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The best-selling crime comic of the decade finally returns with Criminal: The Last Of The Innocent #1, from the acclaimed team of writer Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Secret Avengers), artist Sean Phillips (Dark Tower) and colorist Val Staples.

What if your favorite children’s comic characters really grew up? Explore that dark question in the newest arc of the ICON series that has won Brubaker five “Best Writer” awards, and was recently named “Best Crime Comic” at the International Noir Fest in Lyon.

“With each new Criminal arc we try to do something different,” Brubaker explained. “This time we’re trying to make the ultimate crime comic, and what I mean by that is it’s a story that only works as a comic. Yes, it’s about sex and obsession and murder, but it’s also about nostalgia for the past and things lost, using tropes of old kids comics and 50s era crime comics, but putting our brutal Criminal spin over it all. It’s by far the most ambitious thing we’ve done.”

It’s also no accident that the title of this series is reminiscent of Dr. Wertham’s ‘Seduction of the Innocent’ — the book that led to the creation of the Comics Code and the end of the popularity of crime comics as a genre. “The history of crime comics is inextricably linked to Dr. Wertham’s book, so I decided to take the innocent days of youth and put them through all of Wertham’s worst fears,” said Brubaker.

This June, discover just why critics and fans alike can’t stop praising Criminal and check out the all-new Criminal: The Last of The Innocent #1 and take your first peek now, with a special two-page teaser!

CRIMINAL: THE LAST OF THE INNOCENT #1 (APR110668)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art & Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
Mature Content/No Ads…$3.50
ON SALE IN JUNE

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Marvel is proud to announce that Eisner Award-winning Sean Phillips (Incognito, Criminal, Marvel Zombies) has joined the New York Times best-selling Dark Tower creative team! Philips joins the acclaimed team of Peter David, Robin Furth and Richard Isanove in the select group of creators entrusted by Stephen King himself to bring the adult adventures of his most personal creation to life in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger! Philips exclaims, “Well, I’ve bought the hat and the gun and holster. And I’ve got the lead pencil right here that’ll do the job!”

Phillips’ fellow Dark Tower collaborators couldn’t be more pleased with their new teammate. “Here’s to the beginning of our new Dark Tower adventure! Sean is a wonderful artist, so I can’t wait to see his depictions of Mid-World. We will all miss Jae [Lee], but we’re really lucky to have Sean. Peter and Richard will continue their amazing work, so I think Roland is ready to saddle up and move forward to the Mohaine Desert. Readers, bring plenty of sunscreen. You’re going to need it” said Robin Furth.

Peter David added, “I’m very much looking forward to seeing Sean’s depiction of Mid-World and the superb manner in which he’ll be telling Robin’s stories. Jae left him sizable boots to fill, but I have every confidence that Sean is more than up to the challenge, and I’m looking forward to dialoguing his peerless pencils.”

“The past four years spent in Midworld have been the most enjoyable and creatively fullfiling of my professional life. Jae has taken me further than I thought possible in the artistic field and I am ecstatic to now have Sean along for the ride. I’m sure he’ll quickly feel at home within our little functional family, with the wise guidance of Robin, Peter’s perfect prose and under Ralph’s despotic thumb” explained Richard Isanove.

Ruwan Jayatilleke, Marvel’s Senior Vice President, Development & Planning, Print, Animation and Digital Media, said, “Marvel is absolutely psyched to have Sean Phillips join the Dark Tower creative team. Though Jae’s artistry will be missed, Sean’s gift of phenomenal storytelling and visual fireworks will keep the Dark Tower: The Gunslinger compelling, stunning, and true to its canon. Fans will have much to rave about in the coming months.”

A bold new chapter in Stephen King’s Dark Tower saga begins in Dark Tower: The Gunslinger #1, as Sean Phillips brings you a vision of Gilead like you’ve never seen before!

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER #1 (of 5)
Written by ROBIN FURTH & PETER DAVID
Art & Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS & RICHARD ISANOVE
Variant Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE
Parental Advisory …$3.99
ON-SALE MAY 2010

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Marvel is pleased to announce that Incognito #1 & #2, which quickly sold out of both their first and second printings, are collected in the all-new Incognito Must-Have One-Shot. From the Eisner-winning, noir dream team of Ed “The Man Who Killed Captain America” Brubaker, Sean Phillips and Val Staples, Incognito presents the gripping story of a former super villain in the witness protection program. But when he starts using his powers once more, does this spell the end of his rehabilitation… and his very life? Collecting the first two issues of the acclaimed limited series, Incognito Must-Have One-Shot is the perfect jumping on point for the book that critics and fans agree is a hit! Plus, this collection features a new cover by Phillips!

“It’s hard to believe two issues in we’re still seeing the demand for Incognito going through the roof like this,” said Brubaker. “Two major sellouts in a row. I couldn’t be more stunned and grateful that people are checking out what Sean and I are doing.”

Marvel would also like to congratulate Val Staples for his Eisner nomination in the category of “Best Coloring” for his work on Incognito and Criminal.

Don’t miss the series that ComicBookResources.Com deems “a violent, dirty-sexy, noir superhero comic — one that works brilliantly” in the new Incognito Must-Have One-Shot!

INCOGNITO MUST-HAVE ONE SHOT (MAR098005)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Art & Cover by SEAN PHILLIPS
Mature Content/No Ads …$4.99
FOC—4/23/09, FOC—5/13/09

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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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