Journal #5 and anyone who stand in his way of getting revenge on the Punisher will pay with their life. In a calculated act of malice, the Bushwacker has taken a hostage in the heart of Times Square. With every TV camera in the world rolling, it¹s New York City¹s biggest nightmare, and it¹s coming down live. As G.W. Bridge watches the worst day of his life uncoil in real time, a lone beat cop is the only thing that¹s keeping Bushwacker in check... and when Bushwacker demands to see Frank Castle... well, that¹s when things get really interesting."
COVER: Ariel Olivetti
Writer: Matt Fraction
Artist: Ariel Olivetti
32 pages$2.99.

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PREVIEW Ghost Rider: Trail of Tears #2

2007-02-15T11:16:00.000-08:00

Ghost Rider: Trail of Tears #2 will arrive in stores on March 7 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by Garth Ennis, with art and cover by Clayton Crain.
"There has always been a Spirit of Vengeance. Before Johnny Blaze, before Danny Ketch, there was Travis Parham. As a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, Parham thought he¹d gotten a full view of the darkness in men's souls. He was wrong. Someone did something terrible to his friend Caleb, and Parham's ready to ride through hell to find out who did it. Which is a good thing -- 'cause he's gonna have to. Up from the depths comes a force of nature that transcends his wildest dreams -- a fiery wraith that knows a thing or two about evil, and even more about vengeance."
32 pages/$2.99.
Cover: Clayton Crain
Writer: Garth Ennis
Pencil: Clayton Crain
On Sale: 3/7

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PREVIEW: New Avengers, Illuminati #2

2007-02-15T08:01:00.000-08:00

The Infinity Gems offer their users complete mastery of the universe — if any one of the Gems fell into the wrong hands, it would be catastrophic. So, when the Illuminati discover the Infinity Gems are scattered across the cosmos, completely unguarded, the race is on to collect them before anyone else learns the truth. The fate of the Marvel Universe hangs in the balance as Brian Michael Bendis (New Avengers) and Brian Reed (Ms. Marvel) team up with Jim Cheung (Young Avengers) to tell another chapter in the tale of the Illuminati!
COVER BY: JIM CHEUNG
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: JIM CHEUNG
INKS: MARK MORALES
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
IN STORES: 2007-02-21

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PREVIEW: Astonishing X-Men #20

2007-02-13T13:29:00.000-08:00

“UNSTOPPABLE”
The secret is out! With the knowledge that Colossus is the mutant destined to destroy Breakworld, what will Ord’s next move be?! And what exactly has happened to Cyclops?! Part 2 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
COVER BY: JOHN CASSADAY
WRITER: JOSS WHEDON
PENCILS: JOHN CASSADAY
INKS: JOHN CASSADAY
COLORED BY: LAURA MARTIN
LETTERED BY: CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
IN STORES: 2007-02-14

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PREVIEW: NEXTWAVE #12

2007-02-13T13:20:00.000-08:00

To all those who HAVEN’T been buying NEXTWAVE–
Thanks a lot, jerks! This is the last issue! To all those who HAVE been buying NEXTWAVE– YOU RULE!! Do not miss this pulse-pounding conclusion to the greatest work of western literature EVER! Hamlet? Horrible. War and Peace? What-a-joke! The Great Gatsby? The Great Lame-by, maybe. Those works are going to be moved to the Bad Section of your local bookstores after this issue comes out. Don’t miss this or you won’t know what your children’s children are reading in school.
COVER BY: STUART IMMONEN
WRITER: WARREN ELLIS
PENCILS: STUART IMMONEN
INKS: WADE VON GRAWBADGER
COLORED BY: DAVE MCCAIG
LETTERED BY: VC - JOSEPH CARAMAGNA
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
IN STORES: 2007-02-14

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PREVIEW: Wolverine Origins #11

2007-02-12T05:28:00.000-08:00

"'Swift and Terrible,' Part 1. Having finally seen his face, Wolverine sets out to rescue his son from the grasp of the shadow society that once enslaved him. But Logan's son doesn't want to be saved -- he wants revenge...against Logan, the father who abandoned him."
Cover: Steve Dillon
Writer: Daniel Way
Artist: Steve Dillon
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: 2/14

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PREVIEW: NEW EXCALIBUR #16

2007-02-12T05:16:00.000-08:00

"FALLEN FRIEND" Part 1 & 2 (of 2) Chris Claremont makes his triumphant return to NEW EXCALIBUR with one of the most personal stories of his career. One of the team's members suddenly succumbs to an all-too-real tragedy. The team must pull together and care for their fallen friend while their own lives fall to pieces. Also, this issue features the debut of all-new ongoing penciler, Scot Eaton! Plus covers from legendary X-Artist Salvador Larroca!
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Covers by SALVADOR LARROCA
32 PGS./$2.99
On Sale: 2/14

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PREVIEW: ULTIIMATE X-MEN #79

2007-02-12T05:02:00.000-08:00

"'Aftermath' part 2. After the devastating events of the previous few issues, the X-Men must deal with their loss and move forward...but is everything as it seems? And how will the X-Men's foes react to their emerging status quo? Who lives? Who leaves? And what is...the Shadow King?"
Cover: Yanick Paquette
Writer: Robert Kirkman
Artist: Yanick Paquette
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale 2/14

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PREVIEW: SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #35

2007-02-11T15:19:00.000-08:00

"'The Strange Case of...' part 1 of 3. The War has ended, but the fallout continues. As Spider-Man and his family get used to the new status quo...other Spider-Men begin appearing all over the city. Younger, less-experienced versions of our web-spinning hero, causing havoc wherever they go. Who's creating these arachnid dopplegangers and why? And will Peter Parker be able to stop them, and whoever's behind them, before more lives are lost? Including the life of one of his star students?"
Cover: Angel Medina
Writer: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Artist: Angel Medina
32 pages/$2.99.

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PREVIEW: NEW X-MEN #35

2007-02-11T15:05:00.000-08:00

"'Mercury Falling,' part 3 of 4. As Mercury's torture continues, X-23 and Hellion discover the horrific agenda behind their teammate's abduction. What is Predator X? The New X-Men are about to find out in the most painful way possible as they put it all on the line to save their friend from the Facility that created X-23. The fallout from X-23: Target X continues here!"
COVER: Paco Medina
WRITER: Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle
ARTIST: Paco Medina
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: 2/14

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PREVIEW: EXILES #91

2007-02-11T05:15:00.000-08:00

"While Psylocke is welcomed to the team through mortal combat with Sabretooth, Blink finds herself up against an army of Hand warriors and the Madam Hydra of this world is revealed to be...let's just say the gang is in for stormy weather."
Cover: Paul Pelletier
Writer: Chris Claremont
Artist: Paul Pelletier
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: 2/14

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PREVIEW: GHOST RIDER #8

2007-02-11T04:48:00.000-08:00

"'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois,' part 1 of 5. In a small town northeast of Chicago, people are losing their heads...literally. The sheriff of this sleepy little town firmly believes he¹s found the culprit -- a scruffy drifter found sleeping in the bushes with blood on his clothes and no believable explanation for where he was and what he was doing when the murders occurred. He even gave the sheriff a fake name: "Johnny Blaze." But the identity of the true culprit is even more macabre: Lucifer has taken up residence in a new host -- a casualty of Civil War who's bound to raise eyebrows! And what does this all have to do with Civil War?
Cover: Arthur Suydam
Writer: Daniel Way
Artist: Javier Saltares
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: 2/14

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PREVIEW: AVENGERS EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES II #6

2007-02-10T15:31:00.000-08:00

"The Super-Adaptoid has gone underground, and Hank Pym has stared down his deepest demons. And when the mysterious Yellowjacket arrives on the scene... why do the Avengers have to act like they don¹t know him? And how does his appearance lead to the most surreal super hero wedding in Marvel history? All the answers are here!"
Cover: Dave Johnson
Writer: Joe Casey
Artist: William Rosado
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale Feb. 14th

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PREVIEW: AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #5

2007-02-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

It's bad enough that the Hobgoblin, the Black Tarantula and Mad Dog are vying for the lethal legacy of Wilson Fisk, the former Kingpin of Crime, Mayday Parker has to face Simone DeSantos in a school debate and Jimmy Yama launches his comic book by introducing an all-new Spider-Girl to the public.
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: Thunderbolts #111

2007-02-08T16:49:00.000-08:00

Faith in Monsters, Part 2 of 6
The new Thunderbolts embark on a manhunt for Captain America’s old sidekick, Jack Flag. Can Jack survive against the raw power of Venom and the cunning of Moonstone? And what has he done to deserve being hunted down? Plus, discover how Songbird ended up a low-ranking member on the team she used to run.
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: WARREN ELLIS
PENCILS: MIKE DEODATO
COLORED BY: RAINIER BEREDO
LETTERED BY: RICHARD STARKINGS
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
IN STORES: 2007-02-14

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PREVIEW: BLACK PANTHER #25

2007-02-07T04:31:00.000-08:00

Black Panther #25 takes us into the minds of the royal couple of Wakanda as they prepare for the biggest Marvel showdown in years. The Marvel Civil War hasn’t been easy for anyone, including Storm and Black Panther, and things are about to get decidedly worse when Thor’s Pro-Registration clone attacks!
In choosing a side, Black Panther and Storm pledged their allegiance to Captain America and his renegade forces. Now, as the battle draws near, their commitment is about to be tested. Will the royal couple stand by the Anti-Registration troops or do they have their own motive in all this? And how will their involvement affect the future of Wakanda?
The battle-to-end-all-battles is nearly upon them, but Storm and Black Panther first have to take on a certain Asgardian clone who has already claimed the life of a hero in Civil War. Will he claim more before all is said and done?
Be sure to pick up Black Panther # 25 as Marvel’s smash-hit event, Civil War, races to its universe-shattering conclusion!
BLACK PANTHER #25 (DEC062301)
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by MARCUS TO
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 2/8, On-Sale – 2/28/2007

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PREVIEW: X-23 TARGET X #3

2007-02-05T07:20:00.000-08:00

"X-23's bloody past continues to unfold, and the man called Wolverine is haunting her every step of the way! What is Trigger Scent, and what are the Facility's plans to re-capture X-23? And what does the Kingpin of Crime have to do with it? Captain America and Daredevil are along for the ride as X-23 digs her claws deeper into the Marvel Universe, and not everyone is going to make it out alive."
Cover: Mike Choi and Sonia Oback
Writer: Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle
Artist: Mike Choi and Sonia Oback
32 pages/$2.99.

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Preview: Annihilation Fallout In Heralds Of Galactus One-Shots

2007-02-05T05:14:00.000-08:00

Annihilation's epic story has just come to a close, but it's just the beginning of the start of a new status quo for Marvel's cosmic characters. And no one will be more affected by the fallout of Annihilation than the Heralds of Galactus, whose stories continue in two Annihilation: Heralds of Galactus one-shots. First up - Annihilation: Heralds Of Galactus – Terrax/Stardust.
During the course of Annihilation, the former Galactus herald, Terrax, was enslaved and molded into a pawn of Annihilus. With the war over, Terrax is free once again…or is he? Crash-landing on a planet ruled by a creature that can absorb his power cosmic, will Terrax assume the fearsome role of The Tamer once again or has his enslavement broken his once-mighty spirit?
Plus, Stardust was one of the countless casualties of the Annihilation Wave. But what was he? Who was he? Is he even really dead? The answers are all revealed in Annihilation: Heralds Of Galactus – Terrax/Stardust as the post-Annihilation spaceways take shape.
ANNIHILATION: HERALDS OF GALACTUS – TERRAX/STARDUST
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE & STUART MOORE
Penciled by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI & MIKE MCKONE
Cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC - 2/8, On-Sale - 2/28/2007

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PREVIEW: MS MARVEL #12

2007-02-04T11:59:00.000-08:00

The seeds of Ms. Marvel's upcoming new status quo are planted here! Killer robots! Contagious zombies! Impatient teen side-kicks! Could it get any worse for Carol Danvers? You bet - because as our heroine battles the cybernetic psychopath known as the Doomsday Man, she learns a terrifying truth about herself! All this, plus Araña and Wonder Man! Writer Brian Reed (New Avengers: Illuminati) and penciler Roberto De La Torre welcome onboard new cover artist Greg Horn (She-Hulk) - and get you ready for next month's new era!
Written by: BRIAN REED
Penciled by: ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by: GREG HORN
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: NEWUNIVERSAL #3

2007-02-04T11:51:00.000-08:00

"MATHEMATICS" The White Event. The most startling celestial phenomenon ever witnessed by the human race. The phenomenon that served as the backdrop for the Latvian landslip that unearthed the very tomb archeologist Len Carson was searching for. The tomb's discovery was such an unlikelihood that it begs the question: Was its emergence during the White Event merely a coincidence? Acclaimed writer Warren Ellis (NEXTWAVE) and superstar artist Salvador Larroca (X-MEN) bring you this new universe - a universe witnessing superhuman power for the first time.
Written by: WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by: SALVADOR LARROCA
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #4

2007-02-04T11:41:00.000-08:00

It's siblings vs. symbiotes as Spider-Man and Power Pack find themselves up against a new enemy they never expected -- one of their own teammates! Has sweet little Katie Power finally gone to the dark side...and if so, will she ever want to come back?! Find out in the spine-tingling conclusion to this team-up tale!
Written by: MARC SUMERAK
Pencils and Cover by: GURIHIRU
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99
On Sale Feb. 7th
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IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY #1

2007-02-04T03:08:00.000-08:00

"As armor-piercing destruction bears down on Iron Man at eight times the speed of sound, the high-tech secret at the heart of Tony Stark's latest reinvention of his powered suit is finally revealed... and still another set of mysterious enemies, far faster and deadlier than even the new and improved Iron Man, are likewise closing in for the cybernetic kill!"
Cover: Brian Denham
Writer: Adam Warren
Artist: Brian Denham
32 pages/$2.99.
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PREIVEW: GHOST RIDER TRAIL OF TEARS #1

2007-02-03T08:32:00.000-08:00

"The prequel to Ghost Rider: Road to Damnation. Travis Parham thought he'd seen hell. As a lieutenant in the Confederate Army, he stood neck-deep in muck and blood, surrounded by the whistle of hot shrapnel and men's screams. Two years later, Parham has carved a new life for himself, doing his best to forget the depravity that lurks in the pits of men's souls. Now, Parham's tranquil world is about to be rudely interrupted. Up from the depths comes a force of nature that transcends his wildest dreams -- a fiery wraith that knows a thing or two about evil, and even more about vengeance."
Cover: Clayton Crain
Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Clayton Crain
32 pages/$2.99.

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PREVIEW: FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #17

2007-02-03T07:19:00.000-08:00

"The secrets of the alternate Uncle Ben begin to be revealed, but not before the Sandman attacks!"
Cover: Mike Wieringo
Writer: Peter David
Artist: Todd Nauck
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: Feb 7th

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PREVIEW: DARK TOWER THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1

2007-02-03T07:04:00.000-08:00

"'The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.' With those words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King's Roland -- an implacable gunslinger in search of the enigmatic Dark Tower, powering his way through a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic. Now, in a comic book personally overseen by King himself, Roland's past is revealed!"
Cover: Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
Writer: Peter David and Robin Furth
Artist: Jae Lee and Richard Isanove
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: Feb. 7

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PREVIEW: BULLET POINTS #4

2007-02-01T17:19:00.000-08:00

The ripple effects continue through JMS and Tommy Lee Edwards' alternate Marvel Universe. What strange twist will lead to the creation of the Spider-Man, who will replace Steve Rogers as the new Iron Man and what monumental presence threatens the very existence of humanity?
Written by: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and Cover by: TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: CIVIL WAR #7 - TURNER VARIANT COVER

2007-02-01T16:47:00.000-08:00

COVER BY: MICHAEL TURNER
WRITER: MARK MILLAR
PENCILS: STEVE MCNIVEN
THE STORY:
It all ends here! The startling battle that will determine the future of the Marvel Universe!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

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PREVIEW: X-Men: Phoenix - Warsong #5

2007-02-01T10:39:00.000-08:00

Who dares challenge the judgment of the Phoenix? The showdown at the Weapons Plus super-soldier creation facility known as “The World” reaches its shocking climax as the Cuckoos embrace their destiny — and Emma Frost makes the most terrifying decision of her life.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
COVER BY: MARC SILVESTRI
WRITER: GREG PAK
PENCILS: TOP COW - TYLER KIRKHAM
INKS: TOP COW - SAL REGLA
COLORED BY: TOP COW - JOHN STARR
LETTERED BY: TOP COW - TROY PETERI
IN STORES: 2007-02-07

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PREVIEW: Incredible Hulk #103

2007-02-01T05:33:00.000-08:00

Planet Hulk: Allegiance, Part 4
The wedding of the Hulk! That’s right. In an effort to keep peace amongst the different races of Sakaar, Hulk smashes but he also loves…and takes a queen. As PLANET HULK moves toward its monumental end and WORLD WAR HULK looms on the horizon, don’t dare miss this critical moment of what may be the Hulk’s most epic tale!
COVER BY: LADRÖNN
WRITER: GREG PAK
PENCILS: AARON LOPRESTI
INKS: JEFFREY HUET
COLORED BY: CHRIS SOTOMAYOR
LETTERED BY: VC - RANDY GENTILE
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
IN STORES: 2007-02-07

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PREVIEW: UNCANNY X-MEN #483

2007-02-01T04:53:00.000-08:00

“THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE”
Now begins the fall of the Shi’ar Empire! Vulcan and Deathbird have started their coup and they brought help: former mad emperor, D’Ken! Part 9 (of 12)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
PENCILS: CLAYTON HENRY
INKS: MARK MORALES
COLORED BY: CHRISTINA STRAIN
LETTERED BY: CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
IN STORES: 2007-02-07

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PREVIEW: X-MEN ANNUAL #1

2007-01-31T17:27:00.000-08:00

Rogue and her team have unfinished business on board the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier - business that concerns the twins, Northstar and Aurora, and a last-ditch attempt to restore them to their right minds. But a powerful enemy from the X-Men’s past has a different agenda - and his plans to hijack the Helicarrier for his own uses lead to a terrible revelation.
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
COVER BY: MARK BROOKS
WRITER: MIKE CAREY
PENCILS: MARK BROOKS
LETTERED BY: VC
IN STORES: 2007-02-07

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PREVIEW: NEW AVENGERS #27

2007-01-31T17:14:00.000-08:00

The New Avengers return!! And they are bringing superstar artist Leinil Yu with them!! But who are the New Avengers and what are they doing post-Civil War? Plus the return of Ronin!! It’s Ronin versus Elektra for control of the Japanese underworld!
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by LEINIL YU
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

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PREVIEW: BLADE #6

2007-01-30T16:19:00.000-08:00

"At long last, Blade comes face to face with his father! Who is this mysterious man? And what dark secret does he hold? The answers can be found in this special self-contained issue!"
Cover: Marko Djurdjevic
Writer: Marc Guggenheim
Artist: Howard Chaykin
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: Feb 14th
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PREVIEW: SILENT WAR #2

2007-01-30T15:45:00.000-08:00

"Deep beneath the Pentagon the O*N*E is experimenting on the captured Inhumans with horrifying results. On Attilan, while pressure builds for all-out war on humankind, Quicksilver's young daughter Luna uses her developing powers of empathy to probe the dark corners inside the mind of Black Bolt's brother, Maximus the Mad."
Cover: John Watson
Writer: David Hine
Artist: Frazer Irving
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: Feb 21st
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PREVIEW: RUNAWAYS #25

2007-01-30T13:43:00.000-08:00

The kids start running in a different direction. Superstar JOSS WHEDON (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, ASTONISHING X-MEN) and rising star MICHAEL RYAN (NEW EXCALIBUR, NEW X-MEN) take the Runaways to the Big Apple. While there, they make surprising allies and even more surprising enemies. This is the cannot-miss book of 2007!
COVER BY: JO CHEN
WRITER: JOSS WHEDON
PENCILS: MICHAEL RYAN
INKS: RICK KETCHAM
COLORED BY: CHRISTINA STRAIN
LETTERED BY: VC - RANDY GENTILE
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
IN STORES: 2007-04-04

PREVIEW: PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #4

2007-01-30T10:39:00.001-08:00

Punisher War Journal #4 will arrive in stores on Feb. 21 from Marvel Comics. The issue is written by , with art and cover by .
Here's how Marvel describes the issue:
"Frank Castle's first super-victim in his renewed war on super-crime is laid out to rest amongst the ashes of Civil War. It's the funeral of Stilt Man and the super villain community gathers to pay their respects for not only a fallen friend, but a lost way of life. Be here for a uneral attended by a veritable who¹s who of Marvel villains. It¹s everyone from the Shocker to Dr. Doom! Spider-Man even swings by to say goodbye."
Cover: Mike Deodato
Writer: Matt Fraction
Artist: Mike Deodato
32 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: Feb. 21st

PREVIEW: Immortal Iron Fist #3

2007-01-30T10:38:00.001-08:00

PREVIEW: X-MEN #195

2007-01-30T10:36:00.000-08:00

"'Primary Infection,' part 2 of 3. While the X-Men follow her trail to India, Rogue is at the mercy of the man known as Pandemic! What is his fascinating connection with Rogue? What has he done to Lady Mastermind? Why is he called Pandemic? All good questions. Read the issue and find out!!"
COVER: Humberto Ramos
WRITER: Mike Carey
ARTIST: Humberto Ramos
32 pages/$2.99.

PREVIEW: ANNIHILATION #6

2007-01-30T10:32:00.002-08:00

"Nova and Annihilus face off in a fight to the finish with the fates of two, count Œem, two, universes at stake. You think that¹s bad? Wait until you see what happens when Galactus decides to go to war. All this and Quasar! Need we add that after this issue, Marvel¹s cosmic landscape will never be the same?"
COVER: Gabrielle Dell'Otto
WRITER: Keith Giffen
ARTIST: Andrea Di Vito
32 pages/$2.99.

PREVIEW: DAREDEVIL #93

2007-01-30T10:32:00.001-08:00

"Matt Murdock returns to the streets of New York, to Hell's Kitchen, to whatever is left of his life, and to face whatever he must to try to get it back. What is Matt's future? What has happened in his absence, and what part does Kingpin play in all this? The only place you'll find those answers is in the stunning conclusion to 'The Devil Takes a Ride!'"
Cover: Lee Bermejo
Writer: Ed Brubaker
Artist: Michael Lark
32 pages/$2.99.

PREVIEW: MS. MARVEL SPECIAL

2007-01-30T10:31:00.000-08:00

"Once upon a time, Carol Danvers was a novelist. This morning, at the New York Public Library, a child with the ability to turn anything he imagines into reality has begun to read Carol's sci-fi epic 'Binary,' based loosely on her own life amongst the stars. Within minutes, the library is overrun with visions from Carol's book and soon all of New York City is threatened! This one-shot special guest-starring Simon 'Wonder Man' Williams and re-introducing one of Ms. Marvel's oldest threats!"
COVER: Guiseppe Camuncoli
WRITER: Brian Reed
ARTIST: Guiseppe Camuncoli
48 pages/$2.99.
On Sale: 1/31/07

PREVIEW: Civil War: The Initiative #1

2007-01-30T10:29:00.002-08:00

The post war Marvel Universe begins here! The war is over!! Let the healing begin!! This all-new special written by Brian Bendis, especially for modern legend Marc Silvestri, debuts the all new IRON MAN, OMEGA FLIGHT, MIGHTY AVENGERS, NEW AVENGERS and with a special chapter written by Warren Ellis…THUNDERBOLTS! Each chapter is an important all-new prologue for each of these huge new series!
64 PGS./RATED T+ …$4.99
COVER BY: MARC SILVESTRI
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
WARREN ELLIS
PENCILS: MARC SILVESTRI
INKS: MARC SILVESTRI
COLORED BY: MARC SILVESTRI
IN STORES: 2007-02-28

PREVIEW: ANITA BLAKE VH GUILTY PLEASURES #4

2007-01-30T10:29:00.001-08:00

Anita Blake has faced great horrors in her career as a vampire hunter and an animator of the undead, but being left in a dungeon with an army of were-rats is hardly her idea of a good time. Fortunately, she is able to escape when her vampire hosts intercede, but her good luck seems short-lived when she is brought before Nikolaos, the master vampire of St. Louis. What Nikolaos wants is unclear, but one thing is certain - even an experienced vampire hunter like Anita cannot stand against a being as powerful as this! But can she survive the night?
Written by LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Adapted by STACIE M. RITCHIE
Pencils & Cover by BRETT BOOTH
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY...$2.99

PREVIEW: Spider-Man Family #1 Presents America Debut of Spider-Man J

2007-01-30T10:23:00.000-08:00

Get ready for a Spider-Man extravaganza in Spider-Man Family #1! The first issue of this new bi-monthly series will feature an all-new feature length tale written by Sean McKeever, a new 10-page back-up tale featuring a special surprise guest, classic reprints, and for the first time seen in America: from the Land of the Rising Sun – Spider-Man J!
Spider-Man J was originally printed in Japan and enjoyed a large following of loyal Spidey J readers. Well, now America fans can enjoy the manga-influenced adventures of Spider-Man J, too! Written and illustrated by Yamanaka Akira, Spider-Man J is brought to you thanks to the gracious translation of Yuko Fukami and Marvel exclusive writer Zeb Wells (Civil War: Young Avengers/Runaways)! In this full-length story, Spidey J takes on an all-new villain that Japan hasn't seen since Godzilla terrorized their shores.
This jam-packed issue has something for every fan. Writer Sean McKeever and artist Terrell Bobbett kick off Spider-Man Family #1 with a new tale of Spidey in his original black costume, alien symbiote and all! Plus, this 104-page monster features reprints of Untold Tales of Spider-Man #3 and Amazing Spider-Man #176.
Can you handle all this web action? Spider-Man Family #1 is a can't miss with a new Sean McKeever Spidey story and the American debut of Spider-Man J!
SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #1 (DEC062294)
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by TERRELL BOBBETT
Cover by MARCELO DICHIARA
104 PGS./Rated A …$4.99
New FOC and On-Sale: FOC - 2/1, On-Sale - 2/21/2007

BRIAN K. VAUGHAN THE DR. STRANGE IS IN!

2007-01-30T10:22:00.000-08:00

Full Article Here

Civil War Preview: Sentry Chooses in New Avengers #24

2007-01-30T10:20:00.000-08:00

As Civil War rolls on and "New Avengers Disassembled" continues, the Sentry chooses his side in New Avengers #24. The man with the power of a thousand exploding suns has the power to end this war, but which side will he choose?
With guest penciler Pasqual Ferry, Bendis presents the next chapter of "New Avengers Disassembled" spotlighting the Golden Guardian of Good, the Sentry. As the Sentry meditates on what course of action to take, he takes a trip to the blue area of the Moon to pay a visit to the Inhumans.
The Inhumans and Earth are currently embroiled in a Cold War as a result of the events of Son of M. So what does a meeting with the Sentry mean for Earth?
Do not miss this important chapter of "New Avengers Disassembled" as this issue ties together Civil War, New Avengers, House of M, and Son of M. And more importantly, the man who could change the tide of the war by his lonesome, the Sentry, makes his decision in New Avengers #24.
NEW AVENGERS #24 (JUL061986)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art by PASQUAL FERRY
Cover by ADI GRANOV
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
FOC – 10/5, On Sale – 10/25/2006

Preview Artwork From Stan Lee Meets...

2007-01-30T10:19:00.000-08:00

PREVIEW: WHAT IF? X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS

2007-01-30T10:18:00.000-08:00

Preview early penciled and inked pages from the 'What If?' tale that flips the X-Men status quo

COVER BY: DAVID YARDIN
WRITER: DAVID HINE
PENCILS: DAVID YARDIN
INKS: KRIS JUSTICE
COLORED BY: VAL STAPLES
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR
PRICE: 3.99
IN STORES: 2006-12-27

PREVIEW: Lucifer on the Loose, Dr. Strange Makes a House Call in Ghost Rider #4

2007-01-30T10:17:00.000-08:00

Ghost Rider's path of vengeance leads him to the starling revelation that he is part of Lucifer's plan to consolidate his power on earth in Ghost Rider #4. Can he ever truly defeat Lucifer if he is just a pawn on the chessboard?
After Ghost Rider's run-in with Doctor Strange, Johnny Blaze begins to reconsider his methods now that he has returned to Earth. Dr. Strange advised him to turn away from vengeance, but can he do so with Lucifer still on the loose?
He has been the Ghost Rider for longer than he cares to remember. In Ghost Rider #4, Johnny will find out how much of him is still a man and how much of him has become the Spirit of Vengeance as "Vicious Cycle" continues.
GHOST RIDER #4 (AUG062046)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Layouts by JAVIER SALTARES
Finishes & Cover by MARK TEXEIRA
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
FOC – 9/28, On Sale – 10/18/2006

Preview Of X-MEN FIRST CLASS #2

2007-01-30T10:15:00.000-08:00

The X-Men are off to Florida for a Spring Break they won't soon forget, hoping for a nice relaxing break from the rigors of the Academy. But the X-Men won't have time to visit theme parks or beaches on this vacation when the Lizard shows up to terrorize the Sunshine State in X-Men: First Class #2.
Richard George of IGN.com called X-Men: First Class #1 a "Must Read… X-Men: First Class is a lot of fun. It revisits the beginning of the X-Men, but does not retell stories that we already know...First Class is definitely a top-notch read."
The X-Men head to Florida to drop in on an old colleague of the Professor's;
however, Dr. Curt Conners has been through some changes since Xavier last saw him. The innocent visit turns into an all out battle for survival in the Everglades, forcing Beast and Angel to hunt Spider-Man's foe: The Lizard.
Jeff Parker and Roger Cruz continue to bring you brand new, unforgettable tales of Charles Xavier's original X-Men in X-Men: First Class #2.

X-MEN FIRST CLASS #2 (of 8) (AUG062086)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Penciled by ROGER CRUZ

Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
32 PGS./RATED A ...$2.99
FOC – 9/28, On-Sale – 10/18/2006

Preview: Wolverine #47

2007-01-30T10:14:00.000-08:00

From Marvel
On his Civil War “Vendetta”, Wolverine has gone toe-to-toe with the man responsible for the Stamford disaster Nitro, an Atlantean Death-Squad, Namor the Sub-Mariner, and Damage Control. In Wolverine #47, things don’t get any easier for Logan as the man with the power of a thousand exploding suns, the Sentry, stands in his way.
In the conclusion to the Civil War tie-in “Vendetta,” Wolverine finds himself on the wrong end of a Damage Control clean-up crew. But what happens next leads Logan 30 thousand feet in the air onto the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier., with the elite Super Human Restraint Unit ready and waiting to put him down.
Then, the Golden Guardian of Good, who could quite possibly be the most powerful super hero in the Marvel Universe, is brought in to make sure Logan stays down. In a fight fit for a main-event, Wolverine pits his claws against the raw power of the Sentry.
With the odds stacked against him, can Logan fulfill his Civil War Vendetta in Wolverine #47? Better yet, will Logan be able to walk away from a fight that has already pushed his healing factor to the limit?
WOLVERINE #47 (AUG062081)
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
FOC – 9/28, On-Sale – 10/18/2006

PREVIEW: ULTIMATE POWER #1

2007-01-30T10:13:00.001-08:00

ULTIMATE POWER #1 (of 9) (AUG062015)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by GREG LAND
The Fantastic Four’s leader, Reed Richards, has accidentally punched a hole into an adjacent universe in a desperate bid to gain the knowledge he needs to cure his friend Ben Grimm—The Thing. But something has come through the aperture from a realm known as the Supremeverse: The Squadron Supreme! They are angry and here to arrest young Reed for high crimes against their world. You must not miss the crossover of the decade!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
FOC - 9/21, On-Sale - 10/11/2006

PREVIEW OF WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #7

2007-01-30T10:11:00.000-08:00

From Marvel
Wolverine continues his search for his son in Wolverine: Origins #7 in an issue that features a cover by Mike Deodato and a cover by Joe Quesada.
In Wolverine’s past, Logan and Team X went on several secret missions, many during the Cold War. While Logan’s memories of these missions have only recently returned, his victims have never forgotten.
The psychotic cyborg Omega Red has been seeking payback for Wolverine’s part in the destruction of Russia’s fledgling “Super Soldier” program for years and he’s looking for retribution. And after all these years, he just may get it.
Check out Wolverine: Origins # 7 by Daniel Way and Steve Dillon as Wolverine squares off against Omega Red with Jubilee caught in the middle.
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #7 (AUG062082)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by JOE QUESADA
Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
FOC – 9/21, On Sale – 10/11/2006

A SNEAK PEAK AT MARVEL COMICS' "CIVIL WAR" #4

2007-01-30T10:05:00.000-08:00

PREVIEW: SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #13

2007-01-30T10:04:00.000-08:00

The series SpiderFan.org’s Patrick Gadrow calls “a breath of fresh air” continues! Gwen Stacy has a problem, and its name is Peter Parker. What’s with all his sudden disappearances and lame excuses? Too bad the only person she can go to for help is harboring secret feelings for Peter…
COVER BY: TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
WRITER: SEAN MCKEEVER
PENCILS: TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99
IN STORES: 2006-12-27

MARVEL RELEASES WEB PREVIEW OF "STAN LEE MEETS SPIDER-MAN"

2007-01-30T09:59:00.000-08:00

Official Press Release
Stan Lee commemorates his 65th year at Marvel with a series of one-shots uniting him with his greatest characters! The first of these, Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man, features an encounter between Stan and everybody�s favorite wall-crawler, penned by "The Man" himself.
Plus, Joss Whedon and Michael Gaydos produce a second tale in tribute to Stan involving an interdimensional cross-time comic book convention. What better way to honor the man responsible for much of Marvel�s success than with an all-new story by the writer of Astonishing X-Men and the artist behind Alias and The Pulse.
And if that wasn�t enough, Stan Lee Meets Spider-Man also contains a classic Stan Lee-scripted story from Amazing Spider-Man #87, in which Spider-Man reveals his identity to his closest friends. Plus, Fred Hembeck joins in the festivities, rallying some of Stan's least-beloved creations to join the party! It�s four stories in one legendary book as Stan Lee celebrates 65 of working at the House of Ideas.