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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for Agents of Atlas #6, Black Panther #5, Dark Avengers #5, Mighty Avengers #25 and New Avengers: The Reunion #4, all scheduled to ship this week (6/03/09).

AGENTS OF ATLAS #6
COVER BY: Leinil Francis Yu
WRITER: Jeff Parker
PENCILS: Gabriel Hardman
INKS: Gabriel Hardman
COLORED BY: Jana Schirmer – A
LETTERED BY: Nate Piekos – B

THE STORY:
Disturbing visions plucked from the malignant mind of Norman Osborn lead the intrepid Agents to the darkest depths of the Atlantic Ocean, where Namora must have words with her infamous cousin – The Sub-Mariner! What happens next shocks her team, who must prepare to say goodbye to their aquatic avenger! Rated T …$2.99

BLACK PANTHER #5
COVER BY: J. Scott Campbell
WRITER: Reginald Hudlin
PENCILS: Ken Lashley
COLORED BY: Paul Mounts
LETTERED BY: VC – Cory Petit

THE STORY:
“DEADLIEST OF THE SPECIES,” PART 5 Wakanda stands at the brink. Morlun — Devourer of Totems — is cutting through the Wakanda army life a hot knife through butter as he descends on the palace to feast on T’Challa’s body. Absolutely nothing can stop him. Wakanda’s only hope is the new Black Panther…if she’s worthy to inherit the mantle. 32 PGS./Rated T …$2.99

DARK AVENGERS #5
COVER BY: MIKE DEODATO
WRITER: BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
PENCILS: MIKE DEODATO
INKS: MIKE DEODATO
COLORED BY: RAINIER BEREDO
LETTERED BY: VC – CORY PETIT

THE STORY:
When the public is reminded of Norman’s terrible past, Norman’s wheeling and dealing becomes a public concern. Plus, some of the Avengers are getting frisky with each other, and that can’t be good. Plus the return of…the Cabal!
Rated T+ …$3.99

MIGHTY AVENGERS #25
COVER BY: KHOI PHAM
WRITER: DAN SLOTT
PENCILS: KHOI PHAM
INKS: DANNY MIKI
COLORED BY: DEAN WHITE
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR

THE STORY:
What would be the greatest heist of all time? Breaking into the First National Bank? The Tower of London? Fort Knox? No. It’d be knocking over the BAXTER BUILDING! But why would HANK PYM want to rip off MR. FANTASTIC? And are the other AVENGERS ready to become Earth’s Mightiest Cat Burglars? Part one of the all-new MIGHTY AVENGERS/FANTASTIC FOUR throwdown starts here!
Rated A …$2.99

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #4
COVER BY: Jo Chen
WRITER: Jim McCann
PENCILS: David Lopez
INKS: Alvaro Lopez
COLORED BY: Daniele Rudoni
LETTERED BY: Dave Lanphear

THE STORY:
The red-hot reunion reaches its explosive conclusion with part four, The Avenger Who Came in From the Cold. Secrets are revealed, literal bombs are dropped, and an emotional choice forever alters the course of both Ronin and Mockingbird’s lives. Don’t miss the book Comic Book Resources says has “everything one might want in an intelligently written adventure comic. There are secrets and lies, trusts and betrayals, and more. If you want action, there’s plenty of action.” Rated A …$3.99

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Courtesy of Marvel here are preview pages for War of Kings #1, Dark Reign: Fantastic Four #1, New Avengers: The Reunion #1, and Dead of Night Featuring Werewolf by Night #3, all scheduled to ship next week.

WAR OF KINGS #1
COVERS BY: BRANDON PETERSON, RON LIM, LEINIL FRANCIS YU, and BRANDON PETERSON
WRITERS: DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING
PENCILS: PAUL PELLETIER
INKS: RICK MAGYAR
COLORED BY:
LETTERED BY:
In the aftermath of the Secret Invasion, Black Bolt has led the Inhumans on a shockingly savage path to restore their strength and security. But that path has brought them into direct confrontation with the Shi’Ar Empire – and their mad ruler Vulcan! Who will get in the first strike? Who will fall on the bloody battlefield? Who will rule? The Imperial Guard, the Starjammers, the Inhuman Royal Family and more of your favorite sci-fi characters are locked on a collision course…and it all starts here! Join the acclaimed team of Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (NOVA) and Paul Pelletier (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) for a pivotal turning point in Marvel’s cosmic history!
Rated T+ …$3.99

DARK REIGN: FANTASTIC FOUR #1
COVERS BY: SIMONE BIANCHI and MARKO DJURDJEVIC
WRITER: JONATHAN HICKMAN
PENCILS: SEAN CHEN
INKS:
COLORED BY:
LETTERED BY:
Dark Reign strikes Marvel’s first family—in an explosive way! Prepared to be blown away as: HAMMER agents attack the Baxter Building. Reed changes everything. The Human Torch suffers a horrible loss and Franklin and Val go shopping. There’s Time travel, Alternate realities, Celestials, Eternals, Deviants and Doombots… and more important than all of that, we find out the answer to the question: What is the Bridge?
Rated A …$2.99

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #1
COVERS BY: JO CHEN
WRITER: JIM MCCANN
PENCILS: DAVID LOPEZ
INKS: ALVARO LOPEZ
LETTERED BY: DAVE LANPHEAR
In the wake of SECRET INVASION, Mockingbird is alive and has returned to Earth after being held captive by the Skrulls. Ronin, her estranged husband, volunteers to help her adjust to her new life as a member of the new Avengers, but some old wounds run too deep. And what deadly secret did she bring back with her that could tear them, and the world, apart once more? It’s high-octane action and intrigue as the Mr. & Mrs. Smith of the Marvel Universe take on one of the biggest threats in the world…and each other!
Rated A …$3.99

DEAD OF NIGHT FEATURING WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #3
COVER BY: MICO SUAYAN
WRITER: DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
PENCILS: MICO SUAYAN
COLORED BY: IAN HANNIN
LETTERED BY: NATE PIEKOS
Jack Russell follows the bloody trail behind the senseless attack that turned his life upside-down…and you won’t believe where it leads him! Shocking secrets, stunning betrayals, and answers to questions Jack never even knew to ask! All in a brutal, gory, outrageous splatter-fest of horror and suspense, by Duane Swierczynski (IMMORTAL IRON FIST) and Mico Suayan (MOON KNIGHT)!
Explicit Content …$3.99

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In the aftermath of Secret Invasion, the fallen Avenger Mockingbird returned from Skrull captivity to join the New Avengers. Finally back on Earth, Mockingbird must now face the looming threat of Dark Reign in New Avengers: Reunion #1 (of 4)! But she won’t have to do it alone as her husband Clint Barton (a.k.a Ronin) helps Mockingbird readjust to her new life. Join the fan favorite creative team of Jim McCann and artist David Lopez in this no-holds-barred adrenaline-fueled thrill ride! Plus, be sure to catch the stylish 50/50 covers by Jo Chen!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on New Avengers and all Dark Reign related tie-ins as they continue to generate great buzz. Will the Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Marvel be able to reclaim the love they once had for each other? What deadly secret did Mockingbird bring back with her that could tear apart the New Avengers and the entire Marvel Universe? Don’t miss all the fast-paced action as Ronin and Mockingbird face the terrors of Dark Reign in New Avengers: The Reunion #1 (of 4)!

NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION #1 (of 4) (JAN092473)
Written by JIM MCCANN
Penciled by DAVID LOPEZ
50/50 Covers by JO CHEN
Rated A…$3.99
FOC 2/12, On-Sale 3/4/09

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