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Marvel is proud to announce the all-new Crossgen imprint, launching in March 2011 with two series—Ruse and Sigil. Featuring some of today’s most acclaimed talents and crossing all genres, Crossgen brings Marvel’s incomparable storytelling sensibilities to new characters, new concepts and new audiences.

In the war for forever, time is only a small obstacle as the greatest warriors jump from century to century to ensure victory! Enter Samantha Rey, a 16 year old girl from present-day South Carolina who discovers a mysterious symbol on her chest granting her the power to turn the tide of this war. But will she save us or damn all of creation? New York Times best-selling scribe Mike Carey (Age of X, The Unwritten) and Leonard Kirk (New Mutants) begin the next great comic epic in Sigil #1.

Legendary scribe Mark Waid (Amazing Spider-Man) and rising star artist Mirco Pierfederici (Tron: Original Movie Adaptation) present Ruse #1, the mystery series that’ll leave you breathless! Simon Archard is the world’s greatest detective, but when he crosses paths with the enigmatic Emma Bishop, the smartest man may have met his equal…and find himself embroiled in the greatest mystery of his career!

“Crossgen is one of the biggest comic book imprint launches this century,” said David Gabriel, SVP of Sales & Circulation. “You’ve seen Marvel redefine super heroes and now we’re taking on every popular genre you can imagine, with some of the most unique and compelling new series you’ll find in 2011, each priced at only $2.99 per issue. You’ve never read Marvel comics like these!”

SIGIL #1 (of 4)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by LEONARD KIRK
Cover by JELENA KEVIC-DJURJEVIC
Variant Cover by ED McGUINNESS
Rated T+ …$2.99
ON SALE IN MARCH

RUSE #1 (of 4)
Written by MARK WAID
Art by MIRCO PIERFEDERICI
Cover by BUTCH GUICE & MIKE PERKINS
Variant Cover by MITCH BREITWEISER
Rated T+ …$2.99
ON SALE IN MARCH

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Brian Bendis & Joe Quesada Swing Into Amazing Spider-Man #601!

You knew that Mary Jane Watson returns to Peter Parker’s life in Amazing Spider-Man #601, from the web-tastic team of Mark Waid and Mario Alberti, but now superstars Brian Michael Bendis and Joe Quesada are along for the ride too! In an all new six-page story by Bendis and Quesada, Peter and his old classmate Jessica Jones reflect on their life together in high school as Jessica comes to a major decision about her future with the team, following up on the events of New Avengers #51!

And the best news—you get more friendly neighborhood content for the same friendly neighborhood price in Amazing Spider-Man #601!

“Marvel’s thanking all our supportive Amazing Spider-Man fans with this bonus content,” said David Gabriel, Marvel Senior Vice President of Sales & Circulation. “We’ve got a full size regular story plus this new story by Brian and Joe in Amazing Spider-Man #601 without charging a penny more. It’s what Spider-Man would do!”

Wrapped in gorgeous covers by J. Scott Campbell and the legendary John Romita Sr, no Spider-Man fan can afford to miss Amazing Spider-Man #601, as Mary Jane Month kicks off with surprises galore!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #601 (JUN090476)
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #601 70th FRAME VARIANT (JUN090477)
Written by MARK WAID & BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Penciled by MARIO ALBERTI & JOE QUESADA
Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL
70th Frame Variant by JOHN ROMITA SR
Rated A …$2.99
FOC 7/14/09, On-Sale 8/09/09

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Host David A. Price takes a week off and let’s Derek Coward take over. Pat Loika talks about the week’s new releases, Steve Raker talks about Marvel in the year 1972 and Derek talks about great Marvel comics from the 90s(!).

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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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