Marvel Comics May 2007 solicitations

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April 2007


CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON – CAPTAIN AMERICA
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Alternate Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
How has the fall-out of Civil War affected Captain America? One side won and the other side lost – but the aftermath may have hit some heroes harder than others. Now it’s time to navigate this turbulent new landscape with the shield-slinging Super Soldier – and your guides are none other than Jeph Loeb and John Romita Jr. (ETERNALS)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
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CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON – SPIDER-MAN
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH
Alternate Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
He’s confronted the deaths of family and friends – but how will the passing of a fellow hero rock the Wall-Crawler? We know we’re being secretive about these FALLEN SON issue descriptions, but it’s Jeph Loeb, David Finch (NEW AVENGERS) and Spider-Man all dealing with life’s greatest foe – so you know it’s going to rock!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
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CIVIL WAR: FALLEN SON – IRON MAN
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Alternate Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
Can the Marvel Universe accept the death of a true hero? In the wake of a tragedy, we’ve visited the top heroes of the Marvel Universe, and now it all comes down this. The rockstar team of Jeph Loeb and John Cassaday (ASTONISHING X-MEN) bring it all home in the story that will have True Believers debating – and maybe even shedding a tear.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
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STEPHEN KING'S DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #4 (of 7
)
Creative and Executive Director STEPHEN KING
Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH
Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Sketch Variant Cover by JAE LEE
Variant Cover by TBD
Young Roland Deschain seems willing to put his friends in deadly danger by staying in Hambry when his relationship with the beautiful Susan Delgado deepens. Meanwhile, the evil Marten Broadcloak’s agents—a.k.a. the Big Coffin Hunters—are zeroing in for the kill on Roland and his ka-tet. Another glimpse into the early years of the world of Stephen King’s masterpiece, The Dark Tower. Plus, as an added bonus, more special extras than you can sling a gun at!
48 PGS./Cardstock Cocer/Parental Advisory …$3.99
©2007 Stephen King. All rights reserved.
Visit www.marvel.com/darktower for more info and art!

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED

MARVEL ILLUSTRATED: LAST OF THE MOHICANS #1 (of 6)

Based on the Novel by JAMES FENIMORE COOPER
Adapted by ROY THOMAS
Pencils by STEVEN KURTH & DENIS MEDRI
Cover by JO CHEN
Don’t miss the debut of MARVEL ILLUSTRATED, The House of Ideas’ new foray into classic literature, featuring an adaptation of James Fennimore Cooper’s renowned novel! Adapted by writer Roy Thomas, who’s a Marvel classic himself (AVENGERS, X-MEN, CONAN) with stunning art by Marvel newcomer Steve Kurth. Last of the Mohicans tells the seminal story of a race on the brink of disappearance due to the inexorable push of civilization into the wilderness of the New World. It’s a tale that will touch readers of every age with both its timeless realization of an important historical period—and with its powerful action and adventure! This isn’t your father’s classic comics! Plus—delve into the history of the man known as Hawkeye in a special bonus story!
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY …$2.99

ULTIMATE MAREVL

ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #42

Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils and Cover by PASQUAL FERRY
“SILVER SURFER” PART 1 (OF 5)
Reed Richards’ attempts to create a Cosmic Cube have caused him to pierce the barriers of a hundred universes. And falling through the opening into our unsuspecting reality is the keeper of the Power Cosmic—Ultimate Silver Surfer! ’Nuff said!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

ULTIMATE POWER #6 (of 9)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils and Cover by GREG LAND
The awesome heroes of two universes continue their epic clash over the results of young Reed Richards’s meddling. When the smoke clears, will either Earth survive? It’s the Squadron Supreme versus the best of the Ultimate Universe. It doesn’t get much better!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #109
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by MARK BAGLEY
“ULTIMATE KNIGHTS”
With Daredevil’s super-squad assembled to take down the Kingpin, and Spider-Man in the clutches of the Kingpin himself, Daredevil breaks into Fisk Towers for an eleventh-hour rescue! But things go from bad to worse—when Spidey discovers a traitor in the midst of DD’s team! Don’t miss it! Part 4 (of 5)
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

ULTIMATE X-MEN #82
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils by TBD
Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE
“THE UNDERNEATH” PART 1 (OF 2)
After rejecting and shunning the X-Men, Nightcrawler is out on his own. Feared and hated for his appearance--he seeks refuge in the sewers, a subterranean safe-haven for mutants known as The Underneath, and the home of THE MORLOCKS.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

SPIDER-MAN

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN #20

Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils and Cover by TODD NAUCK
Peter begins to follow the threads that could lead to his greatest nemesis. But that pales next to the shocking development of Flash Thompson, the fastest jock alive, going on a date with the mysterious and menacing Miss Arrow. A date that will lead to them all to the most shocking destination of all: A local bowling alley!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1
Written by PETER DAVID
Pencils by RONAN CLIQUET & COLLEEN DORAN
Cover by BARRY KITSON
With the thrill of the summer's biggest blockbuster still fresh in your young minds, Marvel brings you the story of how it all started for one of Spider-Man's greatest villains in SANDMAN: YEAR ONE. Plus a very special back-up story by Colleen Doran.
48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils and Covery by SALVADOR LARROCA
‘Till Death Do Us Part
A long-lost suitor from Mary Jane’s past presents her with a shocking offer: she can walk away from the torment and tragedy of life on the run…and all she has to do is turn in Spider-Man. Given the choice between a fugitive’s life and the fame and fortune she left behind to marry Peter Parker, will she take the deal? Meanwhile, across town, Peter Parker brokers the safety of his wife and Aunt May…even at the cost of his freedom. How much madness and loss can one marriage take? Join us in this retrospective of one of the most enduring love stories in comics. Written by Matt Fraction (IMMORTAL IRON FIST, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) with jaw-dropping art – including beautiful Romita-esque flashback sequences – by superstar Salvador Larroca (UNCANNY X-MEN, NEW UNIVERSAL).
48 pgs/Rated A …3.99

SPIDER-MAN/FANTASTIC FOUR #2 (of 4)
Written by JEFF PARKER
Pencils and Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
The invasion of Earth proceeds smoothly as no heroes can stop the process that will bring about the Silver Age of humanity! To find the key to stopping the aliens, Reed Richards leaves his planet and his team. Now with Spider-Man joining, the world still has a Fantastic Four ...but will it be enough to save the Earth?
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

SPIDER-MAN FAIRY TALES #1
Written by C.B. Cebulski & David Sexton
Art and cover by Ricardo Tercio
In the tradition of X-Men Fairy Tales, Marvel makes its move on melding more modern myths, starting with Spider-Man! Our friendly neighborhood becomes a quaint village and Mary Jane fills the shoes of another famous red-head in this premiere issue as the tale of Little Red Riding Hood is retold with superhero sensibilities! Will Spider-Man be able to save her on her way to Aunt May's house? And just who is our Big Bad Wolf? Find out just how fun fairy tales can be... Marvel style!
32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #18
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by DAVID HAHN
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
When Harry's family troubles become too much to bear, he turns to the one person he can count on: Mary Jane. But MJ doesn't want things to get too serious between them. How can she help Harry without getting too close? Also: Firestar has a surprise for Spidey!
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #8
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Pencils and Cover by RON FRENZ
Anti-mutant sentiments flare in Midtown High and Mary Jane Parker takes center stage when one of Spider-Girl’s classmates begins exhibiting dangerous new powers.
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

MARVEL HEROES

ANNIHILATION SAGA

Written by MICHAEL HOSKIN
Cover by ANDREA DI VITO
Journey in the wake of the Annihilation Wave as the history of the entire Annihilation event is recounted! From the arrival of Annihilus' forces, to the fall of Galactus, to the war's fallout, see how the story unfolded and where the universe rests by the finish! Featuring an all-new cover by Andrea DiVito!
32 PGS./Rated A …$1.99

BLADE #9
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Blade came to England for answers regarding his mysterious past, but all he's gotten is trouble, so now somebody's gonna pay! Guest staring Union Jack. See why the Internet is raving about this sleeper hit. Hint: It's because of Marc (Wolverine, Flash) Guggenheim and Howard (New Avengers, The Shadow) Chaykin!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #2 (of 6)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by STEFANO CASELLI
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Join War Machine and the Gauntlet as they lead the Initiative's fresh faced recruits and a division of Marvel's finest fliers against the forces of Hydra. All this and a pivotal moment in the life of Yellowjacket.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

BLACK PANTHER #28
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
"Part 1 of 4"
It’s slobberin’ time! The New Fantastic Four just made a wrong turn on the inter-dimensional super highway -- and they’ve landed in the middle of Zombie-verse! That’s right, True Believer, if the Black Panther, Storm, the Human Torch and the Thing can’t come up with the perfect escape plan, they’re going to be the next hors d'ouvres for Zombie Galacti intent on eating the entire universe! Spinning from the pages of the mega-hit MARVEL ZOMBIES!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99BLACK PANTHER #28
Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by FRANCIS PORTELA
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
"Part 1 of 4"
It’s slobberin’ time! The New Fantastic Four just made a wrong turn on the inter-dimensional super highway -- and they’ve landed in the middle of Zombie-verse! That’s right, True Believer, if the Black Panther, Storm, the Human Torch and the Thing can’t come up with the perfect escape plan, they’re going to be the next hors d'ouvres for Zombie Galacti intent on eating the entire universe! Spinning from the pages of the mega-hit MARVEL ZOMBIES!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

CAPTAIN AMERICA #26
Written by Ed Brubaker
Pencils and Cover by Steve Epting
While the Marvel Universe reels from the bizarre and shocking incidents of last issue, and repercussions ripple outward, the Winter Soldier finally chooses a side, after the Civil War has ended -- his own. But what are the Red Skull and his minions up to behind the scenes, These questions and more will be answered as the most shocking Cap story so far races right through the aftermath of the Civil War!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 5/3, On-Sale – 5/23/2007
Order Using This Code: JAN072366

DAREDEVIL #97
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by MICHAEL LARK
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
As Matt Murdock strives to bring order to the chaos of Hell's Kitchen, things take another turn for the worse. Gladiator is on the loose, running for his life, and Daredevil is the only one who can stop him from hurting anyone and everyone who gets in his way. Part three of "To the Devil, His Due" by the award-winning team of Brubaker and Lark!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #546
Written by DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
Penciled by PAUL PELLETIER
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
The Fantastic Four is helpless against the cosmic power of Epoch. The Black Panther goes one-on-one vs. The Silver Surfer. And oh, yeah, there's a new Protector of the Universe and he's got a bone to pick with Galactus.
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

GHOST RIDER #11
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by JAVIER SALTARES & MARK TEXEIRA
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, IL CONCLUSION
It’s pumpkin smashing time, and the Ghost Rider’s ready to get his boots dirty. But with a zombie army in tow and an arsenal of concealed weapons, the possessed Jack O’Lantern appears to be holding all the cards in his deadly game with the Ghost Rider. To prevent the destruction of Sleepy Hollow, the Spirit of Vengeance will need a little help from an unlikely ally who may be able to turn the tables on Jack’s fun. This is the rip-roaring conclusion, True Believer, with enough pyrotechnics to blow you off your bike seat.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

GHOST RIDER: TRAIL OF TEARS #4 (of 6)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Pencils and Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Reagan and his gang are spooked, and they don’t spook easy! They’ve got good reason: A fiery wraith of vengeance has made the dusty plains into its own personal killing ground, and it’s hot on their trail. What it did to Banjo -- that was just a message. The real pain hasn’t even begun.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: CIVIL WAR REMEMBERED
Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Full of powerful, exhilarating and breathtaking moments, CIVIL WAR was an event that from its very start had everyone in and out of comics talking – but the climax is certain to be the most breathtaking moment of all! In the stunning aftermath of the great comic event of our time, we find a landscape of heroes forever reshaped – and a fallen hero who paid the ultimate price. MARVEL SPOTLIGHT marks this solemn occasion with a special tribute to the life and legacy of a Marvel Comics legend.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
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HEROES FOR HIRE #10
Written by ZEB WELLS
Penciled by CLAY MANN
Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN
The Heroes for Hire are separated in the Savage Land and fighting for their lives! Will Humbug survive the attentions of the Land's prehistoric insects? Will Shang-Chi and Tarantula's relationship blossom? Will Paladin and Black Cat kill each other? And most importantly, will Colleen and Misty retrieve Moonboy so everyone can get PAID? All this and big daddy Devil Dinosaur!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

HULK AND POWER PACK #3 (of 4)
Written by MARC SUMERAK and CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Art by ANDY KUHN and CHRIS GIARRUSSO
Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS
When a big, green monster tears up the streets of New York City, it looks like the Hulk has gone on another rampage...or has he? It's up to Power Pack to get to the bottom of the situation before their new pal gets blamed for all the destruction. But if the Hulk isn't the culprit, who is? And how can the kids possibly stand up to another Hulk-sized threat? Also featuring Mini Marvels!
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

INCREDIBLE HULK #106
Written by GREG PAK
Pencils and Cover by GARY FRANK
WARBOUND, Part I
When the Hulk returns to Earth for the senses-shattering events of "World War Hulk," we can all guess which puny humans will fight against him. But which of Earth's heroes will fight for the Hulk? Don't miss the shocking revelations as Amadeus Cho, the boy genius who took on Reed Richards on behalf of the Hulk in Incredible Hulk #100, confronts She-Hulk and Doc Samson -- and precipitates a gamma-powered smash-fest in the wilds of Jersey! Featuring the return of Hulk artist extraordinaire Gary Frank!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

WORLD WAR HULK PROLOGUE: WORLD BREAKER
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by VARIOUS
Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR
Hulk is coming and no power on Earth can stop him from getting revenge on the Illuminati! What events have led up to the super-human battle-to-end-all-battles? As Hulk’s great stone ship approaches the planet, he prepares for the war on the horizon by reliving past conflicts with Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, Doctor Strange and the Inhumans. This is the perfect jumping-on point for this summer’s super hero-smashing, city-leveling, bone-crushing, Marvel history-making event!
48 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

IMMORTAL IRON FIST #6
Written by ED BRUBAKER AND MATT FRACTION
Penciled by DAVID AJA and TRAVEL FOREMAN
Cover by DAVID AJA
Orson Randall, the only man who holds all the answers to Danny Rand's questions about the legacy of the Iron Fist, is being hunted by the reincarnated reinvigorated, and always wicked Steel Serpent. Hydra, manipulated by an ancient evil they're only beginning to understand, is in the process of dismantling the Rand corporate empire. Both events have been facilitated by a betrayal from within, and both events might spell the end of the mystical city of K'un L'un once and for all.
This is the final chapter of "The Last Iron Fist Story." Surely nothing terrible or tragic will happen, right?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

IRON MAN #18
Written by DANIEL KNAUF AND CHARLES KNAUF
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by GERALD PAREL
Tony Stark and Maya Hansen are friends and colleagues. But tensions develop – professional and otherwise – when their views on Maya’s research begin to clash. While Maya weighs a tempting offer from a suspicious source, Tony must wrestle with his conscience as a global threat develops. Here's a hint: Ten Rings of Power:
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99IRON MAN #18
Written by DANIEL KNAUF AND CHARLES KNAUF
Penciled by ROBERTO DE LA TORRE
Cover by GERALD PAREL
Tony Stark and Maya Hansen are friends and colleagues. But tensions develop – professional and otherwise –
when their views on Maya’s research begin to clash. While Maya weighs a tempting offer from a suspicious source, Tony must wrestle with his conscience as a global threat develops. Here's a hint: Ten Rings of Power:
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

IRON MAN: HYPERVELOCITY #5 (of 6)
Written by ADAM WARREN
Pencils and Cover by BRIAN DENHAM
Events spiral disastrously out of control as a besieged Iron Man flies directly into a S.H.I.E.L.D. assault carrier’s lethal, point-blank barrage of ultra-tech, “cape-killing” hardware. Worse yet, the viral enemy infecting the suit’s processors has seized full control of the armor, and now she’s murderously rampaging through Tony Stark’s very consciousness, eradicating him one memory at a time...
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

IRREDEEMABLE ANT-MAN #8
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Pencils and Cover by PHIL HESTER
Eric O'Grady has found himself in need of a little employment. It costs money to be on the run from the law. Luckily DAMAGE CONTROL is on the lookout for someone who can safely sift through rubble for survivors. Don't worry, though--he'll still have plenty of time to spy on the ladies like the despicable human-being that he is.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

LEGION OF MONSTERS: MORBIUS
Written by C.B. CEBULSKI & BRENDAN CAHILL
Penciled by DAVID FINCH & MICHAEL GAYDOS
Cover by GREG LAND
Brendan Cahill and Michael Gaydos (ALIAS) take Morbius the Living Vampire through the deepest depths of terrifying addictions in a devastating fully painted horror tale…and C.B. Cebulski is joined by superstar David Finch (NEW AVENGERS, MOON KNIGHT) to present an untold tale of the king of vampires—Dracula—and his beautiful daughter, Lilith! Terror has never looked as good as these frightening fables!
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

MARVEL MAGIC HANDBOOK
Written by DAVID SEXTON, MADISON CARTER, MICHAEL HOSKIN, JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, ERIC J. MOREELS, RONALD BYRD, CHAD ANDERSON & STUART VANDAL
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Gaze into a crystal ball…consult the stars…or obsess over leftover tea leaves. All signs point to the imminent arrival of the latest and most mesmerizing addition to the OFFICIAL HANDBOOK series! This volume includes in-depth bios on the miraculous mixture of mighty mystics (Zhered Na, the Shadow Queen) and mysterious misfits (Papa Shorty and Pro-Rata!) that make up the magnificent menagerie of marvel magic!
64 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99MARVEL MAGIC HANDBOOK
Written by DAVID SEXTON, MADISON CARTER, MICHAEL HOSKIN,
JEFF CHRISTIANSEN, ERIC J. MOREELS, RONALD BYRD,
CHAD ANDERSON & STUART VANDAL
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Gaze into a crystal ball…consult the stars…or obsess over leftover tea leaves. All signs point to the imminent arrival of the latest and most mesmerizing addition to the OFFICIAL HANDBOOK series! This volume includes in-depth bios on the miraculous mixture of mighty mystics (Zhered Na, the Shadow Queen) and mysterious misfits (Papa Shorty and Pro-Rata!) that make up the magnificent menagerie of marvel magic!
64 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99

MARVEL ZOMBIES: DEAD DAYS
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN
Penciled by SEAN PHILLIPS
Gatefold cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
At last—witness the birth of the Marvel Zombies as told by the creative team of the best-selling limited series! Kirkman and Phillips pull out all the stops as they reveal the secret story of the day the Marvel Heroes became brain-eating monsters! Want to see the Avengers eat Jarvis? You won’t get that in this month’s New Avengers, effendi! And we dare you to pry your eyes away from Arthur Suydam’s top-secret double-gatefold zombified homage to a classic 1990's cover you don't want to miss.
48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

MARVEL ZOMBIES/ARMY OF DARKNESS #3 (of 5)
Written by JOHN LAYMAN
Penciled by FABIANO SILVA NEVES
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
The crossover event of the year continues! Dimension-hopping hero Ashley Williams offers the last hope to the few non-infected humans left in New York. But that hope is contingent upon him retrieving the mystic tome known as The Necronomicon. And right now, ol’ Ash isn’t in any condition to retrieve it-considering he was jumped by a zombiefied alien and now lies stone dead. How bad can it get?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99
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MIGHTY AVENGERS #3
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by FRANK CHO
Mighty Avengers versus the next gen Ultron! Ultron has taken over everything by taking over Iron Man! And now she has to face the Sentry unleashed! A battle of the titans Avengers style! Plus, Tigra guest stars. Yes, Tigra. Frank Cho drawing Tigra!! Did you hear us? FRANK CHO DRAWING TIGRA!! Which Avenger is Tigra dating? Prrrrr!!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

MOON KNIGHT #11
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Penciled by MICO SUAYAN
Cover by ESAD RIBIC
“MIDNIGHT SUN: PART 5”
THE SECOND ARC OF THIS RED-HOT SERIES
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery… That is, unless your admirer wants to tear off your arm and use it as a baseball bat to cave in your skull. Which is exactly what an old acquaintance of Marc Spector intends to do. To survive, the man known as Moon Knight might have to look for help in unexpected places. Someone who can give him the psychological edge. Enter: The Profile.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

MS. MARVEL #15
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by AARON LOPRESTI
Cover by GREG HORN
“Ready, A.I.M., Fire!” part 1 (of 3)! Operation: Lightning Storm goes into full effect as Ms. Marvel targets the terrorist organization that has been a thorn in her side for years! That’s right, the leader of the Mighty Avengers has declared a one-woman war against A.I.M. and its fearful leader M.O.D.O.K.! Be there as Ms. Marvel continues her battle to become “the best of the best,” courtesy of writer Brian Reed (NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI) and penciler Aaron Lopresti (INCREDIBLE HULK)!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

NEW AVENGERS #30
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Pencils and Cover by LEINIL YU
The New Avengers versus the Hand!! AND the New Avengers versus the Mighty Avengers!! AND the identity of the new Ronin revealed!! Who is the new mystery player in the New Avengers? Find out here!!
Guest-starring the Mighty Avengers and... wait for it... BROTHER VOODOO!!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

NEW AVENGERS: ILLUMINATI #3 (of 5)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS AND BRIAN REED
Pencils and Cover by JIM CHEUNG
THE MEGA SMASH MINI SERIES IS BACK!! Years ago a mysterious creature called the Beyonder gathered the heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe for an epic called SECRET WARS. Now, finally, after decades of mystery, the TRUE origin of this powerful creature is revealed when the Illuminati try to stop the Beyonder from interfering with the Earth once more.
What powerful connection does the Beyonder's true origin have to one of the power players of the Illuminati? Another stunner from Bendis (NEW AVENGERS, MIGHTY AVENGERS) Reed (MS. MARVEL) and Jim Cheung (YOUNG AVENGERS)
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

NEWUNIVERSAL #6
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Pencils and Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
A Starbrand. A Nightmask. A Justice. A Cipher. They are manifestations of god-like power on Earth, chosen by the Universe. In the conclusion to the first arc of this RED-HOT new series, four newly-ascended super humans must accept their new existences…and survive those who would exterminate them.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

NOVA #2
Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
Penciled by SEAN CHEN
Cover by ADI GRANOV
Helmet-to-helmet with Iron Man! After facing the horrors of the Annihilation War, can Richard Rider fit in back on Earth? Everyone used to treat him like a joke, but now that he’s one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe, does Nova have to take it anymore? One thing is certain, when S.H.I.E.L.D. moves in to investigate his sudden re-appearance, the Human Rocket will be aimed directly at Iron Man!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

OMEGA FLIGHT #2 (of 5)
Written by MICHAEL OEMING
Pencils and Cover by SCOTT KOLINS
As super-villains flood the Canadian border, Omega Flight begins to cement its team of heroes. A new character is added to the ranks as U.S. Agent saves Toronto from the powerful and beautiful (well, powerful anyway…) Daisy!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #7
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils and 50/50 Covers by ARIEL OLIVETTI
BLOOD AND SAND, PART 2
“I want Frank Castle -- the scourge of the underworld -- to die in the Sonoma desert playing dress-up.” With that line, the all-new Hate Monger begins the execution ceremony of the Punisher -- and nothing will ever be the same. Massacre after brutal massacre along the border brought Frank to the desert, but what horrible things does he find hiding behind the killings? What atrocities could possibly drive Frank to don a new costume? And how could it all go so terribly wrong? The American dream continues to become an unholy nightmare for Frank and everybody else in his orbit.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

RUNAWAYS #26
Written by JOSS WHEDON
Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN
Cover by JO CHEN
“DEAD END KIDS”
The kids continue their New York adventure and encounter someone dangerous that they’ve never met before. Hint—LOOK BEHIND MOLLY ON THE COVER. Will he punish the Runaways? Superstar Joss Whedon (Buffy, ASTONISHING X-MEN) and rising star Michael Ryan (NEW X-MEN, NEW EXCALIBUR) continue a tale that will take the Runaways somewhere they’ve never been before! PART 2 (of 6)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

SILVER SURFER: REQUIEM #1 (of 4)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Paints and Cover by ESAD RIBIC
The latest offering from the Marvel Knights line. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four!
For untold years Norrin Radd has surfed the galaxy, exploring the darkness between stars, witnessing the rise and fall of vast civilizations. Now his ride is about to come to an end. It starts with a small spot -- a blemish that will spread until he is no more. Until then, the Silver Surfer would undertake his final voyage -- to the one destination that has always eluded him. His journey starts where it began.
32 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated T+ …$3.99

SHE-HULK #19
Written by DAN SLOTT
Penciled by RICK BURCHETT
Cover by GREG HORN
"The Gamma Defense"
She-Hulk's law firm has defended super-villains before, but never one of "the big ones." Has Mallory Book finally gone too far? Can she honestly expect She-Hulk to help her represent her cousin's greatest foe--the twisted, mass-murdering genius men call THE LEADER?!!
Plus: If you thought a certain someone was dead and buried...you'd be wrong. And you'll NEVER guess where they are now!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

SILENT WAR #5 (of 6)
Written by DAVID HINE
Penciled by FRAZER IRVING
Cover by JOHN WATSON
In the days of the Cold War, the nuclear powers put forward the theory that if two superpowers each possessed the firepower to obliterate the other, they would never go to war. This was known as Mutual Assured Destruction. MAD. Now, once again two great superpowers face one another. On one side, the Sentry. On the other, Black Bolt. Totally MAD.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

LONERS #2 (of 6)
Written by C.B. CEBULSKI
Penciled by KARL MOLINE
Cover by JASON PEARSON
It’s Ricochet’s day off! But can the former Slinger – used to costumed days of girls and thrills – adjust to life as just another wannabe in L.A.? And when he’s pushed by the guilt of his past, will he spiral back into the tights? What do you think? So who’s waiting to slice his jacket to shreds – and what former Generation X member makes a shocking return on the very last page?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

THUNDERBOLTS PRESENTS: ZEMO - BORN BETTER #4 (of 4)
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Pencils and Cover by TOM GRUMMETT
Will Helmut Zemo survive his time-jump to 1920's Germany -- and a crushing confrontation with his Grandfather and father? And if he does -- how will he ever return to the present when he has been using the blood of the Zemo lineage as his "temporal anchor?" There is no Zemo blood in our present day besides Helmut... is there...?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

THUNDERBOLTS #114
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by MIKE DEODATO
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Variant Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
A mission to capture the Steel Spider goes awry when two other rogue heroes accidentally cross the Thunderbolts’ path. Do the likes of Sepulchre and American Eagle even stand a chance?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

X-MEN

ASTONISHING X-MEN #21

Written by JOSS WHEDON
Pencils and 50/50 Covers by JOHN CASSADAY
“UNSTOPPABLE” PART 3 (OF 6)!
Ord and his people of Breakworld lead the charge to take down the X-Men and S.W.O.R.D. And when this fight’s over… Not everyone is coming back!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
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CABLE & DEADPOOL #40
Written by FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by REILLY BROWN
Cover by SKOTT YOUNG
“Fractured” Part 1 (of 3)
Picking up from the furious action in X-Men, an alien soul vampire called the Hecatomb is rampaging across Cable's South Pacific haven of Providence. The only way to stop this creature is for Cable to restore his telepathy and telekinesis -- but the only way to do that might be to make a deal with the Devil itself -- an alien parasite called the Mummadrai. To save his dream, will Cable sacrifice his soul?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

EXILES #94
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils and Cover by PAUL PELLETIER
ENEMY OF THE STARS Part 5 (of 5)
The universe-shattering conclusion of Chris Claremont’s first arc on EXILES! This Earth’s Madame Hydra has brought the planet to its knees. Now she’s ready to deliver a final, fatal blow to her former husband, Reed Richards. Can this last hero standing stop his world from dying with the help of Psylocke and Sabretooth? Or will this be the first world the Exiles fail to save?
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

NEW EXCALIBUR #20
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils and Cover by SCOT EATON
“BATTLE FOR ETERNITY”
The battle lines have been drawn! Captain Britain’s most powerful enemy has declared war and is building an army. An army that now consists of New Excalibur’s first foes, the Dark X-Men! Part 3 (of 7)!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

X-23: TARGET X #6 (of 6)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils and Cover by MICHAEL CHOI
The Facility has taken everything from X-23… her mother, her new family, every chance for a normal life… but now, X-23 is going to make it all stop. She’s going back to the beginning, to the man whose DNA led her down this path, the man she blames for it all… Wolverine.
48 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

NEW X-MEN #38
Story by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST
Pencils and Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
“QUEST FOR MAGIK" Part 1 (of 4)!
The demon lord Belasco has pulled the Xavier Institute into Limbo, but he's not after the X-Men... he's come for the New X-Men. With their leaders cut off, most of the team captured, and a group of students thrown into the demon infested wastelands, all hope seems lost. But the kids aren't alone in Limbo... and things are about to get much, much worse.
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #486
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by BILLY TAN
Cover by JOHN WATSON
“THE RISE AND FALL OF THE SHI’AR EMPIRE”
This is it! The final chapter to Ed Brubaker’s Uncanny X-Men epic! Who lives? Who dies? And who gets left in outer space?! It’s the action packed finale that sets the X-Men and the Shi’Ar Empire into whole new directions! Part 12 (of 12)!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

WOLVERINE #54
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
It’s time for round five! Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! Ever wonder why these two just can’t get along? The reason cuts deeper than you think, True Believer. Much deeper. And this time, one of them isn’t walking away.
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

WOLVERINE #54 (BLACK AND WHITE VARIANT)
Written by JEPH LOEB
Pencils and Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI
24 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #14
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled by STEVE DILLON
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
“Swift and Terrible,” Part 4 (of 5)
The origin of Cyber revealed! Struggling to maintain consciousness after his first blood-soaked confrontation with his vicious offspring Daken, Wolverine is forced to turn to the one man whom he can never trust for help: Cyber! How does the man once known as Silas Burr factor into Wolverine’s past…and his future?
32 PGS./Parental Advisory …$2.99

X-FACTOR #19
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by KHOI PHAM
Cover by ANDREA DI VITO
X-Factor is trapped in the middle: On the one side, the population of Ex-Mutant Town is in danger of boiling over as the X-Cell, apparently re-empowered by Pietro, endeavor to rally the rank and file against X-Factor. On the other side, the government, ready to move in with everything from armies to Sentinels. Will Madrox decide to tell the truth behind M-Day...and will anyone believe him?
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

X-MEN #199
Written by MIKE CAREY
Pencils and Cover by CHRIS BACHALO
“CONDITION CRITICAL”
The X-Men are one issue away from 200…and let’s hope Cable and Rogue can make it! Facing a nearly indestructible enemy, both Cable and Rogue will need to make choices that will alter their lives forever.
Part 3 (of 3)!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99

X-MEN: FIRST CLASS SPECIAL
Written by JEFF PARKER
Art by KEVIN NOWLAN, PAUL SMITH, MIKE ALLRED & NICK DRAGOTTA
Cover by KEVIN NOWLAN
From investigating haunted museums to dealing with lovesick dragon men, no mission is off limits for the original mutant heroes. See some of comics' top cartoonists take on Xavier's five!
48 PGS./Rated A …$3.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #1

Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by JAMES CORDEIRO
Cover by MICHAEL GOLDEN
The Armored Avenger blasts into the newest title in the critically-acclaimed, best-selling Marvel Adventures line! Who is IRON MAN, the world-renowned symbol of mega-conglomerate Stark International? And what terrible secret from his past forces billionaire inventor TONY STARK to become the Golden Guardian?
Find out here!
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99
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MARVEL ADVENTURES FANTASTIC FOUR #24
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by CLAY MANN
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
A trio of priceless tridents has been stolen from Atlantis, and the prime suspect is ... the Invisible Woman! Can Mr. Fantastic trade his scientist's hat for a detective's and uncover the real culprits before the SUB-MARINER declares war on the surface world?
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #27
Written by CHRIS KIPINIAK
Pencils and Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
When the JESTER takes New York's museums hostage, SPIDER-MAN thinks it's time for his patented blend of webs, wise-cracks and punching. Grim-and-gritty-guest-star NIGHT THRASHER does things differently. Can the two heroes stop fighting each other long enough to fight the villain? At least a little?
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #13
Written by JEFF PARKER
Pencils and Cover by LEONARD KIRK
How can The Avengers stop an insectoid invasion when their biggest member keeps stomping her teammates? At last--the story you keep requesting: The origin of Giant-Girl Janet Van Dyne!
32 PGS./All Ages …$2.99

MAX COMICS

PUNISHER #47

Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by LAN MEDINA
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
WIDOWMAKER, PART 5
Five witches stripped her soul bare and left her dead in a ditch, her name never to be uttered again. But she’s not dead, and she hasn’t forgotten. She’s going to take them apart piece by piece, and she’s got the perfect partner to do it. A man who knows a little thing or two about vengeance.
32 PGS./Explicit Content …$2.99
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PUNISHER PRESENTS: BARRACUDA MAX #4 (of 5)
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Pencils and Cover by GORAN PARLOV
“A WARM PLACE TO $%^&"
The Punisher’s wildest foe is back -- give or take a few boy parts- embarking on a solo mission that has him playing bodyguard to the son of a dangerous mob boss. Only one problem: Junior’s a hemophiliac -- just one little scratch, and he’s a goner. If Barracuda wants to collect his paycheck (not to mention keep his dome attached to his shoulders), he’s gonna have to dig deep into his bag of dirty tricks. And when it’s empty, find a bigger bag.
32 PGS./Explicit Content …$3.99
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ICON COMICS

POWERS VOL. 11: SECRET IDENTITY TPB
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MIKE AVON OEMING
Cover by MIKE AVON OEMING
Walker and Pilgrim have been homicide detectives and partners for years, but secrets they’ve kept from each other are now too big and too dangerous to remain secrets for long. Things are about to get really crazy...even for the Eisner Award-winning Powers! From the writer of New Avengers! Collecting POWERS (Vol. 2) #19-24.
200 PGS./Explicit Content …$19.95
ISBN: 0-7851-2261-3

CRIMINAL VOLUME 1: COWARD
Acclaimed as one of the best new series of 2006, the first edition of Harvey Award Winning Best Writer Ed Brubaker and Scream Award Winning Best Artist Sean Phillips ground-breaking new series is finally here! Collecting the sold-out and hard-to-find first arc “Coward” promises to be one of the trade highlights of the year, and readers of these white-hot creators other projects, such as Daredevil, Captain America, and Marvel Zombies will not want to miss it!
Coward is the story of Leo, a man who can plan and execute almost any heist, but only if he can convinced the plan is safe enough. But sometimes the reward is worth the risk, and when a woman from Leo’s past comes to him with a sure-fire score to nab a few million worth of diamonds from Police Evidence, all his rules and cautions go right out the window. But in the world Leo lives in, as he may soon learn, those rules may be the only thing keeping him alive.
128 PGS/Mature Content … $14.99 $11.19 at Amazon.

CRIMINAL #6
A New Storyline! A New Anti-Hero! And a Perfect Place for New Readers to Jump On!
That’s right, if you’ve been missing out on Criminal up until now, this is your chance to see why the critics have hailed it as Brubaker and Phillips best work! Pick up the first trade collection, for the story of Leo, and then join us in issue #6 for a new beginning as we meet Tracy Lawless, the last surviving son of a once-famous family of crooks (who have been lurking in the background of Criminal since the first issue).
Twenty years ago, Tracy Lawless traded the crime-ridden streets of the city for a life in the military, and it’s a decision he’s rarely regretted. But now he’s walking out of the deserts of Afghanistan and Iraq and back into the world he grew up in, to find out who killed his brother Rick, and why. But truth is one of the few things uglier than family history, and the only thing Tracy has in his favor as he unravels the twisted strands of the criminal life his brother led, is that no one knows who the hell he is. And what they don’t know, just might kill them. Don’t miss the hard-hitting debut of the next Criminal lead character, in “Lawless” Part 1! And remember, every issue of Criminal is crammed cover to cover with content, including text pieces, back-up stories and noir articles by Brubaker and many other crime writers!
32 PGS/Mature Content/No Ads … $2.99

MARVEL/DABEL BROTHERS

MAGICIAN APPRENTICE VOL. 1 HC DIRECT MARKET EXCLUSIVE
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST with Special Introduction by the Author
Adapted by MICHAEL AVON OEMING and BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Penciled by BRETT BOOTH & RYAN STEGMAN
Direct Market Exclusive Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Cover by DON MAITZ
Pug and Tomas are two kitchen boys living in the medieval fantasy world of Midkemia who dream of one day becoming heroes. But as the boys start on the path to manhood and begin their apprenticeships to their respective masters, they stumble upon a shipwreck and learn that invaders from a strange and distant world have found a way to Midkemia through portals known as "rifts" and are preparing for a full scale assault. As Tomas learns to be a soldier and Pug studies the path of a magician, both boys find themselves growing into the heroes they had hoped to become - but growing apart as the effects of the Riftwar change both of their lives forever. All this and a cover gallery, sketches, and letters from author Raymond E. Feist and Michael Avon Oeming.
164 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
FOC - 3/29, On-Sale - 5/2/2007
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MAGICIAN APPRENTICE VOL. 1 HC
164 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
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RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER VOL. 1 HC DIRECT MARKET EXCLUSIVE
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD with Special Introduction by the Author
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Penciled by RENATO ARLEM & MIGUEL MONTENEGRO
Direct Market Exclusive Cover by RENATO ARLEM
Cover by JOHN BUXTON
In an alternate history of the American frontier, Andrew Jackson is a lawyer from Tennessee, William Henry Harrison has set himself up as governor of Carthage City, and Napoleon is leading an army just south of Detroit. But this is a world where folk magic is real – and where a young boy who is the seventh son of a seventh son has the power to shape the world around him at will. This is the tale of Alvin Maker, an extraordinary man who is destined to change the world and build a magnificent Crystal City. But the Unmaker stands in his way, determined to stop Alvin from fulfilling his destiny. With a violent war brewing between the settlers and the local tribes along the Mizzipy River, Alvin will find himself in more danger than he ever could have imagined. Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling Author Orson Scott Card (ENDER’S GAME), RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER is an incredible adventure through history and speculation, fusing high fantasy with the spirit of the American Frontier.
Plus, an all-new story written by Orson Scott Card featuring his most popular character - Ender Wiggins, from the Best-Selling and Award-Winning Ender's Game series of novels. And if that wasn't enough, a cover gallery and letter from Card himself.
164 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
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RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER VOL. 1 HC
164 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
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ANITA BLAKE VAMPIRE HUNTER: GUILTY PLEASURES HANDBOOK
Taken from the notes of LAURELL K. HAMILTON
Written by STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHRIS BIGGS, & AVE COLLEN
Art and Cover by BRETT BOOTH
Everything you ever wanted to know about ANITA BLAKE! This is your chance to learn all about LAURELL K. HAMILTON's famous vampire hunter. Meet all the creatures and characters who appear in GUILTY PLEASURES and learn about their powers, origins and place in the Anita Universe. This very first guide book into the world of ANITA BLAKE is written in the tradition of the Marvel handbook and features the wonderful art of fan favorite Brett Booth. A must-have for any ANITA fan!
48 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated T+…$3.99
FOC - 5/10, On-Sale - 5/30/2007
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MAGICIAN APPRENTICE #7 (of 12)
Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST
Adapted by BRYAN J.L. GLASS
Pencils and Cover by RYAN STEGMAN
The journey from Crydee to Krondor is wrought with peril, and an ambush by the dark elves known as the Moredhel has decimated Duke Borric's company of men. With the help of the Dwarven Chief, Dolgan, what remains of the party must travel through the mines of Mac Mordian Cadal to find a new path to their destination. But the mines are anything but safe, and Tomas will discover something in them that will change his own path forever... Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE is an exhilarating ride through a rich fantasy world that is hailed by fans and critics alike as "second only to the 'Lord of the Rings."
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC - 5/10, On-Sale - 5/30/2007
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WYRMS #4 (of 6)
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by JAKE BLACK
Pencils and Cover by VITOR ISHIMURA
Patience has traveled far in her journey to foil the plans of Unwyrm, but she has one problem: she doesn't know why he's calling her to Cranning. Fortunately, she has a special mindstone that contains the memories of all of the human and gebling rulers of the world throughout history, but using the mindstone could drive her mad. Can Patience unravel the mystery of Unwyrm's origins before sheloses her mind?
Fusing high science fiction with the classical mythological archetype of the quest, New York Times Best-Selling author Orson Scott Card’s WYRMS is a must-read for any fan of science fiction and fantasy. Featuring a world settled by humans from a crashed starship who have built their own unique society, WYRMS is a story full of many themes and ideas, crafted by the writer responsible for such masterpieces as ENDER’S GAME and SPEAKER FOR THE DEAD. WYRMS is a can't miss event!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER #7 (of 12)
Written by ORSON SCOTT CARD
Adapted by ROLAND BERNARD BROWN
Pencils and Cover by MIGUEL MONTENEGRO
In an alternate history of the American frontier where folk magic actually works, young Alvin Smith and his older brother Measure have been rescued from a violent tribe by Ta-Kumsaw, the leader of the Shaw-nee. And now Ta-Kumsaw and the man known as the "Red Prophet" have presented Measure with a difficult prophecy: he must leave his brother with the Shaw-Nee and return to their family alone or Alvin will die in three days. But the white men of Vigor Church aren't going to be happy when they hear that one of their own is in the charge of a man who may one day lead the war against them... Adapted from the novel by New York Times Best-Selling author Orson Scott Card, this issue of RED PROPHET: THE TALES OF ALVIN MAKER continues Card's epic story of American fantasy, weaving magic, history, and unparalleled storytelling together into an
amazing and unique adventure!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC – 5/3, On-Sale – 5/23/2007
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MARVEL MASTERWORKS

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 4

Written by GARY FRIEDRICH, STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS, BILL EVERETT & ARCHIE GOODWIN
Penciled by MARIE SEVERIN & HERB TRIMPE
Cover by JIM STERANKO
It’s time for more Masterworks mayhem from the house-shakin’ Hulk!
Now headlining his very own title again for the first time in six years, the Green Goliath has twice the space to shake the Earth with his mighty rage, and you can bet Mighty Marvel is going to take advantage of every square inch of that space!See the beginnings of the Hulk’s first outer-space adventure versus the Space Parasite! Place your bets for the strongest man-monster in the Marvel U.—ol’ Greenskin or the Rhino!
Then it’s road-trip time! The mighty Hulk travels continents far and wide, and believe it or not, he doesn’t make too many friends along the way! It’s a travelogue of destruction that’s going to leave the Mandarin, the Inhumans, and the entire Savage Land rubbing a sore jaw in the wake of a freight train named “Banner.”
Guest-starring Nick Fury and Ka-Zar, this baby’s guaranteed to give your greenback’s worth!
Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK (Vol. 2) #103-110 and ANNUAL #1.
240 PGS./All Ages …$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2682-1

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 4 – VARIANT EDITION VOL. 78
240 PGS./All Ages …$54.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2683-X

MARVEL HARDCOVERS

SILVER SURFER OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA with JACK KIRBY
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA
Variant Painted Cover by ESAD RIBIC
Born by the hand of the world-devourer, Galactus, Norrin Radd sacrificed himself to save his home planet and his true love, Shalla-Bal, but the price of their lives was servitude to the mighty Galactus – as his herald, the Silver Surfer! Now, exiled upon Earth, he struggles to understand the beauty and humanity of mortal men, and nobly seeks to heal the rifts that separate man from his brothers.
Created by the titanic team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the pages of FANTASTIC FOUR, the Silver Surfer went on to become one of the most-beloved characters in all comicdom. Embodying the mind-blowing concepts of Kirby and Stan’s socially conscious writing craft, the Surfer’s stories expressed their creative vision in staggering and unique tales. Another talent would touch the character, however, granting him a soul-wrenching humanity that helped define him to this very day: the one and only John Buscema! A master of the craft, Buscema’s Silver Surfer is considered by many to be the peak of comic-book art.
Now, the original adventures of the Silver Surfer are presented in one complete volume! Containing every story and letters page, restored and recolored to match the original issues, plus behind-the-scenes bonuses and critical essays, this book is the guaranteed way to get in on the character in the upcoming Fantastic Four film!
Collecting SILVER SURFER #1-18.
576 PGS./All Ages …$74.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2752-6

SILVER SURFER OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC – VARIANT EDITION
576 PGS./All Ages …$74.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2753-4

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE END PREMIERE HC
Written by ALAN DAVIS
Penciled by ALAN DAVIS
Cover by ALAN DAVIS
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
144 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2774-7
Trim size: standard

X-FACTOR: MANY LIVES OF MADROX PREMIERE HC
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by PABLO RAIMONDI
Cover by PABLO RAIMONDI
Five words to strike fear into the hearts of spies and evildoers everywhere: Jamie Madrox, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. Except that when Madrox decides it’s time to start gathering in the stray dupes that are still wandering around, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent doesn’t especially want to go...and S.H.I.E.L.D. isn’t especially inclined to let him go. Plus: Remember X-Factor #87? “X-Aminations,” the analysis issue? Sure you do. Everybody does. Well, Peter David and new regular artist Pablo Raimondi evoke memories of that classic tale with “Re-X-Aminations” as the new team unloads their hopes, fears and darkest secrets to an attentive Doc Samson. Collecting X-FACTOR #13-17.
120 PGS./Rated T+ …$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2805-0

ULTIMATE GALACTUS TRILOGY HC
Written by WARREN ELLIS
Penciled by TREVOR HAIRSINE, STEVE EPTING, STEVE MCNIVEN, TOM RANEY & BRANDON PETERSON
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Super-scribe Warren Ellis chronicles the coming of Gah Lak Tus! This deluxe hardcover collects the entire Ultimate Galactus trilogy – ULTIMATE NIGHTMARE, ULTIMATE SECRET and ULTIMATE EXTINCTION – plus extras. In Ultimate Nightmare, world communications systems break down, and the source of the anomaly is revealed as Tanguska, Russia. Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D. leads a force comprised of Captain America, Black Widow and Sam Wilson to investigate; simultaneously, Charles Xavier of the X-Men dispatches his own team consisting of Jean Grey, Wolverine and Colossus. What they discover there – and what happens next – defies belief! In Ultimate Secret, a hidden alien race is trying desperately to keep man from reaching the stars. Cape Canaveral scientist Phillip Lawson, secretly a Kree soldier assigned to a mission on our planet, knows of the hideous plan and will use all his considerable power to stop it...the power of Captain Mahr Vehl! But his sudden betrayal may mean a swift doom for the Earth. Starring the Ultimates and the Ultimate Fantastic Four! And finally, in Ultimate Extinction, it’s time for the coming of Gah Lak Tus! And his arrival could mean the end of all life on this planet! Not even the power of S.H.I.E.L.D. or the brilliance of Fantastic Four leader Reed Richards seems able to stop its inexorable march to Earth. What role do the Ultimate X-Men have in this drama? And who on Earth is Misty Knight and how does she know the fate of our world may rest with – Ultimate Silver Surfer? Collecting ULTIMATE NIGHTMARE #1-5, ULTIMATE SECRET #1-4 AND ULTIMATE EXTINCTION #1-5.
344 PGS./Rated T+ …$34.99 $23.09 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2139-0
Trim size: oversized

PUNISHER MAX VOL. 3 HC
Written by GARTH ENNIS
Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ & GORAN PARLOV
Cover by TIM BRADSTREET
This deluxe hardcover collects Punisher MAX Vol. 5: The Slavers and Punisher MAX Vol. 6: Barracuda, plus extras. In The Slavers, Frank Castle brutally dispatches a crew of Albanian thugs menacing a young woman on a pitch-black Brooklyn night, in a dead-end alley. Her name is Viorica, she’s from Moldavia, and when she tells Frank her story, that’s when the real killing starts! And in Barracuda, the Punisher meets his match! Jigsaw, Ma Gnucci, the Russian – Frank has faced some fearsome foes in his day, but none as stone-cold rotten to the bone as the Barracuda. He’s big, he’s mean, and the last thing on earth you want is to see him smile. Collecting PUNISHER #25-36.
296 PGS./Explicit Content …$29.99
ISBN: 0-7851-1981-7
Trim size: oversized

SPIDER-MAN NEWSPAPER STRIPS VOL. 1 HC
Written by STAN LEE
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA SR.
Cover by JOHN ROMITA SR.
What's black and white and red and blue all over? Long thought lost to avid arachnophiles, three years' worth of Spider-Man's newspaper adventures – from January 1977 to January 1980 – are collected in their entirety for the first time across two volumes! Spiderdom's top talents set the web-slinger up with daily doses of enemies old and new, from Kraven the Hunter to the Rattler!
464 PGS./All Ages …$34.99 $23.09 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2393-8
Trim size: oversized

MARVEL DIGESTS

SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE VOL. 3: MY SECRET LIFE DIGEST
Written by SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
Cover by TAKESHI MIYAZAWA
The series SpiderFan.org’s Patrick Gadrow calls “a breath of fresh air” continues! You’ve watched Mary Jane’s life progress through her eyes, now take a look at her through the eyes of her supporting cast. What do they think of her, especially now that she’s...changed? And what does this change mean for her relationship with Peter Parker? Plus: Gwen Stacy has a problem with Peter, and MJ has a secret. Collecting SPIDER-MAN LOVES MARY JANE #11-15.
120 PGS./All Ages …$7.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2266-4

SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK: BIG-CITY SUPER HEROES DIGEST

Written by MARC SUMERAK
Penciled by GURIHIRU
Cover by GURIHIRU
Zero-G! Lightspeed! Mass Master! Energizer! Together, they are Marvel’s youngest super heroes: Power Pack! When the Power family returns to New York for another exciting adventure, it isn’t long before our super siblings find themselves fighting side-by-side with everyone’s favorite wall-crawler, the Amazing Spider-Man! Featuring the villainy of Venom, the Sandman, the Vulture and more! Collecting SPIDER-MAN AND POWER PACK #1-4.
96 PGS./All Ages …$6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2357-1

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN VOL. 6: THE BLACK COSTUME DIGEST
Written by FRED VAN LENTE
Penciled by MICHAEL O’HARE & CORY HAMSCHER
Cover by PATRICK SCHERBERGER
All-new, all-ages, all-action fun featuring the Tinkerer, Green Goblin, the Hobgoblin, the Sandman and Venom! Plus: Don’t miss the senses-shattering debut of Spidey’s new “smart stealth” black costume! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #21-24.
96 PGS./All Ages …$6.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2310-5

MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVELS

CIVIL WAR COMPANION TPB
Written by PETER DAVID, J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, CHRIS BAIOCCHI, JUSTIN GRAY, MARK GUGGENHEIM, DAVID HINE, JEROME MAIDA, JIM MCLAUCHLIN, CLIFFORD LAWRENCE METH, TERRY MORROW, BRIAN REED, MIKE SANGIACOMO, DAN SLOTT, ZEB WELLS, ANTHONY FLAMINI, STUART VANDAL, RONALD BYRD, MADISON CARTER, MICHAEL HOSKIN, CHRIS BIGGS, MARK O'ENGLISH, MIKE FICHERA & JOHN RHETT THOMAS
Penciled by SCOTT KOLINS & MIKE MAYHEW
Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
The legislation has been passed. The battle lines have been drawn. The opening shots have been fired. Now, as the controversial Super Human Registration Act continues to divide America’s super human community, go behind the lines of the Marvel Comics event starring Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Featuring in-depth S.H.I.E.L.D. dossiers on the nation’s most prominent super humans; behind-the-scenes coverage with CIVIL WAR planners Mark Millar and Steve McNiven; news, gossip, and opinions from the Daily Bugle, the very newspaper the citizens of the Marvel Universe read to keep informed; and more! Plus: a final analysis of CIVIL WAR, in addition to a complete checklist of all the upcoming CW collections! Collecting CIVIL WAR FILES, CIVIL WAR: BATTLE DAMAGE REPORT, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: MARK MILLAR/STEVE MCNIVEN, MARVEL SPOTLIGHT: CIVIL WAR AFTERMATH and DAILY BUGLE: CIVIL WAR SPECIAL EDITION.
236 PGS./Rated T+ …$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2576-0

CIVIL WAR: WAR CRIMES TPB
Written by FRANK TIERI
Penciled by STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by SEAN SCOFFIELD
Wilson Fisk, the incarcerated ex-Kingpin of Crime, has a deal to propose to Iron Man: He’ll use his underworld connections to help track down Captain America and his anti-Registration underground in exchange for consideration on his sentence. But can the Kingpin be trusted, or is he playing a deeper game? And how are the criminals of the Marvel Universe being forced to change the way they do business as a result of CIVIL WAR? Plus: Delve deeper in the Marvel Universe underworld in writer Frank Tieri's gritty prequel to CIVIL WAR: WAR CRIMES! Career criminal Jackie Dio is fresh out of the Cage and looking for trouble. When he tracks down some of his old crime contacts, he discovers a lot has changed in the New York underworld – and finds more trouble than he bargained for. If he’s going to have a shot at surviving, he may have to get acquainted with the shadowy figure known only as “The Consultant” – that is, if he even exists. Collecting CVIL WAR: WAR CRIMES and UNDERWORLD #1-5.
160 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99 $12.23 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2652-X

CIVIL WAR: WOLVERINE TPB
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
Marc Guggenheim – a veteran writer for TV’s The Practice, Law & Order and CSI – is joined by fan-favorite artist Humberto Ramos (SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN) for this CIVIL WAR tie-in. In the aftermath of the Stamford tragedy, Logan makes it his personal mission to take down the man responsible. No sooner does he begin his hunt, however, than he discovers someone else is stalking the same prey: a mysterious trio whose identity, and disturbing mission, will come as a shock to many! If Logan’s unsettled by who these guys are, then just wait until he discovers who they answer to! Collecting WOLVERINE #42-48.
168 PGS./Parental Advisory …$17.99 $12.23 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-1980-9

CIVIL WAR: X-MEN UNIVERSE TPB
Written by PETER DAVID & FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by DENNIS CALERO & STAZ JOHNSON
Cover by RYAN SOOK
Hot on the heals of both smash hits HOUSE OF M and SON OF M, Quicksilver returns! But is he friend or foe!? Complicating matters even more, the divisiveness of CIVIL WAR has spread to X-FACTOR: Half of them want to cooperate with the government; the other half wants to take a stand against it. It’s Jamie’s choice that may well decide whether X-Factor stays together or cracks apart. Plus: In another corner of the X-Men universe, the CIVIL WAR really hits home! What happens when Cable and Deadpool find themselves on opposite sides of the fence, and both refuse to budge? What else: They fight! But it’s not just your usual fun super-hero teeth-chipping spittle-snarling battle. It will change the lives of these two characters forever! Collecting X-FACTOR #8-9 and CABLE & DEADPOOL #30-32.
120 PGS./Rated T+ …$13.99 $11.29 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2243-5


Written by REGINALD HUDLIN
Penciled by SCOT EATON, MANUEL GARCIA & KOI TURNBULL
Cover by MICHAEL TURNER
The Royal Couple, King T’Challa and Queen Ororo, embark on a diplomatic tour that will have them spanning the globe – and beyond! Stops include Latveria (Dr. Doom), the Moon (Black Bolt and the Inhumans), Atlantis (Namor the Sub-Mariner) and the CIVIL WAR-ravaged United States, for a meeting with none other than the point man for the U.S. government’s implementation of the Super Human Registration Act: Tony Stark, T’Challa's former Avengers teammate. Will the Black Panther and Storm decide to get off the sidelines of the CIVIL WAR and get involved? Collecting BLACK PANTHER #19-25.
168 PGS./Rated T+ …$17.99 $12.23 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2235-4

AVENGERS NEXT: REBIRTH TPB
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by RON LIM
Cover by MIKE WIERINGO
The time has come for the next generation of Avengers to choose a new lineup, but first they must battle zombie versions of themselves! Then, as Katie Power (from Power Pack) joins the team, American Dream and her friends mount a search for the missing Thunderstrike. The man called Nova guest stars when strange visitors from outer space land on Earth. And more! Collecting AVENGERS NEXT #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated A …$13.99 $11.29 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2518-3

AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL VOL. 1: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE DAUGHTER OF SPIDER-MAN TPB
Written by TOM DEFALCO
Penciled by RON FRENZ
Cover by RON FRENZ
Ever wonder why Spider-Girl fans are the most vocal, most active comic fans of all? Here’s your chance to finally find out! Join us for the start of our second 100 issues as May “Mayday” Parker learns that she can’t escape her great responsibilities! Featuring the original Hobgoblin, the Black Tarantula and more! Plus: the saga of Spider-Girl! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-GIRL #0-6.
176 PGS./Rated A …$14.99 $11.19 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2341-5

ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 16: CABLE TPB
Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN & SEAN MCKEEVER
Penciled by BEN OLIVER
Cover by BEN OLIVER
If one man is capable of disrupting the carefully controlled world of Charles Xavier’s School For Gifted Youngsters, it’s this one: Ultimate Cable! He comes from a tragic future to wreak havoc on mutantkind today, and his sinister secrets will shock the X-Men to their very core. It’s a huge event in Ultimate X-Men history. Get in on the ground floor. You’ve been warned. Plus: Delve into the secret life of the X-Men’s rivals, Emma Frost's Academy of Tomorrow, in a special bonus story! Collecting ULTIMATE X-MEN #75-80.
160 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 $10.19 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2548-5

DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH TPB
Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN
Penciled by MARCOS MARTIN
Cover by MARCOS MARTIN
Doctor Stephen Strange embarks on the most important paranormal investigation of his career, as he sets out to solve an attempted murder – his own! And with his most trusted friend also at death’s door, Strange turns to an unexpected corner of the Marvel Universe to recruit a new ally. Eisner Award-winning writer Brian K. Vaughan (RUNAWAYS, Y: The Last Man) and red-hot artist Marcos Martin (CAPTAIN AMERICA, Batgirl: Year One) join forces for an adventure that will take the Sorcerer Supreme from the underworld of New York City to the deadliest dimensions on the outskirts of reality – while firmly establishing him in the current Marvel Universe and setting him up to join a surprising new team! Collecting DOCTOR STRANGE: THE OATH #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated T+ …$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2211-7

HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN - EQUINOX TPB
Written by ALEXANDER IRVINE
Penciled by RUSSELL BRAUN
Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM
When the Son of Satan is your best option, God help you. New Orleans. The Big Easy. The membrane between our world and the underworld has always been a little thinner here. Now, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the outpouring of human misery has drawn demons like sharks to a bloodbath. What better time for Daimon Hellstrom – a.k.a. the Son of Satan – to pay a visit? It starts with the doctor who delivers a baby that vanishes into the night. A doctor who is devoured by demons wearing New Orleans P.D. badges. Demons who work for someone – or something - -that’s descended on the Big Easy and doesn’t give a damn who Hellstorm or his father is. Something that’s harvesting body parts in a furious race toward unspeakable purposes. This is the Son of Satan as you’ve never seen him before, brought to you by acclaimed novelist Alexander Irvine (The Narrows), with searing art by Russell Braun (Animal Man) and Klaus Janson.
Collecting HELLSTORM: SON OF SATAN #1-5.
120 PGS./Explicit Content …$17.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2387-3

BLADE: UNDEAD AGAIN TPB
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Penciled by HOWARD CHAYKIN
Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Join Howard Chaykin (AVENGERS, American Flagg) and Marc Guggenheim (WOLVERINE, CSI: Miami) for a new series starring the popular character who's launched three movies and a TV series. Featuring Spider-Man, Dracula, Dr. Doom, Wolverine...and Santa Claus!? Plus: a look into Blade’s mysterious past!
Collecting BLADE #1-6.
144 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2364-4

MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR TPB
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by PASCAL ALIXE
Cover by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO
Doom returns! The Four from the Fantastik’s greatest enemy has an insidious plan that takes them to the ends of the Earth! Peter David (FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN, X-FACTOR) takes the reins with superstar artist-to-be Pascal Alixe (Superman, The Legion) for the eagerly awaited spin-off from Neil Gaiman’s 1602. What does Doom want? Why doesn’t Invisible Woman want to fight him? And what does Shakespeare have to do with it? Collecting MARVEL 1602: FANTASTICK FOUR #1-5.
120 PGS./Rated T+ …$14.99 $10.19 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2293-1

NEW X-MEN: CHILDHOOD'S END VOL. 4 TPB
Written by CRAIG KYLE &CHRISTOPHER YOST
Penciled by PACO MEDINA
Cover by PACO MEDINA
X-23’s past returns to haunt the New X-Men. Sure, the team needs a break after the horror and insanity of the last year, but too bad! When Wolverine brought X-23 back into the Institute, only Emma Frost tried to stop it. Here and now, you’ll find out why she was right! The fallout from X-23: Target X begins here! Collecting NEW X-MEN #33-36.
96 PGS./Rated T+ …$10.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2238-9

FANTASTIC FOUR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 1 TPB
Written by WALT SIMONSON
Penciled by RICH BUCKLER, RON LIM & WALT SIMONSON
Cover by WALT SIMONSON
After a string of successes with THOR, X-FACTOR and AVENGERS, it's sensational Simonson storytelling for Marvel's First Family – starting when the FF's Congressional hearing is disrupted by dozens of vengence-seeking villains! After the famous foursome – plus Ms. Marvel – deal with the Capitol chaos, a time anomaly sends them to find the future's fate! But while Kang and Nebula take up their time, will the universe fall to Galactus? Guest-starring Thor, Iron Man and Death's Head! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #334-341.
192 PGS./Rated A …$19.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2758-5

ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL. 6 TPB
Written by STAN LEE, ROY THOMAS & GERRY CONWAY
Penciled by JOHN BUSCEMA, ROSS ANDRU & JOE SINNOTT
Cover by JOHN BUSCEMA
From the Monster from the Lost Lagoon to the Overmind from beyond the stars, menaces from across time and space converge on Earth's most fabulous foursome! A space angel of death! Future warrior women! The horrors of the 1950s! Plus: Doctor Doom, Diablo and Dragon Man! Guest-starring the Inhumans! Collecting FANTASTIC FOUR #111-137.
592 PGS./All Ages …$16.99 $11.55 at Amazon.
ISBN: 0-7851-2697-X

MARVEL POSTERS

SUB-MARINER POSTER - Art by MICHAEL TURNER

24X36 Color Poster...$6.99
Final Order Cut-off 4/12/07 (On-Sale 5/2/07 )

AVENGERS YU POSTER - Art by LEINIL YU
24X36 Color Poster...$6.99
Final Order Cut-off 4/26/07 (On-Sale 5/16/07)

MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINES!

MARVEL ADVENTURES FLIP MAGAZINE #25

MARVEL ADVENTURES SPIDER-MAN #25
MARVEL ADVENTURES
FANTASTIC FOUR #25
64 PGS./All Ages …$4.99

MARVEL HEROES FLIP MAGAZINE #25
NEW AVENGERS #25
NEW X-MEN #25
64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

MARVEL SELECT FLIP MAGAZINE #25
CIVIL WAR #1
CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE #1
64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

MARVEL TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #24
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #53
RUNAWAYS #18
64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

ULTIMATE MARVEL FLIP MAGAZINE #25
ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR #25
ULTIMATE X- MEN #25
64 PGS./Rated T+ …$4.99

ULTIMATE TALES FLIP MAGAZINE #25
ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #48-49
64 PGS./Rated A …$4.99

Beauty and the Beast DVDs

Beauty and the Beast on DVD:

Complete First Season

Complete list of TV Shows on DVD

DC Comics May 2007 solicitations

Previous DC Comics solicitations:
February 2007
March 2007
April 2007

DETECTIVE COMICS #832
Written by Royal McGraw
Art by Andy Clarke
Cover by Simone Bianchi
Terror comes in threes! The nefarious Terrible Trio returns, only instead of being the hunters, they’re the prey! And the only one who can save them from certain death is their deadly aversary — Batman!
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN #666
Written by Grant Morrison
Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang
Cover by Andy Kubert
Meet Damian Wayne, the Batman of Tomorrow in this special issue set 15 years from now in a nightmarish future Gotham! In a world torn apart by terrorism, plagues, rogue weather and bizarre super-crime, only 24 hours are left before the climactic battle of Armageddon — and only one man who might be able to stop it.
But will he?
The Son of the Bat meets the Prince of Darkness and the stage is set for the ultimate battle between evil and moral ambiguity. Can Damian make peace with his heritage to save the world? Find out in BATMAN #666, “Numbers of the Beast.”
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CATWOMAN #67
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art by David Lopez & Alvaro Lopez
Cover by Adam Hughes
The body count begins! Even two Catwomen won’t be able to keep Gotham’s East End safe when Selina Kyle’s worst nightmares come true.
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NIGHTWING #132
Written by Marv Wolfman
Art and cover by Jamal Igle & Keith Champagne
Three friends are dead, and as Nightwing’s thirst for revenge grows, he finds himself having to choose a path that could alter his future forever. Also, 300 hundred years ago an evil was born, and now, to survive, it is ready to destroy in the conclusion of “Bride & Groom.”
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ROBIN #162
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Freddie Williams II
Cover by Patrick Gleason & Wayne Faucher
They’ve been trying to kill him, but now Robin must battle to save the Lords of the Avenues, a metahuman street gang, if he wants to catch the drug company that's poisoned them. It’s all-out combat and a race against the clock for the Boy Wonder — a race he may not be able to win.
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #5
Written by Frank Miller
Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
Variant cover by Miller
The pulse-pounding adventure continues with the All Star creative team of Frank Miller, Jim Lee and Scott Williams! The Batman puts Dick Grayson to the ultimate test, and the orphaned aerialist must make a difficult choice before becoming Robin, the Boy Wonder!
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. This issue will ship with two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Jim Lee & Scott Williams; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Frank Miller, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
Resolicited; on sale May 16 • FC, 32 pg, $2.99 US

BATMAN: TURNING POINTS TP
Written by Greg Rucka, Chuck Dixon and Ed Brubaker
Art by Steve Lieber, Dick Giordano, Paul Pope and others
Cover by Tim Sale
Collecting the miniseries BATMAN TURNING POINTS #1-5! This story explores the relationship between Batman and Commisioner Gordon, and how it has developed through the years, from Batman’s early days through sidekicks and even a broken back.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 6 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US $10.19 at Amazon.

GOTHAM CENTRAL VOL. 5: DEAD ROBIN TP
Written by Greg Rucka and Ed Brubaker
Art by Kano & Stefano Gaudiano
Cover by Sean Phillips
In this volume collecting Gotham Central #33-40, the dead body of Robin, the Boy Wonder is found on the streets. Now the detectives of Gotham Central must try to solve the mystery of his death while dealing with his former associates, Batman and the Teen Titans!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 13 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US $12.23 at Amazon.

BATMAN: EGO AND OTHER TAILS HC
Written by Darwyn Cooke and others
Art by Cooke and others
Cover by Cooke
DC proudly presents Darwyn Cooke’s tales of the Dark Knight in one graphic novel, including the acclaimed BATMAN: EGO and the original graphic novel CATWOMAN: SELINA’S BIG SCORE! Also included are stories from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #23 & 33
and SOLO #1 & 5.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 20 • 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US Pre-order for $10.19 from Amazon.

CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME TP
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Tim Sale
Don’t miss the softcover edition of the hardcover collecting the 6-part miniseries by the Eisner Award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale! WHEN IN ROME chronicles Catwoman’s mysterious trip to Italy and her dealings with the deadly Falcone crime family. It’s an incredible tale of Gotham's sexiest cat burglar!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 6 • 160 pg, FC, $12.99 US $10.39 at Amazon.

BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN TP
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Tim Sale
Reoffered to coincide with CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME, this volume collects the acclaimed first Batman work by the Loeb/Sale team! Taking place during Batman’s early days of crime fighting, this collection tells the story of a mysterious killer who murders his prey only on holidays.
On sale May 2 • 368 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST $13.59 at Amazon.

BATMAN: DARK VICTORY TP
Written by Jeph Loeb
Art and cover by Tim Sale
Reoffered to coincide with CATWOMAN: WHEN IN ROME. Written as the sequel to the critically acclaimed BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, this trade paperback continues to the tell the story of an early time in Batman’s life when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham’s protectors.
On sale May 2 • 392 pg, FC, $19.99 US • RELIST $13.59 at Amazon.

ACTION COMICS #849
Written by Fabian Nicieza
Art by Allan Goldman
Cover by Brad Walker & Robin Riggs
ACTION COMICS ships twice in May! In #849, it's Part 2 of a 2-part story written by Fabian Nicieza (Thunderbolts) with art by Allan Goldman (OMAC)! Mankind's savior is about to become mankind’s doom! The real control behind the power has been revealed, and Superman will need help from an unexpected place in order to stop a being who only gets stronger and more violent!
On sale May 16 • FC, 32 pg, $2.99 US

ACTION COMICS #850
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Renato Guedes
In this extra-sized special issue, writer Kurt Busiek reunites with artist Renato Guedes to visit the 31st Century and the Girl of Steel! Supergirl’s looking for a way to back from the future and to realize why Superman doesn’t want her to wear the “S” shield, but both Superman and Supergirl in for a big surprise when they see what the past has in store! With time-viewing sneak peaks at the upcoming year's events!
On sale May 30 • FC, 48 pg, $3.99 US

SUPERMAN #663
Written by Kurt Busiek
Art and cover by Carlos Pacheco
& Jesus Merino
The Young Gods of New Genesis pay a visit to Metropolis! Can Superman handle super-powered teenagers with the Prankster on the loose and the threat of Arion looming above all?"
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL #17
Written by Joe Kelly & Mark Sable
Art by Alé Garza & Marlo Alquiza
Cover by Garza & Richard Friend
Guest-starring the JLA and Wonder Girl as Kara battles friends and foes who have been taken over by evil entities from the Phantom Zone!
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #35
Written by Mark Verheiden & Marc Guggenheim
Art by Pat Lee & Craig Yeung
Cover by Pat Lee
The final chapter of the Metal Men's return continues in “A.I.” Will Superman and Batman be able to stop Brainiac with Magnus' robots on his side? And just what’s Bruce got hidden away that’s so vital?
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMAZONS ATTACK #2
Written by Will Pfeifer
Art and cover by Pete Woods
The heroes of the DCU join the battle as the miniseries event explodes!
When the Justice League and members of the Teen Titans arrive in Washington, it’s just the shot in the arm the U.S. military needs, and what was a one-sided affair becomes a devastating stalemate. But the war takes a terrifying turn as military strikes start occurring on the other side of the country, plunging the rest of the country into chaos. With the heroes’ attention split between the two coasts, the Amazons press forward with a daring assault, and it's up to the heroes to save thousands of innocent lives!
Plus, don’t miss the AMAZONS ATTACK tie-ins in TEEN TITANS #47 and WONDER WOMAN #9, also shipping in May!
On sale May 30 • 2 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

CHECKMATE #14
Written by Greg Rucka & Judd Winick
Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson
Cover by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert
Part 3 of “Checkout,” continued from OUTSIDERS #47! The agency’s locked in a shotgun wedding with the Outsiders. The honeymoon’s on Oolong Island, a mission that nobody else in the DCU will touch, and the combined strike force is about to find out why!
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #11
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Eddy Barrows & Trevor Scott
Cover by Ladrönn
The 3-part “Jia” concludes! The Atom comes to grips with the mystery involving his high school sweetheart and the horrific life she’s had to live since he left her in Hong Kong.
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #52
Written by Tad Williams
Art by Shawn McManus & Walden Wong
Cover by Mario Alberti
Black Manta has taken over Sub Diego — but why? Arthur must fight for the freedom of a city against one of the most evil men above or below the ocean!
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #106
Written by Gail Simone
Art by Nicola Scott & Doug Hazlewood
Cover by Stephane Roux
The Secret Six make their move on the Birds as Oracle struggles to regain control of the team she’s spent years building.
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BLUE BEETLE #15
Written by J. Torres
Art by Freddie Williams II
Cover by Cully Hamner
Big Blue meets Little Blue! J. Torres (TEEN TITANS SECRET FILES) and Freddie Williams II (ROBIN) team up for a stand-alone adventure as Jaime Reyes tries to surrender himself to the local S.T.A.R Labs with disastrous results!
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BLUE BEETLE VOL. 2: ROAD TRIP TP
Written by Keith Giffen & John Rogers
Art by Cully Hamner, Rafael Albuquerque, Duncan Rouleau and others
Cover by Rouleau
A new volume collecting BLUE BEETLE #7-12! Jaime discovers the secret of his Blue Beetle armor and hits the road looking for answers from the Scarab’s original owner.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 20 • 144 pg, FC, $12.99 US $10.39 at Amazon

DOCTOR FATE #2
Written by Steve Gerber
Art by Justiniano & Walden Wong
Cover by Paul Gulacy
The good doctor confronts not only his personal demons but a very palpable demon as well in “The Accidental Sorcerer”! Fate’s descent into the psychosphere has just begun as the new ongoing series takes off!
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FLASH: THE FASTEST MAN ALIVE #12
Written by Marc Guggenheim
Art by Tony Daniel & Art Thibert
Cover by Daniel
Tony Daniel (TEEN TITANS) brings “Full Throttle” into the endgame stage! The dark force behind the Rogues’ full frontal assault is revealed —and this issue’s shocker ending will change the Flash forever!
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #12
Written by Dave Gibbons
Art by Patrick Gleason & Prentis Rollins
Cover by Gleason & Wayne Faucher
Pursued by his fellow Lanterns, Guy Gardner seeks refuge on Mogo, only to be confronted by his oldest fear. And on Oa, Lanterns clash as death stalks the Corps.
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN ARROW #74
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Scott McDaniel & Andy Owens
All of Green Arrow’s secrets have been revealed to the citizens of Star City…threatening his tenure as mayor!
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GREEN LANTERN #20
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Daniel Acuña and Dave Gibbons
Cover by Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert
The conclusion to “Mystery of the Star Sapphire!” What is the secret nature of the sapphire and how will it affect Hal Jordan's future? Plus the backup feature “Tales of the Sinestro Corps” by Dave Gibbons!
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #9
Written by Brad Meltzer
Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope
Cover by Michael Turner
Variant cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Part 3 of the hottest crossover of the year featuring the new JLA & JSA!
“The Lightning Saga” continues as members of both teams scour the DCU from Gorilla City to Thanagar in search of something…or someone.
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #6
Written by Geoff Johns
Art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy José
Cover by Alex Ross
Variant cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning
Part 4 of the 5-part JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA/JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA crossover “The Lightning Saga!” Wonder Woman leads Damage and a squad of League and Society members deep into the recesses of the mysterious Suicide Swamp! What horrible evil will rise that will plague the world for a thousand years, and how will the combined might of the Justice League and the Justice Society stop it?
Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Alex Ross; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Phil Jimenez & Andy Lanning, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details.
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA CLASSIFIED #26
Written by Frank Tieri
Art and cover by Matt Haley & Jerome Moore
Part 1 of a 2-part story written by Frank Tieri (Weapon X, New Excalibur) with art by Matt Haley (BATGIRL) & Jerome Moore (JSA)! Wildcat undergoes a journey of self-discovery as he uncovers an underground superhuman gambling ring!
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JSA PRESENTS: STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. VOL. 1 TP
Written by Geoff Johns
Art and cover by Lee Moder & Dan Davis
Collecting issues #1-8 of the STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. series that kicked off Geoff Johns’ DC career and introduced Courtney Whitmore, the Star Spangled Kid! When Courtney discovers her stepfather was the sidekick of the Star-Spangled Kid, she begins acting as the all-new Star-Spangled Kid! He retaliates by donning an 8-foot suit of armor to keep her out of trouble, and adventure ensues!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 20 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US

JSA ALL-STARS TP
Written by Geoff Johns, David S. Goyer and others
Art by Various
Cover by John Cassaday
Reoffered to coincide with JSA PRESENTS: STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E., this volume collects the 8-issue miniseries by a star-studded array of talented creators with bookend chapters starring the entire team: Hawkgirl, Doctor Fate, Star-Spangled Kid, Hourman, Doctor Mid-Nite, and Mister Terrific!
On sale May 2 • 192 pg, FC, $14.95 US • Relist

JLA CLASSIFIED #38
Written by Peter Milligan
Art by Carlos D’Anda
Cover by Sami Basri
Part 2 of the 5-part “Kid Amazo!” The Justice League are two steps behind Amazo and his “son” with an urgent need to reach the youth before he succumbs to his “father’s” evil programming.
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

JONAH HEX #19
Written by Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti
Art and cover by Phil Noto
Jonah Hex gets reunited with an old “friend”, and when they set off to take care of some unfinished business, the West gets real hot, real fast!
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

HAWKGIRL #64
Written by Walter Simonson
Art by Renato Arlem
Cover by Howard Chaykin
Hawkgirl flies to Metropolis where both Superman and Oracle help bring her closer to the ultimate confrontation with Hath-Set, the man who has cursed Hawkman and herself.
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MYSTERY IN SPACE #8
Written by Jim Starlin
Art by Starlin, Ron Lim, Rob Hunter and Al Milgrom
Cover by Ron Lim & Rob Hunter
The giant-sized, single-story conclusion by cosmic legends Jim Starlin & Ron Lim! Captain Comet battles The Weird! Born of the same mysterious event in deep space, can these two sci-fi siblings coexist?
On sale May 9 • 8 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

DC: THE NEW FRONTIER VOL. 1 TP
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art and cover by Cooke
Reoffered to coincide with BATMAN: EGO AND OTHER TAILS, this volume collects Darwyn Cooke’s acclaimed journey from the end of the Golden Age to the genesis of a bold new heroic era in the late 1950s! Volume 1 collects DC: THE NEW FRONTIER #1-3 plus the three extra pages originally seen only in Wizard Magazine!
On sale May 2 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US • Relist $13.59 at Amazon.

OUTSIDERS #47
Written by Judd Winick & Greg Rucka
Art & cover by Matthew Clark & Art Thibert
Part 2 of “Checkout,” the crossover with CHECKMATE! The prison hasn’t been built that can hold the Outsiders for long — and that includes Checkmate’s Alpine HQ, as Nightwing leads an attempt to break free from house arrest!
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC
Written by Joe Samachson
Cover by Mort Meskin
Art by Ed Dobrotka, Maurice Del Bourgo, Joe Kubert and others
Another fantastic volume collecting the adventures of the Seven Soldiers, the inspiration for Grant Morrison’s hit maxiseries! Featuring Green Arrow, Speedy, the modern Western hero The Vigilante, The Crimson Avenger, The Shining Knight and more, The Seven Soldiers battled injustice and villainy at the height of World War II in these colorful, fast-paced tales from LEADING COMICS #5-8!
Advance-solicited; on sale July 25 • 228 pg, FC, $49.99 US

SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC
Written by Mort Weisinger, Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel and various
Art by Mort Meskin, George Papp, Creig Flessel and others
Cover by Meskin
Reoffered to coincide with SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY VOL. 2, this volume collects LEADING COMICS #1-4, featuring the adventures of The Seven Soldiers of Victory: The Crimson Avenger, Green Arrow, the Shining Knight The Vigilante, Speedy, Stripesy and the Star-Spangled Kid!
On sale May 2 • 240 pg, FC, $49.99 US • Relist $37.96 at Amazon.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 2 TP
Written by Gardner Fox, Bob Kanigher and John Broome
Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino and Chic Stone
Cover by Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
The 1960s Batman and Robin adventures continue in this second volume reprinting, in black and white, the original stories created for Batman #175-188 and Detective ComicS #343-358. Witness the first appearances of the behemoth Blockbuster, the pernicious Poison Ivy, the obscure Outsider, and more!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 27 • 512 pg, B&W, $16.99 US $11.55 at Amazon.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 1 TP
Written by Gardner Fox, Bob Kanigher and John Broome
Art by Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino and Chic Stone
Cover by Carmine Infantino & Joe Giella
Reoffered to coincide with SHOWCASE PRESENTS: BATMAN VOL. 2, this volume collects Detective Comics #327-342 and Batman #164-174! The Dynamic Duo take on some of their most enduring Rogues Gallery members, including Penguin, the Riddler, and the Outsider in these classic Silver Age stories!
On sale May 2 • 552 pg, B&W, $16.99 US • Relist $12.06 at Amazon.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE ATOM VOL. 1 TP
Written by Gardner Fox
Art by Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson and Sid Greene
Cover by Kane & Anderson
From the Silver Age of Comics comes this collection of science-fiction tales starring Ray Palmer, The Atom! Included here are some of the Atom’s greatest adventures, from SHOWCASE #34-36 and THE ATOM #1-17!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 13 • 528 pg, B&W, $16.99 US $11.55 at Amazon.

SHADOWPACT #13
Written by Bill Willingham
Art and cover by Scott Hampton
All of the Shadowpact’s most dangerous foes have been marshalling their forces in secret behind our heroes’ backs...and now along comes Zauriel... but to side with them or to slaughter them?
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE SPIRIT #6
Written by Darwyn Cooke
Art by Cooke & J. Bone
Cover by Cooke
A young musician’s life changes dramatically when he stumbles across a fallen meteor with a strange light emanating from it — bathed in its eerie glow he finds his musical abilities enhanced...and his skin color changed to blue! Things are coming up roses for our young friend until people start turning up dead, and an odd shade of blue. Time for the Spirit to intervene!
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SUPERGIRL AND THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #30
Written by Mark Waid
Art by Barry Kitson & Mick Gray
Cover by Kitson
It’s a turning-point issue for the Legionnaires as a longtime member makes a startling decision that will affect the entire team!
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED #8
Written by David Lapham and Brian Azzarello
Art by Eric Battle, Cliff Chiang and Prentis Rollins
Cover by Battle
Twists and shocks abound as the secret behind two tales is finally revealed! Witness the true and terrible nature of crime, punishment, and…The Spectre! Plus: Dr. 13’s wild adventure ends with a big bang in the hidden nexus of the DCU!
On sale May 9 • 8 of 8 • 48 pg, FC, $3.99 US

THE TRIALS OF SHAZAM VOL. 1 TP
Written by Judd Winick
Art and cover by Howard Porter
Collecting the first 6 issues of the new maxiseries by writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW) and artist Howard Porter (JLA)! Freddie Freeman, also known as Captain Marvel Jr., has been left powerless, but is given the opportunity to take over the mantle of his mentor, Captain Marvel…if he can pass tests administered by the gods!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 27 • 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US $10.19 at Amazon.

TEEN TITANS #47
Written by Adam Beechen
Art by Chris Batista & Edwin Rosewell
Cover by Randy Green
A Titan dies! Are Nightwing and Donna Troy the next targets?
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WONDER WOMAN #9
Written by Jodi Picoult
Art and cover by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson
Acclaimed novelist Jodi Picoult continues her WONDER WOMAN run as America goes to war. As the Amazons invade America, Wonder Woman and Nemesis make an unlikely pair as they struggle to understand why their world has exploded while staying alive! An old nemesis of Wonder Woman's enters the fray, but even this threat pales in comparison to what the Amazons have unleashed. And when Nemesis makes a dangerous gamble in his quest for the truth, he discovers a danger way over his head!
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES IN THE 31st CENTURY #2
Written by J. Torres
Art by Sanford Greene & Nathan Massengill
Cover by Steve Uy
On the planet Raal, Timber Wolf was nothing but a beast. But in the Legion, he could be a super-hero! Can he — and the team — keep it together long enough to make it back home, or will this be the shortest membership on record?
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

THE BATMAN STRIKES! #33
Written by Jai Nitz
Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty
Cover by Dave McCaig
Poison Ivy’s figured out the perfect way to get Batman out of her way…make The Batman into a Batboy! A now-young Bruce Wayne will have to fight alongside Batgirl and Robin through Poison Ivy’s plant army and puberty!
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED #33
Written by Jason Hall
Art by Carlo Barberi & Bob Petrecca
Cover by Ty Templeton
No struggle is worse than the old guard meeting the new kid on the block. Star Girl and the Crimson Avenger are about to learn more about each other than they ever wanted!
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

TEEN TITANS GO! #43
Written by J. Torres
Art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker
Cover by Nauck
Sick and tired of losing every battle to the Teen Titans, Psimon and Dr. Light team up and assble a deadly team of super-villains: The Fearsome Five! Who will join them, and will the Titans even stand a chance against them?
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK ACTION PACK #13
Written by Sholly Fisch, Tom Warburton and Alain Matz
Art by Ethen Beavers and Dan Davis
Cover by Travis Kotzebue
Grandpa Max has a secret past, and it’s about to ruin his ski vacation! Can Ben save the day? Plus, the Kids Next Door and Megas XLR!
On sale May 9 • 32 pg
FC, $2.25 US

CARTOON NETWORK BLOCK PARTY #33
Written by Robbie Busch and Jim Alexander
Art by by Scott Diggs Underwood, Mike DeCarlo, Scott Roberts and Angus Bungay
Cover by Robert Pope & Mike DeCarlo
What if jawbreakers grew on trees? It sounds like a goldmine to the Eds, so they’re going to make it happen! If something doesn’t go wrong, of course…
On sale May 23 • 32 pg
FC, $2.25 US

LOONEY TUNES #150
Written by Joey Cavalieri
Art by Neal Sternecky, Stephen DeStefano, Peter Bagge, Bob Fingerman, Scott Shaw!, Mike Kunkel, Aaron Renier and Chynna Clugston
Cover by Scott Gross
It’s an all-star 150th extravaganza! A fantastic cast of guest artists joins Daffy as he details his long, illustrious movie career.
On sale May 2 • 32 pg
FC, $2.25 US

SCOOBY-DOO #120
Written by Robbie Busch & Alex Simmons
Art by Robert Pope, Joe Staton & Scott McRae
Cover by Pope & McRae
Shaggy and Scooby find the field of their dreams…er, make that nightmares! Plus, it’s true, monkeys make everything better!
On sale May 16 • 32 pg
FC, $2.25 US

MAD #478
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
Summertime hilarity is just around the corner in another laugh-filled issue of MAD!
On sale May 2 • 48 pg, FC/B&W, $3.99 US

MAD CLASSICS #15
Written and illustrated by The Usual Gang of Idiots
A jam-packed new issue of MAD CLASSICS, featuring the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals, Reader’s Choice picks and much more!
On sale May 9 • 96 pg, FC/B&W, $4.99 US

EMMA VOL. 4
Written and illustrated by Kaoru Mori
CMX. William’s trying his best to be the aristocrat his father and society expect him to be, but behind closed doors, he’s despondant because he still can’t forget Emma. After his sister Grace suddenly gets feverish, William escorts her very eligible friend Eleanor to the opera. By act two, Eleanor demonstrates how she feels about him in no uncertain terms. Will she make William forget about Emma?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 13 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

TOWER OF THE FUTURE VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Saki Hiwatari
CMX. Trapped 14 years in the past, Takeru and friends try to figure out how they got there and how they are going to get back. They don’t know that a coworker saw them disappear and he’s told Takeru’s half-sister Hyouju about it. Now she’s teaming up with Ichigo’s brother to try and solve the mystery. But is there anything they can do to help?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 20 • 5" x 7.375"
180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

GO GO HEAVEN!! VOL. 2
Written and illustrated by Keiko Yamada
CMX. With only days to go before her “49-day life force” expires, Prince presses Shirayuki to enter St. Christina’s basketball competition. If she loses, she has to become his bride in Hell! His three servants – thinking their master is acting in a manner unbefitting the future King of the underworld – join forces with Shirayuki against him. But Prince has a few more tricks up his sleeves, and all Hell is literally about to break loose!
Advance-solicited; on sale June 6 • 5" x 7.375"
208 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

MOON CHILD VOL. 7
Written and illustrated by Reiko Shimizu
CMX. Tensions mount as Jimmy becomes accustomed to her destiny as the beautiful woman named Benjamin – it’s a pity that Art isn’t quite ready to accept this new form, though. When Art and Shonach confront each other, Benjamin runs away from home. But is hiding at Shonach’s apartment really the solution?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 13 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

SEIMADEN VOL. 9
Written and illustrated by You Higuri
CMX. Tetius is torn between his loyalty to Laures and Zadei’s promise to restore his life force. He doesn’t know that Zadei plans to perform that miracle by merging with the mighty being called Titan to destroy the Demon King once and for all – and use Laures’ power to save Tetius. Now that his life hangs in the balance, will Tetius be able to stand on the sidelines when Laures is threatened?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 20 • 5" x 7.375"
180 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

TIME GUARDIAN VOL. 2
Written by Daimuro Kishi
Illustrated by Tamao Ichinose
CMX. Customers of the Time Shop come to trade precious memories for much needed time. But when two former sweethearts are only interested in losing their memories of each other, Miu’s out to convince them they’re making a mistake. Then when Time Shop Manager Tokiya decides to sell off all the memories he’s holding as collateral, will it spell the end of the Time Shop?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 27 • 5" x 7.375"
192 pg, B&W, $9.99 US •ALL AGES

PIECES OF A SPIRAL VOL. 8
Written and illustrated by Kaimu Tachibana
CMX. The sacred tree of being is about to expire, and when it does, it will reveal the fate of the world. If Garai and Sajo are there at that moment, they will shape destiny. Sakuya must prevent this from happening, but to penetrate the barrier that enshrouds the tree, he must remember the spell that Bishu taught him! Can he restore the tree’s essential harmony before Garai plunges the world into chaos?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 6 • 5" x 7.375"
200 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN

TENJHO TENGE VOL. 14
Written and illustrated by Oh! great
CMX. To get to Juken’s enemy Sohaku, Maya must first defeat Kagiroi, his right-hand man, whose iron skin makes it almost impossible for any blow to hurt him. She needs to activate the latent, mystical powers of her sword, Reiki. Unfortunately, only her sister Aya can do that, and she’s been spirited away into
the past. For Maya, time may be running out.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 13 • 5" x 7.375"
224 pg, B&W, $9.99 US • TEEN+

GEN13 #8
Written by Gail SImone
Art and cover by Carlo Barberi & Drew Geraci
The new series art team of Carlo Barberi (OUTSIDERS) & Drew Geraci (52, NIGHTWING) debuts to kick off a brand new arc that will feature loads of guest stars from the Wildstorm Universe! In the wake of the catastrophic confrontation with the power-mad minds of Tabula Rasa, the Gen13 kids find themselves trusting their deadliest enemy. No WildStorm fan will want to miss it!
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DEATHBLOW #5
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Carlos D’Anda & Henry Flint
Cover by D’Anda
Deathblow’s on the run for his life hiding from the most dangerous enemies he’s ever faced: the United States government… and his own family. Good thing he’s still got Man’s Best Friend by
his side.
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

GRIFTER & MIDNIGHTER #3
Written by Chuck Dixon
Art by Ryan Benjamin & Saleem Crawford
Cover by Benjamin
Grifter and Midnighter are in it up to their necks as the City of Lights becomes Beachhead Francois for a deadly extraterrestrial invasion. What started as a routine covert op turns into an intergalactic bloodbath with no mission objective other than survival.
On sale May 9 • 3 of 6 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

STORMWATCH: PHD #7
Written by Christos N. Gage
Art and cover by Doug Mahnke
“Assault on Precinct 18” begins as Defile makes his move against the Post-Human Division in a big way. He’s accounted for every eventuality in overrunning the station house that PHD calls home...except for the NYPD officers who share the precinct!
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MIDNIGHTER #7
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Darick Robertson & Karl Story
Cover by Chris Sprouse & Story
Writer Brian K. Vaughan (Ex Machina, Pride of BagHdad), and guest artist Darick Robertson (TRANSMETROPOLITAN) deliver an all-out action issue examining the Midnighter’s abilities from a unique perspective. He’s the man who can anticipate any move to the nth degree — now we get an idea of what that means.
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WETWORKS #9
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Peter Gross & Darick Robertson
Cover by Whilce Portacio & Richard Friend
The good news: The classic Wetworks team is reunited. The bad news: They’re up against a united front of Earth’s vampires, mutated into even stronger forms, as well as the Blood Box. Even the entire Wetworks team may not be enough to stop this onslaught!
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

A MAN CALLED KEV TP
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Collecting the hit 5-issue miniseries! After murdering his boss in a nasty government scheme, Kev Hawkins has been banished from the United Kingdom under pain of death. What does the world hold for a man with little life experience or job training beyond wetworks and assassination?
Advance-solicited; on sale June 6 • 112 pg, FC, $19.99 US
MATURE READERS

THE AUTHORITY: THE MAGNIFICENT KEVIN TP
Written by Garth Ennis
Art by Carlos Ezquerra
Cover by Glenn Fabry
Reoffered to coincide with A MAN CALLED KEV TP, this volume collects the 5-issue miniseries also created by Garth Ennis and Carlos Ezquerra! The Boss has another lethal mission for Kev involving his least-favorite allies — the Authority — and it will lead Kev down the darkest path of his life!
On sale May 2 • 128 pg, FC, $14.99 US • MATURE READERS • Relist

DANGER GIRLS: BODY SHOTS #2
Written by Andy Hartnell
Art and cover by Nick Bradshaw & Jim Charalampidis
Abbey and Sydney meet Johnny Barracuda in Madagascar to recover the Master Key — a secret weapon of incredible destructive power — but they arrive too late. Now the trio of agents must track down the device, while avoiding a sexy assassin who is blocking their path…and who has been contracted to take out Abbey Chase!
On sale May 2 • 2 of 4 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

EX MACHINA #28
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Tony Harris & Jim Clark
Cover by Harris
Part 3 of the 4-issue “Power Down.” In order to save his friends, Mayor Hundred must leave his post overseeing New York City during its worst blackout in decades, and confront a mysterious visitor with powers stranger than his own.
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SUPERNATURAL: ORIGINS #1
Written by Peter Johnson and Geoff Johns
Art by Matthew Dow Smith and Phil Hester
Cover by Tim Bradstreet
The hit CW television show arrives in comics form with an incredible new look into the mythos of the series with Supernatural: Origins! After witnessing the murder of his wife at the hands of a demon, patriarch John Winchester begins a journey into the dark world of the supernatural, seeking a way to hunt down and kill the creature that took his wife. But what of his two young sons, Dean and Sam? How can a newly widowed father balance fighting evil with raising his children? Is fatherhood a distant second to his obsessive hunt?
Plus, don’t miss an amazing back-up story by fan-favorite writer Geoff Johns (52, TEEN TITANS) and artist Phil Hester (GREEN ARROW)!
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY #6
Written by Gail Simone
Art and cover by Neil Googe
The opening arc comes to an astounding conclusion as the murder of Mister Articulate is finally solved...but at what cost? Will the revelation tear Tranquility apart — literally?
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

NINJA SCROLL #9
Written by J. Torres
Art by Michael Chang Ting Yu
Cover by Jonboy Meyers
Jubei Kibagami hates kids. But he rescues a teenaged boy from some mutant bandits nonetheless, and now the boy won’t leave him alone. No matter what he does, Jubei can’t shake the kid or keep him from nagging to be taught some “ninja skills.” Jubei has battled monsters and demons — but can he survive having a sidekick?
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

FRIDAY THE 13th #6
Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray
Art by Adam Archer & Peter Guzman
Cover by Ryan Sook
The curse of Camp Crystal Lake continues as the first arc comes to a terrifying, bloody conclusion! Just how did Sally survive the bloodshed, and what terrifying revelation will be made?
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

RE-GIFTERS
Written by Mike Carey
Art and cover by Sonny Liew & Marc Hempel
The Minx imprint continues with a new project by the creative team of MY FAITH IN FRANKIE — writer Mike Carey (CROSSING MIDNIGHT, HELLBLAZER) and artists Sonny Liew & Marc Hempel! Meet Jen Dik Seong — or "Dixie" as she's known to her friends. Korean American, dirt poor, and living on the ragged edge of LA's Koreatown, Dixie's only outlet is the ancient martial art of hapkido. In fact, she's on the verge of winning a championship — until she falls for fellow California surfer boy Adam and gets thrown spectacularly off her game. As she struggles to win the tournament — not to mention Adam's affections — Dixie learns that in love and in gift-giving, what goes around comes around.
This title also includes free previews of the Minx titles THE PLAIN JANES, CLUBBING and GOOD AS LILY.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 13 / 176 pg, B&W, $9.99 US

SILVERFISH HARDCOVER
Written by David Lapham
Art and cover by Lapham
Multiple Eisner Award winner David Lapham (Stray Bullets, Murder Me Dead, DETECTIVE COMICS) brings his unique brand of stark crime noir and dark, gritty realism to SILVERFISH, an original hardcover graphic novel replete with betrayal, double lives and family annihilators that will plunge itself into your gut and keep twisting until its bloody conclusion.
What starts as a childish prank for her father’s affection turns into a deadly game of cat and mouse for 16-year-old Mia when she discovers her beautiful new stepmom Suzanne’s secret possessions: an address book, a stash of money and a knife caked in blood.
Mia makes the fateful mistake of phoning Daniel, a murderer from Suzanne’s past, who believes he’s possessed by a demonic silverfish. And at midnight, on the boardwalk of a sleepy seaside town, Mia’s survival will depend not only on whether Suzanne is good or evil, but whether Mia can find out which before Daniel reaches them...
Advance-solicited; on sale June 27 • 6.875” x 9” • 160 pg, B&W, $24.99 US • MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VIRGIN #15
Written by Steven T. Seagle
Art by Becky Cloonan & Jim Rugg
Cover by Celia Calle
“Around the World” begins! In the company of the mysterious beauty Vanessa, Adam must hang on to his virginity extra tight as a trip to wherever the winds take them will definitely mean opportunities for sins of the flesh around every corner. Rio de Janeiro is the first destination, but how will a sexually frustrated virgin react to the bawdy, skin-filled streets of the famous Brazilian hot spot?
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

100 BULLETS #84
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Eduardo Risso
Cover by Dave Johnson
Minutemen Victor Ray & Remi Rome are in need of a vacation, so they head to scenic Lake Tahoe for some R & R with the beautiful people. But you know what they say — “All play and no work make The Minutemen dull boys...”
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

ARMY@LOVE #3
Written by Rick Veitch
Art and cover by Veitch & Gary Erskine
Switzer bounces back home and into Loman’s arms, unaware she’s followed by Flabbergast in hopes of topping their Mile High Club escapade. But when Allie learns the truth about Healey, she stares into the abyss... and blinks.
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

CROSSING MIDNIGHT #7
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jim Fern, Inaki Miranda and Mark Pennington
Cover by J.H. Williams III
As Toshi prowls through Tokyo learning her magical trade, she’ll discover just how dangerously the kami world intersects with the real one. Meanwhile, Kai finally gets some answers regarding the enemy the twins are facing.
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

CROSSING MIDNIGHT VOL. 1: CUT HERE TP
Written by Mike Carey
Art by Jim Fern, Rob Hunter and Mark Pennington
Cover by J.H. Williams III
Miyazaki’s Spirited Away meets Asian horror in this inital volume of CROSSING MIDNIGHT, collecting the acclaimed first five issues of the series by writer Mike Carey (LUCIFER) and artist Jim Fern (FABLES). A compelling fantasy/horror series set in the heart of present-day Nagasaki, Japan, CROSSING MIDNIGHT begins when extraordinary twins are born — one just before midnight and the other just after. They discover the huge impact this small difference has on their destinies when one of them is inducted into a world of supernatural beings and events that intersects with our own world. Together, the twins will try to stay one step ahead of their terrifying fates while they learn how far their new world of terror intersects with their own.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 27 • 128 pg, FC, $9.99 US
MATURE READERS

THE EXTERMINATORS #17
Written by Simon Oliver
Art by Ty Templeton
Cover by Philip Bond
Part 1 of the 2-part “Showdown at Scatshot” featuring guest art by Ty Templeton. Stretch and Saloth attend an exterminators convention where, as at any convention, the real, sordid drama takes place away from the floor. When he runs into a group of former colleagues, Stretch must confront the dangerous secrets of his past. Meanwhile, Saloth gets a disturbing tip about the secret of Draxx.
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DEADMAN #10
Written by Bruce Jones
Art and cover John Watkiss
Brandon and Sarah continue their search for her missing baby but hit a snag when they have a run-in with Scotland Yard. Things are not what they appear as Sarah tangles with the police and Brandon stretches his powers to travel across the pond to the U.S.A. in search of the missing fetus.
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

DMZ #19
Written by Brian Wood
Art by Riccardo Burchielli. Nathan Fox and Victor Kalvachev
Cover by Wood
Part 2 of the 5-part “Friendly Fire.” After hearing the young Grunts’ version of the infamous Day 204 Massacre, Matty Roth interviews his commanding officer, who gives a much more “sanitized” version of the day’s events. Meanwhile, a military tribunal plans to release the charges on all those involved with the massacre, throwing the DMZ into chaos.
On sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES VOL. 9: SONS OF EMPIRE TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and others
Cover by James Jean
Collecting FABLES #52-59! Pinocchio suffers seriously divided loyalties between his father, the evil Adversary, and his fellow Fable refugees in New York. Plus, Bigby Wolf reluctantly decides it’s finally time to square accounts with his long-estranged father, the North Wind, and makes a journey with Snow White and their kids to find him.
Advance-solicited; on sale June 13 • 192 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS

FABLES VOL. 8: WOLVES TP
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham, Steve Leialoha and others
Cover by James Jean
Reoffered to coincide with FABLES VOL. 9, this volume collects issues #48-51 of writer and creator Bill Willingham’s award-winning Vertigo series, WOLVES also includes newly-created maps of Fabletown and the Homelands illustrated by Willingham and, as a special bonus, Willingham’s complete script to the double-sized issue #50.
On sale May 2 • 160 pg, FC, $17.99 US • MATURE READERS • Relist

FABLES #61
Written by Bill Willingham
Art by Mark Buckingham & Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Flycatcher’s just had the most important conversation of his life at the farm. But now that things are in flux for the Frog Prince, where will life take him? What will be his new role in Fabletown and beyond?
On sale May 16 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

JACK OF FABLES #11
Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges
Art by Steve Leialoha
Cover by James Jean
Concluding the 2-part “Jack Frost” begun in JACK OF FABLES #6. Jack now has the powers of the Snow Queen to do with as he will. His only job is to deliver winter to the next kingdom over in a timely manner, while the Snow Queen continues to suffer from her mysterious illness. Can anything possibly go right?
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

HELLBLAZER #232
Written by Andy Diggle
Art by Leonardo Manco
Cover by Lee Bermejo
“Wheels of Chance, Systems of Control,” Part 1 of 2. John Constantine is struggling to reclaim control over his life. But first he must gamble everything in a casino that holds a very special place in his personal history. And if he doesn’t break the bank, the bank will break him!
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

LOVELESS #19
Written by Brian Azzarello
Art by Werther Dell’Edera
Cover by Marcelo Frusin
As Wes & Ruth’s plan for Blackwater draws closer to its tragic conclusion, she’s forced to confront the ugly secret that is her past. Atticus has some confronting to do as well — with the ornery Captain Lord, the US Army, and his own blighted past.
On sale May 30 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

SCALPED #5
Written by Jason Aaron
Art by R.M. Guera
Cover by Jock
“Hoka Hey,” part 2 of 2. Tension is at a fever pitch on the eve of the grand opening of the Crazy Horse Casino, as Chief Red Crow ushers in a new era of prosperity for the impoverished Rez. Meanwhile, we learn the “origin” of Dash Bad Horse, from misguided youth to insubordinate FBI agent.
On sale May 2 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

TESTAMENT #18
Written by Douglas Rushkoff
Cover by Liam Sharp
Art by Dean Ormston
Adopted by a militant gang of Nationalist thugs, Amos tries to lead the rebels on a path of violent uprising. Jake’s confrontation with the gods, however, causes him to perceive the interdimensional nature of their struggle. The lifelong bond between these two best friends turns to hate as they battle for control of the Temple.
On sale May 23 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • MATURE READERS

Y: THE LAST MAN #56
Written by Brian K. Vaughan
Art by Pia Guerra & José Marzan, Jr.
Cover by Massimo Carnevale
“Whys and Wherefores,” Part 2 of 5. As the last man and Agent 355 race toward Paris, the group of women protecting the daughter Yorick never even knew he sired continues to flee the Israeli soldiers led by Alter. Will anyone survive the inevitable collision of these three groups?
Retailers please note: This issue is resolicited; all previous orders are cancelled. Also, Y: THE LAST MAN will now be published on a bimonthly schedule.
Resolicited; on sale May 9 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US
MATURE READERS

Pop Artifact! G.I. Joe Action Marine

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Pop Culture Roundup Feb. 9, 2007

Via PCL LinkDump: A site featuring scans of every car appearing in the Tintin books. Sorted chronologically, natch.

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Both "The Batman" and "Legion of Superheroes" 'toon series will be back for new seasons next year. "The Batman" will feature other DC heroes on it, as well, including appearances by Superman, Aquaman, the Flash and others.

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Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee will have a cameo on the Feb. 19 episode of "Heroes." You can see more promo pics from the show here.



Best "Heroes" Sites.

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A third "Toy Story" film is planned.

Lost Sawyer action figure pictures

McFarlane Toys has released a pic of it's Sawyer "Lost" action figure. It'll be out in July in a batch of figures that also includes the late Mr. Eko, Jin and Sun.



Order "Lost" action figures:
--Jack
--Charlie
--Hurley
--Kate
--Locke
--Shannon
--Hatch box set
--Sawyer
--Jin
--Sayid
--Desmond
--Sun

Top 10 comics, DVDs, CDs, action figures Feb. 9, 2007

Per Amazon:

Comics - Graphic Novels
1. 300 by Frank Miller $17.99
2. American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang $11.53
3. Watchmen by Alan Moore $13.59
4. Lost Girls by Alan Moore $43.50
5. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi $10.36
6. Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel $13.57
7. Penny Arcade Volume 3: The Warsun Prophecies by Jerry Holkins $10.75
8. Those Left Behind (Serenity) by Joss Whedon $9.95
9. V for Vendetta by Alan Moore $13.59
10. Fables Vol. 8: Wolves by Bill Willingham $12.23

DVDs
1. Casino Royale (Widescreen Two-Disc Special ... $15.99
2. Flags of Our Fathers (Widescreen Edition) $16.99
3. An Inconvenient Truth $19.99
4. The Departed (Two-Disc Special Edition) $20.49
5. Little Miss Sunshine $17.99
6. The Illusionist (Widescreen Edition) $16.99
7. Cinderella III - A Twist in Time $17.99
8. The Guardian $16.99
9. Babel $17.99
10. Borat - Cultural Learnings of America for M... $15.99

CDs
1. Not Too Late by Norah Jones $9.99
2. Wincing the Night Away by The Shins $9.99
3. West by Lucinda Williams $9.99
4. Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor $6.99
5. Corinne Bailey Rae by Corinne Bailey Rae $8.99
6. The Confessions Tour - Live from London (CD... by Madonna $19.97
7. Daughtry by Daughtry $9.99
8. Love by The Beatles $9.99
9. Continuum by John Mayer $9.99
10. Children Running Through by Patty Griffin $11.99

Action Figures
1. DC Comics Ultra Blast Batman $34.99
2. Ultimate Powers Superman Figure $29.99
3. Star Wars: Republic Commando Action Figure ... $39.95
4. Transformers Deluxe Classic Bumblebee Figure $10.57
5. Transformers Voyager Classic Megatron Figure $14.99
6. Transformers Cybertron Supreme Class Cybert... $45.75
7. Transformers Voyager Classic Optimus Prime ... $19.76
8. Transformers Optimus Prime 20th Anniversary... $64.99
9. Superman 10-inch Action Figure $10.19
10. Mortal Kombat 6" Scorpion figure $4.99

Marvel Comics Omnibus books - complete list

See complete lists:
DC Archives
DC Trade Paperbacks
Marvel Masterworks
Marvel Essentials
Marvel Trade Paperbacks
Upcoming Trade Paperbacks - Graphic Novels


Click links to order from Amazon.

Amazing Fantasy
Amazing Fantasy Omnibus Volume 1
Amazing Fantasy Omnibus Volume 1 Variant Cover

Amazing Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Volume 1
Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus Volume 1 Variant Cover

Daredevil
Daredevil Omnibus, Vol. 1

Eternals
Eternals Omnibus

Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 1
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 1 Variant Cover
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 2
Fantastic Four Omnibus Volume 2 Variant Cover

New X-Men
New X-Men Omnibus

Silver Surfer
Silver Surfer Omnibus
Silver Surfer Omnibus Volume 1 Variant Cover

Uncanny X-Men
Uncanny X-Men Omnibus


Pop Artifact! Talking G.I. Joe

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Pop Culture Roundup Feb. 8, 2007

Deal alerts: Amazon has Cool and Quirky and Classic Cult and Horror DVD sales going on now.

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Sharity:

Lost Clues: "Not In Portland" Ep. 7, Season 3

Synopsis:

We learn, sort of, how Juliet came to be with the Others. In flashbacks, we learn she is some sort of a fertility researcher/doc secretly using some experimental treatment to help her sister--who seems to have cancer--become pregnant. Her unfriendly ex-husband learns what she's up to and is interested in capitalizing on her discovery. However, a mysterious company called Mittelos Bioscience is also trying to recruit Juliet to work for them in their lab "outside of Portland." The Other Ethan Rom, is working with Mittelos. It appears Mittelos has Juliet's ex killed--hit by a bus so it looks like an accident--so Juliet is free to join them.

Meanwhile, in the present time, Jack finishes the surgery on Ben after much bargaining with the Others to ensure Sawyer and Kate are allowed to go free. Alex, one of the Others helps them, as does Juliet after Ben tells her she'll be able to go back home if he survives. Carl, Alex's boyfriend, is sent back to the larger island with Sawyer and Kate, but Juliet forces Alex to stay behind.



Clues, observations, speculation:

* We're led to believe Ben is Alex's father.

* Carl is being brainwashed by the Others. Who all is/isn't brainwashed among their ranks?

* Again, there's a cult-like aspect to the Others and the Dharma Initiative. The brainwashing films Carl is shown contain spiritual phrases and imagery.



* We also see Dharma doc DeGroot in the brainwashing film. Some viewers also spotted Alvar Hanso in the film.



* Mittelos is an anagram for "Lost Time." It's also an anagram for "time slot," and the show has a new one.

* Carl's guard is reading Stephen Hawking's "A Brief History of Time."

* So, any chance Ben will Jack go as promised?

* Carl is being kept in cell #23.

* Were there any other people being held complex in the same building as Carl? Is this where they bring new recruits/abductees for brainwashing?

* Did Rachel, Juliet's sister survive? And did her child?

* In the Bible, Rachel is the mother of Benjamin. The Biblical Rachel died while giving birth to Benjamin. Also, Rachel and Benjamin are members of Jacob's family (the name Jacob appears in the brainwashing video).

* The Mittelos logo is similar to the Dharma logo.



* What's up with the Others and kids? It appears Juliet was brought to the island because of her fertiliy findings. The Others abducted children from the downed flight, including Walt. And they were interested in Claire's baby.

* There's an Oceanic symbol on the plane shown flying by Rachel's room window.

* Some viewers believe there's an Apollo candy bar ad on the bus that offed Juliet's ex.

* It sounds like the name of the Mittelos recruiter is Richard Alpert. The real Alpert was an LSD researcher and crony of Timothy Leary's. He's now known as the New Age spiritual leader Baba Ram Dass. More.

New and upcoming action figures Feb. 8, 2007

Complete List of Marvel Legends Action Figures
Complete List of DC Direct Action Figures

Here's a look at action figures available via your local comics shop or via the TIP!-supporting links below:

DC Direct Action Figures

Alex Ross JLA series 5 action figures
--Brainiac
--Lex Luthor
--Green Arrow
--Martian Manhunter
--Red Tornado
--Translucent Martian Manhunter

Batman Through the Ages
--Box Set

Batman/Superman Series 4
--Batzarro
--Bizarro
--Superwoman
--Batwoman
--Batman Beyond
--Kryptonite Batman

DC Direct Reactivated Action Figures
--Batman
--Wonder Woman
--Lobo
--Superman

DC 13-inch Figures
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Green Lantern
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Lex Luthor
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Two-Face
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Superman
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Shazam
Deluxe Edition 13-inch Flash

Elseworlds Action Figures Series 2
--Red Son Batman
--Red Son President Superman
--Kingdom Come Jade
--Kingdom Come Spectre and Norman McKay
--Gotham By Gaslight Batman

Elseworlds Action Figures Series 3
--Supergirl
--Batgirl
--Nightstar
--Kingdom Come Aquaman
--Red Son Green Lantern

First Appearance Series 4
--Blue Beetle translucent
--Blue Beetle
--Brave New World Atom
--Warlord
--Brave New World Martian Manhunter
--Brave New World Aquaman

Infinite Crisis Action Figures Series 1
--Powergirl
--Omac
--Mongul
--Earth Prime Superboy
--Alexander Luthor

JSA Action Figures
--Mr. Terrific
--Hawkgirl
--Dr. Midnite
--Hourman
--Golden Age Atom 2-pack

Hanna Barbera Series 2 Action Figures
--Captain Caveman
--Fred Flintstone and Dino
--Johnny Quest
--Magilla Gorilla
--Penelope Pitstop and Muttley
--Tom and Jerry
--Yogi Bear
--Flintstones at the Drive-In

Hanna Barbera Series 3 Action Figures
--Fred Flintstone Quittin' Time
--Twinkle Toes Fred Flintstone
--Great Grape Ape
--Huckleberry Hound
--The Jetsons
--Secret Squirrel
--Snagglepuss

McFarlane Lost series 2 action figures
--Crash site box set
--Sawyer
--Jin
--Sayid
--Desmond
--Sun
--Mr. Eko

Marvel Figure Factory Sets
--Angel
--Beast
--Black Costume Spider-Man
--Deadpool
--Invisible Woman
--Silver Surfer

Marvel Legends Action Figures

Hasbro Marvel Legends Figures Series 1
--Emma Frost
--Ultimate Iron Man
--Movie Beast
--Planet Hulk
--Banshee
--Hercules

Hasbro Marvel Legends Action Figures Series 2
--Wolverine
--She-Hulk
--Yellow Jacket
--Quick Silver
--Lord Asgard Thor
--Magneto Xorn
--X3 Jean Grey
--First Appearance Storm

Marvel Legends Icons 13-inch Action Figures Series 3 Action Figures
--Spider-Man
--Spider-Man Variant
--Beast
--Beast Variant

Hasbro Marvel Legends Icons 13-inch Series 1 Action Figures
--Wolverine
--Thor

Marvel Legends Masterworks Sets
--Spider-Man Vs. Green Goblin
--Fantastic Four Vs. Mole Man
--Hulk Vs. The Thing
--Galactus Vs. Everybody

Marvel Select Figures

Best of Marvel Select Figures
--Grey Hulk
--Thanos
--Ultimate Spider-Man
--Green Goblin
--Mephisto

NECA 7-inch John Lennon action figures
--Color
--Black and white

NECA Grindhouse action figures--Quentin Tarantino as soldier
--Dakota
--Cherry