Preview: X-Men: Legacy #213

Gambit Returns!

Following the explosive events of last issue, X-Men: Legacy #213 (a Divided We Stand tie-in) picks up right where the action-packed firefight left off! With the surprising return of the Ragin Cajun, Gambit, Charles must resume putting the pieces of his memory back together while continuing to ward off opposition. X-Men: Legacy #213, written by superstar writer Mike Carey, will shed some light on a particular sinister x-villain that may have had something to do with Xavier’s childhood. Combined with the rich pencils of Scot Eaton, the return of everyone’s favorite New Orleans’s native has this issue packed with so much kinetic energy it will be exploding off store shelves.

“Solid story, interesting plot developments, great art, it is hard to ask for more out of a comic book.” said Comicbulletin.com’s Christopher Power. Also, IGN.com’s Daniel Crown mentions, “X-Men Legacy is undeniably an interesting take on the X-Men, and specifically Charles Xavier, but more importantly it's a good one.”

Be sure to check orders on all X-Titles as all Divided We Stand titles as they continue to generate rave reviews and reveal the future (and history) of mutantkind!

How far can Remy LeBeau take Charles along his quest to trace his past? To find out what role Gambit’s former love has in Xavier’s quest and what the shocking revelations are surrounding Sebastian Shaw, be sure to pick X-Men: Legacy #213!

X-MEN: LEGACY #213 (APR082315)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
FOC—6/5/08, On-Sale—6/25/08

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Sold Out Issues of X-Force Return With A Vengeance

You wanted it, now you’ve got it! After an overwhelming demand for the sold out issues of X-Force #1-3, Marvel is proud to announce X-Force: Legacy of Vengeance, collecting the first three chapters of this red hot storyline! From the phenomenal writing duo of Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle (New X-Men), featuring, absolutely stunning art by rising star artist Clayton Crain, this X-Men; Divided We Stand tie-in reveals the future of mutantkind! Following the Earth-shattering events of the smash hit Messiah CompleX, Cyclops has put together a brand-new dark-ops team that only he and members Wolverine, X-23, Warpath and Rahne know about. There are lines that the X-Men have sworn never to cross, but the X-Men are no more and some enemies need to be dealt with - permanently. This book has it all: Purifiers, the classic X-villain Bastion, and action that only a team led by Wolverine can bring. All this is wrapped in a new vibrant X-Force cover that you’ll need to see to believe!

Francis Davis of FractalMatter.com says “X-Force is a compelling must read.” and Kevin Powers of Comicsbulletin.com says “Anyone who likes mutants, military operations, Wolverine-esque violence and pure bad-assery is sure to love this title, because you get all of that rolled into one.”

The events in Messiah CompleX shook the X-Men to their core and this special one-shot is a perfect look into how the all-new, all-different X-Force take on their first mission — but will they survive the X-perience? Don’t miss your chance to catch up on these sold-out issues in X-Force: Legacy of Vengeance!

X-FORCE: LEGACY OF VENGEANCE (MAR088081)
Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRIS YOST
Penciled by CLAYTON CRAIN
Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Rated T+…$4.99
FOC—5/08/08, On-Sale—5/28/08

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Preview: X-Men: Legacy #210

Xavier Battles Exodus in X-Men: Legacy #210!

Professor Xavier has seemingly returned from the shocking events of Messiah CompleX, but now that he’s locked in mortal combat with Exodus, will his reprieve be short-lived? X-Men: Legacy #210, from superstar X-scribe Mike Carey and acclaimed artists Scott Eaton & Greg Land, presents the powerful psychic clash between Xavier and Exodus! But what is Magneto’s role in all of this? An ­X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, X-Men: Legacy #210 marks a crucial turn in Xavier’s journey and explores his effect on other fan favorite mutants — all affecting the future of mutantkind!

Comixtreme.com’s Ryan Broussard gushed, “Carey continues to impress me. I liked this issue a lot and I think any long time X-Men fan will feel the same way”

“Trust me, this is one X-book you'll want to keep on your pull list,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com.

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on X-Men: Legacy and other Divided We Stand tie-ins, as they continue to sell out quickly! Can Xavier defeat Exodus? And even if he does, what condition will he be in? Find out in X-Men: Legacy #210!

X-MEN: LEGACY #210 (FEB082262)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SCOT EATON & GREG LAND
Inked by JOHN DELL & JAY LEISTEN
Colored by FRANK D’ARMATA & BRIAN REBER
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—4/10/08, On-Sale—4/30/08

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Preview: X-Force #3

X-Force Takes No Prisoners in The War Against The Purifiers!

The red-hot, sold-out hottest X-launch of the year continues as Wolverine’s new team searches for the kidnapped Wolfsbane and continues their merciless attacks on Purifier bases till they find her! Enter X-Force #3, from the fan-favorite writing team of Christopher Yost & Craig Kyle, with rising star artist Clayton Crain, ratchet the action up to 11. Just what does the return of New Mutants foe Magus mean for X-Force? As Matthew Riseman’s plan comes into full effect, it seems he’s gathered just what — or WHO — he needs…but what’s his endgame? And just how does S.H.I.E.L.D. figure into all this? An X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, X-Force helps set the stage for the future of mutantkind in a world without X-Men!

“I love where this series is going,” said Kevin Powers of ComicsBulletin.Com. “Clayton Crain’s dark style of painted artwork is absolutely appropriate for this title.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on X-Force and all Divided We Stand tie-ins, as they continue to sell out rapidly! X-Force is on the trail of the Purifiers…but are they too late? Find out in X-Force #3!

X-FORCE #3 (FEB082266)
X-FORCE #3 BLOODY VARIANT (JAN088014)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—4/3/08, On-Sale—4/23/08

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Join The Young X-Men and Fight For The Mutant Cause!

YOUNG X-MEN #1 (FEB082264) (DWS)
YOUNG X-MEN #1 PETERSON VARIANT (FEB082265) (DWS)
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Pencils by YANICK PAQUETTE
Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—3/13/08, On-Sale-4/2/08

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Preview: X-Men: Legacy #209

Magneto Returns as Xavier Clings to Life in X-Men: Legacy #209

What could the Acolytes possibly want with the mind and body of Charles Xavier? Add Magneto's interest into the mix and that's a recipe for disaster! Xavier's life hangs in the balance as the quest to save the most important mind in mutant history begins. In X-Men: Legacy #209, from fan favorite writer Mike Carey and with rising star artists Scot Eaton and Billy Tan, and a cover by superstar artist David Finch, the quest for mutant survival barrels on!

Jesse Schedeen of IGN.com says, "Trust me, this is one X-book you'll want to keep on your pull list."

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on X-Men: Legacy and all X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-ins, as the future of mutants in the Marvel universe is revealed and as critics continue to hail the current direction of the X-titles!

What sort of repercussions will there be as the journey into Professor Xavier's mind continues? Will the reveal of long lost memories and important x-facts be detrimental to the cause? Find out the answer to these questions and more in X-Men: Legacy #209!

X-MEN: LEGACY #209 (DEC072220)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by BILLY TAN & SCOT EATON
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A…$2.99
FOC 3/6, On Sale 3/26/2008

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Preview: X-Force #2

X-Force To Finish Off The Purifiers

The all-new X-Force has another reason to rip apart the Purifiers after Matthew Risman’s shocking actions! X-Force #2 starts with the newly re-formed X-Force team surrounded by the Purifiers and one of the X-Men’s most feared foes — Bastion! A Divided We Stand tie-in, X-Force #2 comes straight from the phenomenal writing duo of Christopher Yost and Craig Kyle (New X-Men) and includes absolutely stunning art by rising star artist Clayton Crain. This issue, in addition to X-Force #3-4, is also available with a bloody variant cover so intense we can’t even preview it!

Early reviews are in and everyone is raving about X-Force! Francis Davis of FractalMatter.com says, “X-Force is a compelling must read.” and Kevin Powers of Comicsbulletin.com says, “Anyone who likes mutants, military operations, Wolverine-esque violence and pure bad-assery is sure to love this title, because you get all of that rolled into one.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on X-Force and all X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-ins, as the future of mutants in the Marvel universe is revealed and as critics continue to hail the current direction of the X-titles! Now that Risman has resorted to killing humans, there’s no telling how far he’ll go to destroy mutantkind and how does Bastion play into his plan to wipe out mutants? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the high-octane, action packed X-Force #2… along with the return of one of the X-Men’s deadliest foes!

X-FORCE #2 (JAN082186)
X-FORCE #2 BLOODY VARIANT (JAN088013)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—2/14/08, On-Sale—3/5/08

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Preview: Wolverine #62

Jason Aaron Sets Wolverine On A Quest For Revenge!

In the aftermath of Messiah CompleX, Wolverine is set on a quest for vengeance — and he’s got some new friends to help him make it happen! In Wolverine #62, an X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, red-hot (and newly-Marvel Exclusive) author Jason Aaron (Scalped) and fan-favorite artist Ron Garney (Amazing Spider-Man) set Logan on a bezerker barrage for someone who’s role in Messiah CompleX is so huge, so pivotal that they may just get snikt’d! Now that Wolverine has seen the cost of this war over the new mutant child, he’s not about to let the responsible parties get away!

“Jason and Ron deliver a high-octane chase movie that’ll have you gasping…and that sheds new light on Logan’s long and complicated relationship with another core X-Men character,” says X-Men Group Editor Axel Alonso.

Spinning out of the red-hot, sold-out Messiah CompleX, Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Wolverine #62 and all Divided We Stand branded series. Wolverine’s done revenge before, but now that it’s so personal, is he willing to go over the edge to get what he wants?

WOLVERINE #62 (DEC072225)
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
Parental Advisory…$2.99
FOC—1/24/08, On-Sale—2/13/08

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