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Marvel is pleased to announce that J. Michael Straczynski’s The Twelve #2 (of 12) has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). The book that Entertainment Weekly gives “the politically charged, metaphorical superhero story an A-” has seen all three of its first issues, including The Twelve #0, sell out quickly from Diamond, with a second printing of issue #1 on its way. Check your local retailer as some copies of the second issue may still be available.

In its second issue, the Twelve time-lost Mystery Men of World War II adjust to the reality of life in the 21st century. But where do you go, what do you do, when everybody you knew is either dead and buried or in old-age homes, and the future you thought you were fighting for turned out to be radically different from what you imagined? The murder mystery deepens as life gets deadlier for these Twelve. They survived the War, but will they survive tomorrow? Don’t miss a single issue of The Twelve!

THE TWELVE #3 (of 12) (DEC072215)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC-2/14/08, On-Sale—3/5/08

Landmark Issue Returns With Director’s Commentary

It’s the story everyone’s talking about, from CNN.Com to NPR to The Colbert Report, and Marvel is pleased to announce that Captain America #34 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Featuring the debut of the new Captain America and a shocking gambit by the Red Skull, this issue has drawn rave reviews from all corners, praising the Eisner Award-winning team of writer Ed Brubaker (Criminal, Daredevil, Uncanny X-Men, Immortal Iron Fist) and artist Steve Epting.

“Get ready for the type of comic book read that makes it all worthwhile,” said Jim Gibbons of WizardUniverse.Com. “Bru, Epting and Perkins’ run on this book has been a pleasure to read… this is why I read comics.”

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Captain America #34 Director’s Cut, featuring the story that has everyone buzzing plus special bonus materials (including the script) providing readers with a look at the genesis of this instant classic! This issue also comes wrapped in a new cover featuring the dynamic interior art of Epting!

If you’ve always wanted to find out why fans and critics agree that Captain America is a must-read or want to discover why everyone’s buzzing about this landmark issue, now’s your chance to experience it with Captain America #34 Director’s Cut!

CAPTAIN AMERICA #34 DIRECTOR’S CUT (DEC078177)
Written by ED BRUBAKER
Pencils & Cover by STEVE EPTING
Inks by BUTCH GUICE
Colors by FRANK D’ARMATA
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/21/08, ON-SALE—3/12/08