Month: February 2008

The Twelve Is Three For Three!

Marvel is pleased to announce that J. Michael Straczynski’s The Twelve #2 (of 12) has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). The book that Entertainment Weekly gives “the politically charged, metaphorical superhero story an A-” has seen all three of its first issues, including The Twelve #0, sell out quickly from Diamond, with a second printing of issue #1 on its way. Check your local retailer as some copies of the second issue may still be available.

In its second issue, the Twelve time-lost Mystery Men of World War II adjust to the reality of life in the 21st century. But where do you go, what do you do, when everybody you knew is either dead and buried or in old-age homes, and the future you thought you were fighting for turned out to be radically different from what you imagined? The murder mystery deepens as life gets deadlier for these Twelve. They survived the War, but will they survive tomorrow? Don’t miss a single issue of The Twelve!

THE TWELVE #3 (of 12) (DEC072215)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC-2/14/08, On-Sale—3/5/08

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Captain America #34 Sells Out

Landmark Issue Returns With Director’s Commentary

It’s the story everyone’s talking about, from CNN.Com to NPR to The Colbert Report, and Marvel is pleased to announce that Captain America #34 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Featuring the debut of the new Captain America and a shocking gambit by the Red Skull, this issue has drawn rave reviews from all corners, praising the Eisner Award-winning team of writer Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men, Immortal Iron Fist) and artist Steve Epting.

“Get ready for the type of comic book read that makes it all worthwhile,” said Jim Gibbons of WizardUniverse.Com. “Bru, Epting and Perkins’ run on this book has been a pleasure to read… this is why I read comics.”

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Captain America #34 Director’s Cut, featuring the story that has everyone buzzing plus special bonus materials (including the script) providing readers with a look at the genesis of this instant classic! This issue also comes wrapped in a new cover featuring the dynamic interior art of Epting!

If you’ve always wanted to find out why fans and critics agree that Captain America is a must-read or want to discover why everyone’s buzzing about this landmark issue, now’s your chance to experience it with Captain America #34 Director’s Cut!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #34 DIRECTOR’S CUT (DEC078177)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Inks by BUTCH GUICE
Colors by FRANK D’ARMATA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/21/08, ON-SALE—3/12/08

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Preview: Black Panther Annual #1

Black Panther Goes Black To The Future!

With shocking threats looming on the horizon for the Black Panther and his wife, Storm, what will become of Marvel’s premiere royal couple? The extra-sized Black Panther Annual #1 has the answers, as readers journey to Wakanda in 2057, as the nation’s become an imperial power that controls the fate of humanity! How did the world change so dramatically? And how have the other heroes of the Marvel Universe reacted? Series writer Reginald Hudlin, fan-favorite artists Larry Stroman & Ken Lashley join with special cover artist Juan Doe (Fantastic Four: Isla De La Muerte) for a special issue that no Black Panther can afford to miss!

As T’Challa and Ororo ponder the decisions that brought them to this point…including the fates of their children! It’s the pulse-pounding “Black To The Future” in Black Panther Annual #1!

BLACK PANTHER ANNUAL #1 (DEC072176)
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by LARRY STROMAN & KEN LASHLEY
Cover by JUAN DOE
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC—2/7/08, On-Sale—2/2/7/08

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Marvel Noise Episode 20: David Defeats The Dreaded Deadline Doom!

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Our host gladly tells you that the best parts of this episode are segments that do not involve him! Due to unforeseen circumstances, this episode almost did not make it to air. But the power of Phenomenal Pat Loika, Bold Backwards Dave, Magnificent Mike Sims, and Courageous Carlos Cordova is too mighty to fight!

It’s the episode our host would like to forget, but is glad he can’t thanks to segments like Bring ’em Back, Mighty Marvel Movie Minute, and the initial offering of Bring on the Bad Guys! We also hear from Carlos not once, but twice! Try to get through the new releases quickly, for sanity’s sake!

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Marvel Titles On Sale, 02.06.08:

Comics

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #549
COVERS BY: DAVID FINCH and SALVADOR LARROCA
WRITER: MARC GUGGENHEIM
ART: SALVADOR LARROCA
Saddle-up Spider–fans as the thrillingly thrice-monthly adventures continue!
In this issue, meet the villain from the fifth Spider-Man movie today! Marc (Wolverine, Blade) Guggenheim and Salvador (newuniversal, Uncanny X-Men) Larroca bring you the next great Spidey Villain… MENACE! But that’s not all! The mysterious JACKPOT makes her “Brand New Day-Debut!” Plus the mystery of the Spider-Tracer Killer deepens. Not nearly ‘Nuff said!
Rated A …$2.99

Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Guilty Pleasures #8 (of 12)(Regular and Incentive Brett Booth Cover), $2.99
Annihilation Conquest #4 (of 6), $2.99

CLANDESTINE #1
COVER BY: ALAN DAVIS
WRITER: ALAN DAVIS
PENCILS: ALAN DAVIS
INKS: MARK FARMER
Alan Davis’ freaky family returns! They’ve existed, hidden among mankind for centuries, a mysterious bloodline of superhumans, eternal and apart. And all they’ve desired is to be left alone, to pursue their individual interests in peace. But now, the existence of their hidden clan is threatened with exposure by the activities of one of their youngest siblings, Rory Destine, who aspires to be the costumed crimefighter called the Crimson Crusader! And now that the cat’s been let out of the bag, who or what is going to come calling at the Destine family’s Ravenscroft doorway?
Rated T+…$2.99

Lords Of Avalon Sword Of Darkness #1 (of 6)(Regular Tommy Ohtsuka, Incentive Tom Grummett Sketch, and Incentive Tom Grummett Variant Cover), $2.99
Marvel Illustrated Moby Dick #1 (of 6), $2.99
Marvel Two-In-One #8, $4.99
Moon Knight #15, $2.99
Ms Marvel #24, $2.99
Omega Unknown #5 (of 10), $2.99
Silver Surfer In Thy Name #4 (of 4), $2.99

THE TWELVE #2
COVER BY: KAARE ANDREWS
WRITER: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
PENCILS: CHRIS WESTON
INKS: GARRY LEACH
The Twelve time-lost Mystery Men of World War II adjust to the reality of life in the 21st century. But where do you go, what do you do, when everybody you knew is either dead and buried or in old-age homes, and the future you thought you were fighting for turned out to be radically different from what you imagined?
Rated T+…$2.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #495
COVER BY: MICHAEL CHOI
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
ART: MICHAEL CHOI
“DIVIDED WE STAND”
Reeling from the events of Messiah Complex, the surviving mutants reassess Xavier’s dream amidst the rubble of the mansion. Betrayed by one of their own, and mourning the loss of former allies, is peaceful coexistence still an option? The only thing that’s certain is an uncertain future for mutantkind. Is anyone safe in a world without X-Men?
Rated T+…$2.99

Collections

ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 6
COVER BY: GIL KANE
WRITER: STEVE ENGLEHART, ROY THOMAS, JIM STARLIN, and GERRY CONWAY
PENCILS: BOB BROWN, JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK, DAVE COCKRUM, JOE STATON, GEORGE TUSKA, TOM SUTTON, JIM STARLIN, RICH BUCKLER, and JOE GIELLA
Changes in the Marvel Universe are nothing new – as seen when heroes are reborn, slain and more in this startling selection of seventies sagas! The search for the Celestial Madonna is on, and all the candidates are under the Avengers’ roof! After reviving heroes and villains to set a Legion of the Unliving against Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, will Kang the Conqueror be divided against himself in deciding the fate of the woman who could alter the universe’s destiny? Cap, Iron Man, Thor and Avengers both well-remembered and near-forgotten face off against the lethal likes of Dormammu, Thanos and Ultron! Golden Age glories revisited! The secret of Mantis and the sacrifice of the Swordsman! Resurrections, origins and THREE Marvel marriages! Plus: the Zodiac, the Titanium Man, the Stranger, Klaw Master of Sound and more! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Captain Mar-Vell! Collecting AVENGERS #120-140, GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS #1-4, CAPTAIN MARVEL #33 and FANTASTIC FOUR #150.
All Ages …$16.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN VOL. 2: IRON ARMORY
COVER BY: SKOTTIE YOUNG
WRITER: FRED VAN LENTE
PENCILS: RAFA SANDOVAL, JAMES CORDEIRO, and GRAHAM NOLAN
The Armored Avenger blasts through the second arc of his solo title in the critically acclaimed, best-selling Marvel Adventures line! Tony Stark shows off some of the various incarnations of his armor, including the Deep Sea Armor and Space Armor as he fights the Techno-pirates, the Living Laser and more! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #5-8.
All Ages …$7.99

NEW AVENGERS POSTER BOOK
Thirty-six posters featuring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!
72 PGS./Rated T+ …$5.99

SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP: MODOK’S 11
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: FRED VAN LENTE
PENCILS: FRANCIS PORTELA
While the heroes are away fighting World War Hulk, the villains can play…M.O.D.O.K., sick of being hunted and hounded by A.I.M., gathers together an eclectic team of Marvel’s Most Wanted to pull off one last, big score. But news travels fast along the grapevine of villainy – and pretty soon, every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is gunning for the Big-Headed One’s unspeakably powerful prize. Executing their heist may be the easy part, because getting away with their loot alive is going to be the real challenge for M.O.D.O.K.’s 11! Collecting SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP: MODOK’S 11 #1-5.
Rated A …$13.99

THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 5
COVER BY: WALT SIMONSON
WRITER: WALT SIMONSON
PENCILS: WALT SIMONSON and SAL BUSCEMA
Whom the gods would destroy, they first work over pretty darn well, and deadly blows fall like rain as the Thunder God runs a gauntlet set by Loki and Hela! With the Absorbing Man, the gruesome Grendell and the Midgard Serpent in his path, Thor’s survival may force him to become one of his own worst enemies – namely, the Destroyer! Featuring the Avengers, the Warriors Three and X-Factor! Collecting THOR #375-382.
Rated A….$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2737-6

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 19: DEATH OF A GOBLIN
COVER BY: STUART IMMONEN
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: MARK BAGLEY and STUART IMMONEN
The artistic baton is passed from longtime penciler Mark Bagley to stunning new ongoing artist Stuart Immonen, of ULTIMATE X-MEN and ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR fame! Peter and his Aunt May have perhaps the most important conversation of Peter’s life. It’s a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you’ll never forget. And Spider-Man is on the call when there is a huge explosion in the side of the Triskelion — the side housing superhuman criminals. From the acrid smoke emerges a man seething with vengeance — a man who wants Peter Parker dead! That man is Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! And for the web-spinner, things are about to get out of control. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #112-117.
Rated A …$14.99

Posters

GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN POSTER
24×36 Color Poster…$7.99
FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/10, (ON-SALE 2/6/08)

THOR BY COIPEL & DJURDJEVIC POSTER
24×36 Color Poster…$7.99
FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/10, (ON-SALE 2/6/08)

Ultimates 3 #1 Returns With A New Look!

It’s the ultimate comic book event of the year and now Ultimates 3 is back like you’ve never seen it before! In Ultimates 3 #1 Black & White Variant, the sold-out smash hit from Eisner award-winning scribe Jeph Loeb and superstar artist Joe Madureira returns with black & white interiors! Spotlighting the raw power that made Joe Madureira one of this generation’s most popular comic book artists, this special variant edition also features the same dialogue and jaw-dropping plot that forever changed the Ultimate Universe! This issue also features Madureira’s now classic wraparound covers in black & white, depicting the Ultimate Universe heroes heading towards a climactic battle with their enemies, the Brotherhood!

“What a wonderful gift for the fans of the book,” says Loeb. “Joe’s artwork looks great in color, but to see what an amazing illustrator he is just off his pencils is a mindblowing!”

As the March On Ultimatum continues, don’t miss your chance to experience one of the year’s most controversial comics of the year! Just why has one of the Ultimates’ most powerful members been targeted for death? And who — or what — is the object of Venom’s quest? It all begins in Ultimates 3 #1… and you’ve never seen it brought to life like this before!

ULTIMATES 3 #1 (of 5) BLACK & WHITE 50/50 VARIANT GATEFOLD COVERS (DEC078168)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils & Gatefold Covers by JOE MADUREIRA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—2/21/08, On-Sale—3/12/08

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Preview: Young Avengers Presents #2

Captain Marvel Meets Son Hulkling in Young Avengers Presents #2

All Teddy Altman wants is to meet the father he’s never known. That father? None other than the Kree legend himself, Captain Marvel. The two finally meet in Young Avengers Presents #2 (of 6). Esteemed writer Brian Reed (Captain Marvel, New Avengers: Illuminati) and acclaimed artist Harvey Tolibao, bring us an epic chapter in the life of Teddy Altman, better known as the Young Avenger Hulkling. With the mysterious return of Captain Marvel to the Marvel Universe, this could be Hulkling’s only chance at tying up loose ends.

How will Captain Marvel react to the news that Hulkling is his son? How will the Young Avengers team react? All these questions and more are answered in Young Avengers Presents #2 (of 6)!

YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #2 (of 6) (DEC072207)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by HARVEY TOLIBAO
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC – 2/7, On-Sale – 2/27/2008

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Iron Man Super Bowl Spot Now on Marvel.com

Watch new Iron Man Movie Trailer in Hi-Res, Full Screen

The New York Giants may have ruled the field during Super Bowl XLII on Sunday, but Iron Man crushed the competition.

If you didn’t catch the new Iron Man movie spot that debuted during the Super Bowl yesterday, well, no worries. Just head on over to Marvel.com RIGHT NOW to relive it again and again — in gorgeous full screen, hi-res!

Watch as Tony Stark (as played by Robert Downey Jr.) tricks out his armored suit and soars into heated battle — blasting his way through 30-seconds of on-screen magic.

Iron Man, the summer’s most anticipated movie, arrives May 2 — we can’t wait either!

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Logan Settles the Score in Two Dynamic Editions

See Wolverine like you’ve never seen him before! Printing in color and exhilarating variant black and white issues, Logan #1 (of 3), places Wolverine in one of his first battlefields to settle an old score. A fascinating, all-new adventure full of twists and turns, this action-packed series is the latest in the Marvel Knights line and is sure to turn heads in the tradition of Silver Surfer: Requiem, Captain America: The Chosen and Spider-Man: With Great Power. Loaded with a bunch of long-lost memories, Logan sets up to slice and dice his way into an old foe in a way only Logan knows how.

Logan #1 (of 3), penned by critically-acclaimed writer Brian K. Vaughan (TV’s LOST, Y: The Last Man) and art by esteemed artist Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets), explores a totally new part of Wolverine’s sordid past!


LOGAN #1 (of 3) BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT (DEC078147) LOGAN #1 (of 3) (JAN082192) Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Art & Cover by EDUARDO RISSO
Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC – 2/14, On-Sale – 3/5/2008

LOGAN #2 (of 3) BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT (DEC078148) LOGAN #2 (of 3) (FEB082269)
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Art & Cover by EDUARDO RISSO
Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC – 3/13, On-Sale – 4/2/2008

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