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Here are some preview pages for the upcoming Incognito #2 by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips:

COVER BY: SEAN PHILLIPS
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
PENCILS: SEAN PHILLIPS
The team that’s won every MAJOR AWARD in comics continues the most twisted super-villain story ever told!
Meet the Black Death. Five years ago someone ratted-out this super-powered crime lord and he’s been doing hard time ever since. So, what will he do when he finds out an old henchman who’s supposed to be DEAD has been living in Witness Protection all this time? Hint – He’s going to kill a lot of people.
Mature Content….. $3.50

Due to overwhelming demand, fueled by universal critical acclaim, Eisner-winners Ed “The Man Who Killed Captain America” Brubaker and Sean Phillips’ Incognito #1 has sold out at Diamond and returns with Incognito #1 Second Printing Variant! Featuring an all-new cover by Phillips, this is the first issue of the red-hot new series that has everyone buzzing!

“Highly Recommended… readers are in for one heckuva series”—Brian Cronin, ComicBookResources.Com

“Recommended to fans of Brubaker’s work and anyone who likes good comics. Get on board now- you’ll thank me later.”—Dan Hill, ComicsBulletin.Com

“This is something for fans that want that little extra dash of malice with their violence” remarks… Probably one of the best things about Brubaker is that he sure knows how to write an all-American bad ass… the art direction fits perfectly with the gritty script.”—Lan Pitts of Newsarama.com

“A Must Read”—Daniel Crown, IGN.Com

Retailer Mike Malve of Atomic Comics raved, “Incognito #1 sold out in all my stores in just four hours. It looks like retailers all over underestimated demand on this one. Glad to hear it’s rushing back to press right away.”

When presented with the news, Brubaker said, “Sean and I are overwhelmed at this quick sell-out, and I’ve been hearing from a ton of new readers just checking out our work for the first time, so it’s gratifying all the way around.”

Retailers, please check the Marvel Mailer for more information on this title.

If you missed out on Incognito, then don’t miss out the second time — this is the series so acclaimed that it’s an axiomatic purchase! Incognito #1 Second Printing Variant is your chance to pick up the most acclaimed new series of 2009!

INCOGNITO #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (NOV088098)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art & Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
Mature Content/No Ads …$3.50
FOC—1/15/09, On-Sale—2/4/09

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Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips, the superstar brains behind the multi-Eisner Award winning book CRIMINAL, have put together a fresh new recipe mixing two parts of super-heroics and one part noir in their newest project, INCOGNITO. This new series follows Zack Andersen, or at least that’s what he’s being called now, and his life as a not so average file clerk. He’s actually an ex-supervillian forced to live life within the constraints of the Witness Protection Program and the only things keeping him company are his memories. The early reviews are in and fans are clamoring for more!

“This is something for fans that want that little extra dash of malice with their violence” remarks Lan Pitts of Newsarama.com. “Probably one of the best things about Brubaker is that he sure knows how to write an all-American bad ass… the art direction fits perfectly with the gritty script.”

How much longer can Zack go through the motions and try to assimilate himself into society before finally cracking? Just what are the origins of his powers and what made him get out of the super-villain game? Find out the answers to these questions and more in INCOGNITO #1 on sale January 2nd!

INCOGNITO #1 (OCT082489)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art & Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
Mature Content/No Ads …$3.50
ON SALE – THIS FRIDAY!

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Daredevil #111 features the new story arc from writer Ed Brubaker and the new art team Clay Mann and Stefano Guadiano. After the events in the last arc, this issue opens up with Matt helping Dakota North find some relief for her injured shoulder through the healing hands of the Iron Fist himself, Danny Rand. Unbeknownst to the pair, they are being watched from above by a mysterious new villain who has taken a special affinity to one of Daredevils oldest and deadliest foes. Meanwhile, Matt finds some new trouble to throw onto his ever increasing pile of worry in a shocking surprise that really threw me for a loop!

I thought Ed Brubaker delivered a home run with this issue! The issue doesn’t feature much action, but I thought there were some fantastic moments between the players. The dialog was terrific and very believable. The surprise I mentioned above, and I’m not going to reveal it here, felt very real and didn’t feel forced and I loved Matt’s reaction to it all. I’m really looking forward to seeing the new villain, Lady Bullseye, in action. We get a brief glimpse into her origin and I can’t wait to see how Brubaker uses her in this story!

The art from the team of penciler Clay Mann and inker Stefano Guadiano was absolutely fantastic! I thought it fit in very well with what Michael Lark has been doing, and at times I found myself liking it even more. This is the first time I can remember reading a Daredevil issue and thinking Dakota North looks hot! Clay Mann is an artist I’m definately going to start keeping an eye on!

In all, this was a excellent start to this new arc! I’m absolutely loving what Ed Brubaker has been doing with this book, and can’t wait to see where he takes Matt next. Plus, if this issue is any indication, we may be getting a very cool teamup in the coming months. I highly recommend checking Daredevil #111 out if you haven’t been reading this series!

COVERS BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC, TERRY DODSON, and DAVID AJA
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
PENCILS: CLAY MANN
INKS: STEFANO GAUDIANO
COLORED BY: MATT HOLLINGSWORTH
LETTERED BY: CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
EDITOR: WARREN SIMONS
Rated T+ …$2.99

Divided, The X-Men Will…Fall?

As Cyclops and Emma Frost try to save Angel — and the entire city of San Francisco — from something unexplainable, Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler must face Russia’s deadly Red Room! Uncanny X-Men #497, from Eisner-winning scribe Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil, Criminal) and rising star artist Michael Choi, continues the acclaimed story of a world without X-Men, with the former superheroes attempting to move on after the events of Messiah CompleX. An ­X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, this issue continues the red-hot storyline that has fans and critics alike buzzing!

Steven M. Bari of ComicsBulletin.Com gushed, “Salivate over Mike Choi’s art. His work isn’t just perfect anatomically and thematically. It’s sexy!”

“Ed Brubaker is obviously having a lot of fun with his latest Uncanny X-Men arc. I’m glad to say I am too,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com.

Retailers, check the Marvel Mailer for special ordering instructions regarding the Uncanny X-Men #497 Djurdjevic Variant by rising star artist Marko Djurdjevic (Thor)!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all X-Men titles, as the Divided We Stand tie-ins continue to sell out at Diamond and generate buzz. As Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler’s road trip takes a turn for the worse…can mutantkind survive without the X-Men? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #497!

UNCANNY X-MEN #497 (FEB082261)
UNCANNY X-MEN #497 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (JAN088351)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL CHOI
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—4/3/08, On-Sale—4/23/08

The New Captain America Is Seeing Red (Skull, That Is)!

Act Three of the epic “Death Of Captain America” storyline begins right here, as Eisner-winning writer Ed Brubaker takes things from bad to worse for the new Captain America! Acclaimed artists Steve Epting and Jackson Guice join Brubaker for Captain America #37, as the Red Skull targets the very soul of America with his latest gambit! As James “Bucky” Barnes must adjust to the new mantle once worn by his mentor, he must also search for the kidnapped Sharon Carter — whose jaw dropping discovery last issue may change the entire direction of Captain America!

Named Marvel’s top series by IGN.Com, who gushed “Captain America has consistently defied modern superhero series conventions… We honestly feel sorry for you if you’re missing out on this series,” this series continues to draw more acclaim with each issue.

Troy Brownfield of Newsarama.com said, “I’d like to see Brubaker complete his vision. And from where I sit, that vision continues to be smart, action-packed, well-considered, well-drawn, and just plain good comics.”

With the last three issues selling out quickly at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level), Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Captain America. What does Red Skull have planned? Did Sharon Carter really see what she thought she saw? And can Bucky last as the new Captain America? Find out in Captain America #37!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #37 (FEB082219)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils by STEVE EPTING & JACKSON GUICE
Cover by JACKSON GUICE
FOC—3/27/08, On-Sale—4/16/08

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Landmark Issue Returns With Director’s Commentary

It’s the story everyone’s talking about, from CNN.Com to NPR to The Colbert Report, and Marvel is pleased to announce that Captain America #34 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Featuring the debut of the new Captain America and a shocking gambit by the Red Skull, this issue has drawn rave reviews from all corners, praising the Eisner Award-winning team of writer Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men, Immortal Iron Fist) and artist Steve Epting.

“Get ready for the type of comic book read that makes it all worthwhile,” said Jim Gibbons of WizardUniverse.Com. “Bru, Epting and Perkins’ run on this book has been a pleasure to read… this is why I read comics.”

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Captain America #34 Director’s Cut, featuring the story that has everyone buzzing plus special bonus materials (including the script) providing readers with a look at the genesis of this instant classic! This issue also comes wrapped in a new cover featuring the dynamic interior art of Epting!

If you’ve always wanted to find out why fans and critics agree that Captain America is a must-read or want to discover why everyone’s buzzing about this landmark issue, now’s your chance to experience it with Captain America #34 Director’s Cut!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #34 DIRECTOR’S CUT (DEC078177)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Inks by BUTCH GUICE
Colors by FRANK D’ARMATA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/21/08, ON-SALE—3/12/08

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Marvel Titles On Sale, 02.06.08:

Comics

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #549
COVERS BY: DAVID FINCH and SALVADOR LARROCA
WRITER: MARC GUGGENHEIM
ART: SALVADOR LARROCA
Saddle-up Spider–fans as the thrillingly thrice-monthly adventures continue!
In this issue, meet the villain from the fifth Spider-Man movie today! Marc (Wolverine, Blade) Guggenheim and Salvador (newuniversal, Uncanny X-Men) Larroca bring you the next great Spidey Villain… MENACE! But that’s not all! The mysterious JACKPOT makes her “Brand New Day-Debut!” Plus the mystery of the Spider-Tracer Killer deepens. Not nearly ‘Nuff said!
Rated A …$2.99

Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Guilty Pleasures #8 (of 12)(Regular and Incentive Brett Booth Cover), $2.99
Annihilation Conquest #4 (of 6), $2.99

CLANDESTINE #1
COVER BY: ALAN DAVIS
WRITER: ALAN DAVIS
PENCILS: ALAN DAVIS
INKS: MARK FARMER
Alan Davis’ freaky family returns! They’ve existed, hidden among mankind for centuries, a mysterious bloodline of superhumans, eternal and apart. And all they’ve desired is to be left alone, to pursue their individual interests in peace. But now, the existence of their hidden clan is threatened with exposure by the activities of one of their youngest siblings, Rory Destine, who aspires to be the costumed crimefighter called the Crimson Crusader! And now that the cat’s been let out of the bag, who or what is going to come calling at the Destine family’s Ravenscroft doorway?
Rated T+…$2.99

Lords Of Avalon Sword Of Darkness #1 (of 6)(Regular Tommy Ohtsuka, Incentive Tom Grummett Sketch, and Incentive Tom Grummett Variant Cover), $2.99
Marvel Illustrated Moby Dick #1 (of 6), $2.99
Marvel Two-In-One #8, $4.99
Moon Knight #15, $2.99
Ms Marvel #24, $2.99
Omega Unknown #5 (of 10), $2.99
Silver Surfer In Thy Name #4 (of 4), $2.99

THE TWELVE #2
COVER BY: KAARE ANDREWS
WRITER: J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
PENCILS: CHRIS WESTON
INKS: GARRY LEACH
The Twelve time-lost Mystery Men of World War II adjust to the reality of life in the 21st century. But where do you go, what do you do, when everybody you knew is either dead and buried or in old-age homes, and the future you thought you were fighting for turned out to be radically different from what you imagined?
Rated T+…$2.99

UNCANNY X-MEN #495
COVER BY: MICHAEL CHOI
WRITER: ED BRUBAKER
ART: MICHAEL CHOI
“DIVIDED WE STAND”
Reeling from the events of Messiah Complex, the surviving mutants reassess Xavier’s dream amidst the rubble of the mansion. Betrayed by one of their own, and mourning the loss of former allies, is peaceful coexistence still an option? The only thing that’s certain is an uncertain future for mutantkind. Is anyone safe in a world without X-Men?
Rated T+…$2.99

Collections

ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 6
COVER BY: GIL KANE
WRITER: STEVE ENGLEHART, ROY THOMAS, JIM STARLIN, and GERRY CONWAY
PENCILS: BOB BROWN, JOHN BUSCEMA, DON HECK, DAVE COCKRUM, JOE STATON, GEORGE TUSKA, TOM SUTTON, JIM STARLIN, RICH BUCKLER, and JOE GIELLA
Changes in the Marvel Universe are nothing new – as seen when heroes are reborn, slain and more in this startling selection of seventies sagas! The search for the Celestial Madonna is on, and all the candidates are under the Avengers’ roof! After reviving heroes and villains to set a Legion of the Unliving against Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, will Kang the Conqueror be divided against himself in deciding the fate of the woman who could alter the universe’s destiny? Cap, Iron Man, Thor and Avengers both well-remembered and near-forgotten face off against the lethal likes of Dormammu, Thanos and Ultron! Golden Age glories revisited! The secret of Mantis and the sacrifice of the Swordsman! Resurrections, origins and THREE Marvel marriages! Plus: the Zodiac, the Titanium Man, the Stranger, Klaw Master of Sound and more! Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Captain Mar-Vell! Collecting AVENGERS #120-140, GIANT-SIZE AVENGERS #1-4, CAPTAIN MARVEL #33 and FANTASTIC FOUR #150.
All Ages …$16.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN VOL. 2: IRON ARMORY
COVER BY: SKOTTIE YOUNG
WRITER: FRED VAN LENTE
PENCILS: RAFA SANDOVAL, JAMES CORDEIRO, and GRAHAM NOLAN
The Armored Avenger blasts through the second arc of his solo title in the critically acclaimed, best-selling Marvel Adventures line! Tony Stark shows off some of the various incarnations of his armor, including the Deep Sea Armor and Space Armor as he fights the Techno-pirates, the Living Laser and more! Collecting MARVEL ADVENTURES IRON MAN #5-8.
All Ages …$7.99

NEW AVENGERS POSTER BOOK
Thirty-six posters featuring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes!
72 PGS./Rated T+ …$5.99

SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP: MODOK’S 11
COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: FRED VAN LENTE
PENCILS: FRANCIS PORTELA
While the heroes are away fighting World War Hulk, the villains can play…M.O.D.O.K., sick of being hunted and hounded by A.I.M., gathers together an eclectic team of Marvel’s Most Wanted to pull off one last, big score. But news travels fast along the grapevine of villainy – and pretty soon, every bad guy in the Marvel Universe is gunning for the Big-Headed One’s unspeakably powerful prize. Executing their heist may be the easy part, because getting away with their loot alive is going to be the real challenge for M.O.D.O.K.’s 11! Collecting SUPER-VILLAIN TEAM-UP: MODOK’S 11 #1-5.
Rated A …$13.99

THOR VISIONARIES: WALTER SIMONSON VOL. 5
COVER BY: WALT SIMONSON
WRITER: WALT SIMONSON
PENCILS: WALT SIMONSON and SAL BUSCEMA
Whom the gods would destroy, they first work over pretty darn well, and deadly blows fall like rain as the Thunder God runs a gauntlet set by Loki and Hela! With the Absorbing Man, the gruesome Grendell and the Midgard Serpent in his path, Thor’s survival may force him to become one of his own worst enemies – namely, the Destroyer! Featuring the Avengers, the Warriors Three and X-Factor! Collecting THOR #375-382.
Rated A….$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2737-6

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 19: DEATH OF A GOBLIN
COVER BY: STUART IMMONEN
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: MARK BAGLEY and STUART IMMONEN
The artistic baton is passed from longtime penciler Mark Bagley to stunning new ongoing artist Stuart Immonen, of ULTIMATE X-MEN and ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR fame! Peter and his Aunt May have perhaps the most important conversation of Peter’s life. It’s a gut-wrenching, emotional roller coaster you’ll never forget. And Spider-Man is on the call when there is a huge explosion in the side of the Triskelion — the side housing superhuman criminals. From the acrid smoke emerges a man seething with vengeance — a man who wants Peter Parker dead! That man is Norman Osborn, the Green Goblin! And for the web-spinner, things are about to get out of control. Collecting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #112-117.
Rated A …$14.99

Posters

GIANT-SIZE ASTONISHING X-MEN POSTER
24×36 Color Poster…$7.99
FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/10, (ON-SALE 2/6/08)

THOR BY COIPEL & DJURDJEVIC POSTER
24×36 Color Poster…$7.99
FINAL ORDER CUT-OFF 1/10, (ON-SALE 2/6/08)

Arriving in stores today, Captain America #34 introduces the world to a new Captain America — but just who’s behind the mask? The Eisner award-winning creative team of writer Ed Brubaker and artist Steve Epting, joined by special variant cover artist (and industry legend) Alex Ross, present the beginning of a new era that has everyone from The Colbert Report to NPR buzzing!

The early reviews are in and Captain America #34 is, according to Richard George of IGN.Com., “an incredible masterpiece.”

“This is a very strong issue that capitalizes on everything Ed Brubaker’s been building on for the last three years,” said Augie De Blieck Jr of ComicBookResources.Com

“This issue is intense; it’s well written with great artwork, the character moments are superb, the idea represented by Captain America is fully realized and the superior quality of this storyline only continues,” said Kevin Power of ComicsBulletin.Com

Troy Brownfield of Newsarama.Com agreed, gushing, “Captain America #34 delivers the new Cap with an exciting story that trades on suspense, well-choreographed action, and a couple of significant twists.

Wanna see why everyone can’t stop raving about this landmark Marvel event? Make sure to check out Captain America #34, in stores today!

For the latest on the growing mainstream excitement around this new Captain America, make sure to check out http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.2351

CAPTAIN AMERICA #34 (NOV072137)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & 50/50 Cover by STEVE EPTING
50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS
Rated T+ …$2.99
ON SALE TODAY!

The Uncanny X-Men Are No More!

In the wake of Messiah CompleX’s jaw-dropping conclusion, the X-Men are no more—but where do Xavier’s former students go from here? In Uncanny X-Men #495, from Eisner-winning author Ed Brubaker and rising star artist Michael Choi, the surviving mutants must reassess Xavier’s dreams and decide if peaceful coexistence is still an option. An X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, this issue sets the stage for mutantkind’s future and while former allies are mourned, is the world truly safer? Meanwhile, Iron Man confronts Cyclops with a plan for ensuring the safety of all mutants—but will he agree?

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Uncanny X-Men #495 and all X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-ins, as all X-titles continue to sell out at Diamond and buzz keeps growing around this bold new direction for the X-Men! The only thing that’s certain for Cyclops and his allies is that a world without X-Men will be unlike anything you’ve seen before—and it all begins in Uncanny X-Men #495!

UNCANNY X-MEN #495 (DEC072219)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL CHOI
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC—1/17/08, On-Sale—2/6/08

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