Marvel Noise

Marvel is pleased to announce that acclaimed artist Terry Dodson will be providing all-new, interconnecting variant covers to two of the most hotly anticipated Secret Invasion: The Infiltration tie-ins — Captain Marvel #4 (of 5) and the extra-sized Ms. Marvel #25! These covers present two different versions of the titular heroes, as fans all over the world are asking the same questions: are Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel really Skrulls? And just who do you trust?

“We’re excited to offer fans these gorgeous variants by Terry Dodson to highlight two important Secret Invasion tie-ins,” said David Gabriel, Senior Vice-President of Sales & Circulation. “These are the moments fans have been waiting for as Secret Invasion kicks into high gear and takes over 2008.”

Retailers, please check the Marvel Mailer for special order incentives related to Captain Marvel #3 Second Printing Variant and Captain Marvel #4. Marvel also urges retailers to check their orders on all upcoming issues of Ms. Marvel, Captain Marvel, and all other Secret Invasion tie-ins, as they continue to sell-out quickly.

Just how do Ms. Marvel and Captain Marvel figure into the Skrulls’ plans? Find out in Captain Marvel #4 and Ms. Marvel #25, now featuring new variants by Terry Dodson!

CAPTAIN MARVEL #4 (of 5) (DEC072178)
CAPTAIN MARVEL #4 (of 5) DODSON VARIANT (DEC078127)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by LEE WEEKS
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON & LAURA MARTIN
Rated A…$2.99
FOC—2/28/08, On-Sale—3/19/08

MS. MARVEL #25 (JAN082167)
MS. MARVEL #25 DODSON VARIANT (DEC078128)
Written by BRIAN REED
Penciled by ADRIANA MELO
Cover by GREG HORN
Variant by TERRY DODSON & LAURA MARTIN
Rated T+ …$3.99
FOC—3/6/08, On-Sale—3/26/08

Marvel’s new hit series is four-for-four, as The Twelve #2 (of 12) has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level) and will return with a new printing to meet the overwhelming demand! The Twelve #2 (of 12) Second Printing Variant features the powerful interior art of Chris Weston on the cover, as the collaboration between red-hot scribe JMS (Thor) and Weston continues. As these mystery men and women from WW2 seek to find their new place in the modern world, someone is hunting them — but who? And why?

Critics and fans agree — The Twelve is one of 2008 best books! Earning an Editor’s Choice Award from IGN.Com, with reviewer Bryan Joel deeming it, “one of the best things I’ve read in a while… The Twelve has begun sinking its hooks in me and I’m thoroughly intrigued to see where it’s heading.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of The Twelve, as the series continues to sell out quickly and draw rave reviews from all corners. Just what awaits these displaced heroes? And can the Twelve survive being targeted by a mystery enemy? Don’t miss out on this year’s hottest new comic book epic — The Twelve!

THE TWELVE #2 (of 12) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088034)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by CHRIS WESTON
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—2/28/08, On-Sale—3/19/08

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

The Last Defenders Are Back in Action!

The newest Initiative team has been deployed to….. New Jersey! The Last Defenders #1 (of 6), written by the sensational Joe Casey with lush pencils by Jim Muniz, starts us off with seasoned Defender veteran Nighthawk in action taking down some Serpent goons. After scoring a meeting with S.H.I.E.L.D director, Tony Stark, Nighthawk has got his super powered team consisting of his old friend Blazing Skull (who’s just looking to beat baddies up), She Hulk (who wants to get back at Tony Stark) and the former X-Man, Colossus (who has no place left to go). In their first mission, the team takes down the Sons of Serpents while awaking the feared Aztec god, Quetzalcoatl. There’s no telling how they will get themselves out of this one!

“The Last Defenders is the Marvel series I’ve been waiting my entire career to write,” said Casey. “Every issue is jam-packed with superhero teambook goodness. Jim’s art is phenomenal, and industry legend Keith Giffen pitched in with his classic storytelling chops. For me as a writer, this one’s really got it all.”

The Last Defenders is rip-roaring adventure and sure to make a Defenders fan out of anyone new and old! How will Nighthawk fare as a team leader? Can he control this team of quarrelsome hotheads? Also, there is trouble brewing in the sea beneath them and in the skies above! Find out who’s planning to make this team work for their paycheck in The Last Defenders #1 (of 6).

THE LAST DEFENDERS #1 (of 6) (JAN082155)
Written by JOE CASEY
Breakdowns by KEITH GIFFEN
Pencils by JIM MUNIZ
Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN, DEXTER VINES, & MORRY HOLLOWELL
Rated T+…$2.99
FOC—2/21/08, On Sale–3/12/08