Preview: Cable #1

Cable Must Protect Mutantkind From X-tinction!

After his surprising role in Messiah CompleX, Cable must now protect the child who will save mutantkind- no matter the cost! In Cable #1, the dynamic creative team of acclaimed novelist Duane Swierczynski (Moon Knight Annual, Punisher: Force Of Nature) and red-hot penciler Ariel Olivetti (Punisher War Journal) reveal just where — and when — Cable has journeyed in the quest to save his people. But just who is on his trail? And why won’t they stop till Cable’s blood is spilt? An X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, Cable #1 reveals the true cost of Messiah CompleX to mutankind and just what this child means for the future! Plus, Cable co-creator Rob Liefeld provides a stunning variant cover to kick off this hotly anticipated ongoing series!

“Cable is a core thread of the second stage of the war that began in Messiah CompleX — a battle for nothing less than the future of mutantkind,” says X-Men Group Editor Axel Alonso. “At the heart of the story: two battle-tested men, driven by deep conviction and prepared to do anything to complete their objective — including calling on help from old friends. So make no mistake: The war over the future of mutantkind will be fought in the future — in the pages of Cable– and when it is finally over, who knows what will return to the present.”

Now you can also experience Cable’s earliest, action-packed adventures in Cable Classic Vol.1 TPB, collecting the time-travelers earliest adventures and his classic battles with Stryfe! Featuring the X-Men, New Mutants and Warriors Three of Thor, this is a can’t-miss for fans of Nathan Christopher Summers!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Cable and all Divided We Stand tie-ins, as the buzz around the X-Men titles continues to grow! Now that Cable has escaped with the new mutant child, is there any place — or time — where they’ll be safe? And just how does this affect Cyclops, Cable’s father, and the rest of the X-Men? Find out beginning in Cable #1!

CABLE #1 (JAN082183)
CABLE #1 LIEFELD VARIANT (JAN082184)
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Variant Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/14/08, On-Sale—3/5/08

CABLE CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB (JAN082233)
Written by LOUISE SIMONSON & FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOHN ROMITA JR., ART THIBERT, RON LIM, PAUL SMITH, BRANDON PETERSON, KERRY GAMMIL, IAN CHURCHILL, PAUL RYAN, JIM REDDINGTON, BILL WYLIE & SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Rated A …$29.99
On-Sale—3/5/08

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The Invincible Iron Man Debuts In May…

… And Marvel.Com Has Your First Look!

On May 2nd, fans around the world will experience the summer’s most anticipated film of the year — Iron Man — but that’s not the only big news for fans of the armored avenger as THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN debuts! This brand-new ongoing series, set in current Marvel continuity, comes from the critically acclaimed superstar duo of writer Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and Salvador Larroca (Amazing Spider-Man), who take Iron Man into bold new territory — and against an enemy with a personal grudge! Once the dust clears, Iron Man — and the Marvel Universe — won’t be the same!

“This is the perfect jumping on point for fans new and old,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation. “Every time a new Marvel film debuts, fans and retailers have clamored for a brand new #1 and we’re doing it in style with Invincible Iron Man #1. Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca are working on some very special, Earth-shattering stories that’ll put this series at the top of your reading lists!”

To celebrate this red-hot series launch, Marvel.Com is celebrating Invincible Iron Man Week, beginning at http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.2534. Tune in each day as a new aspect of Invincible Iron Man is explored, including the first interviews with Matt Fraction and series editor Warren Simons, plus the first look at a variant by Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada!

Suit up, arm those repulsor rays and click over to Marvel.Com every day this week for more on the all-new Invincible Iron Man, starting at http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.2534.

THE INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #1
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by JOE QUESADA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—4/17/08, On-Sale—5/7/08

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Preview: Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1

Dark Tower Returns With The Long Road Home!

The best-selling, critically acclaimed comic book series, inspired by Stephen King’s epic Dark Tower, returns in Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1! Reuniting the chart-topping team of writers Robin Furth & Peter David, artists Jae Lee & Richard Isanove, joined by special guest variant cover artist Mike Deodato Jr., Roland Deschain and his ka-tet are fighting for their very survival! With the Big Coffin Hunters on the trail of these friends, plus visions of Susan’s death dancing in Roland’s head, what else could go wrong? Well… Roland’s in a coma and the people who burned Susan are determined to make him their next victim!

Overseen by Stephen King himself, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home explores a chapter in Roland’s life only hinted at in the novels!

To celebrate this landmark event, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1 goes on sale at 12:01 am, March 5th, at participating comic stores around the nation.

Don’t miss Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born Premiere HC, collecting the best-selling, critically acclaimed Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1-7, in stores now! This hardcover collection provides a look into the Dark Tower world unlike any other you’ve seen before!

It’s the next exciting chapter in the Dark Tower epic and no comic fan can afford to miss Dark Tower: The Long Road Home #1! Plus, just in time to cure those winter blues, Lee & Isanove’s stunning art is brought to life in the Dark Tower: Long Road Home Poster!

DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) (JAN082113)
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) DEODATO JR VARIANT (JAN082114)
DARK TOWER: THE LONG ROAD HOME #1 (of 5) LEE VARIANT (JAN082115)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by MIKE DEODATO JR
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE
CARDSTOCK COVER/T+ …$3.99
©2007 Stephen King. All rights reserved.
FOC—2/14/08, On-Sale—3/5/08

DARK TOWER: LONG ROAD HOME POSTER (JAN082235)
24×36 Color Poster…$7.99
On-Sale—3/5/08

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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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