Author: David Price

Preview: Ultimate Human #2

It’s The Ultimate Smashfest — Hulk vs Iron Man!

The Hulk is back, and he’s not happy! In Ultimate Human #2, the dream team of writer Warren Ellis and artist Cary Nord continue their sold-out Ultimate event, unveiling a dilemma even bigger then the grey goliath himself! After a failed attempt by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner to figure out how to turn off the Hulk’s unique transformation cells, Banner has turned back into the big grey powerhouse and is adapting to everything that Stark’s scientists and security throw at him. Now Stark’s Ironworks base, a hi-tech facility created to carry out the inventor’s wildest dreams, has been laid to waste. And that’s only the beginning!

Meanwhile on the other side of the world, the ultimate version of the Leader has given the green light to “Operation Gamma” and armed forces are swarming our heroes’ location. What does the Leader want with the blood of Banner and Stark? And can Stark’s world-famous suit of armor halt the behemoth’s rampage? Find out why Newsarama.com’s Troy Brownfield praised the series for “really strong art and intelligently scripted interplay between two iconic characters” in Ultimate Human #2!

ULTIMATE HUMAN #2 (of 4) (DEC072163)
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils & Cover by CARY NORD
T+ …$2.99
FOC—1/31/08, On-Sale—2/20/08

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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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New Exiles #1 Sells Out, Returns With New Printing… And New Exiles #0!

Marvel is pleased to announce that New Exiles #1, from legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont and fan-favorite artist Tom Grummett, has sold out at Diamond! Introducing an all-new, all-different group of your favorite X-Men from different universes, New Exiles sets these guardians of reality on a quest that they may not survive! Just what world have they crashed on? And how is it connected to the failure of that world’s would-be Fantastic Four?

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with New Exiles #1 Second Printing Variant, featuring the interior art of Tom Grummett on a new cover!

But, True Believer… there’s more! Enter the double-sized New Exiles #0, reprinting key stories from Exiles #100 and Exiles: Days Of Then & Now, plus other bonus material! Perfect for fans new and old alike, this special provides a look into key moments from the Exiles’ past and sets the stage for a major story that will rock their world (and multiple universes) in 2008!

The New Exiles have finally come together as a team, but on their first mission, will they all make it back alive? Don’t miss a single issue of New Exiles as this team boldly launches into an all-new, all-different era!

NEW EXILES #0 (DEC078103)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT & MIKE RAICHT
Pencils by TOM GRUMMETT, ZACH HOWARD, ARNOLD PANDER, WAYNE NICHOLS, MARIO GULLY, PAUL AZACETA & CARLOS FERREIRA
Cover by VARIOUS
Rated A …$4.99
FOC—2/7/08, On-Sale—2/27/08

NEW EXILES #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (DEC078102)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT
Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—2/7/08, On-Sale—2/27/08

NEW EXILES #2 (DEC072229)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT
Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN
Rated A…$2.99
On-Sale—2/13/08

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The Twelve #1 Returns With A New Printing!

Marvel is pleased to announce that the critically-acclaimed The Twelve #1 (of 12), which sold out at Diamond, is going back to press with The Twelve #1 (of 12) Second Printing Variant. The new cover, featuring Chris Weston’s interior art, depicts a stunning team up between the Twelve and The Invaders!

“This series is an absolute labor of love for JMS and Chris Westson,” exclaimed Executive Editor Tom Brevoort. “They’re making this series something special and we’re excited to see fans responding to the story — and it only gets bigger from here, folks!”

Written by red-hot scribe J. Michael Straczynski and featuring the nuanced art of fan-favorite Chris Weston, The Twelve reveals just what led to a band of WW2 superheroes being frozen in time…and just why they’ve been brought back in the new century! With the very definitions of heroism and duty brought into question, this riveting series has proven a hit with fans and critics alike.

Just who is hunting The Twelve? And what is their new place in the world? If you missed it the first time around, now’s your chance to find out what the critics are buzzing about with The Twelve #1 (of 12) Second Printing Variant!

THE TWELVE #1 (of 12) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (DEC078098)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by CHRIS WESTON
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC—2/7/08, On-Sale—2/27/08

THE TWELVE #2 (of 12) (DEC072215)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Rated T+…$2.99
On-Sale—2/6/08

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Marvel Noise Episode 18

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This week, our host introduces a new segment (and after listening to it, wonders why) titled Marvel Tales. But before we get to that, we have the week’s new releases to through along with the Pick of the Week, and Backwards Dave brings us a Bring ‘Em Back that should interest the mutant lovers among us. Pat Loika joins us with Current Events which not only tells us what happened last week, but touches on the future of the segment.

Within you’ll find some rambling thoughts on The Order, The Punisher, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Messiah CompleX, Annihilation: Conquest Book 1, and Fantastic Four: The End.

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Marvel Titles On Sale, 1.23.08

Comics

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #548
COVER BY: STEVE MCNIVEN
WRITER: DAN SLOTT
PENCILS: STEVE MCNIVEN
INKS: DEXTER VINES
AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING!
Dan Slott (SHE-HULK, AVENGERS:THE INITIATIVE) and Steve McNiven (CIVIL WAR) wrap up the first amazing month of Brand New Day with a deadly conflict and surprise revelation that promises to make Spider-Man’s life much more difficult in the coming months. Listen up Spider-philes, three times a month won’t be nearly enough for you!
Rated A …$2.99

ASTONISHING X-MEN #24 (and VARIANT)
COVER BY: JOHN CASSADAY
WRITER: JOSS WHEDON
PENCILS and INKS: JOHN CASSADAY
“UNSTOPPABLE”
Everything, from #1 to now, comes down to this. Things will change. One will not return. This is the end. Or is it? Part 6 (of 6)
Rated T+ …$2.99

Iron Man #25, $3.99
Marvel Adventures Iron Man #9, $2.99
Marvel Illustrated Picture Dorian Gray #2 (of 6), $2.99
Marvel Zombies 2 #4 (of 5), $2.99

PUNISHER #54
COVER BY: TIM BRADSTREET
WRITER: GARTH ENNIS
PENCILS and INKS: GORAN PARLOV
“LONG COLD DARK,” PART 5
The wild conclusion to the bloodiest PUNISHER arc yet, as Frank Castle squares off against Barracuda for the final time! It ends here. No rule—or bone—will be left unbroken. And only one walks away.
Explicit Content …$2.99

She-Hulk 2 #25, $3.99

THE ORDER #7
COVER BY: BARRY KITSON
WRITER: MATT FRACTION
PENCILS: BARRY KITSON
INKS: MARK MORALES
Following up on the shocking conclusion of THE ORDER #6: the United States military is on high alert. Civilians are being evacuated. S.H.I.E.L.D. has been mobilized. The eyes of the entire world are on southern California and the international crisis unfolding there…and standing between it and a happy ending is Henry Hellrung, the leader of the Order. In this special issue marking the midway point of THE ORDER’s first year and revisiting several key moments in Marvel history, Henry—unproven, untested, and unaccustomed to operating on a global scale, especially when there are millions of lives on the line—finds himself alone in a room with a man that could end the world as we know it. If he wins, the Order might just have a chance to survive. If Henry fails—we’re all doomed. No pressure there, guy. By Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST, Casanova) and Barry Kitson (Legion of Super-Heroes, Empire).
Rated T+ …$2.99

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #50 (and WHITE COVER)
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: MIKE CAREY
PENCILS: TYLER KIRKHAM
INKS: SAL REGLA
Thanos returns as a new story arc begins in our fateful 50th issue! The F.F. return from Siberia to find the Baxter Building—and the rest of New York City—under siege! The prize is the greatest force in existence—the Cosmic Cube! And in the race to command this deadliest of weapons, treachery and overkill are the order of the day…even from former friends! Writer Mike Carey has been building up to this saga for months—and new series penciler Tyler Kirkham (NEW AVENGERS/TRANSFORMERS) has arrived to kick off the action!
Rated A …$2.99

Ultimate Iron Man II #2 (of 4), $2.99
Ultimates 3 #2 (of 5)(Regular Joe Madureira Cover), $2.99
Ultimates 3 #2 (of 5)(Incentive Michael Turner Variant Cover), $2.99
World War Hulk Aftersmash Damage Control #1 (of 3), $2.99

X-MEN #207 (and VARIANT)
COVERS BY: DAVID FINCH and JIM CHEUNG
WRITER: MIKE CAREY
PENCILS: CHRIS BACHALO
INKS: TIM TOWNSEND
MESSIAH COMPLEX PART 13
The stunning conclusion to Messiah CompleX. Everyone has an agenda, but do any trump the child’s destiny? Mutant savior or mutant destroyer, the combatants may come to regret their roles in this fight. And what becomes of the X-Men in the wake of the biggest fight of their lives?
Rated A …$2.99

X-Men First Class Vol 2 #8 (of 8), $2.99

YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #1
COVER BY: JIM CHEUNG
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
PENCILS: PACO MEDINA
INKS: JUAN VLASCO
They’re back at last! Patriot, Hulkling, Wiccan, Vision, Stature and Hawkeye! Where have they been and what is their place in this new post-CIVIL WAR Marvel Universe? It will take six issues by six top creative teams to tell the tale! In this first installment, featuring PATRIOT, the grandson of the black Captain America struggles with his unresolved feelings about the death of Steve Rogers, and seeks out the Winter Soldier hoping to find some guidance. But who he’s looking for and who he finds may be two different things! By Eisner and Harvey Award-Winning Best Writer Ed Brubaker and rising star Paco Medina.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

Collections

ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST BOOK 1
COVER BY: ALEKSI BRICLOT
WRITER: KEITH GIFFEN, CHRISTOS GAGE, and DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
PENCILS: TIMOTHY GREEN, MIKE LILLY, and MIKE PERKINS
The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What is next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan’s plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Collecting ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST PROLOGUE; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST – QUASAR #1-4; ANNIHILATION: CONQUEST – STARLORD #1-4; and ANNIHILATION SAGA.
Rated T+ …$29.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2782-6

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END
COVER BY: ALAN DAVIS
WRITER: ALAN DAVIS
PENCILS: ALAN DAVIS
INKS: MARK FARMER
Alan Davis writes and pencils the final story of Marvel’s first family! Even the strongest family can be torn apart by tragedy – and in the futuristic world of tomorrow, the members of the once-Fantastic Four are divided and vulnerable to opponents from their past. What events could have caused the FF to go their separate ways, and how does their disbanding set the stage for a conflict that will send shockwaves across the galaxy and beyond? Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END #1-6.
Rated T+ …$14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-1945-6

HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 5
COVER BY: DALE KEOWN
WRITER: PETER DAVID
PENCILS: JEFF PURVES, DALE KEOWN, SAM KIETH, and ANGEL MEDINA
The latest collection for David devotees starts off with a crisis countdown that takes the gray Hulk from one fight to another against the Abomination, the Fantastic Four and a Madman who can’t decide if he’s Bruce Banner’s biggest fan or worst enemy! Then, it’s a reunion with Doctor Strange and Namor the Sub-Mariner when the Hulk joins his fellow founding Defenders against an invasion from a universe even stranger than they are! Plus: the fate of Betty Brant Banner! Also featuring Mister Hyde and the mutants of Freedom Force! Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #364-372 and ANNUAL #16.
Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2757-4

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN AGE DARING MYSTERY VOL. 1 HC (and VARIANT)
COVER BY: ALEX SCHOMBURG
Following the phenomenal success of Marvel Comics #1, Timely released its second superhero anthology Daring Mystery Comics, in January 1940. This hardcover collection remasters and restores these early adventures that introduce brand-new characters into the Marvel mythos (several of whom will be appearing in The Twelve by J. Michael Straczynski & Chris Weston). See the startling introduction of the Fiery Mask where he faces the fantastic thriller of the walking corpses. Soldier of fortune John Steel sneaks behind enemy lines. The Phantom Bullet, scourge of the underworld, faces off against a dastardly band of Head Hunters. District Attorney Dennis Burton decides to take the law into his own hands as the Laughing Mask and then later as the Purple Mask. Meet the Phantom Reporter – cub reporter by day…scourge of the underworld by night. Plus: The Texas Kid; Monako, Prince of Magic; Flash Foster, Phantom of the Underworld, Barney Mullen, Sea Rover; Zephyr Jones and his rocket ship; Trojak the Tiger Man; Captain K-4 and his Sky Devils; Mr. E; Dale of the FBI; Breeze Barton in the Miracle City; Marvex the Super-Robot; Captain Strong of the Foreign Legion; Whirlwind Carte of the Interplanetary Secret Service; and more!
Rated A …$59.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2476-4

ULTIMATE VISION
COVER BY: BRANDON PETERSON
WRITER: MIKE CAREY and MARK MILLAR
PENCILS: BRANDON PETERSON and JOHN ROMITA, JR.
Picking up directly from the events of ULTIMATE EXTINCTION! The Earth was saved from the Ultimate threat: Gah Lak Tus. But scientist George Tarleton has captured a piece of that awesome entity and plans to reactivate it for his own evil purposes. The only hope for mankind against this mad scheme: the strange alien being called the Vision! Collecting ULTIMATE VISION #0-5.
Rated T+ …$14.99

DAILY BUGLE FEBRUARY NEWSPAPER
8 PGS./RATED T+ (each)

Posters

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY JIMENEZ POSTER
24×36 Color Poster…$7.99

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Review: Punisher #54

Even if this was an issue of The Punisher with Frank Castle going up against a wise guy, a drug dealer, or a pimp; our hero would probably not solve the problem over tea and crumpets. Can you imagine the outcome when he faces Barracuda? To say it’s a good thing this is a MAX title is an understatement.

This is the fifth and final part of Long Cold Dark. In the last four issues Frank has found out that it takes more than some sharks to get rid of Barracuda. Frank also found out that he has a child. Problem is, Barracuda knows this as well. So we’ve had some cat and mouse and along the way there has been a lot of bandages used. It all comes to a head this issue.

It’s been a wild ride these past few issues. It’s always interesting to see how Frank Castle will punish his enemies. This time, the stakes are a little higher. There’s a child to worry about. And you have to wonder if Barracuda is stopped or not, will the baby be safe?

Garth Ennis continues to write The Punisher in a way that makes you care about the character. That might not be easy to pull off after seven years. There was a little bit of a twist with this arc, but still, Ennis is the reason I want to buy this title every month. Goran Parlov’s art never misses a beat. There are scenes in this issue that were a little hard to take. And I mean that as a compliment. These two creators work very, very well together and Long Cold Dark is a testament to that.

This was a fantastic issue and puts a hell of a cap on an amazing arc.

Recommended (for mature readers only*)

Writer: Garth Ennis
Artist: Goran Parlov
Colorist: Lee Loughridge
Letters: Cory Petit
Editor: Axel Alonso
Cover: Tim Bradstreet

* MAX titles contain EXPLICIT CONTENT and are intended for MATURE READERS

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Simone Bianchi Joins The Fantastic Four!

Marvel is proud to unveil the newest honorary member of the Fantastic Four—superstar artist Simone Bianchi! The hotly-anticipated Fantastic Four #554, from award-winning writer Mark Millar and award-winning artist Bryan Hitch (the dream team behind The Ultimates and Ultimates 2), now features a previously-unannounced variant by Bianchi!

Rocking the Fantastic Four at their core, the year long World’s Greatest storyline will leave you breathless as Millar & Hitch take the FF where no superteam has gone before! Who is MRS. Fantastic? Who joins Invisible Woman’s new team? And just what does Dr. Doom have planned? These answers and more arrive in this all-new, can’t-miss storyline by Millar & Hitch, beginning in Fantastic Four #554, now with a Simone Bianchi variant cover!

FANTASTIC FOUR #554 (DEC072181)
FANTASTIC FOUR #554 BIANCHI VARIANT (DEC078057)
FANTASTIC FOUR #554 SUYDAM SKRULL VARIANT (NOV078182)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH
Variant Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
Skrull Variant Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
Rated A…$2.99
FOC—1/24/08, On-Sale—2/13/08

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Preview: Amazing Spider-Man #549

Spider-Man Faces An All-New Menance (Literally!) in Amazing Spider-Man #549

The thrice-monthly adventures of your favorite friendly neighborhood Spider-Man continue in Amazing Spider-Man #549 as the wall-crawler faces an all-new menace – the appropriately named Menace! (duh) Brand New Day continues as writer Marc Guggenheim (Wolverine) and Salvador Larroca (newuniversal) kick off an all-new story arc. And as if that wasn’t enough, superstar artist David Finch provides a jaw-dropping variant cover!

In Amazing Spider-Man #549, not only will Spidey have to contend with the newest addition to his rogues gallery in Menace, but he’s… being sued?! Plus, the mystery surrounding the dead bodies tagged with spider-tracers deepens! It’s more of that ol’ Parker luck for Webhead, but he’s about to receive a helping hand from New York’s newest, red-headiest super hero –Jackpot!

Brand New Day has been met with great reviews as the first issue of Spider-Man’s new era, Amazing Spider-Man #546, has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). But don’t worry as Amazing Spider-Man #546 Second Printing Variant, with a new cover featuring the spectacular interior art of Steve McNiven, is on its way!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Amazing Spider-Man, as the series continues to receive high profile coverage from Newsweek, Yahoo.Com, People Magazine, USA Today, The New York Daily News and more!

Now that Amazing Spider-Man ships thrice monthly, it’s three times the amazing, three times the action and three times your favorite super hero!

Keep checking the new Spider-Office blog at http://www.marvel.com/blogs/Spider-Office for images and information you won’t find anywhere else!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #549 (NOV072127)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #549 FINCH VARIANT (NOV072128)
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 1/17, On-Sale—2/6/08

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #550 (NOV072129)
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 1/24, On-Sale—2/13/08

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #551 (NOV072130)
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC – 1/31, On-Sale—2/20/08

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #546 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (NOV078192)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—1/17/08, On-Sale—1/30/08

SPIDER-MAN: SWING SHIFT DIRECTOR’S CUT ONE-SHOT (OCT072080)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils & Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Rated A …$3.99
On-Sale—1/30/08

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The Twelve #1 Sells Out!

Marvel is pleased to announce that The Twelve #1 (of 12) has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Drawing praise from all corners, the acclaimed team of writer JMS (Thor) and artist Chris Weston, with cover artist Kaare Andrews, have transported a band of superheroes from WW2 to the present where they must confront new dangers! As the very notion of heroism is brought into question, the Twelve must adjust to this new world as the government presents them with a new purpose in the post-Civil War Marvel Universe! But just who is trying to kill them one by one? And more importantly… why?

“The Twelve forms an attractive package and the art just leaps of the pages,” said Bart Croonenborghs of BrokenFrontier.Com.

Now that the Twelve have returned, what does this mean for the Marvel Universe? How will the other heroes react to their return? And Captain Wonder must confront the fate of his wife and children—but can he handle it? Find out in The Twelve #2!

Please note that Marvel currently has no plans to go back to press on The Twelve #1.

THE TWELVE #2 (of 12) (DEC072215)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC—1/17/08, On-Sale—2/6/08

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Preview: Clandestine #1

Destiny Arrives for Clandestine!

Rory Destine may seem like a normal, everyday kid at school… but he’s part of Marvel’s freakiest family — the Destines! Alan Davis’ fan-favorite heroes return in Clandestine #1 (of 5), written and penciled by the acclaimed creator, as their secrets may be revealed to the world! It’s up to Rory and his twin sister Pandora to keep their abilities — and fantastic family history — secret from the public at-large, but when Rory decides it’s time to become the crime-fighting Crimson Crusader, he arouses the suspicions of those close to him! The man who helped launch Excalibur and brought you the thrilling Fantastic Four: The End presents a unique look at the life of the superheroes — and their battle to make the world a better place!

The mystery of Rory and Pandora’s mother’s identity has haunted the twins and now it’s time for them to get their answers! As they embrace their destiny as members of one of the world’s most powerful lineages, what they discover will shock them…and readers!

Just who or what comes calling at the Destine family’s Ravenscroft doorway? And will Rory make his dreaming of heroism come true…or face disapproval from his family? The centuries-old Destine family is about to get shaken up in Clandestine #1 (of 5), featuring the trademark action-packed style of Alan Davis! And just what is the connection between original Excalibur and the Destines?

Plus, don’t miss the Clandestine Classic Premiere HC, collecting the mysterious heroes’ first adventures ever in Clandestine #1-8, Marvel Comics Presents #158 and X-Men & The Clandestine #1-2!

CLANDESTINE #1 (of 5) (DEC072179)
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC—1/17/08, On-Sale—2/6/08

CLANDESTINE CLASSIC PREMIERE HC (DEC072262)
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Penciled by ALAN DAVIS
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
Rated T+ …$29.99
On-Sale—2/13/08

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