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Marvel is pleased to announce that The Twelve #3 (of 12) is going back to press with a second printing, to meet the overwhelming demand that led to a quick sell-out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). The Twelve #3 (of 12) Second Printing Variant, from red-hot scribe JMS (Thor) and acclaimed artist Chris Weston, continues the journey of the time-lost Twelve, as they must adjust to a new world where heroism and normalcy have much different definitions. This new printing features the nuanced interior art of Chris Weston on a new cover! Marking a fourth straight sell-out for one of 2008’s most acclaimed new series, The Twelve continues to enthrall audiences with a timely, socio-political thrill-ride.

IGN.Com awarded the series an Editor’s Choice award, gushing, “The Twelve is a resoundingly great book… readers will come away with a great experience.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on The Twelve, as the series continues to sell out quickly with each issue and garner mainstream media attention. Just what secrets are the heroes hiding? And who is hunting them? Don’t miss a single issue of The Twelve!

THE TWELVE #3 (of 12) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088321)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by CHRIS WESTON
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—3/20/08, On-Sale—4/9/08

THE TWELVE #4 (of 12) (FEB082256)
Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI
Penciled by CHRIS WESTON
Cover by KAARE ANDREWS
Rated T+ …$2.99
On-Sale—3/13/08, On-Sale—4/2/08

Marvel is proud to announce that Cable #1, spinning out of the sold-out X-Men: Messiah CompleX event, has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level). Launching a bold new era for one of Marvel’s most popular mutants, acclaimed, best-selling novelist Duane Swierczynski (Moon Knight Annual) and acclaimed artist Ariel Olivetti (Punisher War Journal) have sent Cable to the future with the young mutant baby… but they’re not the only ones traveling through time. Just what does Bishop have planned? Where did he get that new, cybernetic arm from… and why?

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Cable #1 Second Printing Variant, featuring the interior art of Olivetti on the new cover!

“Honestly, I’m stunned. Gobsmacked,” said Swierczynski. “I’m also feeling grateful as hell right now — grateful that Axel gave me a crack at this, and grateful to everyone on the X-team who brilliantly cued up the story in pages of Messiah CompleX. And I’m grateful that X-fans took a chance with it — and I hope they stick with it over the next few issues, because there are a lot of surprises to come!”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Cable, as the series ties directly into the red-hot Divided We Stand storyline and continues to have major repercussions for the X-Men! Now that’s Bishop has found Cable, it’s time for a rematch — and let’s hope they survive the x-perience in Cable #2!

Plus, check out Cable’s earliest adventures in Cable Classic Vol.1 TPB, in stores now!

CABLE #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088307)
Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI
Pencils & Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI
Rated T+ …$2.99
FOC—3/20/08, On-Sale—4/9/08

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
FOC—3/13/08, On-Sale—4/2/08

CABLE CLASSIC VOL. 1 TPB (JAN082233)
Written by LOUISE SIMONSON & FABIAN NICIEZA
Penciled by ROB LIEFELD, JOHN ROMITA JR., ART THIBERT, RON LIM, PAUL SMITH, BRANDON PETERSON, KERRY GAMMIL, IAN CHURCHILL, PAUL RYAN, JIM REDDINGTON, BILL WYLIE & SCOTT KOBLISH
Cover by ROB LIEFELD
Rated A …$29.99
On-Sale—NOW!

Marvel is pleased to announced that Kick-Ass #1, from the Wolverine: Enemy Of The State dream team of writer Mark Millar (Civil War) and artist John Romita Jr (World War Hulk), has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). What happens when one regular teenage boy, inspired by the loss of his mother and his love for comic books, decides to become a super hero in the real world? You get the most critically acclaimed new series of 2008!

“Kick-Ass looks to be a great book…enjoy the ride” — James Dodsworth, FractalMatter.Com

“This is really good work from both Millar and Romita…this may be the best work [John Romita Jr] ever done” — Paul Brian McCoy, ComicsBulletin.Com

“Brutal, but brilliant stuff” — Andy Serwin, WizardUniverse.Com

“This is a remarkable start… I can’t wait to see what’s next” — Richard George, IGN.Com

“If you ever wanted to be a superhero, this one’s for you” — Shawn Douglas, CosmicComix.Com

“It could very well be the greatest super hero book of all time… It made me yelp a couple of times and made me want to dig in for the rest of the series to just see how crazy, and realistic Millar will take this” — Ron Richards, iFanboy.Com

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Kick-Ass #1 Second Printing Variant, featuring the powerful interior art of John Romita Jr on the cover!

“Okay, first of all, this is insane,” said Millar. “Because our pre-orders were really, really high and I didn’t think for a minute these were going to even sell out, never mind sell out so quickly. But a hearty thanks from me and Johnny because we really love this book. It’s a very personal work and we’ve put out heart and soul into it. Seeing that excitement reach the readers is brilliant and we can only hope you enjoy the rest of the series as much. Fantastic Four #554 was one of the best received books of my career, but the response online to Kick-Ass #1 has actually topped it. Thanks a lot, folks.”

Don’t miss out on your chance to experience the story every super hero fan must read, as both comic that fans and critics agree the series lives up to its name — Kick-Ass!

KICK–ASS #1 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (JAN088276)
Written by MARK MILLAR
Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR.
Explicit Content …$2.99
FOC—3/13/08, On-Sale—4/2/08

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

Marvel is pleased to announce that Amazing Spider-Man #546, beginning the landmark Brand New Day storyline, has sold out at Diamond (though copies may be available at the retail level). Written by the friendly neighborhood dream team of acclaimed writer Dan Slott (Avengers: The Initiative) and superstar penciller Steve McNiven (Civil War), and kicking off the thrice-monthly shipping of Amazing Spider-Man, this issues launches a bold new era for Peter Parker as he must confront the new criminal elements, new threats…and search for a new job!

To meet the overwhelming demand for this issue, Marvel is going back to press with Amazing Spider-Man #546 Second Printing Variant, with a new cover featuring the spectacular interior art of Steve McNiven!

“As the controversial first issue of a new era for Spidey, Slott, McNiven and everyone else involved hit this one out of the park,” said editor Steve Wacker. “Love it or hate it, everyone’s takling about Spider-Man.”

ComicBookResources.com’s Augie De Blieck Jr gushed that Slott is, “the perfect writer for a Spider-Man book,” a sentiment echoed by SilverBulletComicBooks.Com’s Dave Wallace, declaring Brand New Day, “a reinvigoration of the Spider-Man mythos and a return to the classic roots of the character.”

Marvel urges retailers to check their orders on all issues of Amazing Spider-Man, as the series continues to receive high profile coverage from Newsweek, Yahoo.Com, People Magazine, USA Today, The New York Daily News and more!

Now that Amazing Spider-Man ships thrice monthly, it’s three times the amazing, three times the action and three times your favorite super hero!

Keep checking the new Spider-Office blog at http://www.marvel.com/blogs/Spider-Office for images and information you won’t find anywhere else!

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #546 SECOND PRINTING VARIANT (NOV078192)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Rated A …$3.99
FOC—1/17/08, On-Sale—1/30/08

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #547 (OCT072078)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Rated A …$2.99
On-Sale—1/16/08

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #548 (OCT072079)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Art & Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN
Rated A …$2.99
On-Sale—1/23/08

SPIDER-MAN: SWING SHIFT DIRECTOR’S CUT ONE-SHOT (OCT072080)
Written by DAN SLOTT
Pencils & Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ
Rated A …$3.99
On-Sale—1/30/08

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