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Marvel is thrilled to announce that The Torch #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with The Torch #1 Second Printing Variant! The red-hot creative team of the legendary Alex Ross, acclaimed scribe Mike Carey, and rising star artist Patrick Berkenkotter present the return of Toro! Now that he’s back, courtesy of his friend Captain America, can Tom Raymond ever find a sense of belonging in a world so different from the one he knew? Not if the man who killed him, the maniacal Mad Thinker, has anything to say about it! Plus, this second printing features the stunning interior art of Patrick Berkenkotter on the cover!

Critics and fans alike are crazy about The Torch:

“The multi-layered script kept me “thinking” about the story long after I had actually finished reading the book itself. Mike Carey has managed to pull off that extremely rare trick of making the reader look closely again at a character whom they thought they knew everything about.” – Marlowe Lewis, MajorSpoilers.com

“The Torch #1 is an engaging read… It’s a far more intimate and thoughtful look at a classic Marvel character, and it’s worth a look.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

“A nice salute to the history of the Marvel Universe… Like many of the best stories in comics, this one came out of nowhere and stuck to me. Definitely worth the price.” – Doug Zawisza, ComicBookResources.com

“A wonderfully written issue… The Torch #1 was a fantastic read. Carey constructs a deep and complex read.” – Rokk Krinn, ComicBookRevolution.net

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Torch issues, as the series continues to garner significant praise from both critics and fans everywhere. What does the Mad Thinker plan to do with the corpse of Jim Hammond, the original Human Torch? Can Toro survive this encounter with the man that has already killed him once? Find out all the answers in The Torch #1 Second Printing Variant!

THE TORCH #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL098302)
Written by MIKE CAREY & ALEX ROSS
Penciled by PATRICK BERKENKOTTER
Cover by ALEX ROSS
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC – 9/24/09, On Sale – 10/14/09

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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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Marvel is pleased to announce that Deadpool #14 & Deadpool #15 have sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Deadpool #14 Second Printing Variant & Deadpool #15 Second Printing Variant! That’s right, it’s another record setting sell out for the hottest hero in comics!

The fan favorite team of Daniel Way and artist Shawn Crystal present the crimson comedian pirating the open seas! The glory filled pirate’s life for Wade Wilson is all good until he runs into the menacing Wackbeard in this thrilling issue! Deadpool #14 Second Printing Variant features Crystal’s stylish interior art on the cover!

Deadpool’s giving up the life of being a pirate, and setting his sights on helping…those in need? Come see Deadpool on his crusade to fix the wrongs of his life, and everyone else’s, courtesy of Daniel Way and artist Paco Medina. Will the X-Men let the Merc with a Mouth join their team!? Deadpool #15 Second Printing Variant features the dynamic interior art of Paco Medina on the cover!

Critics and fans are raving about Deadpool:

“Deadpool #14 delivers pretty much everything someone could ask for in a comic about the Merc with a Mouth. It’s funny, it’s a bit silly, its action scenes are pretty cool (and suitably violent), and it tells a story that could only really work with Deadpool as the lead character.” – Kyle Posluszny, Weeklycomicbookreview.com

“Hilarious. Another great issue.” – Hannibal Tabu, ComicBookResources.com

“One of the most amusing stories I’ve read all year.” – Jesse Schedeen, IGN.com

“This is another excellent issue of Deadpool in a long line of Way-penned issues.” – Charles Webb, Comicsbulletin.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Deadpool issues, as the series continues to generate successive sell outs. How will Deadpool handle all of his fame and glory selling out issue after issue!? Find out in Deadpool #14 Second Printing Variant & Deadpool #15 Second Printing Variant!

DEADPOOL #14 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL098239)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled & Covers by SHAWN CRYSTAL
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—9/17/09, On-Sale—10/07/09

DEADPOOL #15 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUL098303)
Written by DANIEL WAY
Penciled & Cover by PACO MEDINA
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—9/24/09, On-Sale—10/14/09

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Marvel is pleased to announce that X-Men Forever #3 & 4 have sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with X-Men Forever #3 Second Printing Variant and X-Men Forever #4 Second Printing Variant! Comic legend Chris Claremont teams with renowned artist Tom Grummett to present the X-Men in a frantic battle for their lives! After a life-threatening encounter with the powerful Fabian Cortez, the X-Men get a surprise visitor – the deadly Sabretooth! But why is this crazed villain trying to help the X-Men? This groundbreaking new series picks up where Claremont left off in the now-classic X-Men #3! Don’t miss these exciting new variant covers featuring Grummett’s stylish interior artwork!

Critics and fans agree that X-Men Forever is a hit:

“Great, very enjoyable, and I’m interested to see just what will end up coming next for the X-Men in this book. Recommended.” – Adam Chapman, Comixtreme.com

“Fantastic…both fluent and exciting.” – Daniel Crown, IGN.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all X-Men Forever issues as the series continues to generate significant praise and sell outs. What does Kitty Pryde have up her sleeve? What is Wolverine’s true fate? Catch all the shocking answers in X-Men Forever #3 Second Printing Variant and X-Men Forever #4 Second Printing Variant!

X-MEN FOREVER #3 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN098479)
X-MEN FOREVER #4 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN098480)
Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT
Pencils & Covers by TOM GRUMMETT
Rated A …$3.99 (each)
FOC—8/20/09, On-Sale—9/9/09

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Marvel is pleased to announce that Amazing Spider-Man #600 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Amazing Spider-Man #600 Second Printing Variant! This oversized issue features work by your favorite Spidey creators including Dan Slott, Stan “The Man” Lee, Joe Kelly, Marc Guggenheim, Mark Waid, Bob Gale, Zeb Wells, John Romita Jr., Marcos Martin, Mario Alberti and more! It’s the return you demanded– the diabolical Doctor Octopus returns to New York, with an all-new look, and wants revenge on Spider-Man! Can Spidey defeat his old foe while attending Aunt May’s wedding? And just how does the fate of Madame Web set up the can’t miss Amazing Spider-Man storyline in 2010? With action, romance, and a visit from Daredevil, this issue is a must read! Don’t miss the new second printing cover featuring interior art by Romita Jr!

Everyone is raving about this giant milestone issue:

“Spectacular…I came into this with high expectations and they were all surpassed.” – Rob G, WeeklyComicBookReview.com

“With 100-plus pages of original content, it’s the sort of celebratory issue that’s so darn eager to please…the book is, first and foremost, an immensely fun comic that also celebrates the rich history of Marvel’s premier character.”- Dan Phillips, IGN.com

“Something for everyone…This issue has it all. [John Romita Jr’s] work here is at an all-time high… Romita and Slott seem tailor-made to work on this title.” – Doug Zawisza, ComicBookResources.com

“If you’re looking to get the best value you can out of a Marvel Comic this year, you’ve found the issue that you need to pick up. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, GIVE THIS ISSUE A TRY AND PICK IT UP!” – Adam Chapman, Comixtreme.com

“Dynamic action sequences, plenty of special guest-stars… Romita Jr.’s art is as solid as ever. Great value for money… you’re essentially getting an entire three-issue Amazing Spider-Man arc by two A-list creators — along with a whole host of backup strips, all of which are brand-new.” – David Wallace, Comicsbulletin.com

Marvel urges retailers to check all orders of Amazing Spider-Man as it continues to generate significant praise from critics and fans alike. Be sure to catch this milestone issue as Spider-Man celebrates in style! Don’t miss Amazing Spider-Man #600 Second Printing Variant!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JUN098464)
Written by DAN SLOTT, STAN LEE, AND THE REST OF THE SPIDEY WEB-HEADS
Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR., MARCOS MARTIN, MARIO ALBERTI & MORE!
Rated-A…$4.99
FOC – 8/20/09, On Sale 9/9/09

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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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Marvel is pleased to announce that Dark Wolverine #75 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with Dark Wolverine #75 Second Printing Variant! The maverick writing team Daniel Way (Wolverine Origins) & Marjorie Liu (NYX), along with rising star artist Giuseppe Camuncoli (X-Infernus), launch Wolverine’s son into his own series with a bang! Daken doesn’t play well with others, especially his Dark Avengers teammates, and he’s not getting along with Hawkeye (AKA the psychotic Bullseye). When two expert killers vie for the attention of Norman Osborn, you can bet there will be blood! Can Daken and Bulleye keep their cool while in the limelight of lavish Avenger cocktail party? Dark Wolverine #75 Second Printing Variant features an all-new, unseen cover by Camuncoli!

“Dark Wolverine is awesome – pure and simple.”- Antony Ellis, TheComicAddiction.com

“The fun of this comic is in seeing a devious bastard play the role of a hero and doing it pretty badly… Giuseppe Camuncoli does his usual quality job on this issue” – Timothy Callahan ComicBookResources.com

Marvel urges retailers to check all orders on Dark Wolverine and other Dark Reign titles as they continue to sell out. The Dark Avengers have a self proclaimed prince on their team; will Daken ensure his royal treatment? Don’t miss Dark Wolverine #75 Second Printing Variant!

DARK WOLVERINE #75 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098152)
Written by DANIEL WAY & MARJORIE LIU
Pencils and Cover by GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI
Parental Advisory …$3.99
FOC – 7/14/09, On Sale – 8/5/09

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Marvel is pleased to announce that Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia Second Printing Variant! Eisner Award nominated scribe Matt Fraction joins X-artist supreme Marc Silvestri to deliver a shocking Dark Reign clash that rocks the Marvel Universe! Two of Marvel’s legendary teams, the X-Men and the Avengers, cross paths in this epic story of betrayal and deceit! Martial Law is declared in San Francisco to put an end the mutant rights riots and the Dark Avengers are sent to enforce it! Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia Second Printing Variant features the interior art of Silvestri on a stylish new cover!

Critics and Fans are raving about this dangerous Utopia:

“Intriguing and compelling…Where Matt Fraction goes from here should be interesting.” – Chad Nevett, ComicBookResources.com

“Fraction does an exquisite job… Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia is an engrossing story that has left me dying to get my hands on the chapters that are yet to come.” – Bill Janzen, Comicsbulletin.com

“Fraction’s made a case for Utopia as the X-story to remember this year.” – Bryan Joel, IGN.com

“You’ll find a lot to like about the Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia.” – Kyle Posluszny, Weeklycomicbookreview.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia issues – as well as all Dark Reign related tie-ins – as it continues to generate significant buzz and critical acclaim! Who betrays the X-Men in this time of need? How does Cyclops respond as a leader of the mutant race? Catch all the answers in this shocking crossover that begins in Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia Second Printing Variant!

DARK AVENGERS/UNCANNY X-MEN: UTOPIA SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAY098104)
Written by MATT FRACTION
Pencils & Cover by MARC SILVESTRI
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—7/14/09, On-Sale—8/5/09

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Marvel is pleased to announce that Wolverine #73 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at retail level) and will return with Wolverine #73 Second Printing Variant!

In the first of two stories which conclude in Wolverine #74, Jason Aaron, who was recently named one of Marvel’s Write Stuff ’09 writers, and artist Adam Kubert deliver a fast-paced story of non-stop action, mysterious women, and evil bad guys, and that’s just one day! In the second story, the fan favorite creative team of Daniel Way and Tommy Lee Edwards prepare for a shocking change by presenting the prelude to the all new ongoing Dark Wolverine! Logan makes his way back to San Francisco, but it isn’t his style to quietly sit around! Don’t miss the powerful interior art of Adam Kubert on the cover of this second printing variant!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all Wolverine issues, as the series continues to generate immediate sell-outs. What happens to Logan before the title’s stunning change to Dark Wolverine? Be sure to catch all the carnage and mayhem in Wolverine #73 and #74!

WOLVERINE #73 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (APR098064)
Written by JASON AARON & DANIEL WAY
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT & TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC — 5/28, On-Sale — 6/17/09

WOLVERINE #72 (FEB092578)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Parental Advisory…$2.99
On-Sale – 5/28/09

WOLVERINE #74 (MAR092605)
Written by JASON AARON & DANIEL WAY
Penciled by ADAM KUBERT & TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Cover by TOMMY LEE EDWARDS
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC – 5/21, On-Sale – 6/10/09

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Marvel is proud to announce that New Mutants #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at a retail level) and will return with the release of New Mutants #1 Second Printing Variant! Acclaimed writer Zeb Wells and artist Diogenes Neves reunite the original New Mutants and the team is ready for action! Karma and Moonstar are missing and Legion returns. Can this superstar team stand against one of the most feared X-Villans? New Mutants #1 Second Printing Variant features breathtaking interior art by Diogenes Neves on a new cover!

Fans and critics are raving about New Mutants #1:

“Zeb Wells and Diogenes Neves have given me back a little piece of my childhood and taken a book that I had little to no interest in and made me very interested. Very interested indeed.” Chad Derdowski, www.Mania.com

“[Zeb Wells] has done a number of things in the past couple years to earn my respect and NM #1 doesn’t break that streak.” Bryan Joel, Comics.IGN.com

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on New Mutants as the first issue sold out immediately and continues to generate buzz! Great for old X-fans new and old, don’t miss New Mutants #1 Second Printing Variant!

NEW MUTANTS #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (MAR098161)
Written by ZEB WELLS
Penciled by DIOGENES NEVES
Cover by DIOGENES NEVES
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—5/21/09, On-Sale—6/10/09

NEW MUTANTS #2 (APR090536)
NEW MUTANTS #2 BENJAMIN VARIANT (APR090537)
Written by ZEB WELLS
Penciled by DIOGENES NEVES
Cover by ADAM KUBERT
Variant Cover by BENJAMIN
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—5/14/09, On-Sale—6/3/09

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