Marvel Noise

Marvel is pleased to announce that Captain America #601 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Captain America #601 Second Printing Variant! Eisner-winning scribe Ed Brubaker (Captain America, The Marvels Project, Incognito) and legendary artist Gene Colan (Howard the Duck, Tomb Of Dracula) present Captain America and Bucky’s most supernatural WWII mission: the eradication of vampires in Belgium! This new printing features a new stylized version of Gene Colan’s original cover art.

“The legendary Colan continues to evolve as an artist, and he here pushes his shadowy, pseudo-painted style to the next level.”- Dan Phillips, IGN.Com

“Colan is in top form here, with his pencil work highlighted both by Dean White’s colors”- Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.Com

“If you are a Captain America fan, Bucky fan, vampire fan or World War II fan, this title is certainly for you.”- Kevin Powers, ComicsBulletin.Com

Don’t miss Captain America #601 Second Printing Variant!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #601 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN098217)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Penciled by GENE COLAN
Cover by GENE COLAN
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—8/4/09, On-Sale—8/26/09

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Captain America Hits Landmark Issue #50!

Who’s trying to kill Captain America? Acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker and artist Luke Ross team up in a special, extra-sized Captain America #50! Bucky Barnes is the new Captain America – and it’s his birthday. Barnes is trapped in the past while reliving his favorite and least favorite birthday moments. What will be revealed about his past? In addition to the main story, we’re proud to present a 14-page story featuring artwork from Marcos Martin (Amazing Spider-Man) that recaps Captain America’s life! And don’t miss the extra story by legendary Fred Hembeck spotlighting the forgotten Captain America! This is a landmark issue of Captain America that you won’t want to miss!

Critics and fans are raving about Captain America:

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Captain America is the rock of my pull list. Ed Brubaker consistently delivers the goods on this title, and somehow, Bucky Barnes continues to become more and more interesting with each passing issue.” Dan Phillips, Comics.IGN.com

“…great art, lots of action, and solid character work.” Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.com

“…a must read.” Geoff Jolliff, GamersCircle.net

“…the best comic book on the shelves.” Kevin Powers, ComicsBulletin.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Captain America #50 as the series hits a milestone and continues to draw rave reviews! Who is trying to kill Captain America and why? What will Barnes’ past reveal about the new Captain America? The answers arrive in the extra-sized edition of Captain America #50! And don’t miss two more extra-sized Star-Spangled epics: Captain America #600 and Captain America #601!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 (MAR092559)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils by LUKE ROSS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—4/30/09, On-Sale—5/20/09

CAPTAIN AMERICA #600 (APR090492)
Written by ED BRUBAKER with MARK WAID, ROGER STERN & OTHERS
Pencils by BUTCH GUICE, LUKE ROSS, DALE EAGLESHAM & OTHERS
Cover by STEVE EPTING
50/50 Cover by ALEX ROSS
Rated T+ …$4.99
FOC—5/28/09, On-Sale—6/17/09

CAPTAIN AMERICA #601
CAPTAIN AMERICA #601 70TH ANNIVERSARY VARIANT
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils and Cover by GENE COLAN
70th Anniversary Variant by MARKO DJURDJEVIC
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—6/25/09, On-Sale—7/15/09

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The news making the rounds is that Gene Colan’s liver is failing.

I was lucky enough to meet Mr. Colan last year at the New York Comic Con. I received a Howard the Duck sketch, he signed a copy of Daredevil #54 that I purchased earlier, and – and most importantly – I got to shake his hand and say “thank you”.

Action has been taken and plans are being put into place to offer Gene and his wife Adrienne assistance during this time.

Information and the address to send cards and letters to can be found here. Clifford Meth is organizing an auction. If you have items you’d like to donate, click here. Mark Evanier writes about the Colans here. The Beat.

My thoghts are with the Colans, their family, and friends.