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Marvel is pleased to announce Invincible Iron Man #21 and Invincible Iron Man #22 have both sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Invincible Iron Man #21 Second Printing Variant and Invincible Iron Man #22 Second Printing Variant! The Eisner Award-winning team of Matt Fraction & Salvador Larroca continues “Stark Disassembled,” the harrowing tale of the Tony Stark’s quest to return from the edge of death! But can Captain America, Thor, and Tony’s closest allies save him? Or will Norman Osborn succeed in killing Iron Man? These new printings feature the powrful interior art of Salvador Larroca on their covers!

This red hot Invincible Iron Man, awarded the Eisner Award for “Best New Series”, continues to sell out and garner praise from all corners!

“This run is about pushing the boundaries of who Tony Stark is and what makes a good Iron Man story. It is reverential to what has come before, but is written in a believable voice and is constantly looking to the future” – Paul Brian McCoy, ComicsBulletin.com

“In addition to living up to the promise of its cover, [issue #21] continues to offer what may replace ‘Demon in a Bottle’ as the definitive take on the character of Tony Stark.” – Tim Lenaghan, IGN.com

“Okay, here’s what’s good about this issue: Matt Fraction. Damn, that boy can write!” – Chad Derdowski, Mania.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Invincible Iron Man as the series continues to sell out and draw critical acclaim from fans and the press! Please note that Invincible Iron Man #20, the first chapter of “Stark Disassembled,” is still available at the retail level and serves as a great jumping on point for new readers!! What will it take to bring the Iron Man back to life? You can’t miss a single issue of Invincible Iron Man!

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #21 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (DEC098263)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—1/28/10, On-Sale—2/17/10

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #22 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (DEC098264)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—1/28/10, On-Sale—2/17/10

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #23 (DEC090497)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art and 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Rated A …$2.99
On-Sale 2/3/10

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INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #21 (OCT090511)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art and 50/50 Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
50/50 Cover by PATRICK ZIRCHER
Rated A…$2.99
On-Sale—12/9/09

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Marvel is pleased to announce Invincible Iron Man #17 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Invincible Iron Man #17 Second Printing Variant! The Eisner Award winning team of Matt Fraction & Salvador Larroca presents the beginning of the end of Tony Stark in the sold out “World’s Most Wanted”! Norman Osborn will stop at nothing to retrieve the database stored in Tony Stark’s mind, will Tony let Norman’s Dark Reign destroy the world has he knows it!? Invincible Iron Man #17 Second Printing Variant features the interior art of Salvador Larroca on the Cover!

“The artwork by Salvador Larroca is solid all around. His character work continues to improve, the technological stuff continues to look great, and the different faces of Tony Stark (from man with everything to man losing everything) continue to impress.”- Kyle Poslusny, WeeklyComicBookReview.Com

“Fraction and Larroca have made me interested in reading Iron Man every month. For that alone, well done.”- Greg McElhatton, ComicBookResources.Com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on Invincible Iron Man as the series continues to sell out and draw mainstream media attention! How much longer does Tony have before his once prolific mind degenerates completely? What secrets will H.A.M.M.E.R. uncover with Black Widow and Maria Hill in their custody!? Find out in Invincible Iron Man #17 Second Printing Variant.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #17 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL098304)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Art & Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—9/24/09, On-Sale—10/14/09

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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages of Invincible Iron Man #18, Dark Avengers #9, Dark Reign: The List – Daredevil, and Dark Wolverine #78; shipping September 16.

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #18
COVER BY: Salvador Larroca
WRITER: Matt Fraction
PENCILS: Salvador Larroca
INKS: Salvador Larroca
COLORED BY: Frank D’Armata
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna
Tony hides out where it all began as Madame Masque’s moment of triumph rings out across all the corners of Norman Osborn’s empire. Black Widow and Maria Hill are trapped in the belly of the beast. Pepper’s suit is in the possession of H.A.M.M.E.R. And when Stark’s one last sloppy mistake gives up his location, it’s Osborn himself that suits up and gets in the game. It all ends next issue, kids.
Rated A …$2.99

DARK AVENGERS #9
COVER BY: Mike Deodato
WRITER: Brian Michael Bendis
PENCILS: Mike Deodato
INKS: Mike Deodato
COLORED BY: Rainier Beredo
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit
Poor Marvel Boy… he had no idea how sinister a gang the Dark Avengers actually is. And now he is running for his life. And poor Ares, he has no idea where his son goes while he is off being an Avenger. And now he is going to find out. And when he does… there will be hell to play. Guest-starring Nick Fury and the Secret Warriors. Oh, you heard that right. Ares versus Nick Fury! You know when Stan used to say ’nuff said? This is the kind of thing he was ’nuff saiding about!
Rated T …$3.99

DARK REIGN: THE LIST – DAREDEVIL #1
COVER BY: Billy Tan
WRITER: Andy Diggle
PENCILS: Billy Tan
INKS: Matt Banning
COLORED BY: Justin Ponsor
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna
After the shocking events of DAREDEVIL 500, Norman Osborn’s eyes turn to Hell’s Kitchen – and he doesn’t like what he sees. Now Osborn dispatches the only assassin he can rely on to kill Daredevil – Bullseye – but all is not as it seems. It’s a fight that’s been brewing for years…featuring the DAREDEVIL debut of writer Andy Diggle, and the superstar talents of artist Billy Tan! Plus, a preview of Daredevil #501, Andy Diggle’s first issue of DD, and character designs!
One-Shot/Rated T …$3.99

DARK WOLVERINE #78
COVER BY: Greg Land
WRITER: Marjorie Liu and Daniel Way
PENCILS: Stephen Segovia
INKS: Stephen Segovia
COLORED BY: Marte Gracia
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit
As an Avenger, Daken is supposed to be one of the good guys˜to the public, anyway. But when a tape revealing his true colors is leaked onto the internet, Daken will be forced to clean up his act…and confront the possibility that being a hero might just be more difficult than being the villain!
Parental Advisory …$2.99

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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Agents of Atlas #7, Amazing Spider-Man Family #8, Fantastic Four #568,  Invincible Iron Man #15, and Marvel Divas #1, all scheduled to ship next week (7/1/09).

AGENTS OF ATLAS #7
COVER BY: Leinil Francis Yu
WRITER: Jeff Parker
PENCILS: Gabriel Hardman & Carlo Pagulayan
INKS: Gabriel Hardman
COLORED BY: Elizabeth Breitweiser & Gabriel Hardman
LETTERED BY: Dave Lanphear & Nate Piekos
THE STORY:
Journey to the Deep!! The Agents and the Sub-Mariner face not only a deadly attack beneath the ocean, but Namor and Namora’s budding relationship is hit with some ugly facts of Atlantean history. Also: what does a Lung Dragon dream? Peer into the most treacherous space imaginable, the ancient and diabolical mind of Mr. Lao! Rated T …$2.99

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #8
COVER BY: Nuno Plati
WRITER: Tom Defalc, Abby Denson & Marc Sumerak
PENCILS: Adam Dekraker, Ron Frenz & Javier Pulido
INKS: Javier Pulido
COLORED BY: Javier Rodriguez
THE STORY:
While the machinations of Norman Osborn’s DARK REIGN have our favorite heroes on the run, what’s life like for the everyday folks of the Marvel Universe? See how the Amazing Spider-Man changed one man’s life – and how this new world order can undo that good in an instant in DARK REFLECTION by Marc Sumerak and Javier Pulido! Meanwhile, over in THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-GIRL, May Parker must contend with threats on all fronts – a conspiracy that’s rocked the foundation of her high school and friends, and keeping tabs on her new “cousin,” April Reilly, the former Spider-Girl Clone! Back in Queens, Aunt May takes one last adventure as The AMAZING SPIDER MA’AM! And finally, May Porker, the SPECTACULAR SWINEY-GIRL faces down her deadliest threat yet in part two of CRAYFIN’S LAST BUNT! Rated A …$4.99

FANTASTIC FOUR #568
COVER BY: Bryan Hitch
WRITER: Joe Ahearne & Mark Millar
PENCILS: Bryan Hitch
COLORED BY: Paul Mounts
LETTERED BY: Rus Wooton
THE STORY:
The penultimate chapter of THE MASTER OF DOOM, as Reed Richards is offered a Solomon’s choice by the triumphant Marquis of Death! Rated A …$2.99

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #15
COVER BY: Salvador Larroca
WRITER: Matt Fraction
PENCILS: Salvador Larroca
INKS: Salvador Larroca
COLORED BY: Frank D’Armata
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna
THE STORY:
Eisner nominee for Best New Series! Tony’s on the run and turns to an old foe for friendship. Maria Hill is out of her mind on hunting her prey in the streets of New York City. And Pepper Potts flies in the face of Norman Osborn and all the horrible things he stands for. Oh, but don’t fret for Norman, dear readers — he’s got some more horrible things up his sleeve that Tony and the gang won’t even see coming. Guest stars and gut shots galore! Rated A …$2.99

MARVEL DIVAS #1
COVER BY: J. Scott Campbell
WRITER: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
PENCILS: Tonci Zonjic
INKS: Tonci Zonjic
COLORED BY: Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic
THE STORY:
Diva (dee-vah), noun: An unusually glamorous and powerful woman. See: Patsy “Hellcat” Walker; Felicia “Black Cat” Hardy; Angelica “Firestar” Jones; and Monica “Photon” Rambeau. What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe’s most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a last page that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, fellas, you won’t regret it! Parental Advisory …$3.99

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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Amazing Spider-Man Family #7, Invincible Iron Man #14, Marvel Adventures The Avengers #37, The Mighty Avengers #26, War Machine #7, and Young Allies Comics 70th Anniversary Special #1,  all scheduled to ship next week (6/17/09).

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FAMILY #7
COVER BY: Joe Suitor
WRITER: Tom DeFalco, Fred Hembeck & Roger Stern
PENCILS: Ronald Frenz, Fred Hembeck & Val Semeiks
INKS: Sal Buscema, Fred Hembeck & Cory Sedlmeier
COLORED BY: Studio F – Antonio Fabela & Impacto – Bruno Hang|Andres Mossa
LETTERED BY: Jared Fletcher, Fred Hembeck & Dave Sharpe

THE STORY:
Pack the car and grab the kiddies, it’s time for your monthly visit with the family! First up, if you think the infamous Parker Luck started with Peter, think again as Aunt May takes Pete on a trip down memory lane to the day she married Uncle Ben and became a Parker herself! Then, SPIDER-GIRL battles Silverback and discovers a conspiracy against her – one that goes straight to her own high school! And finally, Peter Porker’s daughter – THE AMAZING SWINEY-GIRL – goes head-to-head with her greatest foe yet, CRAYFIN THE BUNTER – Part 1 of 2! Rated A …$4.99

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #14
COVER BY: Salvador Larroca
WRITER: Matt Fraction
PENCILS: Salvador Larroca
INKS: Salvador Larroca
COLORED BY: Frank D’Armata
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna

THE STORY:
It’s the perfect jumping-on point, as the second half of WORLD’S MOST WANTED begins here! Don’t miss out on this critically acclaimed blockbuster! Tony’s failing health makes the Iron Man too complicated to pilot. Hill hunts the world’s most un-huntable man. Pepper defies Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R. itself. And all of Iron Man’s rogues’ gallery is after him and the billion-dollar bounty on his head…starting with the murderous Madame Masque! But believe it or not, there’ll soon come a time when everyone looks back on these as the good old days… Rated A …$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES THE AVENGERS #37
COVER BY: David Williams
WRITER: Paul Tobin
PENCILS: David Baldeon
LETTERED BY: Dave Sharpe

THE STORY:
DOLL WINNER’S SQUAD: He’s back, and now the Puppet Master’s reach extends into the past, where he’s controlling the All Winner’s Squad into reshaping the “future world” of today into his own very personal utopia! But when Miss America, Golden Girl and the Blonde Phantom arrive from the 1940’s to team up with today’s Captain America and the rest of Avengers, it’s a battle royale to decide the past, present and future fate of the world! All Ages …$2.99

MIGHTY AVENGERS #26
COVER BY: Khoi Pham
WRITER: Dan Slott
PENCILS: Stephen Segovia
INKS: Stephen Segovia
COLORED BY: John Rauch|Dean White
LETTERED BY: Dave Lanphear

THE STORY:
DARK REIGN The Avengers/Fantastic Four slobberknocker continues! This one’s got it all true believers: from MR. FANTASTIC and HANK PYM’S battle of the brains to HERCULES and THE THING’S battle o’ the brawn! When it’s over, expect BIG changes for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes– including the team’s all-new headquarters and a very disturbing DARK REIGN alliance. Rated A …$2.99

WAR MACHINE #7
COVER BY: FRANCESCO MATT MATTINA
WRITER: Greg Pak
PENCILS: Mahmud Asrar & Leonardo Manco
INKS: Leonardo Manco
COLORED BY: JOHN RAUCH
LETTERED BY: VC – Joe Caramagna

THE STORY:
War Machine brings his battle to the United States in Part Two of “Homeland”! Plus, from the pages of THUNDERBOLTS, American Eagle strikes! Don’t miss the mayhem in the book CBR.com calls “a visual spectacle…it’s high octane, higher-caliber adventure”! Rated T …$2.99

YOUNG ALLIES COMICS 70TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL #1
COVER BY: Paolo Rivera
WRITER: Roger Stern
PENCILS: Paolo Rivera
LETTERED BY: Jared Fletcher

THE STORY:
Before they were Invaders, Bucky Barnes and Toro the Flaming Kid joined forces with four teen-age friends to battle the Third Reich as the Young Allies! Their fictionalized adventures thrilled readers on the Home Front throughout World War II, but their real story has never been told — until now! Discover the truth behind comics’ original kid gang! Action! Intrigue! Adventure! All in a timely tale by Roger Stern (Amazing Spider-Man) and Paolo Rivera (Mythos). And in a bonus back-up, take another trip to the Golden Age with a classic reprint from the Timely Era! New and Reprints/Rated A …$3.99

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Marvel is pleased to announce that Invincible Iron Man #11 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Invincible Iron Man #11 Second Printing Variant, marking the third straight sell out for the series! New York Times Best-Selling author Matt Fraction and superstar artist Salvador Larroca present Tony Stark as he has literally fallen from the top of the world to the bottom of the barrel. As Norman Osborn basks in the adulation of the public during Dark Reign, Tony Stark fights to piece together his life, or what’s left of it. Things couldn’t be worse for the world’s most wanted man…until he faces off against an old friend! This new printing features Larroca’s powerful interior art on the cover, as Pepper Potts takes her new armor for a spin!

Critics and fans alike agree that Invincible Iron Man continues to be a great success:

“Fraction continues with his excellent characterization of Tony Stark.” – Gamerscircle.net

“Fraction’s Tony Stark has been one of the most well-defined portrayals of the character ever. Larroca and D’Armata really are at their best with the mechanical aspects of this series.” – Timothy Callahan, Comicbookresources.com

“Suave and cool…Matt Fraction is doing a good job of making a book about the most hated hero on the planet a pretty fun read.” – Chad Derdowski, Mania.com

“The script is tailor-made to Larroca’s strengths.” – Bryan Joel, IGN.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Invincible Iron Man issues as well as all Dark Reign related tie-ins, as the series continues to generate quick sell-outs and great praise. You won’t want to miss the last gift Tony Stark left for Pepper Potts! Will Iron Man be able to avoid the malicious grasp of Norman Osborn for much longer? Don’t miss all the non-stop mechanical mayhem in Invincible Iron Man #11 Second Printing Variant!

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #11 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (FEB098016)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Penciled by SALVADOR LARROCA
Cover by SALVADOR LARROCA
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—3/26/09, On-Sale—4/15/09

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He’s the man writing INVINCIBLE IRON MAN and UNCANNY X-MEN and he also happens to be filling in for Marvel’s EIC in this week’s MyCup o’Joe only at MySpace Comic Books! That’s right, True Believers, the one, the only, Matt Fraction!

Journalist Jim McLauchlin and Matt take a trip down memory lane and talk about how Mr. Fraction has made it to where he is today, writing about America’s Most Wanted and everyone’s favorite group of mutants.

Not only is Matt answering Jim’s questions, but he’s also answering the questions that you asked! Fan of THE ORDER? Wondering what’s next for Pepper Potts? Curious when Psylocke will make her appearance in UNCANNY X-MEN? Well this week’s MyCup o’ Fraction is for you!

Next week, Joe’s out again, and the man behind The MIGHTY AVENGERS and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is filling in. Get all your questions in now for Mr. Dan Slott!

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Courtesy of Marvel, we have some preview pages for titles shipping Wednesday, January 7th.

CABLE #10
COVER BY: ARIEL OLIVETTI
WRITER: DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
PENCILS: ARIEL OLIVETTI
COLORED BY: ARIEL OLIVETTI
LETTERED BY: VC – JOE CARAMAGNA
“WAITING FOR THE END OF THE WORLD,”CONCLUSION
In the present, Cyclops, Emma and Beast have been ambushed by Bishop and a nasty little surprise he’s smuggled into the X-Men HQ. Meanwhile, hundreds of years in the future, Cable realizes what the former X-Man has done to the planet — all in an effort to make sure Cable and the four-year-old mutant messiah never, ever return to the present. Once again, the rules of the hunt have been completely rewritten, and the future of mutantkind has never looked more uncertain.
Rated T+ …$2.99

DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #1
COVER BY: PATRICK ZIRCHER
WRITER: DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
PENCILS: MICO SUAYAN
COLORED BY:
LETTERED BY:
For 28 days of the month, Jack Russell leads a normal life. He’s got a beautiful wife and a baby on the way. He’s the picture of happiness. On day 29, however, he turns into an uncontrollable, bloodthirsty monster. But as the saying goes, the best-laid plans of wolves and men…
Cardstock Cover/Parental Advisory …$3.99

ETERNALS #7
COVER BY: ERIC NGUYEN
WRITER: CHARLES KNAUF & DANIEL KNAUF
PENCILS: ERIC NGUYEN
INKS: ERIC NGUYEN
LETTERED BY: TODD KLEIN
Ikaris makes a huge move as the next arc in our cosmic adventure begins! As the drastically approaching Horde legion moves ever closer to Earth, Druig and Ikaris’ ageless hatred towards one another finally explodes! Pacts are broken, alliances are shaped, lines are drawn, and Eternal blood will flow on the Marvel landscape! Don’t miss this jumping on point, dear reader, as the goldern-haired Eternal breaks from the pact to become a star!
Rated T+ …$2.99

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #9
COVER BY: SALVADOR LARROCA
WRITER: MATT FRACTION
PENCILS: SALVADOR LARROCA
INKS: SALVADOR LARROCA
COLORED BY: FRANK D’ARMATA
LETTERED BY: VC – JOE CARAMAGNA
It’s a fierce, fearful new world, and in the wake of the fall of S.H.I.E.L.D., Iron Man is the WORLD’S MOST WANTED! Tony Stark and Maria Hill go on the run from Norman Osborn and H.A.M.M.E.R., while Pepper holds down the fort at the struggling Stark Industries. Iron Man is public enemy number one, but how far will Tony go to do the right thing?! You better believe all the way, baby. It’s Part 2 of WORLD’S MOST WANTED, by the blockbuster team of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca!
Rated A …$2.99

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Courtesy of Marvel, we have some preview pages for titles shipping Wednesday, December 17th.

AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE #19

COVER BY: MARK BROOKS
WRITER: DAN SLOTT
PENCILS: STEFANO CASELLI
INKS: STEFANO CASELLI
COLORED BY: DANIELE RUDONI
LETTERED BY: VC – JOE CARAMAGNA
SECRET INVASION Tie-In!
“V-S DAY”
It’s been leading to this since the Hank Pym Skrull first came up with the idea for a Fifty State Initiative. This is the final assault in the Secret Invasion, a nation-wide plan that will test the limits of 3-D MAN’S superhuman militia, THE KILL KREW ARMY! Join 3-D MAN, CLOUD 9, KOMODO, HARDBALL, and heroes around America in the battle that will decide the fate of the planet and the future of the Initiative program. Win or lose, there’s no turning back. After today, everything changes.
Rated T+ …$2.99

INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #8

COVER BY: SALVADOR LARROCA
WRITER: MATT FRACTION
PENCILS: SALVADOR LARROCA
INKS: SALVADOR LARROCA
COLORED BY: FRANK D’ARMATA
LETTERED BY: VC’S JOE CARAMAGNA
EDITOR: WARRREN SIMONS
In the aftermath of SECRET INVASION, Iron Man is no longer the hero he used to be, and Tony Stark’s entire life is torn apart. We can’t say much now, but…how bad does it get? Here’s a hint: Read WORLD’S MOST WANTED Part One! By the blockbuster INVINCIBLE IRON MAN creative team of Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca, lauded by fans and critics alike!
Rated A …$2.99

MARVEL ADVENTURES: THE AVENGERS #31

COVER BY: CLAYTON HENRY
WRITER: PAUL TOBIN
PENCILS: IG GUARA
INKS: SANDRO RIBEIRO
COLORED BY: SOTOCOLOR
LETTERED BY: DAVE SHARPE
EDITOR: NATHAN COSBY
Good Things Come to Those Who Bait! With the Avengers vacationing on the sunny California beaches, Tigra hopes to finally conquer her fear of water, but things go sour when Iron Man challenges Luke Cage to a deep sea fishing contest and the two of them, ahem, bend the rules a bit. Iron Man sends a sonar pulse to stir up the really big fish, unfortunately rousing not only a monster from the deep, but also one seriously angry Prince of Atlantis…Namor, the Sub-Mariner! Lucky the Avengers brought the Hulk along! It’s the slugfest to end all slugfests, and it does nothing to help Tigra’s fear of water!
All Ages …$2.99

MIGHTY AVENGERS #20

COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: LEE WEEKS, JIM CHEUNG & CARLO PAGULAYAN
INKS: LEE WEEKS, JIM CHEUNG & JEFFERY HUET
COLORED BY: DEAN WHITE AND JASON KEITH
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR
EDITOR: TOM BREVOORT
SECRET INVASION Aftermath!
Shipping the week after Secret Invasion #8…the end of an era for the Mighty Avengers! Death and defeat at the hands of the Skrulls is just too much for even the Mighty Avengers. Watch the darkest day for the Avengers unfold before you and a shocking ending NO ONE will see coming. Guest-starring THOR!
Rated A …$2.99

THE AGE OF THE SENTRY #4

COVER BY: DAVE BULLOCK
WRITER: PAUL TOBIN & JEFF PARKER
PENCILS: NICK DRAGOTTA & RAMON ROSANAS
INKS: GARY MARTIN
COLORED BY: VAL STAPLES
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR
EDITOR: MARK PANICCIA
What happens when our hero takes a good long look in the mirror…and sees The Golden Age Sentry! PLUS, It’s an invasion! No—not that kind of invasion; it’s a British music invasion. But the dance party grinds to a sudden halt when the Crick-Hits are kidnapped, and it’s all tunnels lead to Rome as the Golden Guardian of good teams up with the Blonde Phantom journeying deep within the Earth to do battle against a seemingly unstoppable army of monsters and their rather tyrannical leader, Marvel presents a story we just had to call— “I Wanna Hold Your Band!”
Rated A …$2.99

THOR GOD-SIZE SPECIAL #1

COVER BY: MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: MATT FRACTION
PENCILS: DOUG BRAITHWAITE, DAN BRERETON & MARKO DJURDJEVIC
His name was Skurge, and men and god alike knew him as Executioner…and the legend of his life and death reverberate across the walls of Heaven itself. In Asgard, though…no one can quite remember WHAT happened to him. How did he live? How did he die? And why does everyone in Asgard remember it differently? There’s trickery at hand so vile even Loki joins Thor in trying to unravel it. Some comics are giant-sized. Some are king-sized. Only THIS comic can be called GOD-SIZED! By Matt Fraction (THOR: AGES OF THUNDER) and a roster of all-star artists including Doug Braithwaite (SECRET INVASION: THOR), Dan Brereton (IMMORTAL IRON FIST ANNUAL) and Marko Djurdjevic (THOR #7-8)!
Rated T+ …$3.99

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