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Divided, The X-Men Will…Fall?

As Cyclops and Emma Frost try to save Angel — and the entire city of San Francisco — from something unexplainable, Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler must face Russia’s deadly Red Room! Uncanny X-Men #497, from Eisner-winning scribe Ed Brubaker (Captain America, Daredevil, Criminal) and rising star artist Michael Choi, continues the acclaimed story of a world without X-Men, with the former superheroes attempting to move on after the events of Messiah CompleX. An ­X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, this issue continues the red-hot storyline that has fans and critics alike buzzing!

Steven M. Bari of ComicsBulletin.Com gushed, “Salivate over Mike Choi’s art. His work isn’t just perfect anatomically and thematically. It’s sexy!”

“Ed Brubaker is obviously having a lot of fun with his latest Uncanny X-Men arc. I’m glad to say I am too,” said Jesse Schedeen of IGN.Com.

Retailers, check the Marvel Mailer for special ordering instructions regarding the Uncanny X-Men #497 Djurdjevic Variant by rising star artist Marko Djurdjevic (Thor)!

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all X-Men titles, as the Divided We Stand tie-ins continue to sell out at Diamond and generate buzz. As Wolverine, Colossus and Nightcrawler’s road trip takes a turn for the worse…can mutantkind survive without the X-Men? Find out in Uncanny X-Men #497!

UNCANNY X-MEN #497 (FEB082261)
UNCANNY X-MEN #497 DJURDJEVIC VARIANT (JAN088351)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL CHOI
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—4/3/08, On-Sale—4/23/08

What’s Happened To The X-Men?

In the wake of Messiah CompleX, there are no more X-Men… but what does this mean for those mutants who once united under Xavier’s dream? X-Men Divided We Stand Book 1 (of 2) sets up the new status quo for mutantkind, with an all star creator lineup including Mike Carey (X-Men: Legacy), Matt Fraction (upcoming Uncanny X-Men, Immortal Iron Fist), Craig Kyle (X-Force), Christopher Yost (X-Force), Skottie Young (New X-Men), Brandon Peterson (Ultimate Vision), Jamie McKelvie (Phonogram) and Sana Takeda (Drain)! Wrapped in a gorgeous cover by Peterson, this can’t-miss X-special follows your favorite mutants as they adapt to this bold new world. What’s happened to Cannonball and Husk? What did Nightcrawler do after Messiah CompleX? How disbanding the X-Men affect Storm, Black Panther and Neznho? And what about your favorite New X-man, Anole? Plus, there’s also an additional, previously unsolicited story starring Hellion and guest-starring Magneto!

“Before I’m even asked, yes, the stories impact several of the big X-Books, like Uncanny X-Men and Young X-Men,” says X-Editor Nick Lowe. “But the best part is that these stories peel back the curtain on some of your favorite X-Characters. The writers and artists REALLY rose to the challenge of their 8-pagers.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all X-Men titles, as the Divided We Stand tie-ins continue to sell out at Diamond and generate buzz. After the X-Men end, were does it leave the mutants who fought the good fight? Find out in X-Men Divided We Stand Book 1!

X-MEN DIVIDED WE STAND BOOK 1 (of 2) (FEB082260)
Written by MIKE CAREY, MATT FRACTION, CRAIG KYLE, CHRISTOPHER YOST and SKOTTIE YOUNG
Pencils by BRANDON PETERSON, JAMIE MCKELVIE, SANA TAKEDA and SKOTTIE YOUNG
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC—3/27/08, On-Sale—4/16/08

Spinning out of the sold-out Messiah CompleX event, the red-hot X-Men: Divided We Stand storyline continues to astonish readers everywhere, with X-Factor #29 and Wolverine #63 as the latest tie-ins sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). In Wolverine #63, from red-hot scribe Jason Aaron (Ghost Rider) and fan-favorite artist Ron Garney (Amazing Spider-Man), everyone’s favorite Canucklehead continues his quest to hunt down Mystique! Meanwhile, X-Factor #29 pits the tortured X-Factor team against one of the last people they ever wanted to see again—the villainous Arcade, courtesy of acclaimed author Peter David (She-Hulk, Dark Tower: The Long Road Home) and special guest artist Valentine De Landro!

Please note that Marvel currently has no plans to go back to press on X-Factor #29 and Wolverine #63.

Marvel urges to check their orders on all X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-ins as the storyline continues to sell out at Diamond and determine the future of the mutantkind! Don’t miss a single upcoming Divided We Stand tie-in!

YOUNG X-MEN #1 (FEB082264) (DWS)
YOUNG X-MEN #1 PETERSON VARIANT (FEB082265) (DWS)
Written by MARC GUGGENHEIM
Pencils by YANICK PAQUETTE
Cover by TERRY DODSON
Variant Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Rated A …$2.99
On-Sale—4/2/08

CABLE #2 (FEB082267)
CABLE #2 FINCH VARIANT (FEB082268)
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—4/2/08

WOLVERINE #64 (FEB082270)
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
Parental Advisory …$2.99
On-Sale—4/9/08

X-MEN DIVIDED WE STAND BOOK 1 (of 2) (FEB082260)
Written by MIKE CAREY, MATT FRACTION, CRAIG KYLE, CHRISTOPHER YOST and SKOTTIE YOUNG
Pencils by BRANDON PETERSON, JAMIE MCKELVIE, SANA TAKEDA and SKOTTIE YOUNG
Cover by BRANDON PETERSON
Rated T+…$3.99
FOC—3/27/08, On-Sale—4/16/08

X-FACTOR #30 (FEB082263)
Written by PETER DAVID
Penciled by VALENTINE DE LANDRO
Cover by GLENN FABRY
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—3/27/08, On-Sale—4/16/08

X-FORCE #3 (FEB082266)
X-FORCE #3 BLOODY VARIANT (JAN088014)
Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST & CRAIG KYLE
Pencils & Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—4/3/08, On-Sale—4/23/08

UNCANNY X-MEN #497 (FEB082261)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by MICHAEL CHOI
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—4/3/08, On-Sale—4/23/08

X-MEN: LEGACY #210 (FEB082262)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A …$2.99
FOC—4/10/08, On-Sale—4/30/08

Wolverine Will Stop At Nothing To “Get Mystique!”

Bullet-ridden and consumed by a quest for vengeance, Logan has one objective — get Mystique and get revenge for her betrayal of the X-Men! Wolverine #64, an X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, continues the critically acclaimed “Get Mystique” arc from writer Jason Aaron (Ghost Rider) and artist Ron Garney (Amazing Spider-Man). Just how does the newly revealed history between Wolverine & Mystique affect their current conflict? And just what favor could the X-man call in to deal with Mystique?

Critics and fans agree — this is the Wolverine story you must read, with Ryan Broussard of Comixtreme.Com saying, “This story has depth, action, history, and just overall impressive writing.”

“‘Get Mystique’ is turning Wolverine into the book I anticipate the most every month,” gushed Bryan Joel of IGN.Com.

Don’t miss any of the x-plosive events in the penultimate chapter of “Get Mystique,” as Wolverine and Mystique head towards what may be their final battle! It’s Wolverine #64 — and nothing can stop Logan now, bub!

WOLVERINE #64 (FEB082270)
Written by JASON AARON
Pencils & Cover by RON GARNEY
Parental Advisory …$2.99
FOC—3/20/08, On-Sale—4/9/08

A single shot to head of Charles Xavier brought an end to the X-Men and killed his dream. But in the wake of Messiah CompleX’s shocking conclusion, what is the fate of Professor X? In X-Men: Legacy #208, from red-hot writer Mike Carey and rising star artist Scot Eaton (X-Factor, X-Men: Endangered Species), along with the guest art team of John Romita Jr and Klaus Janson illustrating crucial moments from X-Men history and a cover by superstar artist David Finch, a bold new era for mutantkind begins!

As Xavier’s life hangs in the balance, assistance comes from the last place he’d expect! While Xavier’s saviors seek to restore him, providing fans with a powerful look inside the mind of the X-Men’s founder, a question must be asked: will Xavier’s restoration save mutantkind… or doom mankind?

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on X-Men: Legacy and all X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-ins, as the future of mutants in the Marvel universe is revealed and as critics continue to hail the current direction of the X-titles! Just what will happen to Xavier? And how will Magneto, Gambit and Rogue figure into the equation? The answers arrive in X-Men: Legacy #208!

X-MEN: LEGACY #208 (DEC072220)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SCOT EATON & JOHN ROMITA JR
Inked by JOHN DELL & KLAUS JANSON
Colored by FRANK D’ARMATA & CHRISTINA STRAIN
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A…$2.99
FOC—2/7/08, On-Sale—2/27/08

X-Men: Legacy continues the aftermath of Messiah CompleX, centering on the lives of Professor X, Magneto, Rogue and Gambit. With the X-Men no more, mutantkind must look to the past as they move forward into a future like you’ve never seen before! Similar to the acclaimed X-Men: Deadly Genesis, this ongoing series promises to reveal shocking secrets about your favorite mutants while also launching a bold new era for the X-Men.

Retailers, please note the title change from X-Men to X-Men: Legacy with issue #208.

Messiah CompleX is over. The X-Men are no more. An X-Men: Divided We Stand tie-in, X-Men: Legacy provides a surprising look a look at the future of mutantkind!

X-MEN: LEGACY #208 (DEC072220)
Written by MIKE CAREY
Penciled by SCOT EATON
Cover by DAVID FINCH
Rated A…$2.99
FOC—2/7/08, On-Sale—2/27/08