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Blasting out of Astonishing X-Men and Secret Invasion, the intergalactic S.W.O.R.D. organization now boldy takes you where no series has gone before—with the X-Men’s Beast & Lockheed along for the ride! Enter the extra-sized S.W.O.R.D. #1, from rising stars Kieron Gillen (Thor) and Steven Sanders (Five Fists of Science), as former Avengers-liason Henry Gyrich joins the enigmatic Agent Brand as top dog in space—but why does he think that ridding Earth of all aliens will save it? What will his plan do to the very fabric of the Marvel Universe? And just what does the arrival of Beast mean for S.W.O.R.D.? The answers arrive in the extra-sized S.W.O.R.D. #1, featuring a cover from superstar artist John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men). Plus, don’t miss a bonus story by the acclaimed creative team of Gillen and artist Jamie McKelvie featuring the incomparable Lockheed!

S.W.O.R.D. #1 (SEP090475)
Written by KIERON GILLEN
Penciled by STEVEN SANDERS & JAMIE MCKELVIE
Cover by JOHN CASSADAY
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—10/22/09, On-Sale—11/18/09

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This week, every day at 8:30 AM Eastern on Cartoon Network, experience the red-hot Super Hero Squad Show, featuring the most action-packed, family-friendly super hero action in the universe! Get ready to experience five all new episodes as the Squad must “Hero Up” against their greatest threats yet!

On Tuesday, October 20th, a new villain named Scorpio tries to steal top secret Stark Tech—but just what does the enigmatic Nick Fury have to do with all this? You’re going to find out, True Believer!

The Super Hero Squad needs a new home on Wednesday, October 21st, but it turns out that Reptil’s bedroom and Punisher’s van just aren’t big enough! Film star Ray Stevenson provides the voices of guest stars Dr. Strange and The Punisher, while the Enchantress, Baron Mordo and more join in on the action!

Then, on Thursday, October 22nd, Doom’s nefarious ally Egghead (voiced by Seinfeld’s Wayne Knight) thinks he can steal a fractal from the Squad by shrinking to insect size, but he’s in for a surprise! Enter Ant-Man (voiced by Heroes star Greg Grunberg), who leads the team into battle with Doom’s forces and into…Hulk’s nose?

Wolverine wants out of the Squad on Friday, October 23rd, and joins the international All-Captains Squad, becoming…Captain Canada! It’s time to meet Captain Britain, Captain America, Captain Lichtenstein, Captain Brazil & Captain Australia! But does Wolverine belong with them or will he return to the Squad?

Things are out of this world on Saturday, October 24th, when Doctor Doom makes a deal with cosmic baddie Thanos! Meanwhile, the Squad and Fantastic Four team up to battle Super-Skrull and his army of Skrulls! Buffy and Angel star James Marsters voices Mr. Fantastic, while guest-stars H.E.R.B.I.E., Paste Pot Pete, and more shake the universe to its core!

Plus, don’t miss Marvel Super Hero Squad #1, jam-packed with your favorite Marvel heroes and all ages action, in comic shops now!

To learn more about The Super Hero Squad Show, please visit www.superherosquad.com and www.marvel.com!

Courtesy of Marvel, listed below are the advance solicitations for January, 2010.

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After a major battle with the Wolverine & his son, Bruce Banner and his mean, green offspring Skaar continue their father-son bonding experience—but a villain lays in wait to destroy them! Enter Incredible Hulk #604, from New York Times Best-Selling authors Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, along with red hot artists Ariel Olivetti and Michael Ryan, orchestrate the biggest gamma-infused throwdown yet when the Hulk family is forced to fight the Harpy! Who unleashed this vicious villainess on Banner and son? And what does Banner and Harpy’s connection mean for this battle? Are Banner and son prepared for another showdown, so soon after their battle with the Wolverines? Incredible Hulk #604 has all the answers!

“I’m enjoying this series quite a bit. It’s funny, it’s action-packed, and it features some quality characterization of Banner and Skaar.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

“Olivetti has a gift for expressions and detail that makes each panel worth poring over.” – James Hunt, ComicBookResources.com

Marvel urges retailers to check all orders of Incredible Hulk as it continues to please fans and critics. A smashing good time is guaranteed in Incredible Hulk #604!

INCREDIBLE HULK #604 (SEP090430)
Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE
Pencils by ARIEL OLIVETTI & MICHAEL RYAN
Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Rated A …$3.99
FOC – 10/29/09, On Sale -11/18/09

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