Marvel Solicitations for Feburary SPOILERS

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MARVEL KNIGHTS

 

BLACK PANTHER #1

Written by REGINALD HUDLIN

Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

The Wakandan super hero is back with Hollywood heavyweight Hudlin (HOUSE PARTY, BOOMERANG) and fan favorite Romita Jr. (WOLVERINE, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN), teaming up to deliver a new ongoing series that’s sure to excite true believers and the hip hop faithful. The Black Panther's origin is retold in a cinematic scope with social satire and all-out action. Marvel has big plans for

the Panther. He’s destined to become a key player in the Marvel Universe this year, so reader, get on board now!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

MARVEL NEXT

 

YOUNG AVENGERS #1

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG

Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG

In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don’t miss it!!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

LIVEWIRES #1 (of 6)

Written by ADAM WARREN

Penciled by RICK MAYS

Cover by ADAM WARREN

Hollowpoint Ninja. Gothic Lolita. Cornfed. Stem Cell. Social Butterfly. They’re nanobuilt humanform combat mecha, with "smartware" bodies specialized for covert ops and Artificially Intelligent minds programmed for suicidal loyalty. They’re the superhuman products of a top-secret, quasi-governmental R&D program with a unique agenda: namely, to seek out and destroy OTHER top-secret, quasi-governmental R&D programs. And in the ultratech underbelly of a Marvel Universe infested with mad suprageniuses, homebrewed WMDs, and bootlegged alien technologies, they have a lot of work to do…

22 PGS./MARVEL PSR …$2.99

 

RUNAWAYS #1

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN

Pencils by ADRIAN ALPHONA

Cover by JO CHEN

"TRUE BELIEVERS" PART 1 (of 6)

It's an all-new beginning for the book that WIZARD calls "the best original concept from Marvel in thirty years!" When a group of teenagers discovers that their parents are actually super-villains, they run away from home...but that's only step one! Now that the evil Pride is gone, nearly every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is trying to fill the power vacuum in Los Angeles, and the Runaways are the only heroes who can stop them! Plus, what does the mysterious new team EXCELSIOR want with the Runaways, and which fan-favorite Marvel characters are part of this group? All this and many more surprises await a brand-new era of the most unpredictable comic on the stands.

32 pgs/Marvel PSR/$2.99

 

ULTIMATE MARVEL

 

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #72

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils & Cover by MARK BAGLEY

"HOBGOBLIN" Part 1 of 5

It’s the terrifying beginning of the Hobgoblin arc as Harry Osborn returns to Midtown High harboring a dark secret that will affect the lives of all those around him--especially Peter Parker. And where does father Norman fit into things?

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25

 

ULTIMATE X-MEN #56

Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN

Pencils & Cover by STUART IMMONEN

"LONGSHOT"

With one of the X-Men now a captive on the island of Krakoa, the malevolent media mogul called Mojo demands the X-Men return Longshot to his headquarters or Angel will soon have a harp to go with his wings. Meanwhile, does Longshot have a “Dazzling” not so secret admirer?

Part 3 of 4

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25

 

ULTIMATES 2 #3

Written by MARK MILLAR

Pencils & Cover by BRYAN HITCH

The Trial of The Incredible Hulk! Is it all over for the scared scientist who harbors a monster within him? Guest-starring Matt Murdock!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #16

Written by WARREN ELLIS

Pencils & Cover by ADAM KUBERT

"N-ZONE"

There's life in the N-Zone, but with the sun dying, there won’t be for long! Can the F.F. save them? And more importantly, should they save them? Part 4 (of 6).

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25

 

SPIDER-MAN

 

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #517

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Penciled by MIKE DEODATO & MARK BROOKS

Cover by GARY FRANK

"SKIN DEEP"

A tale so mighty it required two of Marvel’s most powerful pencilers to bring it to you! Featuring the astonishing duo of Mike Deodato and Mark Brooks penciling a tale penned by the sensational J. Michael Straczynski. When a former classmate of Peter Parker’s is caught in a horrific experiment, he blames Peter for the

resulting transformation… But is Peter to blame? And how will Peter react when someone targets his personal life instead of Spider-Man’s life, for a change? Part 3 (of 4).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25

 

SPIDER-MAN: INDIA #4 (of 4)

Written by JEEVAN J. KANG, SURESH SEETHARAMAN,

AND SHARAD DEVARAJAN

Pencils & Cover by JEEVAN J. KANG

When Pavitr Prabhakar donned the costume of Spider-Man, he didn’t realize the danger and tragedy that he’d have to face. Now Pavitr finds his whole life has led to one moment, one chance for Spider-Man to put things right and bring down the maniacal man-turned-monster known as…the Green Goblin! In this final issue of the first Spider-Man: India limited series, It’s a desperate fight to the finish with the fate of India hanging in the balance!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #25

Written by SAMM BARNES

Penciled by SCOT EATON

Cover by GREG LAND

"SINS REMEMBERED: Sarah's Story"

The most talked about Spider-Man story of the year continues, as the offspring of Gwen Stacy puts the moves on Peter Parker! Part 3 (of 4).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25

 

SPIDER-MAN/HUMAN TORCH #2 (of 5)

Written by DAN SLOTT

Penciled by TY TEMPLETON

Cover by PAUL SMITH

"Catch You on the Flip-Side"

On a stupid dare, ol' web-head and hot-head trade places to see who's got it easier. Now the Human Torch has to track down Kraven the Hunter – while Spidey joins the rest of the Fantastic Four on a strange new cosmic adventure! Check out guest appearances by Crystal! The Vulture! And everyone's favorite high

school sweetheart, Gwen Stacy--just the way you remember her. Part 2 (of 5).

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

 

SPIDER-GIRL #83

Written by TOM DEFALCO

Pencils & Cover by RON FRENZ

"Back In Black!"

As the Avengers and Fantastic Five form a joint task force to hunt for the New Venom, Spider-Girl takes matters into her own hands when she switches back into her black costume and goes after him alone. Featuring guest-stars galore! Part 2 (of 3).

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

 

ARAÑA: THE HEART OF THE SPIDER #2

Written by FIONA AVERY

Penciled by ROGER CRUZ

Cover by MARK BROOKS

"A TANGLED WEB"

What seems like a routine collar turns out to be anything but when the corrupt judge Anya captured reveals a deadly new threat to the Spider Society. While Miguel tangles with an old enemy, a new nemesis arrives on the scene to challenge Anya, in the most unlikely of places! La Voz del Norte calls Araña a "modern, Latina role-model!"

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

MARVEL KNIGHTS

 

DAREDEVIL #70

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils & Cover by ALEX MALEEV

"GOLDEN AGE"

The story so epic it needed an extra issue to tell! The shocking conclusion to the Daredevil tale that spans the history of the Marvel Universe. A hero will be born and an empire will fall, bringing an important chapter of the history of Hell's Kitchen to a close.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ …$2.99

 

DAREDEVIL: REDEMPTION #1 & #2 (of 6)

Written by DAVID HINE

Penciled by MICHAEL GAYDOS

Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ

In the small, God-fearing town of Redemption Valley, a young boy’s body is found dead and mutilated. Is it a ritualistic killing? The local bad boy, Joel Flood, is arrested and put in jail. A black-garbed, "devil-worshipping" metalhead, he must be guilty…or is he? Enter attorney and super hero Matt Murdock, brought in to save the troubled teen from what looks like a witch-hunt by an outraged community desperate for justice…and the death penalty. This may be the most

important case of Matt’s career. A loss means justice denied and certain death for his client! Rising star David Hine (DISTRICT X) teams with critically acclaimed talent Michael Gaydos (POWERLESS, ALIAS) to tell this dark and gothic story of prejudice, justice, and punishment, inspired by the true story of "The Robin Hood Hills Murders."

32 PGS. (each) /Marvel PSR+ (each) …$2.99 (each)

 

SHANNA, THE SHE-DEVIL #1

Written by FRANK CHO

Pencils & Cover by FRANK CHO

She’s bold, she’s beautiful, and she’s your best hope of escaping the raptors nipping at your heels. She’s Shanna, the She Devil! That’s right, fanboys – the wait is finally over: Award-winning creator Frank Cho brings you Marvel’s bodacious jungle girl as you’ve never seen her before: Reborn from Nazi science gone mad to battle her genetic destiny on an island full of prehistoric horrors. Trust us, Shanna has never looked this good…or acted this bad.

32 PGS./Parental A …$3.50

 

MARVEL KNIGHTS 4 #15

Written by

ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA

Penciled by JIM MUNIZ

Cover by STEVE McNIVEN

"DIVINE TIME" Prologue [1 OF 4]

In New York, it's springtime—and business as usual for the FF, as they celebrate Franklin's team making it to the Little League playoffs—but around the globe...the very fabric of time is unraveling. Minutes are vanishing from days and objects from the past are materializing in the present. When these chronal anomalies start multiplying like a virus, Reed, Sue, Ben, and Johnny decide to slip into the timestream to investigate. For seasoned adventurers like the FF, it should be a walk in the park, right? Guess again.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR ...$2.99

 

MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN #11

Written by MARK MILLAR

Pencils & Cover by

TERRY DODSON

Things heat up as Spidey and the Black Cat face off against the might of the Sinister Twelve. HOLY COW, TRUE BELIEVERS! DID WE SAY TWELVE? Even with the tough-as-nails Black Cat by his side, how can the web-slinger possibly defeat twelve of the most powerful super-villains on the planet? You don’t want to miss this one, action fans!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

DISTRICT X #10

Written by DAVID HINE

Penciled by LAN MEDINA

Cover by TOM RANEY

"UNDERGROUND" Bishop and Ismael travel beneath the streets to uncover the mystery behind "The Worm." All while Ismael’s dangerous addiction might spell disaster for those around him! Part 4 (of 6).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

BLACK WIDOW #6 (of 6)

Written by RICHARD K. MORGAN

Art by BILL SIENKIEWICZ AND GORAN PARLOV

Cover by GREG LAND

Hell hath no fury like the Black Widow. She’s here, she’s feared, and she’s ready to take down those who want her dead. Still reeling from the discoveries about her Red Room past, Natasha must first uncover one more secret…and the only person who can help her is the one person who’s betrayed her the most! Featuring an appearance by Nick Fury. The searing comics debut of Philip K. Award-winning novelist Richard K. Morgan will leave you hungry for more!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ …$2.99

 

WOLVERINE #25

Written by MARK MILLAR

Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Inked by KLAUS JANSON

Cover by JOHN ROMITA, JR. AND RICHARD ISANOVE

"ENEMY OF THE STATE" Conclusion!

Tough love takes on a whole new meaning when Wolverine, brainwashed and evil, comes home to the X-Mansion for his most damaging Hydra mission yet. Are the X-Men and Nick Fury ready for him? The blistering storyline speeds to a breakneck conclusion you have to see to believe!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ …$2.25

 

WOLVERINE #20 MARVEL Must Have

All-New “Patch” Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.

Reprinting the sold out WOLVERINE 20-22, parts 1-3 of "ENEMY OF THE STATE." The world’s deadliest living weapon just fell into the wrong hands. It’s Wolverine vs. the Marvel Universe in the best-selling, blockbuster storyline that will have Logan shredding his way through the X-Men, Fantastic Four, S.H.I.E.L.D., and more! Get caught up with the story fans are calling the best new Wolverine in years. With special variant cover to WOLVERINE #20, featuring Wolverine as his classic alter-ego, Patch.

80 PGS/MARVEL PSR+ …$3.99

 

OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE:

MARVEL KNIGHTS 2005

Written by STUART VANDAL, BARRY REESE, RONALD BYRD,

SEAN MCQUAID, ANTHONY FLAMINI, ERIC J MOREELS,

JEFF CHRISTIANSEN & MICHAEL HOSKIN

Cover by PAT LEE

On the mean streets of the Marvel Universe, the kid gloves come off. Guardian devils, vengeance-seeking vigilantes and enigmatic assassins stalk the city's dark underbelly _ and the urban action unfolds with gritty intensity. The newest entry in Marvel’s best-selling Handbook series, OHOTMUMK04 includes in-depth bios on a host of the House’s edgiest icons — from Black Panther to Shang-Chi!

48 PGS./All Ages …$3.99

 

STRANGE #4

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI & SARA (SAMM) BARNES

Pencils & Cover by BRANDON PETERSON

The Master of the Mystic Arts is back – as only J. Michael Straczynski and superstar artist Brandon Peterson could envision him! In this issue, Stephen Strange at last learns what the Ancient One has planned for him.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$3.50

 

MARVEL PRESENTS

 

COMBAT ZONE: TRUE TALES OF GI'S IN IRAQ #3 (of 5)

Written by KARL ZINSMEISTER

Penciled by DAN JURGENS

Cover by JOHN SEVERIN

"Hellfires to Avoid Damnation"

Combat comics are taken to a whole new level! In chapter three of this groundbreaking series by long-time embedded journalist Karl Zinsmeister, life-changing decisions must be made. When high-level military intel points to a top-secret meeting of two top-ranking Baath party officials in a building located in a

residential area, the presiding field General must make a fateful choice: the sledgehammer approach of heavy munitions or the pinprick approach of a surgical strike that would gamble with the lives of U.S. cavalrymen.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

MARVEL HEROES

 

INCREDIBLE HULK #78

Written by PETER DAVID

Pencils & Cover by LEE WEEKS

TEMPEST FUGIT PART 2 OF 5

The mystery of the tempest-tossed island continues to thicken as the Hulk finds himself in a major smackdown with a "smash"-ing monster; at the same time, details of a tragic incident in his youth are seemingly an open book to the mysterious individual overseeing all that transpires there (and no, it's not Jeff Probst).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

MARVEL TEAM-UP #5

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN

Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS

"The Golden Child"

Things heat up as Spider-Man crosses paths with everyone's favorite Wolverine Clone, X-23. What terrible fate has befallen the Golden Child, young mutant Paul Patterson? And what does it have to do with everyone's favorite Wall-Crawler? Part 5 (of 6).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25

 

NEW THUNDERBOLTS #5

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Penciled by TOM GRUMMETT

Cover by TOM GRUMMETT

FATHOM 5 launches an all-out terrorist assault on the city! With SONGBIRD in the hospital and MACH IV without an armor (or is an OLD one available?), what will ATLAS do? Who can save the day? Would you believe... HYDRA?!! And while all this hits the fans, will ATLAS keep his cool? Will RADIOACTIVE MAN blow his top? And will the other T-Bolts spring into action... or sit in a Brooklyn bar and watch Manhattan sink into the river on CNN?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

AVENGERS: EARTH'S MIGHTIEST HEROES #7 & #8

Written by JOE CASEY

Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS

With the original lineup at its lowest point, will the addition of new members keep the dream alive? Even if those new members... are all former villains?! Plus, the final showdown between Captain America and Zemo. One lives, one dies. The future of the Avengers was decided during these seminal events! Don't miss what REALLY happened! Then don’t forget to pick up the incredible conclusion to this MIGHTY series!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR (each) …$3.50 (each)

 

NEW INVADERS #7

Written by ALLAN JACOBSEN

Pencils and Cover by C. P. SMITH

"CRUEL & UNUSUAL" part 1 (of 3) EVERYTHING CHANGES! The secrets of the THIN MAN are revealed at last as the NEW INVADERS reunite in a cataclysmic battle to change the world!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA &

THE FALCON #12

Written by PRIEST

Penciled by JOE BENNETT

Cover by TREVOR HAIRSINE

Brothers & Keepers (Adelphoite Phylaxes)"

Cap pursues a distraught and suicidal MODOK to Singapore, where Cap must come between MODOK and an enraged INCREDIBLE HULK. For, if Hulk kills MODOK, MODOK will unleash the deadly MODOK Virus, which threatens the entire planet! Meanwhile, S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Ali Morales confronts Falcon on his recent odd behavior and forges an unlikely alliance. Part 5 (of 5).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

CAPTAIN AMERICA #4

Written by ED BRUBAKER

Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING

With Guest-Artist MICHAEL LARK

Home from his European excursion with S.H.I.E.L.D., Cap finds a new assault on his honor and the things he holds dear. Were the days of chasing down the Red Skull's minions simply a diversion? And why are his own memories suddenly playing tricks on him? The ground-breaking new team of Ed Brubaker and Steve

Epting, with additional art from Harvey and Eisner award-winner Michael Lark, continue the twists and turns of the darkest mystery Cap has ever faced!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

STORMBREAKER: THE SAGA OF BETA RAY BILL #2 (of 6)

Written by MICHAEL OEMING

Pencils & Cover by ANDREA DI VITO

Beta Ray Bill is mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore!! On the heels of watching his best friends die (Thor Disassembled), Beta Ray finds himself pitted against an enemy greater then any he has faced before. Introducing Stardust, a creature of cosmic power who turns his enemies to dust to fuel the stars. And that’s just what he intends to do to Beta Ray Bill… and the Korbinite people… but he’s only following orders… But from whom? The answer is big, and we mean BIG. Part 2

(of 6).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

SHE-HULK #12

Written by DAN SLOTT

Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER

Cover by MIKE MAYHEW

"Acceptable Losses"

She-Hulk has NEVER been so broken, battered, and beaten. And if Titania gets her hands on her ONE more time, there won't be ANY coming back. Can special guest-stars Spider-Man, Hercules, and the Fantastic Four hold She-Hulk's worst enemy at bay? Or is this the end for Jen Walters and her emerald alter ego? Part 3 (of 3).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

FANTASTIC FOUR #523

Written by MARK WAID

Pencils & Cover by MIKE WIERINGO

“RISING STORM” Conclusion! This is it! The Galactus epic concludes--but where will that leave the FF? Who will live, who will die, and how will Johnny Storm ever be the same now that he's tasted the Power Cosmic? The answer will surprise you! Part 4 (of 4).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

FANTASTIC FOUR: FOES #2 (of 6)

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN

Penciled by CLIFF RATHBURN

Cover by JIM CHEUNG

A trip to the Negative Zone goes awry when Annihilus shows up to make trouble. Reed and crew are locked in a battle for their very lives against a foe whose powers just might surpass their own. And it's all part of Reed's plan.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

NEW AVENGERS #4

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH

The New Avengers assemble and come face-to-face with the mystery threat that brought them together in the first place. Plus – it’s unbreakable shield versus adamantium claw. Who will win? It’s wall-to-wall crazy! And thanks to you, it’s the biggest comic of 2005.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25

 

MARVEL AGE

 

MARVEL AGE FANTASTIC FOUR TALES #1

Written by BRANDON THOMAS from a story by STAN LEE and JACK KIRBY

Pencils by MICHAEL O’HARE

Cover by RANDY GREEN

The Fantastic Four cross the globe to meet the BLACK PANTHER and help him battle his lifelong nemesis — Klaw! A modern retelling of a classic story by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, great for all ages!

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.25

 

Marvel Age Spider-Man Tales #1

Plot by STAN LEE AND STEVE DITKO

Writen by KITTY FROSS

Pencils by PATRICK SCHERBERGER

Cover by ROGER CRUZ

High school outcast Peter Parker has never had it easy…but nothing can prepare him for how out of control things get when a chance encounter with a radioactive spider transforms him into--Spider-Man! Acclaimed children’s book author Kitty Fross takes us to the beginnings of the Marvel Age in this retelling of Spidey’s

classic origin!

32 pages/All Ages…. $2.25

 

MARVEL AGE: SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #5

Written by TODD DEZAGO

Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO

Cover by RANDY GREEN

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man joins forces with the X-Men’s resident weather-controller, Storm! The duo match wits against a power-stealing super-villain in this thrilling all-new tale! That’s right, True Believer--this is a never-before-told story of wall-to-wall-crawling and wind-riding in the magnificent Marvel Age manner!

32 pages/All Ages…. $2.25

 

X-MEN

 

ROGUE #8

Written by TONY BEDARD

Penciled by KARL MOLINE

Cover by SCOT EATON

"FORGET-ME-NOT"

Rogue travels to Japan and meets up with an old-ally-and-sometimes-enemy Shiro Yashida, a.k.a. SUNFIRE! The big question is which side is he on this time? Part 2 (of 6).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

GAMBIT #7

Written by JOHN LAYMAN

Pencils & Cover by GEORGES JEANTY

"VOODOO ECONOMICS" Part 1 of 3! Gambit’s hometown is being overrun by zombies! What can the Ragin’ Cajun do to save his beloved Big Easy from the wrath of the undead?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

EXCALIBUR #10

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT

Pencils & Cover by AARON LOPRESTI

"SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER" concludes as a whole new era for the Marvel Universe begins! Excalibur’s mission is called into doubt when the truth about one of their members is revealed to the citizens of Genosha!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

UNCANNY X-MEN #455 & #456

Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT

Pencils & Cover by ALAN DAVIS

"ON ICE!" Parts 1 & 2 of 5!

The X-Men return to the Savage Land! Plus, the team gains a highly unexpected new member! The fabulous Alan Davis returns as the monthly penciler! Check out the interior pages in the flip section!

32 PGS. (each)/Marvel PSR (each)…$2.25 (each)

 

X-23 #3 (of 6)

Written by CRAIG KYLE & CHRISTOPHER YOST

Pencils & Cover by BILLY TAN

"Innocence Lost,"

Spinning out of "NYX," the true origin of X-23 continues – We've witnessed her creation and the acts of mental and physical manipulation that have made her the ultimate weapon. Now we will see her in action! Her first field mission – assassinate a U.S. presidential candidate surrounded by thousands of supporters in broad daylight. And that is just the beginning. Part 3 (of 6).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

X-MEN #167

Written by PETER MILLIGAN

Pencils & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA

"GOLGOTHA"!

While the X-Men think they’ve saved the day, a greater danger, unbeknownst to them, is growing right in their own backyard. Part 2 (of 5).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.25

 

CABLE/DEADPOOL #12

Written by FABIAN NICIEZA

Art by PATRICK ZIRCHER, UDON AND GOTHAM

Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER

The conclusion of THIRTY PIECES! Can T-Bolts guest-star, the Fixer, fix Cable? Can Cable fix himself without killing the Six Pack? And, oh yeah, can Deadpool kick the living [#@$%!!!] out of Agent X and save all of them?! ALL WILL BE ANSWERED! And from an ending comes... a new beginning! (How's that for

playing it coy!)

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

EXILES #59

Written by TONY BEDARD

Pencils & Cover by

MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA

Just what was Blink up to during her absence from the Exiles those many months ago?! Find out here! Also, the team gains an exciting new member! Will this familiar face from issues past strengthen them – or destroy them?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

X-MEN/FANTASTIC FOUR #3 (of 5)

Written by AKIRA YOSHIDA

Pencils & Cover by PAT LEE

It’s the X-Men and Fantastic Four versus...the X-Men and Fantastic Four?! An unexpected adversary turns Marvel’s two greatest hero families against one another. Part 3 (of 5).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$3.50

 

NIGHTCRAWLER #6

Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA

Penciled by DARICK ROBERTSON

Cover by GREG LAND

"GHOSTS ON THE RAILS"

Some angry ghosts with unfinished business are wreaking havoc in the New York subways, and only Nightcrawler can meet them on their own terms—in the dark! Part 2 (of 2).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

X-FORCE: SHATTERSTAR #1 (of 3)

Plotted by ROB LIEFELD

Scripted by BRANDON THOMAS

Penciled by MARAT MYCHAELS

Cover by ROB LIEFELD

Part 1 (of 3)! In the aftermath of the first X-FORCE series, Shatterstar finds himself fighting for his life on the island of Madripoor. How does he come into possession of the Five Fingers of Annihilation and who else sought to control its terrible power? Featuring Spiral from the pages of LONGSHOT and X-MEN.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

X-MEN UNLIMITED #7

Written by ARVID NELSON

& MIKE RAICHT

Penciled by LEWIS LAROSA

& CARLO PAGULAYAN

Cover by PAUL SMITH

Two exciting stories, starring NIGHTCRAWLER and KITTY PRYDE! In the first, Arvid Nelson and Lewis Larosa weave a tale of Nightcrawler’s unique encounter…with a girl who has no idea he’s a mutant. In "The Boy Who Wasn’t There" by Mike Raicht and Carlo Pagulayan, Kitty Pryde tries to help a boy very much like herself… but he might be beyond her help.

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

JUBILEE #6 (of 6)

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN

Penciled by DEREC DONOVAN

Cover by CASEY JONES

It’s the all-out, action-packed finale you’ve been jonesing for! Learn the truth about Aunt Hope and what the heck she’s been doing with all those guns! Jubilee and Shane Shooter blast through bad guys like they’re goin’ out of style! Duck and cover as L.A. gets hit by more property damage than the World Cup Finals! It’s a riot in the City of Angels! And oh yeah, that *snikt* *snikt* guy. What’s his name? He shows up, too.

32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

 

MYSTIQUE #24

Written by SEAN MCKEEVER

Penciled by MANUEL GARCIA

Cover by MIKE MAYHEW

"QUIET" Conclusion!

The shocking series finale! Everything has been leading up to the explosive events of this issue! Big changes are in store for the shifty shapechanger. Miss this issue at your peril!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

NEW X-MEN #10

Written by NUNZIO DEFILIPPIS & CHRISTINA WEIR

Penciled by PACO MEDINA

Cover by MICHAEL RYAN

TOO MUCH INFOMATION (PART 1 OF 2)

David Alleyne, a.k.a. PRODIGY of the New Mutants, can absorb the skills and knowledge of anyone close by —but is doomed to forget everything as soon as they’re gone. So what would happen if he could keep that knowledge instead of forgetting? He’d be the smartest kid in the world, right? Is it too much of a good

thing?

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

X-MEN: PHOENIX - ENDSONG #3 (of 5)

Written by GREG PAK

Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND

The return of the Phoenix continues to wreak havoc upon the lives of the X-Men as they find it increasingly difficult to combat a cosmic force which loves them. Part 3 (of 5).

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

MAX COMICS

 

SUPREME POWER #15

Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI

Pencils & Cover by GARY FRANK

What does the most powerful being on the planet do when he finds out he’s been manipulated and that his whole life is practically a lie? How will Hyperion react — and what does that mean for the rest of humanity — and the government that’s organized these deceitful machinations? Another pulse-pounding issue from the architects of the Supremeverse!

32 PGS./Parental ADAVISORY …$2.99

 

DOCTOR SPECTRUM #6 (of 6)

Written by SAMM BARNES

Penciled by TRAVEL FOREMAN

Cover by GARY FRANK

In the phenomenal finale to the first miniseries to spin out of the SUPREMEVERSE, Joe Ledger must either take control of the alien presence that is haunting his memories and his mind, or be destroyed by it. But does Joe have enough power to control the crystal? Or will the crystal reject him and destroy his

humanity in the process?

32 PGS./Parental ADVISORY …$2.99

 

PUNISHER #17

Written by GARTH ENNIS

Penciled by DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE

Cover by TIM BRADSTREET

"Mother Russia"

Searching for a deadly retrovirus whose sale on the black market could bring the world to its knees, Frank Castle penetrates a Russian nuclear silo...and comes face-to-face with the Mongolian! Part 4 (of 6).

32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

 

ICON COMICS

 

POWERS #9

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS

Art & Cover by MICHAEL AVON OEMING

A hero is dead, a power jewel is missing. Deena and walker are up to their necks in clues and suspects, but can they solve the case before the power of the dark jewel is unleashed on the city? Can Deena keep her secret powers a secret much longer? Its America's number one creator owned book from the writer of the

number one book in the country... New Avengers! Its Bendis uncensored and the only place you can find it.

• Eisner, Wizard and CBG Award-Winning Series!

32 PGS./Parental ADAVISORY …$2.95

powers is TM & © 2004 Jinxworld Inc., 2004. All Rights Reserved.

 

KABUKI #4

Written by DAVID MACK

Cover & Art by DAVID MACK

"The Alchemy" Pt. 4

It’s a new start for Kabuki and the perfect jumping-on series for new readers! You’ve heard about all the awards. You’ve heard everyone talking about why Kabuki is so amazing and mind-blowing. Now is the chance to see what all the talk is about!From the award-winning writer and artist of Daredevil that brought you "Parts of a Hole," "Wake Up," & "Echo," this new series marks the 10th anniversary of Kabuki and includes extra never-before-published Kabuki work by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS.

32 pgs./FC/ $2.99

Still available! KABUKI #1 (Mack cover & Alex Maleev cover), #2 & #3.

[deathlok]

YOUNG AVENGERS #1

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG

Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG

In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don’t miss it!!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

Is this like some weird deja vu?

 

[Illiterati-migration]

YOUNG AVENGERS #1

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG

Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG

In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don’t miss it!!

32 PGS./Marvel PSR …$2.99

 

Is this like some weird deja vu?

 

 

Holy [#@$%!!!], did you ever READ that piece of garbage? HORRIBLE.

[blowout]

Well, Marvel's output was so successful during the mid-ninties, that they thought it would be a great idea to do it all over again.

[Silver Surfer]

- USM sounds interesting, hopefully the art is up to snuff.

- I see Bendarse is "destroying" again with the Daredevil series. I am beginning to loathe this guy.

- Stormbreaker sounds cool and a nice interlude to the Thor series.

- Young Avengers. How are they going to explain why these guys are even around?

- Daredevil Redemption - can you say Identity Crisis hack job.

- Wolverine #20, variant covers. Just love these.

[rob_react]

USM sounds interesting, hopefully the art is up to snuff.

 

The artist is the same guy that's been on the title from day one, so...

 

I see Bendarse is "destroying" again with the Daredevil series. I am beginning to loathe this guy.

 

Bendis' Daredevil is the best since Miller (with a CLOSE second being the Nocenti/JR jr stuff.) No reason to "loathe" him for what he's done with Daredevil. His stuff, on that title at least, has been mostly incredible.

 

Daredevil Redemption - can you say Identity Crisis hack job.

 

I can't. It's nothing like IC. It's, as stated, a riff on the Paradise Lost case.

[rob_react]

BLACK PANTHER #1

 

As reported in the NYT.

 

 

YOUNG AVENGERS #1

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG

Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG

In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they?

 

I just want to flip through to see who the characters actually are (and maybe check out the Jimmy Cheung art.) I'll then toss it back on the shelf.

 

RUNAWAYS #1

 

Hopefully, by the time this comes out I will have caught up.

 

SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #25

"SINS REMEMBERED: Sarah's Story"

The most talked about Spider-Man story of the year continues, as the offspring of Gwen Stacy puts the moves on Peter Parker! Part 3 (of 4).

 

Did no one notice this description? WTF?!?

 

SHANNA, THE SHE-DEVIL #1

 

I want the nippled version.

 

INCREDIBLE HULK #78

Written by PETER DAVID

 

[Illiterati-migration]

 

You haven't finished "Runaways" yet??

 

Let me know when you do. I want to know what you think.

[rob_react]

 

You haven't finished "Runaways" yet??

 

"finished?" To my great shame try "started"

[Darthdiesel]

 

You haven't finished "Runaways" yet??

 

Let me know when you do. I want to know what you think.

 

 

didn't like the ending when all was revealed. Not that big of a deal IMO. The buildup and "guessing who" was better and more nejoyable for me in the previous issues. I hope they become the next Avengers

[DKB]

 

You haven't finished "Runaways" yet??

 

Let me know when you do. I want to know what you think.

 

 

didn't like the ending when all was revealed. Not that big of a deal IMO. The buildup and "guessing who" was better and more nejoyable for me in the previous issues. I hope they become the next Avengers

 

I felt it may have been hurried to closure when the title was cancelled, the ending felt rushed. Great book though.

[Silver Surfer]

USM sounds interesting, hopefully the art is up to snuff.

 

The artist is the same guy that's been on the title from day one, so...

 

I see Bendarse is "destroying" again with the Daredevil series. I am beginning to loathe this guy.

 

Bendis' Daredevil is the best since Miller (with a CLOSE second being the Nocenti/JR jr stuff.) No reason to "loathe" him for what he's done with Daredevil. His stuff, on that title at least, has been mostly incredible.

 

Daredevil Redemption - can you say Identity Crisis hack job.

 

I can't. It's nothing like IC. It's, as stated, a riff on the Paradise Lost case.

 

Haven't bought USM or Daredevil yet. I'm glad to hear that the Daredevil is good as I will pick these up. I just chringed when I saw the comment about how "it would never be the same.." stuff. I have heard this before with the last Avengers arc and it was all hot air.

[rob_react]

If you're going to check out Daredevil start with the first Bendis/Maleev trade (Daredevil Vol. 4 I think) "Underboss."

[Silver Surfer]

Will do.