Lightning Strikes Twice With Thor: Ages Of Thunder New Printing!

Marvel is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed Thor: Ages Of Thunder has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level)! To meet the overwhelming demand for the story of Thor’s fall from grace, Marvel is going back to press with Thor: Ages Of Thunder Second Printing Variant, as Patrick Zircher’s stunning interior art graces the front cover. Written by Eisner-nominate, Eagle Award-winning scribe Matt Fraction and gorgeously rendered by Zircher, this is the Thor book that fans and critics agree is a must-read! IGN.Com declared the issue a must-read, exclaiming, “This is one fantastic comic and any self-respecting Thor fan should throw it in their weekly pile… Zircher's work is spectacular”

“All of us here on Team: THOR - AGES OF THUNDER are pleased as punch to discover that America enjoys the sight of Ice Giants getting brained with giant hammers as much as we do,” said Fraction. “We look forward to carrying that momentum forward through this upcoming time of transition, where we will continue to deliver the big hammer brainings America demands under the new guise of Team: THOR - REIGN OF BLOOD. Thank you.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Thor: Reign Of Blood, as the team of Fraction & Zircher continue to generate rave reviews from all corners and reveal an important part of Thor’s history!

THOR: AGES OF THUNDER SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR088071)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/29/08, On-Sale—6/18/08

THOR: REIGN OF BLOOD (APR082308)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—6/05/08, On-Sale—6/25/08

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The Eternals Have Returned!

The Gods walk among us once more.

But do they bring us hope...

...or are they harbingers of our destruction?

The acclaimed writing duo of Charles & Daniel Knauf join forces with rising start artist Daniel Acuña for Eternals #1, the beginning of a war that will tear the Eternals apart!

ETERNALS #1 (APR082266)
ETERNALS #1 ACUNA WHITE VARIANT (APR088020)
Written by CHARLES KNAUF & DANIEL KNAUF
Art & 50/50 Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
50/50 Variant cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/22/08, On-Sale—6/11/08

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Marko Djurdjevic Joins The Eternals #1!

Marvel is proud to unveil rising star Marko Djurdjevic’s (Thor) variant cover to The Eternals #1! Written by the fan favorite writing duo of Charlie & Daniel Knauf (Iron Man: Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.) and sensational artist Daniel Acuña, this brand new ongoing series finds the Eternals now based in San Francisco and fighting for their very survival against their own kind following Neil Gaimain’s acclaimed series! Once worshipped by humanity, these god-like beings must find a way to unite before an evil force eradicates their kind… and the Earth!

ETERNALS #1 (APR082266)
Written by CHARLES KNAUF & DANIEL KNAUF
Art & 50/50 Cover by DANIEL ACUÑA
50/50 Variant cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/15/08, On-Sale—6/4/08

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Thor’s Latest Sellouts Lead to Thor: Search for Odin Must-Have

Thor #7 and #8 have both sold out at Diamond and Marvel is going back to press on a Must-Have collecting both scorching-hot issues in Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have.

Writer J. Michael Straczynski is joined by special guest artist Marko Djurdjevic (Daredevil) for a two-part story collected in Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have which finds Thor searching for his father Odin. Hoping to restore Odin to his former life as Thor has already done for many Asgardians, the Thunder God may be in for the fight of his recently restored life as he finds his father locked in a battle that neither of their combined efforts can hope to win.

Thor’s return to the Marvel Universe continues to wow critics and fans alike as the Thunder God’s new ongoing series has been hotter than lightning.

Jesse Schedeen of IGN.com’s review of Thor #8 called it “another terrific issue in what is quickly developing into one of Marvel's best series.”

Adam Chapman of Comixtreme.com said “JMS delivers a powerful script, and Djurdjevic captures it brilliantly with his artwork. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”

Thor: Search For Odin Must-Have is the latest example of why Thor is one of the hottest characters at Marvel right now so don’t miss your chance to pick up this marvelous must-have.

THOR: SEARCH FOR ODIN MUST-HAVE (MAR088240)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC – 5/15, On-Sale – 6/4/2008

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Sneak Peeks: Titles Shipping 4.30.08 (Part II)

Another week, another batch of Sneak Peeks! With many thanks to Marvel, we have the opening pages of New Avengers #40, Thor: Ages of Thunder #1, Marvel Illustrated: Moby Dick #3, Marvel Adventures Iron Man #12, and Ultimate X-Men #93 all scheduled to be in stores next Wednesday!


Be warned, you may find some spoilers in the following images.


NEW AVENGERS #40
COVER BY: ALEKSI BRICLOT
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: JIM CHEUNG
INKS: JOHN DELL
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
Very special guest artist Jimmy Cheung returns to the pages of New Avengers for this very important tie-in issue. Spinning right off of events in NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #1, find out exactly how the Skrull empire was able to infiltrate the Marvel Universe and who instigated the invasion and why.
Rated A …$2.99

THOR: AGES OF THUNDER #1
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: MATT FRACTION
PENCILS: PATRICK ZIRCHER and KHARI EVANS
INKS: PATRICK ZIRCHER and VICTOR OLAZABA
As the Mighty Thor reclaims his rightful spot in the Marvel Pantheon, we join Matt Fraction and Patrick Zircher for a special examining the triumphs and tragedies that have befallen the God of Thunder across the eons. As the things he holds dearest are threatened by unimaginable forces of evil, Thor must rise up, again and again, to hold the line against terror and chaos as only the God of Thunder can!
Rated T+ …$3.99

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: MOBY DICK #3
COVER BY: JOHN WATSON
WRITER: ROY THOMAS (and HERMAN MELVILLE)
PENCILS: PASCAL ALIXE
INKS: VICTOR OLAZABA
Ahab’s vessel, the Pequod, encounters the ship Samuel Enderby, whose captain lost an arm to Moby Dick and will hunt the whale no more. When Ahab learns where the monster was last sighted, he enlists his blacksmith to create a special harpoon: a harpoon that will ensure the destruction of the great white whale that haunts his fevered nightmares and gives him no peace.
Parental Advisory …$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #12
COVER BY: FRANCIS TSAI
WRITER: FRED VAN LENTE
PENCILS: SCOTT KOBLISH
At long last, Iron Man is reunited with his missing father in the heart of Africa--but he has to free him from the clutches of Kiber the Cruel!
All Ages …$2.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN #93
COVER BY: SALVADOR LARROCA
WRITER: ROBERT KIRKMAN
PENCILS: HARVEY TOLIBAO
It’s Robert Kirkman’s final issue of ULTIMATE X-MEN – and he’s going out with a bang! Has the worst happened? Has Apocalypse triumphed? If so, there is only one force in the universe with the power to end his iron fisted reign. But it is a power of such magnitude that its slightest misuse could bring about the end of all things!
Rated T+ …$2.99

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Invincible Iron Man #1 Variant Covers Revealed!

Marvel is proud to unveil three new variants covers to this May’s hotly anticipated Invincible Iron Man #1! From legendary Iron Man artist Bob Layton (Iron Man: Legacy Of Doom), plus rising star artists Billy Tan (Uncanny X-Men) and Marko Djurdjevic (Thor), come three stunning new covers to the new series from red-hot writer Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist, Punisher War Journal, upcoming Uncanny X-Men) and acclaimed artist Salvador Larroca (Amazing Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men)! These covers join the powerful 50/50 covers from Larroca and Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada!

A perfect jumping-on point for new readers and for old fans alike, this all-new Iron Man series pits the Armored Avenger against a man who just may be his greatest enemy! Featuring all your favorite Iron Man characters, from Pepper Potts to James Rhodes, Invincible Iron Man #1 begin an all-new, action-packed, status-quo shattering ongoing series that you can’t afford to miss!

Retailers, please note that Invincible Iron Man is also previewed in the upcoming Iron Man/Hulk Sampler, an unprecedented, free 32 page special that previews all the major upcoming Iron Man and Hulk releases. This sampler is perfect for distribution at movie theaters, Free Comic Book Day, and any other promotional efforts, providing a perfect introduction into the world of the stars of this summers two most anticipated blockbuster films!

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 (MAR082185)
THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 TAN VARIANT, LAYTON VARIANT, DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (MAR082186)
THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1 MOVIE VARIANT (MAR082187)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by JOE QUESADA
Variant by BILLY TAN
Variant by BOB LAYTON
Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—4/17/08, On-Sale—5/7/08

IRON MAN/HULK SAMPLER (FEB088110)
Written by JIM MCCANN
Rated All Ages…FREE!
On-Sale—4/23/08

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Preview: Thor: Ages Of Thunder

Thor Experiences The Ages Of Thunder!

As Thor continues to deal with an uncertain future after the return of the missing Asgardians, readers can now look to the past and examine the long, arduous road that brought him here! Thor: Ages Of Thunder, a double-sized special from red-hot scribe Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist, upcoming Uncanny X-Men) and fan favorite artist Patrick Zircher (Thunderbolts) explore the events leading to the mighty Thor’s bonding with the human Donald Blake as he wages war with the terrifying Frost Giants. But just how does a tragic tale of the Enchantress and the legendary villainy of the trickster Loki play into all this?

With Loki’s involvement in the critically-acclaimed Thor, this issue is perfect for fans looking to learn more about the Marvel Universe’s greatest deceiver…and just what makes Thor the man he is today! Don’t miss the double-sized Thor: Ages Of Thunder!

THOR: AGES OF THUNDER (FEB082257)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER & KHARI EVANS
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—4/10/08, FOC—4/30/08

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Preview: Mighty Avengers #12

Nick Fury Returns For The Secret Invasion!

The most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe — Nick Fury — went underground after a failed espionage mission, but now the former Director of S.H.I.E.L.D returns in Mighty Avengers #12! Why is Fury back? And what does his timing have to do with the red-hot Secret Invasion? The Eisner-winning team of writer Brian Bendis (Secret Invasion, New Avengers) and artist Alex Maleev (Daredevil, New Avengers: Illuminati) reunite for a Secret Invasion tie-in so important that the events in this issue will reverberate throughout the Marvel Universe as Fury becomes target number one! And just who is revealed as a Skrull? Wrapped up in a gorgeous cover by rising star artist Marko Djurdjevic (Thor), no Secret Invasion fan can afford to miss this crucial event tie-in!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Mighty Avengers and all Secret Invasion tie-ins, as the event delights critics and fans alike, while also drawing mainstream attention from outlets such as Entertainment Weekly. What secrets will Fury unearth? And how will they affect the Skrulls’ plans? Find out in Mighty Avengers #12!

MIGHTY AVENGERS #12 (FEB082243)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by ALEX MALEEV
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—4/3/08, On-Sale—4/23/08

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Preview: Uncanny X-Men #497

Divided, The X-Men Will…Fall?

As Cyclops and Emma Frost try to save Angel — and the entire city of San Francisco — from something unexplainable, Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler must face Russia’s deadly Red Room! Uncanny X-Men #497, from Eisner-winning scribe Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil, Criminal) and rising star artist Michael Choi, continues the acclaimed story of a world without X-Men, with the former superheroes attempting to move on after the events of Messiah CompleX. An ­X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, this issue continues the red-hot storyline that has fans and critics alike buzzing!

Steven M. Bari of ComicsBulletin.Com gushed, “Salivate over Mike Choi's art. His work isn't just perfect anatomically and thematically. It's sexy!”

“Ed Brubaker is obviously having a lot of fun with his latest Uncanny X-Men arc. I'm glad to say I am too,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com.

Retailers, check the Marvel Mailer for special ordering instructions regarding the Uncanny X-Men #497 Djurdjevic Variant by rising star artist Marko Djurdjevic (Thor)!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all X-Men titles, as the Divided We Stand tie-ins continue to sell out at Diamond and generate buzz. As Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler’s road trip takes a turn for the worse…can mutantkind survive without the X-Men? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #497!

UNCANNY X-MEN #497 (FEB082261)
UNCANNY X-MEN #497 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (JAN088351)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL CHOI
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—4/3/08, On-Sale—4/23/08

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Thor #6 Sells Out!

Marvel is pleased to announce that Thor #6 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level), marking yet another sell out for the series that continues to top the sales charts! The superstar creative team of writer JMS (The Twelve) and Olivier Coipel (House Of M) continue Thor’s quest to restore Asgard — and this issue marks the Thunder God’s most surprising decision yet! The fallout — literally — from this issue will change Thor’s life forever and set him on a path from which there is no return! And just how do Asgardian gods react to regular life in Oklahoma?

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Thor, as the series continues to sell-out with each issue and garner acclaim from all corners, with Jason Sacks of ComicsBulletin.Com gushing, “JMS's re-invention of Thor has been a success.”

If you’ve missed out on the first six critically-acclaimed, sold-out issues of Thor — and haven’t been able to find any of those sold out multiple printings — then don’t miss Thor By J. Michael Straczynski Vol.1 Premiere HC! Collecting Thor #1-6, now’s your chance to learn just how and why Thor returned!

Marvel currently has no plans to go back to press on Thor #6.

THOR BY J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI VOL. 1 PREMIERE HC (JAN082208)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by OLIVIER COIPEL
Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL
Rated T+ …$19.99
FOC—3/13/08, On-Sale—4/16/08

THOR #7 (DEC072216)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL & MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+…$2.99
On-Sale—3/19/08

THOR BY COIPEL & DJURDJEVIC POSTER (DEC072283)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
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Preview: Thor #7

Marko Djurdjevic Joins Thor In Battle As Odin Returns!

Acclaimed cover artist Mark Djurdjevic joins the thunderous hit series Thor as special guest artist for a two-issue arc that promises to turn the God of Thunder’s world on its head! Writer JMS (The Twelve) has brought Asgard to Earth, transformed Loki into a woman and pitted Thor against Iron Man… so what could JSM have planned for Thor’s father, Odin? Has he been found? And more importantly… should he be found?

As a special bonus, Djurdjevic and regular series artist Olivier Coipel have teamed-up to create a special variant cover for this issue—and you need to see the results of this superstar jam to believe it! This stunning image is also available as the Thor By Coipel & Djurdjevic Poster!

Thor’s world has been rocked by the machinations of others, but will the return of his father set him on a path of no return? And what of Loki’s machinations with the deadly Dr. Doom? If you haven’t checked out one of 2007’s most critically-acclaimed new series, then don’t miss Thor #7, kicking off a series of events that promise to shatter the status quo!

THOR #7 (DEC072216)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Art and Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
50/50 Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL & MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC—2/28/08, On-Sale—3/19/08

THOR BY COIPEL & DJURDJEVIC POSTER (DEC072283)
24x36 Color Poster…$7.99
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Preview: Thunderbolts: International Incident

An International Incident Shakes The Thunderbolts

In the wake of the Civil War and the nationwide adoption of the Superhero Registration act, heroes and villains alike are now working for the government. Enter the Thunderbolts - a fearful super-villain team forced to be the good guys. However, Radioactive Man, a citizen of China, and the Swordsman, who hails from Germany, are not American citizens. In a mind-blowing one shot, Thunderbolts: International Incident, the team is tasked with following the sadistic scientist Arnim Zola after an attack in Atlanta. The mission, however, involves going into a foreign country; something not in the Thunderbolts' contract. Radioactive Man and Swordsman will be faced with strenuous decisions. What do you do when a mission goes against the best interests of your home country? To whom does your allegiance truly belong?

Wrapped in a stunning cover by Marko Djurdjevic, Thunderbolts: International Incident is penned by the amazing Christos Gage (mastermind behind Thunderbolts: Breaking Point and House of M: Avengers) and is combined with the sensational art of Ben Oliver (Ultimate X-Men).

Will Radioactive Man and Swordsman stand up for their team, their country, or will they go rogue? This fantastic one shot is perfect for readers new and old; this is the Thunderbolts special that can't be missed!

THUNDERBOLTS: INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT (DEC072208)
Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Art by BEN OLIVER
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC - 2/7, On-Sale 2/27/2008

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